The Kent County Chamber of Commerce welcomed golfers, sponsors, and volunteers to Chester River Yacht & Country Club on Monday, June 15, for its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament, bringing together the business community for a day of networking, camaraderie, and friendly competition. The Chamber's signature event continued its tradition of fostering connections among local businesses while providing players with contests, prizes, refreshments, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy a beautiful day on the course. 

The Kent County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament, proudly sponsored by Cross Street Realtors. The event will take place on Monday, June 15th, at the Chester River Yacht and Country Club and is open to golfers of all experience levels from across the region. 

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the Kent County Chamber of Commerce welcomed legislators from Maryland’s 36th District for a Post-Legislative Session Discussion at Heron Point. The event brought together local residents, business owners, and community leaders for a direct and substantive conversation on the outcomes of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session.

The Kent County Chamber of Commerce proudly announced the recipients of the 2026 Community Excellence Awards during an evening celebration recognizing leadership, service, and economic impact across Kent County.

On Wednesday, April 23, the Kent County Chamber of Commerce welcomed legislators from Maryland’s 36th District for a Post-Legislative Session Discussion at Heron Point in Chestertown. The event provided local residents, business owners, and community leaders an opportunity to engage directly with elected officials about the outcomes of the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session.

The Kent County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Cuff Reed as its new Deputy Executive Director. A longtime resident of Kent County, Kelly brings a deep-rooted commitment to community engagement and a strong background in nonprofit leadership to her new role.

The Kent County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Community Excellence Awards held on January 29th at the Chester River Yacht and Country Club in Chestertown. These awards honor outstanding contributions to our community, through commitment, innovation, and leadership in three distinct categories. Harborview Farms was named the 2025 Business of the Year, Shore Community Outreach Team was awarded the 2025 Organization of the Year, and Kristen Owen was recognized as the 2025 Individual of the Year.

The role of this position is to ensure the effective operation of the Kent County Chamber of Commerce office. This individual must be both detail-oriented and customer service focused in order to ensure the effective internal operations of the Kent Chamber. As the first contact for members and the community, the Deputy Executive Director will work to maintain a welcoming environment both in person and through electronic communication. 

The Kent County Chamber of Commerce welcomes nominations for the annual Community Excellence Awards, a program dedicated to honoring the individuals, businesses, and organizations that make an exceptional impact on the community. The awards ceremony celebrates the spirit of collaboration and commitment that defines Kent County, highlighting outstanding contributions in leadership, innovation, community engagement, and positive influence on the region.

The Kent County Chamber of Commerce is proud to highlight the success of its recent community engagement efforts, reinforcing its commitment to "Connecting Kent County" through a series of impactful events.

On Saturday, September 12, the Chestertown Jazz Festival will present its 30th Anniversary Jazz Festival beneath the big white tent at Wilmer Park along the Chester River. This year’s festival will be the final presentation of the beloved annual event.

Choptank Community Health System is joining community health centers nationwide in celebrating National Health Center Week, Aug. 2-8, recognizing the critical role federally qualified health centers play in providing affordable, high-quality health care and strengthening communities.

Michael Wroten, MD, FAAPMR, recently joined University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) as a provider with University of Maryland Shore Medical Group - Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

Historic Brampton 1860, an award-winning Select Registry inn in Chestertown, Maryland, is introducing a new series of immersive creative experiences for guests through a partnership with nationally recognized artist, author, TED speaker, and art educator Michael Bell.

As temperatures rise and the days grow longer, some people experience a form of depression known as summer-pattern Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). While Seasonal Affective Disorder is most commonly associated with the shorter, darker days of winter, a smaller number of people experience depressive symptoms during the spring and summer months. Although less common than winter-pattern SAD, summer-pattern SAD is a recognized condition that can significantly affect a person's mood, energy, and daily functioning.

On Sunday, September 6 at 4:00 PM, The Mainstay invites Parrotheads, boaters, beach lovers, and anyone who enjoys great music and good company to our Second Annual Jimmy Buffett Tribute featuring The Singing Captains and Friends on our outdoor stage under the big tent.

Kent County Public Schools put forth a concentrated effort to boost attendance this year and the work yielded positive results. The final numbers for the 2025-26 school year show Kent County Public Schools averaged an attendance rate of 94.1% system wide. That is an increase of 1.82% from the previous year.

Choptank Community Health System has welcomed Katie Falls, LCSW-C, to its school-based behavioral health team, where she provides behavioral health services to students enrolled in school-based health care in Kent County Public Schools and Queen Anne's County Public Schools.

Earlier this year, the Board of Directors of the Veteran and Military Support Alliance (VAMSA) made the difficult decision to close the organization after carefully considering its long-term sustainability. While VAMSA concluded its independent operations on June 30, 2026, the Board was committed to ensuring its mission would continue. To preserve the services and support that veterans, service members, and military families depend on, the Board approached For All Seasons Behavioral Health and Rape Crisis Center to carry the mission forward. Beginning July 1, 2026, For All Seasons launched its Center for Veterans & Military Families, ensuring continuity of care while expanding services for veterans and military families throughout Maryland's Mid-Shore and beyond.

Kent County High School will hold orientation for fall sports at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 in the auditorium.  Orientation is for new and returning athletes and their parents. Attendance is strongly encouraged.