OCEAN CITY -- The North Ocean City Business Alliance will meet next week to continue to discuss a variety of ways to direct more special events to the north end of town.

Earlier this year, a group of north Ocean City business leaders formed the alliance in an effort to help ensure the o north end of the resort is getting its fair share in terms of marketing and promotion of special events. The alliance will hold its next meeting next Thursday, April 5 at the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel at 9 a.m.

The agenda will include discussion points concerning events and promotions. Among the topics currently under discussion are laser tag and a wine festival for September. The meeting is open to the general public.