by Carmen Hilton | Feb 22, 2025 | Main Street Blog
Brunswick Main Street Job Description
Communications Specialist
Brunswick Main Street seeks a Communications Specialist. This is a part-time, work-from-home, contract position averaging 10 hours per week. Hours are flexible and can be arranged to suit your schedule outside of regular check point. Salary is $25 per hour.
Duties include:
- Planning the organization’s advertising budget.
- Booking advertising (print and online).
- Designing flyers and advertisements, both print and online (familiarity with Canva a plus).
- Updating the Brunswick Main Street website (familiarity with WordPress.org a plus).
- Writing press releases.
Ideal Traits:
- Associate’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field
- Experience in website management, advertising, social media, and press release writing.
- Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
- Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative ideas.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently and within a budget.
- Deadline oriented.
- Proficiency in graphic design tools and social media management platforms.
Submit resumés and cover letters by close of business on March 28th to Carmen Hilton, chilton@brunswickmd.gov.
by Carmen Hilton | Feb 7, 2025 | Emerging Projects
Brunswick Main Street made significant strides in 2024, revitalizing downtown through key partnerships, business growth, and strategic investments. The Blighted Building Program and the Building Blocks Program were instrumental in the redevelopment of the Newberry and Kaplon buildings. A record SIX new businesses opened, adding to the area’s vibrancy. The YIFTEE Gift Card program injected over $96,500 into the local economy.
Brunswick Main Street EOY ’24 Report.
by Carmen Hilton | Jan 29, 2025 | Main Street Blog
Are you ready to bring your outdoor recreation or retail vision to life? The Brunswick market includes vibrant river and trail traffic from the C&O Canal National Historical Park as well as 3,103 households (pop. 8,309) with a median household income of $115,972. We’d love to speak to you about this opportunity and more! Learn more about the available space at 17 W Potomac St!
To schedule a viewing, contact Kurt & Susan Brown via text or call at (301) 639-1918, or email blueandgrayproperties@gmail.com.
To learn more about business opportunities in Brunswick, contact Carmen Hilton at (301) 834-7500 or chilton@brunswickmd.gov.
by Carmen Hilton | Jan 6, 2025 | Emerging Projects
Start 2025 with fresh, local goodness at the Brunswick Pop-Up! Market. Held on the second Friday of each month from December 2024 through March 2025 from 4 to 7 PM in the historic Kaplon Building (102 W. Potomac Street), this winter market brings seasonal delights and community spirit to downtown Brunswick.
The venue’s proximity to Beans in the Belfry, The Corner Store, and Brunswick’s other vibrant Main Street businesses and restaurants, makes it a perfect destination for an evening of shopping, dining, and entertainment.
2024-2025 Pop-Up! Dates
- December 13, 2024, 4-7pm
- January 10, 2025, 4-7pm
- February 14, 2025, 4-7pm
- March 14, 2025, 4-7pm
Pop-Up! Highlights
- Fresh Squeezed Please: Warm up or cool down with made-to-order beverages, including their nearly famous flavored lemonades. Whether you prefer hot or cold, their drinks are a perfect addition to your shopping experience.
- Stefania Olive Oil: Imported directly from their family farm in Greece, Stefania Olive Oil offers premium olives and oils, bringing authentic Mediterranean flavors to your kitchen.
What to Expect
The market features a wide range of high-quality, locally produced goods, including:
- Seasonal fruits and vegetables
- Local honey and farm-fresh eggs
- Sourdough and other baked goods
- Culinary mushrooms and smoked nuts
- Handmade jewelry and indoor plants
The Brunswick Pop-Up! Market ensures access to fresh, seasonal foods even during the colder months. Most vendors accept card payments, and free parking is available throughout downtown Brunswick. An ATM is conveniently located next to City Hall on South Maple Avenue.
More About the Brunswick Pop-Up! Market
This winter market is a continuation of the Brunswick Main Street Farmers Market, which is sponsored by Brunswick Main Street and Mid-Maryland Farm Market, showcasing vendors who participated in the 2024 outdoor farmers market season. The indoor market will run through March before returning to the Martin’s Creek Municipal Parking Lot for the outdoor season in April 2025.
Vendor applications for the 2025 outdoor season will open on February 1, 2025, via the market’s website, bmsfarmersmarket.com.
by Carmen Hilton | Dec 18, 2024 | Emerging Projects
We’ve all been there: scrambling for the perfect gift at the last minute. Whether you’re short on time or just want something versatile, a Buy Local, Buy Brunswick digital gift card is the perfect solution! Not only does it make for a thoughtful present, but it’s also a great way to support the small businesses that make our town special.
A Buy Local, Buy Brunswick card is more than just a convenient choice; it gives your loved ones the freedom to choose exactly what they want from any of 16 participating downtown Brunswick businesses. No need to guess sizes or preferences; a gift card offers the perfect solution every time!
Plus, by choosing a Buy Local, Buy Brunswick gift card, you’re investing in our community. It’s a win-win!
Update on Holiday Bonus Gift Card Offer
We’re thrilled to share that our 2024 Small Business Saturday Yiftee Gift Card Bonus Offer was a resounding success — we sold out in 72 hours! Thank you to everyone who participated and also to the Taft-Mills Group, builders of the Residences at Railroad Square, for providing the matching funds.