Kent County Economic Development

06/01/2026

Eastern Shore Permaculture Institute and Minary’s Dream Alliance invite the community to a special Permaculture Potluck on Friday, June 26, from 6–9 PM at the Minary’s Dream Alliance Healing Garden in Chestertown.

Join them for an evening of connection, learning, and shared food as we explore local environmental stewardship, tour the Healing Garden, and enjoy a special guest presentation focused on living in harmony with nature.

Bring a dish to share and an open heart—everyone is welcome!

Event details and location: Minary’s Dream Alliance, 9155 American Legion Road, Chestertown, MD.

A wonderful opportunity to build community and celebrate the work happening right here in Kent County!

05/29/2026

Unearth My Secret kicks off KCPL’s adult summer reading fun with a fast‑paced, laugh‑filled evening of surprising stories and local community panelists.

Chestertown Branch | Wed, June 3 | 6:30pm

Join Kent County Public Library for a hilarious start to the summer!

05/29/2026

Kick off summer with KCPL!

Join Kent County Public Library for Unearth A Story all‑ages kickoff events featuring giant games, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and more. Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and get a free t‑shirt while supplies last!

Chestertown: Sat, June 6 | 11am–1pm
Rock Hall: Mon, June 15 | 3–4:30pm
North County: Tue, June 16 | 3–4:30pm

Bring the whole family!

05/28/2026

🎬 Show Your Support for Flagship Cinemas Chestertown.

Let’s keep the big screen shining right here in Kent County! 🌟 Flagship Cinemas Premium Chestertown brings first-run movies, comfy seats, and local entertainment we all love, but they need to see our community’s support to stay.

Grab your friends, catch a movie, and show that Chestertown loves its hometown theater. 🍿

Visit 👉 flagshipcinemas.com/chestertown

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05/28/2026

Two of our region’s waterfront restaurants - The View at Skipjack Cove and The View at Worton Creek - are gearing up for a busy season and are looking to add new talent to their kitchen teams.

If you or someone you know is looking for summer work, hands‑on culinary experience, or a potential year‑round role, this is a great chance to join a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment right on the water.

Positions range across multiple back‑of‑house roles. Experience helps, but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn go a long way.

📨 Interested applicants can find all details and apply using the contact info in the flyer below.

Please share to help spread the word!

05/27/2026

𝐏𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 - 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧
June 5th @ 10:00 am Fee: $10
Online Workshop

Think of a Business Plan as your checklist for managing an enterprise successfully. It is the roadmap that sets the destination and the path to get there.

This Live Online Workshop will help you organize the elements of your concept as you construct your Business Plan including:
• resources, skills, experience
• marketing, sales techniques, competitive analysis
• financial spreadsheets
• sources and uses of funds

Learn what it takes to answer the 5 W's and How:
• Who is your target customer?
• What are you offering?
• Why is your product or service better than competition?
• When will you be ready to start?
• Where can customers find you?
• How will you supply the demand?

Register here: https://bit.ly/4tWHXvu

05/26/2026

𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬

ROCK HALL — The Kent County Board of Education celebrated the outstanding achievements of the high school's student athletes in winter sports earlier this spring.
At the Board's monthly meeting in April, Kent County High School Principal Kris Hemstetter shared highlights from the season, including state and regional championships.
"What makes this group especially remarkable is not just what they have accomplished on the field, mat, track or in the pool — but how they have accomplished it," Hemstetter said. "These students are scholars and leaders."
Scottie Ford completed an undefeated regular season run on the wrestling team. He placed fourth in the state tournament, wrestling at 165 pounds. He finished the season as a region and Bayside Conference champion and earned his membership in the 100-Win Club.
Tye Bellarin is a Maryland state champion in wrestling at 132 pounds, as well as a regional champion and conference runner-up.
"Reaching the top of the podium at the state level is an extraordinary accomplishment," Hemstetter said, congratulating Bellarin.
Talicia Wright, Jane Cleary and Aliyah Waits all earned Honorable Mention All Bayside North in women’s basketball, demonstrating strong leadership and teamwork.
In swimming, Mary Jane Joiner broke a 25-year-old school record in the 100-meter butterfly, which Hemstetter said was "an incredible and historic achievement."
Tucker Ervin won a regional championship across 1A, 2A and 3A in the 100 freestyle.
Keyare Hawkinsn is a regional champion in indoor track and placed second in the state for shot put.
Exchange student Pacome Mennetrier took home second in the region in the 800 meters in indoor track and was 10th in the state.
"As a student from France, he represents both global connection and Trojan pride," Hemstetter said.
Hemstetter congratulated all the athletes for their accomplishments on and off the field.
"We are incredibly proud of you — not just for your achievements, but for the way you represent Kent County High School," she said.

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻

Kent County is pleased to highlight Michael Sutton, who joined the County about eight months ago as our Director of Human Resources. Michael brings more than 30 years of HR and operations leadership experience, supporting organizations across healthcare, education, manufacturing, technology, retail, nonprofit, and global corporate environments.

Before coming to Kent County, Michael served as Area Vice President of Operations and HR for HouseWorks, where he led a multi-million-dollar home health care operation and oversaw HR functions, compliance, investigations, workforce development, customer service, and policy implementation.

He also previously served as Regional HR Director for Watermark Retirement Communities, managing a large group of HR professionals across multiple states and leading major initiatives in compliance, employee engagement, DE&I, and workplace culture.

Michael’s earlier experience includes HR and management roles with Qualicon Diagnostics (Hygiena), Compass Group at the University of Pennsylvania, Lowe’s, and global HR and operations leadership roles at SAP America, where he supported international teams and large‑scale organizational projects.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from LaSalle University.

Michael has already made a strong impact in his time with Kent County—enhancing employee relations, supporting leadership development, strengthening compliance, and helping shape a more collaborative and supportive workplace.

We’re grateful to have Michael on the team and look forward to his continued leadership and contributions to Kent County’s workforce.

Kent County Commission President Ron Fithian added, “Michael Sutton has quickly proven to be a tremendous asset to Kent County. His experience and commitment to our employees are already making a meaningful impact, and I look forward to the continued progress he will bring.”
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