Member Spotlights

Our Member Spotlight this month shines on Melanie Williams, owner of Southern Willow Studios located in West Street Village. Melanie is no stranger to the shops of North East, having grown up working with her grandmother Phyllis Wooddell in several of the “little shops” on Main Street. “I was born and raised here in North…

The North East Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Nick Demond Memorial Scholarship, awarded to graduating seniors from North East High School who exemplify service, dedication, and commitment to their future goals. The scholarship was established in memory of Ulysses Grant “Nick” Demond III in recognition of his lifelong…

The Town of North East, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), is pleased to announce the 2026 Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program. Funding is available for qualifying commercial properties and businesses located within the Town’s Sustainable Communities Area to improve the appearance and structural integrity of their commercial facades.…

We are shining our Member Spotlight this week on John Bragg, owner of UnWined on the Water and soon-to-be owner of White Oak Manor! John began his career in the restaurant business from the bottom up.  “I started out washing dishes at a Chinese restaurant at age 13.  From that I learned a lot about…

Cecil Public Media (Cecil TV) is an independent, nonprofit news organization. Their mission is to present fact-based reporting and interviews with the leaders, activists, and creators who influence and inspire our community. At Cecil Public Media, all work is done by volunteers. They have been providing local news to Cecil County since 2016 and became…