Business Development | Kent County Maryland

Kent County Business

Kent County is Open for Business

Kent County is conveniently located less than 2 hours from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC situated on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Here, we have a perfect blend of historic and rural preservation combined with quality higher education which has resulted in our strong and thriving culture and quality of life.
Economic Diversity

Kent County is host to a diverse economy primarily in agricultural, fishing and seafood, and manufacturing operation and is encouraging the development of new clean industrial and agriculture business.

Why Kent County?

Location

Kent County is in close proximity to major cities in the mid-atlantic region. Our location is a strategic asset for many of our industries, such as manufacturing, agriculture, seafood & marine, tourism and more.

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Broadband Infrastructure Investments

Learn more about Kent County's investment towards a 110-mile fiber optic backbone.

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Impacts of Connectivity

FTS Fiber interviews local business owners and discusses the importance of rural roadband.

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Tools & Resources

Researching Kent County

Commercial Property Database

Kent County Economic Development is working closely with local realtors to provide up to date information on available commercial properties in Kent County.

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Kent County Mapping Tools

Mapping tools are available to aid in the reasearch of Kent County. Maps include parcel viewers, zoning, environmental resources, and more.

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Business Support

Starting a Business

Kent County Economic Development has resources available to guide individuals in their journey towards starting or expanding business in Kent County, MD.
Business Support and Consulting

Need help? Many business consulting services and educational opportunities are available in the Eastern Shore region.

Approximately 75 driving miles from the Port of Baltimore
Rural locale within 90 minutes of Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.
Dedicated workforce with the rural work ethic of Kent County
Workforce training and consulting programs through Washington and Chesapeake Colleges
Well balanced public schools with career training and prestigious independent schools
Competitively priced industrial and professional park property
No County business personal property tax, makes a positive tax environment
Agriculture - Bio/Medical partners welcome in Kent County, Maryland

Contact

Kent County Economic Development
Phone: 410-810-2168
Fax: 410-778-7482
Email: econdev@kentgov.org

Jamie Williams, Director
Email: jlwilliams@kentgov.org

Emily McCoy, Assistant
Email: emccoy@kentgov.org