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December Brings 2022 has been rough for small businesses, on small business concerns. Also, Tara
Hill-Coursey, the county’s champion
employers, and employees.
2022 Refl ectons for tourism promoting the things to do
I’ve seen some partially good news and people to see in the county to those
mixed in with the bad news highlighted
By Debbie Bowden, Director, above. We’ve had more small business who visit here. And, I am grateful for the
Caroline County Economic start-up and next-stage-growth cases partnerships I have with businesses and
Development and Tourism than ever. Larger business growth in organizations that help to make Caroline
terms of capital expansion is better than County such a fantastic place to have
December brings it’s been in years. Anecdotally, some of a business, have a family, and enjoy a
peaceful, safe life.
reflections of the major employers in the County have
the previous 12 had banner years in terms of revenue I hope everyone gets to enjoy times with
months, and I and profits. But the positive outcomes friends and family as we close out 2022

want to share in the economy have been shadowed by and start up 2023.
mine with you. layoffs and closures.

For updates on any future business

This has been yet 2023 is probably not going to be any support, please visit carolinebusiness.
another interesting post-pandemic year better. However, I am optimistic that com, sign up for our newsletter, and
and challenging in ways that seemed the business community in Caroline follow Caroline County Economic

to have left many of us a bit breathless. County will rally to survive whatever Development on Facebook.
Inflation at a 40-year high. Labor economic policies, legislative agendas,
market still as tight as ever. Resurgence natural and man-made emergencies are Caroline County Economic Development
of COVID and other illnesses that are thrown at them. and Tourism is an offi ce within Caroline
impacting the workforce. Mid term County government. Its mission is to
elections. Maryland elections. Supply I am so fortunate to work with an amazing help businesses of all sizes thrive in the

chain tight – then loose – then more team. There’s Kendall Teague, who works community. Debbie can be reached at
expensive because of rising fuel costs. with small businesses and entrepreneurs, 410-479-4188 or info@carolinebusiness.
your go-to for information and support com.

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