Queen Anne’s County Celebrates Economic Development Week in Maryland
Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development celebrated Economic Development Week in Maryland from October 23rd through the 27th with a week of engaging initiatives honoring the unique role that economic development plays in creating vibrant communities. The event recognized economic development’s contribution to the business climate, job retention and growth rates, the tax base, […]
READ MOREQAC Celebrates the 120th Anniversary of Friel Lumber Company
At the County Commissioner meeting this week, Friel Lumber Company was presented with a proclamation celebrating their 120th Anniversary. Friel Lumber Company, a family-owned enterprise in Queenstown, Maryland, is celebrating a remarkable 120 years of operation. The company, overseeing both Friel Lumber and S.E.W. Friel’s Canning House, boasts five generations of the Friel Family at the […]
READ MOREQAC Economic and Tourism Development Promotes CTE and Career Awareness
Queen Anne’s County Economic and Tourism Development’s mission is to elevate the County’s status as an economically vibrant, welcoming, and diverse place for business and recreation. In keeping with this mission, the department has expanded its workforce development efforts by tapping Connie Dean as its Career Technology Liaison (CTL). Dean primarily focuses on introducing students […]
READ MOREProtecting Maryland Agriculture: Smart Farming Cybersecurity Challenges & Solutions
Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development, in partnership with TEDCO and Bay Crossing Consulting, invites you to Protecting Maryland Agriculture: Smart Farming Cybersecurity Challenges & Solutions on October 25, 2023 at Chesapeake College from 8:30am – 1:30pm. This forum will provide farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn about the cybersecurity and privacy […]
READ MOREQueen Anne’s County Ranked #1 in State as GDP Grew at the Fastest Rate in Maryland
Queen Anne’s County has secured a position as a leading hub for economic development by being ranked number 1 in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in Maryland. Queen Anne’s County experienced the highest growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) across the state of Maryland, with an increase of 8.25% between 2019 and 2021. GDP is […]
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