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Caroline County Economic
Development & Tourism’s

Thank You! Tour Honors
Community Businesses

The Caroline County Economic Development & Tourism
(CCEDT) team celebrated our local businesses with a Th ank
You! Tour October 23-27 as part of Economic Development
Week in Maryland, an event that gives economic development
professionals the opportunity to showcase businesses that
contribute to their local economy through job retention,
innovation, public service, and improving the quality of
life in our communities. CCEDT was honored to visit 16
businesses throughout the week in a variety of sectors. Th e Pictured left to right: Debbie Brohawn, Smokey Cat Lavender

value these businesses bring to our community is far reaching, Farm,; Kendall Teague, Caroline Economic Dev.; and Tara Hill-
from specialized care for the adult population and innovative Coursey, Caroline Tourism Manager.
family run facilities to women owned businesses and those
that nurture the agriculture industry in our county. Th ere are
plenty of reasons to celebrate the businesses that call Caroline
County home!

There are businesses that we go to for our daily needs, such as
the Ridgely Pharmacy, a community staple that houses an ice
cream parlor and cafe where locals meet and greet each other
daily. The owner is a great contributor in the community,
hosting and participating in numerous community events.
Choptank Supply takes pride being more than just a typical
hardware store, offering many services and rental items. Th eir

incredible service and extensive offerings bring customers

from near and far. The Sewing Outlet is another example of a
community staple, supplying fabric, upholstery, and decorating
services right in the heart of Federalsburg, as is the Tri-Me
Warehouse, a full-service grocery store in Ridgely.

Caroline County has businesses we turn to for fun and Pictured left to right: Kendall Teague, Caroline Economic Dev.;
entertainment, such as Smokey Cat Lavender Farm, where Debbie Bowden, Exec. Dir. of Caroline Economic Development;
Phil and Vicki Liske, owners of Outstanding Dreams Farm;
you can pick your own lavender or shop in their artisan gift
Travis Breeding, Caroline County Commissioner; and Tara Hill-
shop and Outstanding Dreams Alpaca Farm, specializing in
Coursey, Caroline Tourism Manager.
alpaca sales and breeding services. You can also shop at their

farm store for artisan items crafted from alpaca fi ber.

There are businesses who provide care and compassion, such
as Arcadia Living, a premier assisted living facility that sets a
new standard for elder care and those with unique needs. Th e
Benedictine School in Ridgely is another example, supporting
children and adults with developmental disabilities.
There are businesses we turn to for life’s big moments, such

as On Your Mark Lighting, offering specialized lighting for

events of all sizes – from fundraisers and weddings to awards
programs, and more. Awards Engraving in Denton is there
for you when you need a beautiful, custom award, trophy,
memento or gift .
And there are businesses that help other businesses, such as

Lorry Industries, a forward-thinking fulfillment provider Pictured left to right: Brenda Walls, owner of Ridgely Pharmacy;
servicing innovative e-commerce brands and international and Frank Bartz, Caroline County Commissioner.
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