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Smith Island Cake—Maryland’s official state dessert—now has a special place in history! Hungry for History® grant recipient Smith Island United, the Ewell community, and local, regional and federal dignitaries gathered to celebrate the iconic cake with the dedication of its very own Hungry for History marker. Read More

Historical Marker – Smith Island Cake
On Thursday, April 20, 2023, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Lower Shore Delegation members at the 2023 Maryland General Assembly Post Legislative Session Forum, presented by the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. Read More

The SACC Holds 2023 Maryland General Assembly Post Legislative Session Forum
Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund Allocates $50 Million to 15 Counties for Key Economic Development Projects Read More

Governor Hogan Announces 114 Economic Development Projects For Rural Communities
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The LESMD Regional Economic Development Guide Is Here
The Natural Gas Pipeline Extension provides Somerset County with direct access to natural gas for the first time. Read More

Governor Hogan Highlights Higher HBCU Investments, Energy Initiatives in Somerset County

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  • Port of Salisbury
  • Salisbury University
  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore
  • Wor-Wic Community College
  • Somerset County Technical High School
  • Parkside Career & Technical Education
  • Worcester Technical High School
  • Crisfield Municipal Airport
  • Ocean City Municipal Airport
  • Salisbury Regional Airport
  • Wallops Flight Facility

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Somerset County Technical High School

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Wicomico Civic Center Exterior Project

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Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport Municipal Water Main Extension

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