"I was born and raised here, and although my career initially took me to DC, I realized very soon that I belong on the Shore. My husband and I spend our free time enjoying the Chesapeake’s gifts: Boating, hunting, fishing, crabbing, and skiffing through the marshes. You won’t find a more welcoming community with as much heritage and history as Dorchester."
Lindsay Wheatley, Auditor in Charge
Health/Medicaid Integrity Services

"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

"Terrific place to get advice and direction if starting a business in Dorchester County Maryland." Lynn Rouda

"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

"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 feel lucky to have grown up and experienced everything that Dorchester offers. The Chesapeake Bay never gets old and I never tire of hearing stories of the past from my dad and grandfather about working the water. I am proud to carry on their traditions using modern technology and methods and will always call Dorchester home."
Jordan Shockley, Biologist
Hoopers Island Oyster Company

"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

"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

"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.

"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