Earlier this month, the Kent County Chamber of Commerce hosted a discussion with local agents and brokers about the booming market here, looking at trends in prices and purchasers. The chamber’s executive director, Sam Shoge, moderated the discussion held April 13 via the Zoom teleconferencing app.

Sam Shoge has been named executive director of the Kent County Chamber of Commerce, its board of directors announced in a news release. Shoge, who grew up in Chestertown, succeeds Loretta Lodge, who stepped down at the end of December after nearly 10 years in the position.

The Kent County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has selected Sam Shoge, former Chestertown town councilman, to serve as the next executive director.

For Sam Shoge, seeing the community engage with his work was the most rewarding part of co-hosting his first opening reception at The Finishing Touch.

Sam Shoge, Talbot County economic development coordinator, delivered a report on current local business closures and expansions during the Economic Development Commission meeting through Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism.

The Maryland Department of Commerce hosted a networking event for leaders and representatives of the manufacturing and technology field at Chesapeake College.

Business owners, employees, and the community gathered to celebrate the winners of the Kent County Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business Awards. Owner Sam Shoge accepted the award. In his speech, he praised Kent County as one of the best places to do business because of the support he received.

Sam Shoge, a former Chestertown councilman, told the Bay Bridge Monitoring Committee that the changing demographics of Kent County provide reasons to welcome, not oppose, a Bay Bridge span terminating in the county.

With a new record label and a 16 date international tour, everyone’s favorite local band is about to become a much bigger deal.

What started out as a hobby of flying drones and taking photos has now become Chestertown resident Sam Shoge’s new business: Shore Studios.

The newly-formed Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism has announced Sam Shoge of Chestertown will be its economic development coordinator.

Talbot County has merged its offices of economic development and tourism to form a single department, and with the realignment, two new county staffers are coming on board under the new Department of Economic Development and Tourism. Samuel Shoge joined the department as economic development coordinator on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

“Just say ‘Hi.’” Those simple words can be the key to breaking down barriers, Chestertown Councilman Sam Shoge said at the annual Janes Church Black History program Saturday, Feb. 13.

Sam Shoge’s presentation, “Liberal Arts Transcending,” focused on how a powerful education is lifelong and can show someone how to best give back to the community.

The Chestertown council, meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18, discussed plans to meet with merchants in the C1 commercial zones, including the two shopping centers. Mayor Chris Cerino has announced several such meetings, each with a group of merchants who are under the same zoning designation. The C1 meeting is the first.

Ward 3 Councilman Sam Shoge says Chestertown’s elected officials need to connect with the black community — and not just when they’re stumping for votes.

The Diversity Dialogue Group, meeting Monday, Jan. 13, discussed ways to promote the African American walking tour of Chestertown created by members of the group in cooperation with the Historical Society of Kent County.

Vince and Viv of Vandam are more than bandmates — they’re twin siblings. We talked to them about what it’s like to work with family.