Ridgely welcomes the opportunity to partner with individuals and businesses to start, grow, or relocate their business. Our small size makes us able to be highly responsive to your needs.
We encourage anyone considering starting or moving a commercial venture in Ridgely to reach out to our staff early, so we can help guide you through any required processes and connect you to resources.
Caroline County Economic Development & Tourism
The Town of Ridgely works closely with the Caroline County Department of Economic Development and Tourism. They provide services to both current and prospective businesses, including:
- Identifying available commercial and industrial properties
- Navigating town, county, and state permitting and approvalsÂ
- Understanding and applying for applicable business incentive programs, tax credits, and grants
- Navigating workforce challenges and connecting businesses to training programs
Chamber of Commerce
Caroline County is home to a robust Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber represents the interests of the business community to State and local officials, provides members with information and resources, and facilitates connections between businesses in order to help them grow and thrive.
They host numerous events, from casual and fun mixers events to facilitate networking to more in depth training opportunities.