Generation Next: Empowering Perpetuation of Your Business

Transitioning a business is an intentional process. If done well, perpetuation will empower the next generation to carry on a legacy. Only 30 percent of family businesses survive to the next generation—a stark statistic when you consider the lifetime that owners dedicate to nurturing their companies, providing employment, and giving back to their communities. What…

Town of Ocean City Updates Building Codes

The Planning and Community Development Department of Ocean City has made the following important changes to their building codes/requirements: Effective 10/7/2019 – Town has adopted the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) Effective 1/1/2020 – Town will strictly enforce the flat roof insulation requirements in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) For more information, visit the…

Interview Questions—What Not to Ask

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has strict laws in place to protect job candidates and employees from discrimination. You should avoid asking job interview questions about age, disability, genetic information, race or ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, having children, pregnancy, or planning to start a family. Here…

Fall Weather Safety

The fall season is upon us, bringing along many weather risks. The National Weather Service (NWS) launched their seasonal safety campaign to help educate on possible extreme fall weather risks. Learn how to be ready, responsive and resilient to the hazards. Don’t let bad weather sneak up on you—it is time to get prepared now.…