Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Dorchester Banner hosts 2025 economic development event & magazine release

 


To celebrate Dorchester County’s economic prowess and potential, the 2025 “Water Moves Us” economic profile was released this month, a glossy magazine that shows off business potential, success stories and overall quality of life.

Community leaders were invited to a Jan. 22 magazine release at Suicide Bridge Restaurant in Hurlock. The annual magazine is published by the Dorchester Banner / BayToBayNews.com in partnership with Dorchester County Economic Development Office.

“This publication was designed to feature the county’s successes, while also inspiring new businesses to consider our region,” said Tonda Parks, associate publisher of the Banner. The annual magazine and event are part of the company’s mission to “strengthen the communities that we serve by publishing unbiased journalism and helping businesses grow.”

The title “Water Moves Us” references the County’s marketing slogan and culture: “Home to industrious, innovative and creative individuals, Dorchester County’s landscape defines not only where—but who—we are.”

The magazine inspires businesses to either build or expand in Dorchester, while educating the public on interesting projects here. This year’s articles include: creative business at Vintage Family Farms; regional research at the Horn Point Laboratory; entrepreneur training and space at the Four Eleven Kitchen; the next generation at Dorchester Career & Technology Center; a new “Dorchester Dreams” county song; manufacturing; local activities; and much more.

Katelin Frase’s family owns Vintage Family Farms, so she was a guest speaker at the Jan. 22 luncheon. The event capped off with a special debut performance of “Dorchester Dreams,” an indie song that just released in January, by singer-songwriter Jayla Elise.

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Bravo to the INIUSA Delmarva team, including special events manager Jessica Cook, marketing consultant Dave Cannon, and special projects editor Laura Walter.

 

Read more here: https://baytobaynews.com/cambridge/stories/dorchester-profile-magazine-explores-economics-entertainment-and-education-for-2025,211937

Read the “Water Moves Us” magazine online at https://sections.iniusa.org