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Caroline County Economic was awarded through 212 grants. In
addition, the State of Maryland provided
Development Working to $144,223 in grants for restaurants, all of
Bring Resources to the which was awarded to local eateries.

Business Community For updates on any future business
support, please visit carolinebusiness.
By Debbie Bowden, Director, Caroline
com or follow Caroline County
County Economic Developmen
Economic Development on Facebook.
Happy 2021! We all are happy to see the for federal and state fund sources Caroline County Economic Development
calendar change from December 31, to provide grants to businesses and is a department within Caroline County
2020 to January 1, 2021, given the year workers. Additionally, we are working to government. Its mission is to help
that 2020 was – pandemic, economic bring other resources to the community businesses thrive in the community.
uncertainty, national election, and and identify best practices to share with Debbie can be reached at 410-479-4188
changes in how we go about our daily those businesses hurt the most. or info@carolinebusiness.com
lives.
Speaking of business grants, the draft

However, as the national, state, and final numbers for the Caroline County
local public health leaders have said, COVID-19 Small Business Emergency
COVID-19 doesn’t know that the Relief Grant shows nearly $2,038,000
calendar has changed. There is good
news in the availability and use of broad
testing to identify those who have the
virus, symptomatic and asymptomatic, Center for Conscious
to help stave the spread of the virus.
And as of mid-December 2020, the fi rst Healthy Living
wave of vaccines for front line workers
is being administered.
Cindy Draper, LMT
We are moving into the first quarter of

2021 continuing to deal with the virus & Associates
and its impact on economic conditions.

The data, anecdotes, and observations
indicate that the general economy
Massage Therapy
in Caroline County is somewhat Cindy Draper, LMT, Kelly Bowles, LMT,
stable overall, but certainly sectors Michele Wade, LMT & Joyce Thume, LMT
are suff ering greatly. Th e fall/holiday (Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage
surge in cases seems to bring more and Cupping)
uncertainty for business, particularly
Clinical Acupressure
community-based businesses. Given Michele Wade
that after-holiday time is usually slower

Aromatherapy Diana Limberis;
for restaurants, hair salons, and retail, “Promoting Wellness and Unity in
Essential Oils & Products Available.
owners and managers are concerned Family and Community Through
what that means for revenue and profi ts Foot Ionization Spa the Healing Power of Touch”
Diana Limberis

for first quarter in 2021. There is chatter
about additional federal stimulus Reflexology Diana Limberis 311 Franklin St., Denton
support, but nothing is certain.
Acupuncture Lydia Wainwright, 410-479-0596
“Economic recovery” is happening in Shannon Walker, M.Ac., (Tues & Wed.) cchldenton@gmail.com
every business in the County - large Accepting many insurances.
manufacturers, health care services, Cranio-Sacral Therapy
poultry farmers, trucking, and Michele Wade
the hospitality and entertainment Open 7 Days a Week by appointment.
companies. Caroline County Economic Don’t forget Saturday & Sunday appts.
Development is supporting this
recovery by continuing to advocate Class information can be found www.cchldraperassoc.com

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