"Dorchester is not only a beautiful scenic county with abundant wildlife and outdoor recreation, but the people are friendly and our relaxed lifestyle offers a great place to do business and raise a family."
Liz Russell, Co-Owner
Russell Paving, Choptank Bowling

"One of the things I love about living and working here is the amazing energy. There are a lot of great things happening simultaneously right now and I’m constantly meeting new people who are excited to be engaged and involved. It’s a great feeling to watch and be part of the progress unfolding in my hometown."
LaSara Kinser, Planner
City of Cambridge

"Our Dorchester County community has an amazing mix of past and present. It’s both old fashioned rooted in traditional values, yet "up-and-coming" with an exciting revitalization underway. You can’t beat the natural beauty or historical feel of downtown Cambridge. There’s nowhere else like it. It’s a great place to put down roots and practice law."
Lisa Windsor, Attorney
Law Offices of Marla Zide

"Dorchester is home. I returned after college and dove into our family business. There is an authentic sense of community here - a general "get the job done" attitude. Combined with the natural balance of four distinct seasons, access to the Choptank River and waterways, and more seafood, farms and wildlife than you can shake a stick at, I'd say it's a pretty great place to live." Travis Todd, Co-Owner Ocean Odyssey Restaurant

"I enjoy working in Dorchester because of the gorgeous open space public lands such as Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge provide. The sunrises and sunsets are magnificent. People here are passionate and helpful. Dorchester is also affordable, so my money goes farther."
Angela Crenshaw, Lead Ranger Harriet Tubman Visitor Center

"After opening the Eastern Shore Dance Academy, I have met the most amazing children and families. Our community has so much talent."
Jessica Hindman-Wheatley, Owner
Eastern Shore Dance Academy/Entrepreneur

"I would not want to be anywhere else in the world, or doing anything else than what I am doing today."
Johnny Shockley, Co-Founder
Hoopers Island Oyster Co.

"Dorchester provides the close community feeling that small businesses thrive. Our county has so many driven people with incredible ideas and resources. Collaborating on a creative level and the friendships I’ve made makes this more than a "job" for me."
Kelley Dean, Owner
Flowers N Things

"As someone who was raised in Dorchester – and spent my career working internationally - I wouldn’t want to live nor work anywhere else. From our beautiful landscapes and outdoor recreation to our close-knit community and proximity to major cities, Dorchester is a great place to raise a family and enjoy an Eastern Shore lifestyle."
Tom Powley, President & CEO
GKD

"The people in Dorchester County are amazing and Cambridge is special because of the location. Obviously it’s gorgeous, we’re right on the water." Chris Brohawn, Co-Owner RAR Brewing