Dorchester First - In the Heart of Chesapeake Country
Dorchester Economic Development
5263 Bucktown Road - Cambridge, MD 21613
410-228-0155 - joy@dorchesterfirst.com
 Dorchester First - In the Heart of Chesapeake Country
Business Resources
There are many resources that can provide assistance to you with your exciting venture; some of the key ones are listed below for your reference.

  • Maryland Small Business Development Center
    The Maryland SBDC provides small and emerging businesses with training, confidential business counseling and management assistance.

  • Dorchester Chamber of Commerce
    Obtain general information about the Dorchester community and more specific information about Chamber members.

  • Community Link Map
    Get printable maps of the region and our local communities.

  • Dorchester County Library
    The Dorchester County Public Library serves as a comprehensive County information center. Library resources include a skilled information desk staff, on-line and print reference materials, public access to the Internet and personal computers, free Internet tutorials, a collection of current magazines and newspapers, and assistive equipment for people with physical challenges in a handicapped accessible building. A branch of the Library is located in the Town of Hurlock. Through the Library customers may also utilize statewide Interlibrary Loan service and a continuous live, on-line interactive reference service called "Ask Us Now!"

  • Dorchester County Tourism

  • Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area (HCCHA)

  • Visit the Dorchester County Government.
    For information on all departments of Dorchester County government.

  • Dorchester County Economic Development
    Services of this department include information to businesses and industry, maintenance of information concerning available industrial/business sites, labor availability, energy costs and the performance of market research.

  • Workforce Investment Board
    Workforce investment services for individuals and businesses.

  • Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)

  • Maryland Historical Trust (MHT)

  • Maryland Heritage Area Authority (MHAA)

  • Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED)

  • Click here to find out how the Dorchester First! Resource Center can help.


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    Dorchester First is an initiative of the Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area,
    an Office of the Dorchester County Economic Development Department

    © Copyright 2007 Dorchester County, Maryland - All rights reserved.

    This material is based upon work supported by the Economic Development Administration,
    US Department of Commerce Grant Agreement through a grant to the
    Rural Development Center at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
    an EDA University Center, under agreement number EDA 01-66-07918.