Chestertown, Maryland

Kent County is the county government for Kent County, Maryland, providing services to residents and businesses and administering departments including Economic & Tourism Development, planning, public works, and emergency services.

Kent County's Economic & Tourism Development department is part of the Kent County government. The page references the Economic & Tourism Development Commission and provides information about joining county boards and committees.

The Maryland Department of Commerce is the state's primary economic development agency that stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland companies. It also promotes Maryland’s commercial advantages and quality of life to spur economic development, international investment, trade and tourism.

The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members, encourages partnerships and networking among people committed to bringing jobs and capital to Maryland, and promotes economic development as an investment in Maryland. MEDA is a nonprofit organization of economic development professionals.

TEDCO provides funding, resources and connections that early-stage technology and life sciences companies need to thrive in Maryland. It identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology companies in Maryland.