Two Salisbury businesses receive expansion grants through Neighborhood BusinessWorks Program

SALISBURY, Md. – Two City of Salisbury businesses have received expansion grants through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Neighborhood BusinessWorks Program.

We’re told this round of grants marked the second round of awards disbursed by the state. There were seven total awardees across the state, including the City of Salisbury’s Quality Staffing Services, Inc., and Mason-Dixon Machining, Inc.

Mogan’s Oyster House of Salisbury was awarded funds during the first round in January 2021.

Quality Staffing Services received $49,600 from the grand fund, and plan to create a satellite training center for soldering at K&L Microwave. We’re told the need for skilled solderers has grown, and QSS, along with other partners, has stepped up to fill that need. The training will be free to eligible applicants, and the first class could be held as soon as October. More information can be found here.

Mason-Dixon Machining received $50,000 to fund their growth plans, which we’re told will be used to cover training opportunities for employees and making continued improvements to the business. Jay Parker, owner of Mason-Dixon Machining, says he hopes these initiatives will allow the company continued growth within the RF and microwave filter industry, along with potential diversification into new markets.

“Governor Hogan has proven his commitment to the growth and prosperity of Salisbury and Wicomico County time and time again,” said Mayor Day. “From major infrastructure projects, to grants for small businesses, to co-chairing the massive economic boom that is the National Folk Festival in Salisbury, the level of support we have seen under Governor Hogan’s leadership has been crucial in allowing us to realize some of our biggest victories. I am grateful that a portion of this latest round of Opportunity Zone grants will benefit two businesses right here in our community, and I offer my congratulations to Mason-Dixon Machining and Quality Staffing Services.”