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 agriculture, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and tourism. Encouraging new innovation and technologies in the agriculture, aquaculture, and environmental sectors.
Small Business Focus

Kent County is focused on nurturing and growing our small business community through technical assistance, funding resources, and by adopting business friendly policies, regulations, and processes.
Growth in Kent County

Kent County employers are growing. Construction and expansion is in full bloom in Kent County. New tax credits and incentives are assisting our employers as they invest in capital projects and add quality jobs.

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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Tools & Resources

Researching Kent County

Retail Incubator Space

The Town of Rock Hall offers retail incubator space. Rental pricing $350-$500 monthly, water & sewer included. 168 -280 sq. ft. spaces available. Start your business here and grow to commercial retail space in Kent County as several others have done. Please contact Rock Hall Properties for more information robin@rockhallproperties.com.
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