EXPLORE QUEEN ANNE'S
Where Shore Living Begins
Located at the Eastern most terminus of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Queen Anne’s County is an ideal choice for businesses seeking a prime, affordable location that offers an excellent quality of life, a well-educated workforce, and easy access to major metropolitan areas.
The US 50/301 corridor links Queen Anne’s County to major area interstates and provides access to international freight terminals in Baltimore, Wilmington and Philadelphia, as well as international airports throughout the region. We are currently the only County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore to be part of the Baltimore-Towson MSA.
Business Accelerators
Your Business Success Story Starts Here
Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development, in partnership with the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), is excited to offer two Business Accelerator Programs designed to equip local entrepreneurs and business owners with the tools and mentorship needed to launch, grow, and scale their businesses. These hands-on, expert-led programs will provide structured coaching, networking, and access to exclusive resources.
Ready to accelerate your business? Applications are now open!
Local Business Profile
Queen Anne’s County is home to 1,400 businesses and a labor force of 27,000 with access to government facilities, federal laboratories, prime contractors, tech centers and the MidAtlantic market. Metropolitan accessibility, growing job and employment rates, top-ranking agricultural opportunities, enticing business incentives, and an outstanding quality of life making Queen Anne’s County an ideal destination for new and existing businesses of all sizes and sectors.
Sites
Looking to start up, expand or to re-locate? View our site selector for available commercial properties for sale or lease located throughout the County.
Demographics
Queen Anne’s County’s population increased by 17.85% from 2000-2010. This was the 5th highest growth rate among Maryland’s twenty-three counties and Baltimore.
Local Incentives
Queen Anne’s County offers a number of local incentives for business. Read more about our local Incentive Fund, Opportunity Zone, Enterprise Zones, Priority Funding Areas, and more.