Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism

09/07/2026

Happy , with lots of ways to enjoy on this long weekend.

Looking for something to do? Head over to Escape to Talbot County to make great memories, whether you're from here or visiting.

And a reminder: Talbot County offices will be closed today in observance of the holiday.

09/06/2026

weekend is nearly here, with lots of play on the horizon in

Need to make some plans? Head over to Escape to Talbot County to plan on making great memories whether you're from here or visiting.

And a reminder: Talbot County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the holiday.

09/04/2026

Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism is proud to part of how and how , along with so many partners, with this from Talbot 250

09/04/2026

Calling all Talbot County restaurants! Maryland Restaurant Week returns Sept. 18-27, and registration is free.

Restaurants of every size can participate by offering an exclusive discount throughout the 10-day promotion. No prix-fixe menu is required. With roughly 400,000 annual page views, the Maryland Restaurant Week website offers participating businesses valuable statewide exposure.

Sign up and submit your offer by Sept. 10: www.marylandrestaurants.com/md-restaurant-week

Let’s make sure Talbot County is well represented!

09/04/2026

Talbot County has named Eastern Shore native Stephanie Mervine as its new director of Economic Development and Tourism. She began her new role on Aug. 31.

Mervine is an experienced economic development professional whose career includes regional economic development, business retention and expansion, tourism, destination marketing, and community development in Maryland, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

“We are pleased to welcome Stephanie back to the Eastern Shore and look forward to the leadership she will bring to Talbot County,” said Talbot County Council President Chuck Callahan.

Mervine is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute, an intensive professional development program accredited by the International Economic Development Council.

Read more about Stephanie here =>>
https://talbotworks.org/talbot-county-names-stephanie-mervine-director-of-economic-development-and-tourism/


Talbot County Government

Eastern Shore native Stephanie Mervine has been named director of Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism.

09/02/2026

Is Your Business Prepared for an Emergency?

A hurricane, power outage, cyberattack, fire, or other emergency can disrupt business operations with little warning. A little planning now can help protect employees, safeguard critical information, maintain essential operations, and speed recovery.

September is , making now a good time for Talbot County businesses to review their emergency and business continuity plans.

To support our local business community, Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism is sharing practical emergency preparedness resources to help you prepare for, respond to, and recover from unexpected events.

Read more here =>>https://talbotworks.org/september-is-emergency-preparedness-month-resources-for-talbot-county-small-businesses/

Talbot County Government
Talbot County Emergency Services (DES)

Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism is sharing these emergency preparedness resources to support our local business community.

09/02/2026

Your feedback will help the Town of Easton prioritize the planning stages of its parks.

A short survey helping to determine how we can improve our parks system.

09/01/2026

ICYMI: meet our new director, with this from the Star Democrat.

EASTON — Talbot County has named Eastern Shore native Stephanie Mervine as its new director of Economic Development and Tourism beginning Monday.

08/31/2026

Stephanie Mervine’s career has taken her from the Eastern Shore to New Mexico, Oklahoma, and beyond.

Beginning Aug. 31, she returns to the Eastern Shore to lead Talbot County’s economic development and tourism efforts, bringing extensive experience in business growth, destination marketing, and community development.

Meet Talbot County's new director of economic development and tourism and read the full September 2026 issue of our newsletter here =>>
https://mailchi.mp/talbotworks.org/september-26

Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism
Escape to Talbot County
Talbot County Government
Talbot County Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Department of Commerce

08/28/2026

Talbot Works Business Academy facilitator Will Holmes takes a selfie with Cohort IV graduates and Cassandra M. Vanhooser, previous Director of Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism (far right, first row). Vanhooser was the driving force behind the creation of the Talbot Works Business Academy, which has now graduated 50 business owners through four cohorts and earned international recognition.

Read more about how by the way here =>>
https://talbotworks.org/talbot-works-business-academy-iedc-award/

Talbot County Government
Will Holmes Consulting