Melissa Esham is the Community Association Advisor for Deeley Insurance Group. She has eight years of experience specializing in the needs of community associations and 17 years of community management experience. Melissa grew up in Ocean Pines, MD and now resides in a condominium association in Berlin.

Coastal Community Preparedness in Sussex County

On Thursday, October 17, 2019, the Bethany Fenwick Chamber of Commerce hosted an educational seminar, “Building a Resilient Business.” Edward Lewandowski from the University of Delaware spoke about the Delaware Sustainable Coastal Community (SCC) initiative. The SCC initiative delivers science-based information to aid decision makers in the following areas: Health of coastal economies, including tourism.…

Coastal Construction

Salt and water corrode metal. All coastal communities are prone to rusting fasteners and connections. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has regulations on fasteners to help prolong the life and keep structural integrity. If your business is constructing or substantially improving a property in a special hazard…