Caroline County, on Maryland's Eastern Shore, is located midway between Maryland's northern and southern borders and shares its eastern border with Delaware. The county is rural in character. Farming is a major economic pursuit, consisting primarily of poultry, grain and vegetable crops. Major business centers are the towns of Denton (the county seat) and Federalsburg, with three industrial parks located in or near these towns. The Mid-Shore Regional Business & Technology Park will be completed in the spring of 2008.

Caroline's 700 businesses employ 7,200 workers; an estimated nine of these businesses have 100 or more workers. Manufacturing accounts for about 16 percent of total employment. Major employers include Hanover Foods, Maryland Plastics, Pillsbury, Solo Cup, Tri-Gas & Oil and Unisite Design.

Caroline County is participating in the One Maryland Program, which offers significant tax credits for capital investments that create jobs.

For additional information, download the 4-page Brief Economic Facts for the county.
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