FREDERICK, MD: The BDC headed west this past week to join the state’s leaders in Main Street. With presentations from Frederick’s mayor and county executive, Maryland Secretary of Housing, and other professionals and leaders the passion and enthusiasm at 2024 Main Street Maryland Conference: Creating a Local & Lovable Main Street Experience was contagious! This […]
ELKTON, MD: The BDC team attended Cecil County Chamber of Commerce’s Business by the Bonfire at Milburn Orchard. This networking event brings together all things fall and local business members to gather around a bonfire to network, fundraise, and get excited about the thriving business community in our county. n n n n […]
This summer Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce was in full swing! We have worked hard to support the Town of Port Deposit, and represent every small business in our town and surrounding communities! From our first annual monthly Farmers Market to our Summer Concert Series along the Susquehanna River to bringing the Cecil County Chamber […]
The USDA defines “food insecurity” as the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways. We define it as an unacceptable situation where individuals or households do not have the resources to provide enough food to allow for a healthy […]
Join us in congratulating our Executive Director on her nomination for Chesapeake Media’s 2024 Women to Watch. Toni joins a host of extraordinary women in our wonderful county who are making a difference, leading the charge and making change in the communities where we live, work and raise our families. We are certainly proud of […]
Executive Director Toni Sprenkle and Executive Assistant Jen Peterson were in Annapolis this past week to attend Maryland’s Smart Growth Summit held at Crowne Plaza. The ladies of BDC spent the day with legislators, community and municipal leaders, economic development professionals and national experts leading the charge for smart and sustainable growth in our communities. […]
Executive Director Toni Sprenkle and Executive Assistant Jen Peterson attend Cecil College’s Collegium de Vinum 2024 Gala. The event is held annually as a fundraiser with all proceeds going towards Cecil College’s programs and scholarships.
BDC hosted members of DNR, Maryland Historical Trust, Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway, Department of Commerce, Town of Port Deposit, and local and state agencies for a meeting to discuss the plans for the Tome Campus. The Port of Deposit Historical Park committee meets monthly to work on the conversion of […]
Join us in February for our next S’mores and Hot Cocoa Walk. Saturday, February 10th from 4-8 PM in Center Square for free s’mores kits, hot chocolate and fun! Stop by one of our toasty fire pits to warm up on the way to touring the shops downtown […]
The BDC participated as a business sponsor and attendee of the 2024 Cecil Night in Annapolis, organized by the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce. This annual event not only showcases the businesses, government organizations and non-profits in Cecil County, but also provides valuable access to our political leaders and promotes continued networking and connections […]
