Maryland's Kent Co. Seeks EcoDev Plan
Thu., Jul. 9, 2026
By Kevin McCauley
Kent County, which is on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is looking for a firm to develop its 2027 economic and tourism development strategic plan.
Kent County, which is on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is looking for a firm to develop its 2027 economic and tourism development strategic plan.
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Commentary
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