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Talbot County Names Stephanie Mervine Director of Economic Development and Tourism

Stephanie Mervine has been named director of Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism. Mervine is an Eastern Shore native with experience in…

Talbot Works Business Academy facilitator Will Holmes takes a selfie with Cohort IV graduates following their graduation ceremony with the Talbot County Council. The internationally recognized Academy has graduated 50 business owners through four cohorts. Learn more about the program at www.talbotworks.org/businessacademy.

Talbot Works Business Academy Earns International Economic Development Honor

The International Economic Development Council has honored the Talbot Works Business Academy with an Excellence in Economic Development Award

Cassandra Vanhooser with Talbot County Council

A New Chapter for Cassandra Vanhooser, a Proud Legacy for Talbot County

Read about Cassandra Vanhooser's lasting legacy in Talbot County as she departs to lead Maryland Department of Commerce's Office of Tourism

Gov. Wes Moore at the podium

Photo Gallery: 19th Annual Talbot County Business Appreciation Summit and 2026 Community Impact Awards

Photos from the 2026 Talbot County Business Appreciation Summit and Community Impact Awards in Easton, featuring Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Dr. Dell…

Nancy Pelosi, center, holds the mosaic artwork titled Shattered during a reception at Trinity Washington University. The piece, created by Maryland artist Jennifer Wagner, symbolizes resilience and breaking barriers.

She Broke the Glass Ceiling. An Easton Artist Turned It Into Art.

Nancy Pelosi receives a powerful mosaic titled Shattered by Easton artist Jennifer Wagner, honoring her legacy as the first female House speaker…

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Talbot Works Business Academy Reaches 50 Graduates with Cohort IV Completion

Twelve entrepreneurs graduated from the Talbot Works Business Academy on March 24 during a presentation before the Talbot County Council, marking a…

Talbot County Takes Center Stage in Statewide Commerce Secretary Tour

Maryland Commerce Secretary Harry Coker brought his statewide tour to Talbot County, meeting with local leaders to hear directly about the projects…

High School Career and Technical Education Grows Up

Talbot County Public Schools’ CTE program is no longer a separate lane for a separate set of students. Under Dr. Carolanne Burkhardt’s…

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Economic Development Districts in Action: Mid-Shore Regional Commission

In this video, Executive Director Scott Warner introduces us to the people behind the initiatives that are growing and building businesses, strengthening workforce development,…

Talbot Works - Economic Development Week 2025

Maryland Economic Development Week, October 20-24: Why Economic Development Matters to Talbot County

Economic development is, quite simply, about creating choices for workers, for families, and for future generations. It’s the art of building strong…