Economic and Tourism Development
GOALS
- Cultivate Business Retention, Expansion, and Attraction
- Advocate for Workforce Development and Education
- Promote Kent County as a Desirable Place to Live, Work, and Visit
- Support the Enhancement of Current and Future Infrastructure
- Establish and Strengthen Partnerships
2022 Economic and Tourism Development Strategic Plan
The mission of Kent County Government is to deliver services to protect and improve the health, safety, education, welfare, environment, economy, and unique quality of life of its citizens consistent with the County's values and priorities in a fiscally responsible manner.
The vision is to ensure accountability to the County's citizens for the delivery of essential services consistent with our mission statement.
Planning Your Visit
When You Visit
Our Gigabit County is Open for Business!
BUSINESS RESOURCES (CLICK HERE)
2022 Economic and Tourism Development Strategic Plan
Emsi Economy Overview, Kent County, MD 11.02.21
Economic Development Strategic Plan 2017
Kent County Comprehensive Plan
2021 Strategic Plan Meeting Notes - August 18, 2021
2020 Strategic Plan Guiding Document
2020 Strategic Plan SWOT Analysis Summary
2020 Strategic Plan SWOT Meeting 3 Notes - March 11, 2020
2020 Strategic Plan SWOT Meeting 2 Notes - March 4, 2020
2020 Strategic Plan SWOT Meeting 1 Notes - February 26, 2020
Upper Shore Labor Market & Target Industry Analysis
Kent County Labor Market Analysis Executive Summary
Contact
Kent County Economic and Tourism Development
Phone: 410-778-0416
Email: econdev@kentgov.org or tourism@kentgov.org
Jamie Williams, CEcD, Director
Phone: 410-810-2168
Email: jlwilliams@kentgov.org
Katie Wright, Economic Development Manager
Phone: 410-810-2169
Email: kwright@kentgov.org
Shalyn Boulden, Tourism Manager
Phone: 410-810-2216
Email: sboulden@kentgov.org
Chestertown, MD 21620
Links of Interest

https://businessviewmagazine.com/brochures/dec-2018/kent-county-maryland/

Learn about Kent County Public Schools and how they are moving ahead with modern technology!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dohbpAP88UE&feature=youtu.be
Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Intelligence Report, Site Selection Magazine, March 2018
https://siteselection.com/issues/2018/mar/marylands-eastern-shore/#page=1