A Week In Business

Partnering with BP, Ocean Petroleum has announced a $12,500 grant to Assateague Coastal Trust. Above, Ocean Petroleum Chief Operating Officer Steve Ladd presents Assateague Coastal Trust Executive Director Kathy Phillips with the check that will help continue Assateague Island efforts as well as water monitoring efforts in the coastal bays. Submitted Photo

The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd Annual Ocean to Bay Bike Tour was presented with the 2011 Southern Delaware Tourism Annual Recognition Award in early December. This annual award is given to an organization, company or individual for outstanding and significant contribution to enrich tourism in Sussex County. Pictured, from left, are Scott Thomas, Southern Delaware Tourism; Lana O’Hollaren, Southern Delaware Tourism; Carrie Subity, Bethany Fenwick Area Chamber; Helen Barnaba, Bethany Fenwick Area Chamber; Todd Hickman, Bethany Fenwick Area Chamber; Lindsay Maurer, Bethany Fenwick Area Chamber; and Jennifer Idzi, Bethany Fenwick Area Chamber.

The medical staff at Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) recently elected its Medical Staff Officers for 2012 and 2013. Thomas Riccio, MD, seated, was elected president of the Medical Staff at PRMC. William Todd, back right, MD was elected Vice President of the Medical Staff. David Kerrigan, MD, back left, a specialist in General and Vascular Surgery, was elected Secretary/Treasurer.