Enterprise Zone
Queen Anne’s County’s Enterprise Zone is a designated area where investments in commercial development, redevelopment and job creation are eligible to receive tax credits.
1.25 Million EDIF
Economic Development Incentive Funds (EDIF) are available to individuals/businesses interested in starting a new business, expanding an existing business, or relocating operations to Queen Anne’s County.
Hotel Tax Revenue
One of the ways we track visitation is through Hotel Tax Revenue. In FY22, Queen Anne’s County generated $847,918 in hotel tax. In FY23, the county generated $991,002. This is an increase of 16.9% from the previous year.
Marketing Campaigns
We market Queen Anne’s County as a visitor destination through a variety of platforms, including digital media, print advertising, social media, and out-of-home placements.
Social Media Campaigns
Three of our recent social media campaigns include Crabs n’ Crushes, Backyard Brews, and the Great Outdoors.
Crabs n' Crushes
This fully-integrated media campaign included the development of a website, along with digital ad placements, a social media campaign, print advertising, interactive billboards, video, a branded trade show display, merchandise, postcards, and giveaways.
The campaign’s digital, social, print and out-of-home placements resulted in 16 Million Impressions.
Print Advertising
We market Queen Anne’s County in both regional and national publications, highlighting our tourism assets.
Visitor Impact
Queen Anne’s County had 391,800 visitors in ’22, a 1.7% increase from the previous year.
There was $168 million in Visitor Spending in ’22, a 7% increase from the previous year.
The new Visitor Center at the Queenstown Outlets had 2,952 visitors in 2023.
Career Centers & Career Coaches
Queen Anne’s County Public Schools now has a career center and career coach in each of our high schools thanks to $600K in RMEDF provided by Maryland Department of Commerce and Upper Shore Regional Council. These resources provide the equipment, materials and staffing necessary to offer dedicated career awareness, guidance and career connections for students.
Internships and Apprenticeships
Our staff coordinates apprenticeships and internships in several fields, including culinary, engineering, technology, and trades in partnership with Queen Anne’s County Public Schools and our local businesses. It is our mission to support opportunities for on-the-job training by connecting local businesses with the community’s youth workforce.
Meet our Team
The Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development Team is here to serve you! We have 145 years in combined experience serving the citizens of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
