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The Connection Between Tara and her team are promoting the great Christmas-themed
events happening in our Towns, and the specialized shopping
Economic Development that many of the nonprofit organizations and businesses

and Tourism provide. Tara points out that the State, County, and local parks
are gathering spots for folks who live here and those that travel
By Debbie Bowden, Director here (I applaud those hardy folks who take to the river and the
Caroline County Economic Development trails on the cold winter days). In typical Caroline County style,
visitors feel welcome wherever they travel to in the County and
Partnerships are key to any successful with whoever they meet along the way.
organization. I’m happy to have a great
If you and your family are looking for a memory-making
partnership with the Offi ce of Tourism
event, or if you have folks in from out of town that need to
and its Executive Director Tara Coursey.
have something to do, check out visitcaroline.org. And if you
The connection between economic
are a business that caters to visitors, please reach out to me so
development and tourism can be
that we learn about your operation.
complicated, but it boils down to two
things – supporting the businesses that cater to visitors and I wish everyone a joyous holiday and a great start to 2022!
letting outside decision makers know about Caroline County’s Thank you for all that you do for Caroline County.

quality of life.
For updates on any future business support, please visit
Visitors to Caroline County provide economic activity that carolinebusiness.com, sign up for our newsletter, and follow
supports shops and farms and restaurants and outdoor spaces. Caroline County Economic Development on Facebook.
Through Tara’s leadership, there has been greater exposure to

people inside and outside of the County that drive in for the Caroline County Economic Development is a department within

day, enjoy what we have to offer, spend their money, and then Caroline County government. Its mission is to help businesses
continue their travels or go back home. During the fall, great thrive in the community. Debbie can be reached at 410-479-4188
festivals and events helped to support start-ups and established or info@carolinebusiness.com
businesses, and that economic churn is expected to keep
happening for the holiday season.

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