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.

The Kent County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its Inaugural Golf Tournament, proudly sponsored by Cross Street Realtors. This highly anticipated event will take place on Monday, June 17th, at the Chester River Yacht and Country Club and is open to all golf enthusiasts in the community. The tournament will feature a scramble format, with registration beginning at 11:00 AM and a shotgun start at noon. Participants will enjoy a day of friendly competition, networking, and fun, with prizes awarded to the top teams and winners of various on-course contests.

The Kent County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Post-Legislative Session Breakfast Discussion at Heron Point on April 18th, 2024. The event will provide an invaluable opportunity for community members to engage directly with their elected representatives and gain insights into the recent 2024 Maryland legislative session. 

Camp New Dawn invites the community to its annual fundraiser on Thursday, June 18, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at the 4-H Park in Centreville. This year’s event will feature a new location and an expanded family-focused atmosphere filled with food, music, games, and community support, all benefiting Camp New Dawn’s grief support programs for children, teens, and families.

The Kent County Board of Education celebrated the outstanding achievements of the high school's student athletes in winter sports earlier this spring. At the Board's monthly meeting in April, Kent County High School Principal Kris Hemstetter shared highlights from the season, including state and regional championships.

Compass Regional Hospice (Compass) has been named to Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare list for 2026, marking the third consecutive year the organization has received this recognition. Compass is one of 150 organizations recognized nationwide through the program, which honors employers that empower staff to deliver exceptional care, service, and support.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Cardiovascular Diagnostic Center at Easton recently was granted a three-year term of re-accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Echocardiography in the area of Adult Transthoracic. This latest re-accreditation demonstrates the facility’s ongoing commitment to providing quality patient care in echocardiography for the past 25 years.

Leadership Maryland announced that Beth Anne Dorman, President and CEO of For All Seasons, has been chosen to participate in the Executive Program as a member of the Class of 2026. Leadership Maryland is a statewide nonprofit offering professional development programs dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its business and community leaders.

The Mainstay is thrilled to welcome Hilary Gardner and The Lonesome Pines to The Mainstay on Saturday, May 30. Hilary and The Pines will be performing songs from their multi award winning album, "On the Trail", which has been named the 2025 Album of the Year by the International Western Music Association.

The Kent County Local Management Board (KCLMB) has announced the FY2026 awards for the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF), an initiative to bolster neighborhoods and programs for improved equity, stability, educational opportunity, and well-being for children, families, and residents.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tyson Werner, PMP to Director of Supply Chain and Logistics.

Behind the Lines: a 9/11 Story is a live storytelling, music, and theatre performance set against the tragedy of the September 11 attacks and the war that followed. The production will debut at the Avalon Theatre in Easton on May 23 and May 24, ahead of a national tour and in recognition of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

The Kent County Commissioners are pleased to announce Robert (Bob)  W. Gast, Jr. as the County’s new Chief Financial Officer. Gast brings 35+ years of financial leadership experience  across major nonprofit, corporate, government-related, and international organizations. His background  includes leading large-scale financial transformations, improving operational transparency, and strengthening  long-term fiscal performance.