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Listen to this articleA summary of each and every county in Maryland provided by the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development.
Allegany CountyAllegany County is situated in the heart of Western Maryland, equidistant from Baltimore, Washington and Pittsburgh. It is crossed by Interstate 68 and the main lines of CSX Transportation, providing excellent access to major markets in the East and Midwest. Of Allegany’s work force, 23,900 workers are employed by 1,740 diverse businesses, 37 of which employ more than 100 people.Allegany County continues to offer abundant available labor, below-market real estate costs and growing technology education resources. The county has developed a series of business parks tailored to a diverse economy, including information technology, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing.New projects include the Allegany Business Center at Frostburg State University, a technology-based business park located on university land that offers the resources of Frostburg State and the University System of Maryland. Also under development is the Barton Business Park for Advanced Manufacturing, to be located south of Cumberland and adjacent to the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Manufacturing.Allegany County has four state-designated Enterprise Zones and is one of seven jurisdictions participating in the One Maryland Tax Credit program, which offers significant tax credits for new capital investments and job creation.
Anne Arundel CountyAnne Arundel County is located on the Chesapeake Bay in the corridor between Baltimore and Washington. The county has 534 miles of shoreline, furnishing waterfront living to many residential communities. Annapolis, the state capital and the sailing capital of America, is a major tourist attraction for the state and the county.The county’s economy is supported by a diverse set of economic drivers, such as professional and business services, trade and distribution, the maritime industry and the government sector. Anne Arundel County is home to the National Security Agency, which supports a growing number of defense contractors expanding and locating in the county.Anne Arundel County is also fortunate to have the Baltimore/Washington International Airport in the northwest section of the county; in 2002 , the airport served more than 19 million passengers.Anne Arundel’s 12,580 businesses employ 166,200 workers; an estimated 307 of these businesses have 100 or more workers. Key private-sector employers include ARINC, Boeing, Computer Sciences Corp., General Dynamics, Johns Hopkins Healthcare LLC, Northrop Grumman and US Foodservice.
Baltimore CityBaltimore City is located 38 miles north of Washington and 95 miles south of Philadelphia. Among U.S. cities, it ranks 18th in population. Outstanding attractions abound throughout the city, particularly surrounding the Inner Harbor waterfront.Baltimore is home to the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital and Medical School, the largest recipient of federal research dollars in the country. The University of Maryland Medical System, including the schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacology and Public Health, is located in newly expanded, state-of-the-art facilities in Baltimore’s redeveloped West Side.Both medical institutions have announced plans in cooperation with city government to develop new biotech parks, which, combined with the already established Maryland Biocenter at Johns Hopkins Bayview and the University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, make the city a true life-sciences capital. The Port of Baltimore is a significant economic engine for the region, generating $1.4 billion in revenue annually and employing nearly 126,700 Marylanders in maritime-related jobs. It is regarded as one of America’s top container terminals due to its strategic mid-Atlantic location and inland setting. State-of-the-art facilities also contribute to the port’s ranking as one of the nation’s top ranking “Ro-Ro” (roll-on, roll-off) ports. Foreign Trade Zone #74 recently has expanded to 1,464 acres and has 11 sites within close proximity to the port with more than 2 million square feet of manufacturing, assembly, warehouse and distribution space. Baltimore has a state-designated Enterprise Zone and a federal urban Empowerment Zone, which both offer economic incentives to eligible businesses. Baltimore’s 14,140 businesses make up a diverse economy that employs 289,400 workers. An estimated 459 of these businesses have 100 or more workers. Major employers include the Johns Hopkins Institutions, the University of Maryland Baltimore, Constellation Energy Group, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, Verizon, General Motors, Legg Mason, T. Rowe Price and Sylvan Learning Systems.
Baltimore CountyBaltimore County enjoys corporate strength and diversity. Home to nearly 20,000 businesses, including headquarters for companies such as Aether Systems, Black & Decker, McCormick & Co. and Sweetheart Cup, the county offers a thriving economic environment with an attractive standard of living. Baltimore County’s business community is balanced among industry sectors, including major operations for Allison Transmission, T. Rowe Price, Lockheed Martin, BD Biosciences, Proctor & Gamble, MBNA, Alpharma USPD and International Steel Group.A variety of business environments range from industrial properties in Dundalk/Sparrows Point, featuring convenient rail, interstate and deepwater port access, to bwtech@UMBC, a new research and technology park next to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The $60 million extension of MD Route 43 in the White Marsh area opens nearly 700 acres for development, one of the largest tracts of land zoned for business in the Interstate 95 corridor. The Timonium/Hunt Valley corridor offers a thriving technology community next to rolling hills and horse farms, only minutes from the interstates and Light Rail to downtown and Baltimore/Washington International Airport. More than a dozen game development studios are based in this area. The White Marsh Business Community enjoys easy access to I-95, with flex, warehouse/distribution and corporate facilities next to modern retail and housing choices. Corporate campus settings in Owings Mills link to Baltimore City’s central business district via Interstate 795 and the Metro subway. A neotraditional Owings Mills Town Center is being planned and will showcase transit-oriented Smart Growth at its best.
Calvert CountyAs part of the Washington metropolitan statistical area, Calvert County offers various amenities.A peninsula on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, Calvert is the state’s smallest county, consisting of about 213 square miles. The town centers of Dunkirk and Prince Frederick offer convenient highway access to the cities of Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington. The Solomons and Lusby town centers provide ideal locations for companies that support operations at or near the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park.Calvert is accessible to major airports, highways and the Port of Baltimore, and it has an abundant work force and cultural and recreational activities. Although positioned in one of the nation’s wealthiest MSA’s, Calvert’s cost of living remains comfortable. With its
low crime rate, Calvert is a safe place to live. In addition, preservation-oriented planning projects safeguard the area’s character. Calvert County’s 1,610 businesses employ 15,600 workers; an estimated 11 businesses have 100 or more workers. Major employers are Constellation Energy, Calvert Memorial Hospital, ARC of Southern Maryland, DynCorp and Recorded Books.
Caroline CountyCaroline County, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is midway between Maryland’s northern and southern borders, and it shares its eastern border with Delaware. The county is rural in character. Farming is a major economic pursuit, consisting primarily of poultry, grain and vegetable crops. Major business centers are the towns of Denton (the county seat) and Federalsburg, with three industrial parks located in or near these towns. The Mid-Shore Business & Technology Park is being planned for Ridgely.Caroline’s 7,100 employees work for 630 businesses, an estimated nine of which have 100 or more workers. Manufacturing accounts for about one-fifth of total employment. Major employers include Maryland Plastics, Solo Cup, New Roads, Mulholland-Harper and Tri-Gas & Oil Co.Caroline County is one of seven jurisdictions participating in the One Maryland Program, which offers significant tax credits for capital investments that create jobs.
Carroll CountyCarroll County lies 30 miles northwest of Baltimore and 50 miles north of Washington. It is one of the seven jurisdictions of the Baltimore metropolitan area. Its county seat is Westminster, and it includes seven other incorporated towns.Until recently, agriculture was one of the county’s economic mainstays. Today, while farming and agribusiness remain an important and vital part of the economy, commercial and industrial activities have gained economic importance. The largest business clusters are located in the central, western and southern portions of the county.Carroll County’s 4,120 businesses employ 43,000 workers; an estimated 58 of these businesses have 100 or more workers. Major manufacturing and distribution firms in the county include English American Tailoring, EVAPCO, Flowserve, General Dynamics Robotic Systems, Knorr Brake, Lehigh Cement Co., Marada Industries, Northrop Grumman, Random House and Sweetheart Cup Co.
Cecil CountyCecil County is located in the northeastern corner of Maryland, atop the Chesapeake Bay and along the Interstate 95/U.S. Route 40 corridor, the primary transportation link on the East Coast. The largely rural county is situated midway between Baltimore and Philadelphia with a superior network of transportation infrastructure, which offers an outstanding location for companies seeking to provide access to major mid-Atlantic markets.The county is steeped in American history dating to 1608, when Captain John Smith first visited. The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal was built from 1824 to 1829. Today, about 70 percent of the county is farmland. Its major industrial centers are located along or near interchanges of I-95 at the towns of Elkton, North East and Perryville.Cecil’s 1,650 businesses employ 19,900 workers; an estimated 34 of these businesses have 100 or more workers. Major employers include a host of world-class companies, such as Air Products, ATK Elkton, Basell, DuPont, General Electric, W.L. Gore and Associates, Konica and Terumo Medical.
Charles CountyJust 15 miles south of the Washington Beltway, Charles County is the gateway to Southern Maryland. It is one of five Maryland counties that are part of the Washington metropolitan statistical area. The northern part of the county is the “development district” where commercial, residential and business growth is focused, which allow the remainder of the county to retain its pastoral character. Waldorf, White Plains and the planned community of St. Charles are located here. Incorporated towns include La Plata, which is the county seat, and Indian Head, home to the Naval Surface Warfare Center.Charles County’s 2,530 businesses employ 29,800 workers; an estimated 34 of these businesses have 100 or more workers. Including government-sector employment, close to 38,000 people work in the county. Major employers include Applied Ordnance Technology, Automated Graphics Systems, Besche Oil, Chaney Enterprises, Civista Medical Center, the College of Southern Maryland, Facchina Construction, the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Indian Head and Southern Maryland Oil.
Dorchester CountyDorchester County, the largest county on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, consists of nearly 600 square miles of land and more than 100 square miles of water, with 1,700 miles of shoreline including islands and streams. The county has two state Enterprise Zones — the 247-acre Hurlock Industrial Park and 1,329 acres in the City of Cambridge. Dorchester County’s 710 businesses employ 9,000 workers; an estimated 20 of these businesses have 100 or more workers. Manufacturing accounts for 25 percent of total employment. The balance of the county’s work force is employed in service and trade industries. Major employers include: Airpax Corp. LLC, Allen Family Foods, Cambridge International, GKD, Icelandic USA Inc., Hi-Tech Plastics Inc., Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Interstate Corrpack, Mail-Well Graphics and Regina USA.Dorchester County is one of seven jurisdictions participating in the One Maryland Program, which offers significant tax credits for capital investments that create jobs.
Frederick CountyFrederick County is Maryland’s largest county in size — 663 square miles. The City of Frederick, the county seat, is intersected by five interstate and national highways that provide easy access to Baltimore (46 miles); Washington (43 miles); Gettysburg, Pa. (32 miles); Harpers Ferry, W.Va. (21 miles); and Leesburg, Va. (25 miles).It is home to the 5,700-acre Catoctin National Park, site of the Camp David presidential retreat. Frederick County is also Maryland’s largest dairy producer, providing one-third of the state’s milk production.Frederick County’s 5,040 businesses employ 69,400 workers; an estimated 105 of these businesses have 100 or more workers. Frederick County boasts employers that include Bechtel Power Corp., BP Solar, Cambrex Bioscience, CitiMortgage, Fort Detrick, MedImmune and State Farm Insurance. The county has experienced a significant increase in high-tech companies locating there, allowing more residents to work near where they live.
Garrett CountyGarrett County is Maryland’s westernmost county. With more than 76,000 acres of parks, lakes and publicly accessible forest land, it’s no wonder Garrett County is considered Maryland’s “Mountaintop Playground.” The county boasts the highest elevation in Maryland, 3,360 feet, and the largest inland body of water in the state, Deep Creek Lake. Garrett County has the state’s only subarctic wetlands and is the only county in the state to produce natural gas or peat.Garrett County’s 870 businesses employ 8,900 workers. Businesses range in size from the very small firms located in the Garrett Information
Enterprise Center, a technology business incubator, to the estimated 14 companies that employ more than 100 workers. Major private employers include Fechheimer, The Data Entry Co. Inc., Mettiki Coal Co. and Wood Products, Inc.Northern, central and southern Garrett industrial parks, including Southern Garrett Business and Technology Park, are state-designated Enterprise Zones. Garrett County participates in the One Maryland Program, which offers significant tax credits for capital investments that create jobs. Additionally, the U.S. Small Business Administration has designated the county a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Zone.
Harford CountyHarford County’s convenient location in the Interstate 95 corridor in northeastern Maryland has made it one of Maryland’s most desirable business locations. Situated within the Baltimore metropolitan area and located on I-95, Harford County’s strategic location offers businesses easy access to markets in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and Washington.Main lines for CSX and Norfolk Southern railroads and Amtrak commuter lines provide additional transportation to Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Airport, the University of Maryland, Annapolis and Washington. The county’s major business centers along the I-95/U.S. Route 40 corridor are located in Aberdeen, Belcamp, Edgewood and Havre de Grace.Harford County’s 55,100 workers are employed by 4,790 businesses, an estimated 94 of which have 100 or more workers. The U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground is the major county employer and technology resource for the area. Private-sector employers include the Battelle Eastern Science and Technology Center, Custom Direct, Cytec Engineered Materials, Frito-Lay, EAI, GAP Atlantic Distribution Center, Independent Can Co., Northrop Grumman Information Technologies, Nutramax Laboratories, Rite Aid Mid-Atlantic Customer Support Center, SAIC, Saks Fifth Avenue and Upper Chesapeake Health.
Howard CountyHoward County is situated in the heart of the dynamic corridor between Baltimore and Washington, which combined make up the fourth-largest consolidated market in the United States. Howard County’s ideal geographic location has resulted in the substantial growth of various industries, including high-tech and life science businesses. Conveniently accessible to interstates 95 and 70, the county is located within a 20-minute drive of Baltimore/Washington International Airport and the Port of Baltimore.A diverse business base thrives in the county, taking advantage of a friendly business climate, a highly educated work force and superb quality of life. Howard County’s corporate citizens range from high-technology, telecommunications and biotechnology companies to multinational corporations, research and development firms, and wholesale distributors.Howard County’s 7,420 businesses employ 118,500 workers; more than 250 of these businesses have 100 or more workers. Major private-sector employers include The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, W.R. Grace, Giant Food, Verizon Wireless, The Rouse Co. and Arbitron, Inc.
Kent CountyKent County is located across the Chesapeake Bay directly east of Baltimore, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Baltimore is 64 miles west, and Philadelphia is 78 miles northeast. Bordered by the Chester and Sassafras rivers, Kent County offers naturalists and sportsmen exceptional recreational opportunities. Among these are: waterfowl and upland game, wildlife refuge management areas, beaches and marinas, and historic buildings and landmarks.Established in 1782, Washington College in Chestertown is the 10th-oldest college in the United States. A private, co-educational, four-year, selective liberal arts college, it has 25 major fields, three minor fields of undergraduate study and an enrollment of more than 1,300.Chestertown, the county seat, is also the commercial center of the region. Kent County’s 6,900 workers are employed by 710 businesses, an estimated 12 of which have 100 or more workers. Major employers are Washington College, Chester River Hospital Center, Dixon Valve & Coupling, Angelica Nurseries and David A. Bramble Inc.Kent County is a major producer of corn, soybeans, vegetables and milk, with a viable seafood industry and manufacturing center. U.S. Route 301 and Maryland Route 213, a national scenic byway, connect Kent County with major interstate routes to the north, south and west.
Montgomery CountyMontgomery County is a thriving business community, Maryland’s most populous jurisdiction and a major job-generator for the state. Bordering Washington and located roughly 30 miles southwest of Baltimore, Montgomery County is the nation’s third-largest biotech center — home to more than 200 biotech companies and industry leaders such as Human Genome Sciences and MedImmune. The county is also home to 19 federal agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Food and Drug Administration.Additionally, the county is home to world-famous educational and research organizations such as The Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County campus, the Center for Advanced Research in Biotechnology, the Institute for Genomic Research and the University System of Maryland at Shady Grove.Montgomery County’s 30,400 businesses employ more than 370,000 workers in areas including information technology, telecommunications, biotechnology, software development, aerospace engineering and various professional services. Leading companies that call Montgomery County home include Acterna, Discovery Communications, GE Global eXchange Services, Hughes Network Systems, IBM, Lockheed Martin and Marriott International.
Prince George’s CountyPrince George’s County wraps around the eastern boundary of Washington and offers urban, suburban and rural settings for employers and residents. All of the region’s national and international airports are less than an hour away, as is the Port of Baltimore. The county boasts a friendly business climate, skilled workers and an outstanding quality of life.In the county there are 14,470 businesses that employ nearly 230,000 workers; an estimated 464 of these businesses have 100 or more employees. Major employers include the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center; NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center; the University of Maryland, College Park; Verizon Communications; and DIGEX.Fledgling technology companies are nurtured in several business incubators in the county.Prince George’s County has nearly a dozen high-technology-oriented federal labs and agencies. Almost 900 high-technology companies employ 33,600 highly trained workers in the county — the second-highest number of high-tech companies, as well as the second-highest number of defense and aerospace companies of any jurisdiction in the state. The county’s commitment to encouraging business growth and investment is best reflected by the new facilities that recently have located or expanded here, such as Computer Sciences Corp., the Food and Drug Administration, and Swales Aerospace.
Queen Anne’s CountyQueen Anne’s County, located on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake B
ay, offers a scenic rural environment strategically located within the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan statistical area. Nearby cultural and educational resources are easily accessible because the county is situated within one hour of Washington, Baltimore and Wilmington, Del.Major interstate highway arteries connect the county, and about one-third of the U.S. population can be reached via overnight trucking.Air freight and passenger service is available primarily through nearby Baltimore/Washington International Airport. Locally operated Bay Bridge Airport offers a pilot-controlled lighted runway, weather information and fueling 24 hours a day for light aircraft.Queen Anne’s 1,260 businesses employ 9,600 workers. Major employment sectors include manufacturing, distribution, publishing, food processing and hospitality services. The recreational boating industry in the county generates a $63 million annual economic impact, and travelers to Queen Anne’s contribute more than $30.5 million annually to the local economy.Telecommunications network infrastructure enhancements and the development of technology-based businesses are a high priority for future economic development initiatives.
Somerset CountySomerset County, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is the state’s southernmost county. The Chesapeake Bay forms its western boundary, Virginia its southern. Routes U.S. 13 and MD 413 provide access to major interstates. The Norfolk/Hampton Roads metropolitan area is about 100 miles south of Somerset. A water-oriented county, Somerset attracts fishermen, hunters, tourists and water sports enthusiasts. Somerset’s 410 businesses employ 3,900 workers. Crisfield and Princess Anne are the two major business and industrial centers of the county. Major employers are John T. Handy Co. Inc., Lankford/SYSCO Foods, McCready Hospital, Mountaire Farms, Peninsula Bank, Perdue Inc., Rubberset, Eastern Correctional Institute and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Somerset is a major seafood processor and poultry producer. It is also soybean country and provides a rich harvest that includes oats, corn, tomatoes and wheat. Princess Anne is the county seat and the site of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, with undergraduate and graduate programs, including doctoral programs in marine, estuarine and environmental sciences. The county has a 278-acre state Enterprise Zone located within the City of Crisfield, and an 800-acre Enterprise Zone pending approval in the Town of Princess Anne. Additionally, Somerset is one of seven counties participating in the One Maryland Program.
St. Mary’s CountySt. Mary’s County is situated on a peninsula in Southern Maryland, with more than 400 miles of shoreline on the Patuxent and Potomac rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.Home to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and more than 200 high-tech defense contractors, the county has emerged as a world-class center for maritime aviation research, development and testing. Due mainly to the influx of technical jobs resulting from the consolidation of several Navy activities, the county had one of the state’s largest increases in median household income during the past decade.The area combines access to technology with a rich heritage and myriad outdoor opportunities. The county’s location allows for easy access to major metropolitan areas while offering residents a high quality of life and affordable lifestyles. St. Mary’s 1,730 businesses employ 24,900 workers; an estimated 37 of these businesses have 100 or more workers. Defense businesses include Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, Boeing and Advanced Information Engineering Services. Nondefense employers include the Lundeberg School of Seamanship, St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Mary’s College of Maryland and Merkle Mailing.The Lexington Park area has been designated a state Enterprise Zone and Focus Area, affording numerous incentives for expanding businesses.
Talbot CountyTalbot County is centrally located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, with the Chesapeake Bay forming its western boundary. Major highways link the county to Baltimore (59 miles), Washington (70 miles) and Philadelphia (106 miles). Easton, the county seat, is the commercial and industrial center. During colonial days, the shipbuilding industry developed and flourished. Today, the ambiance of Easton’s colonial days still permeates the region’s lifestyle.Talbot County has focused on environmental science and related information technology companies as its target market. The county is the center of the “environmental peninsula,” widely considered to be one of the best locations in the United States for environmental businesses.Talbot’s 17,100 employees work for 1,620 businesses, an estimated 19 of which have 100 or more workers. Manufacturing accounts for 12 percent of total employment. Major employers in the county include Chesapeake Building Components, Cadmus Communications, Allen Family Foods, Whalen Co., Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Salisbury Pewter, Orion Safety Products, Celeste Industries and BAI Inc.
Washington CountyWashington County is a major industrial and transportation hub in the mid-Atlantic region. Interstates 81, 70 and 68, coupled with excellent rail service, provide easy market access and distribution. The Hagerstown Regional Airport is a fully instrumented airfield with daily commuter service to major destinations. Hagerstown, the county seat and business center, is Maryland’s sixth-largest city and is easily accessible to both Baltimore and Washington.Washington County’s 3,100 businesses employ 55,700 workers; an estimated 92 of these businesses have 100 or more workers. Major employers include Allegheny Energy, CertainTeed Corp., Citicorp, D.M. Bowman Inc., First Data Merchant Services, Fleetwood Travel Trailers, GST AutoLeather, Good Humor – Breyer’s Ice Cream, Lion Ribbon Co., Mack Trucks, Phoenix Color Corp., Rayloc Inc., Review & Herald Publishing Association and Staples Distribution.Washington County has seven industrial parks, 10 business parks, Foreign Trade Zone #255 and three state Enterprise Zones, including one at the airport. Major tourist attractions include the Antietam National Battlefield, the C & O Canal National Park and Fort Frederick State Park.
Wicomico CountyWicomico County, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, borders the Chesapeake Bay on the west and Delaware on the north. Wicomico County is the commercial/industrial center of the Lower Eastern Shore, drawing shoppers and business from Delaware, Virginia and nearby Maryland counties. Salisbury is the region’s transportation and industrial center. Educational needs are served by Salisbury University, Wor-Wic Community College and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.Wicomico’s 2,530 businesses employ 35,200 workers; an estimated 55 of these businesses have 100 or more workers. Major employers are Tishcon Laboratories, U.S. Marine, Harvard Custom Manufacturing, Perdue Farms, VPI-Mirrex, Standard Register, K & L Microwave and Filtronic Comtek.
Worcester CountyWorcester County, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, borders the Atlantic
Ocean on the east, Delaware to the north and Virginia to the south. A major recreational area, Worcester County is famous for its Ocean City beach resort, and it offers canoeing, cruises and bass fishing on the Pocomoke River; hiking, camping and nature observing at two state parks; and sunbathing, surfing and beachcombing at Assateague Island National Seashore. Worcester County is host to the White Marlin and Tuna Tournament, Delmarva Birding Weekend and the World Wildfowl Carving Competition.Worcester County’s 2,120 businesses employ 22,200 workers; an estimated 15 of these businesses have 100 or more workers. Tourism is the largest industry in Worcester County. Major private-sector employers include Atlantic General Hospital, Bel-Art Products and Perdue Farms.The county has three state Enterprise Zones: a 782-acre zone in Berlin, a 383-acre zone in Pocomoke City and a 434-acre zone in Snow Hill. Worcester County is also one of seven jurisdictions participating in the One Maryland Program, which offers significant tax credits for capital investments that create jobs.
