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B L A C K W A T E R D I S T I L L I N G Q U E E N A N N E ’ S C O U N T YMaryland’s first fully licensed distillery to open since the early 1970’s, we are committed to cultivating that independent spirit by making distinctive craft spirits that stand apart from the crowd, using the most exceptional ingredients, and furthering our rich Chesapeake Bay heritage.

B U R L E Y O A K B R E W I N G C O . W O R C E S T E R C O U N T Y Burley Oak Brewing Co has been hard at work for 8 years and counting, building this brewery keeping in mind sustainable practices and using local materials and craftsmen. We love our town of Berlin, Maryland and hope you join us in our taproom for a couple of pints and growlers. Our goal is to produce distinctive beers whose quality is unsurpassed using new and traditional brewing methods.

C E C I L C O U N T Y F A R M M U S E U M C E C I L C O U N T Y The Cecil County Farm Museum was created and obtained nonprofit status in the year 1997. Our goals have been to collect artifacts relating to the lifestyle of rural Cecil County and to preserve these objects by providing them with adequate storage and display conditions and restoration if needed. Our intention is to display these objects to the public and institute educational interpretive programs explaining their use, historical value and relationship to modern agriculture.

C H E S A P E A K E B A Y F A R M S W O R C E S T E R C O U N T YChesapeake Bay Farms was established in 1946 in Worcester County, Maryland and continues to thrive. With the surge of corporate mega-dairies and the rising cost of shipping most small dairy farms were driven out. We realized to make ourselves sustainable we would need to turn 100% of our milk into something on site. Chesapeake Bay Farms is proud to be Worcester County’s last remaining dairy farm. With 2 retail locations in the county, you too can be part of the legacy. Our products include small batch artisanal ice cream, milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, grass fed meats and more available for retail or wholesale.

C H E S A P E A K E G O L D F A R M S C E C I L C O U N T Y Chesapeake Gold Farms is a 6th generation dairy, hay and grain farm located in the northern part of Cecil County, halfway between Fair Hill and Rising Sun. In 2018 the farm diversified into cheese made from our home grown herd and we now have 15 flavors of cheddar and Colby . The Miller family maintains a 200

cow herd of Holstein and Guernsey cows with a few Jerseys thrown in for just for a little extra excitement. All of the replacement dairy heifers are born and raised by us and we grow about 85% of the feed our animals eat. Whatever milk that goes into the tank is what goes into the cheese vat, meaning 100% of the butterfat and protein is used and no oils or preservatives are added and none of the natural goodness of the whole milk is removed. From “cow to cracker”, we know every step that has gone into making our local cheeses.

C O T T I N G H A M F A R M S T A L B O T C O U N T YCleo and her husband grow certified organic vegetables and raise pastured heritage hogs and layers on Cottingham Farm just outside of Easton in Talbot County. Perennial buffer strips, cover crops, low-input farming, and rotational grazing fight climate change by sequestering carbon in the soil. You can buy their fresh food year-round during farm store hours.

E A S T O N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T T A L B O T C O U N T YC O R P O R A T I O N & C H E S A P E A K E H A R V E S T Easton Economic Development Corporation established Chesapeake Harvest to actively manage the marketing and sales of source-identified food products from local and regional producers to satisfy wholesale, retail, and institutional demand. Chesapeake Harvest works to build a vibrant local food economy, producing healthy food, expanding economic opportunities for Delmarva farmers, and growing new markets for local food. Chesapeake Harvest is committed to sourcing local and diverse ingredients that fuel the growth of a regional food-centric economy by seeking out farmers who show their commitment to regenerative agricultural practices that protect the future of the Chesapeake Bay. With these standards, Chesapeake Harvest presses for improvements beyond current best practices and expresses a preference to those growers who view sustainability not as a fixed point, but a pathway of continuous improvement.

E V O L U T I O N C R A F T B R E W I N G W I C O M I C O C O U N T YEvolution is the story of Tom and John, two brothers – Tom with a passion for craft beer, and John with a passion for great food. Naturally, over the course of years and successful restaurants together, Evolution Craft Brewing Company happened. Our goal was and is to brew the highest quality beers by ”evolving” styles of beer that everyone loves.

H O O P E R S I S L A N D O Y S T E R C O . D O R C H E S T E R C O U N T YOur Mission is to guide a new future for the oyster industry on the Chesapeake Bay and in coastal regions around the world. Our premium oyster farms on Maryland’s Eastern Shore combine leading-edge science with generations of experience on the water to develop innovative practices to produce seed, systems and strategies for farmers, conservationists and job creators.

L A N G E N F E L D E R P O R K K E N T C O U N T YLangenfelder Pork comes to you from Grand View Farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. We are a family farm dedicated to responsible animal care and the quality production of grains to feed our pigs. Our family is proud to offer wholesome and delicious pork directly to you at local produce venues and as featured cuisine at restaurants in the Mid-Atlantic area.

LY O N D I S T I L L I N G T A L B O T C O U N T YWe love rum. LYON RUM launched in Saint Michaels, Maryland in 2013. Since then, every batch of our award-winning rum is made by hand, from 100% American sugar cane – mashed, fermented, and double-distilled in small pot stills – every step of the way, resulting in a superior and unique final spirit. We work diligently to create remarkable spirits – redefining the category of New American Rum, while experimenting with obscure flavors & finishes.

S H O R E T R A N S I T W I C O M I C O C O U N T YShore Transit, a division of the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, is the public transit agency for the lower eastern shore counties of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester. Shore Transit offers public transportation via fixed route and origin-to-destination services. The mission of Shore Transit is to provide safe, reliable, friendly, and efficient community transportation services to residents and businesses on clean, well-maintained vehicles, operated by trained, licensed professionals, with a focus on excellent customer service.

S M I T H I S L A N D B E A N S S O M E R S E T C O U N T YSmith Island Beans sources its beans from importers that engage in ethical business practices including not only paying a fair price to the farmers who harvest the fruit, but also encouraging and supporting ecological farming practices to preserve and stimulate the environment where the coffee shrubs are grown.

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B U S I N E S S E C O N O M I C A N D C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H N E T W O R K ( B E A C O N )The Business Economic and Community Outreach Network, of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University, offers business, economic, workforce, and community development consulting and assistance services to a variety of organizations, including businesses, government agencies, and non-profit community-based organizations.

C L E A N B A Y R E N E W A B L E SCleanBay Renewables is a resource recovery company that harnesses science, technology and economics to tilt the balance back in favor of nature, while protecting the agricultural sector that provides a vital service to humanity. Through its anaerobic digestion and nutrient recovery technologies, CleanBay recycles chicken litter waste to create renewable energy for the communities in which it operates. This process helps to significantly remove and stabilize elements, like phosphorus and nitrogen, which in some regions easily wash away, polluting the water supply. The fertilizer is then made available for local farmers and their suppliers to use as a natural additive for their fields. It provides the same micronutrient and soil bulking properties as other products, but without the oversupply of nutrients. CleanBay Renewables was founded and is headquarted in Maryland.

D E L M A R V A P O W E RDelmarva Power is a unit of Exelon Corporation the nation’s leading energy provider, with approximately 10 million customers. Delmarva Power provides safe and reliable energy service to approximately 527,000 electric customers in Delaware and Maryland and approximately 134,000 natural gas customers in northern Delaware.

E A S T E R N S H O R E R E G I O N A L G I S C O O P E R A T I V E ( E S R G C ) The Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative (ESRGC) provides access to geographic information system (GIS) technology, data, technical support, and training to the local governments of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The ESRGC is an outreach entity of Salisbury University, and is a joint effort between the Mid-Shore Regional Council, the Tri-County Council of the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland and Salisbury University.

M A R Y L A N D B R O A D B A N D C O O P E R A T I V EThe Maryland Broadband Cooperative (MdBC) is a member owned not-for-profit with the mission of expanding world class broadband services to the rural parts of Maryland in partnership with our Internet Service Provider membership. Created through legislative intent of the Maryland General Assembly in 1996, MdBC has fiber and electronic assets deployed in all of Maryland’s rural counties able to be accessed by our membership.

M I D A T L A N T I C F A R M C R E D I TMidAtlantic Farm Credit supports rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services for today and tomorrow. A rural and agricultural lending cooperative owned by its member-borrowers, MidAtlantic provides farm loans for land, equipment, livestock and production, crop insurance, and rural home mortgages. With branches serving Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, MidAtlantic is one of the largest agricultural lenders on the East Coast with over 11,700 members and almost $2.8 billion in loans outstanding. It is part of the national Farm Credit System, a network of financial cooperatives established in 1916 to provide a dependable source of credit to farmers and rural America.

M I D - S H O R E R E G I O N A L C O U N C I LThe Mid-Shore Regional Council (MSRC) operates as a cooperative regional planning and development agency within Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties to foster physical, economic, and social development. The Council initiates, coordinates, plans and projects for the development of human and economic resources.

The MSRC is a federally designated Economic Development District (an economically distressed area) that enables federal funding to the region through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. MSRC funds have been used to support several regional projects: • Broadband Infrastructure• Small Business Development• Ag/Resource-based Industries• Technology Parks• Public Transportation• GIS (Geographic Information Systems) support to local governments• GeoDASH Initiative

T R I - C O U N T Y C O U N C I L F O R T H E L O W E R E A S T E R N S H O R EOne of the five regional councils in Maryland, the TCCLES was formed to facilitate regional planning and development in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. The Council membership is made up of municipal, county and state elected officials as well as the county administrators from the three counties. Like the Mid-Shore Regional Council and the Tri-County Council for Western Maryland, the TCCLES is a federally designated Economic Development District that enables federal funding to the region through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. In addition to its economic development function, the TCCLES also runs and manages the regional transit system (Shore Transit) and the Lower Shore Workforce Alliance (LSWA) from its 23 acre, 90,000 sq. ft. facility in Salisbury.

U N I V E R S I T Y O F M A R Y L A N D E A S T E R N S H O R EUMES offers an impressive array of accredited degree programs that blend a time-honored curriculum with instruction in such contemporary fields as allied health, aviation science, construction management, criminal justice, engineering, hospitality and tourism management. A short drive from the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, UMES is known for its multi-cultural student body drawn from a broad spectrum of backgrounds and perspectives. As a land-grant institution founded in 1886, the university’s focus is teaching, research and outreach -- emphasizing stewardship of the environment, land and sea.

Among graduate degree programs are doctorates offered in educational leadership, food science and technology, marine-estuarine environmental science, organizational leadership, pharmacy, physical therapy and toxicology.

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C H O P T A N K E L E C T R I C C O O P E R A T I V EIncorporated in 1938 Choptank Electric, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, is a not-for-profit, member-owned, electric distribution Co-op serving approximately 54,000 residential, commercial, and industrial members in all nine counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Choptank Electric Cooperative exists to provide reliable and cost effective electricity that improves the quality of life for its member-owners.

We are committed to service excellence guided by the Seven Cooperative Principles:

• Voluntary and Open Membership • Democratic Member Control • Member’s Economic Participation • Autonomy and Independence • Education, Training, Information • Cooperation Among Cooperatives • Concern for Community

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A T L A N T I C B R O A D B A N DAtlantic Broadband is a TV, Internet and Phone service provider on a mission to deliver compelling, flexible and reliable services plus amazing local support to the residential and business communities it serves. Atlantic Broadband, a subsidiary of Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX: CCA), is the eighth largest cable operator in the United States, based on the number of television service customers served. The company provides its residential and business customers with Internet, TV and Phone services in 11 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Atlantic Broadband is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts.

A T L A N T I C T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E SLocated in Salisbury, Maryland, Atlantic Technology Services is an IT and Telecommunications company, and more. Providing a wide range of products and services to businesses and organizations throughout the Delmarva Peninsula and beyond. Founded in 2006, by Todd Justice, Atlantic Technology Services (ATS) is now known as one of Delmarva’s leading business technology solutions providers, offering the following:• “Managed Services” … we are your IT department. Service level agreements,

help desk, remote access.• Complete network services from the workstation to the core• Desktops, laptops, servers, data storage• Network components: switches, routers, firewalls, access points• Network security, on-site and cloud backup

• Software: Operating systems, office packages, network management• Structured cabling: CAT5, CAT5E, CAT6, CAT6A, fiber optic cable (SM/MM),

video, audio - all major brands of cable and hardware• Racks, cabinets, patch panels / end-to-end solutions• Access control systems: magnetic door locks, card readers, management

software• CCTV video surveillance, cameras (IP or analog), DVR’s, NVR’s, cloud storage

B E C K E R M O R G A N G R O U PBecker Morgan Group is a full service design firm specializing in architecture, engineering, surveying, land planning, and interior design. The firm brings a holistic approach to each project that encompasses the entire design process, from concept to occupancy, while incorporating budget and schedule conscious solutions every step of the way. In order to further enhance client services, Becker Morgan Group is organized into specialized market sector studios with an expertise in education, public safety, healthcare, library, and community facilities.

C A R O L I N E C O U N T Y E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N TCaroline County Economic Development is dedicated to creating economic opportunities for the businesses and residents of our community. Our mission is to enhance Caroline County’s quality of life through economic growth. We are also committed to pursuing economic growth in a strategic manner that preserves our rural character.

C H E S A P E A K E U T I L I T I E S C O R P O R A T I O NChesapeake Utilities Corporation has operated on the Delmarva Peninsula for over 160 years and is proud to have served Maryland’s Eastern Shore since the mid-twentieth century. Our companies that are located here include Chesapeake Utilities, Eastern Shore Natural Gas, Sandpiper Energy and Sharp Energy. We provide customers of all sizes and locations on the Eastern Shore of Maryland clean, affordable energy for their homes and businesses. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is committed to improving the quality of life in the communities where our customers and employees live and our businesses operate.

C I T Y O F S A L I S B U R YWelcome to the comfortable side of coastal! Salisbury is Maryland’s coastal college town, and the capital of the Eastern Shore. Salisbury is home to the National Folk Festival, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. Come visit for America’s largest, most prestigious and longest-running celebrations of arts, culture, and heritage September 11-13, 2020!

D E L M A R V A C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E SDelmarva Community Services, Inc. (DCS) was established and incorporated in 1974 as the Dorchester Developmental Unit (DDU) to address the needs of adult individuals with disabilities. The program initially consisted of three staff providing day services to fifteen individuals. Today the organization has expanded and is an umbrella organization providing a variety of programs for the entire community including aging services, public transit, respite care, adult medical day care, community action and housing and community development. DCS is a multi-service, non-profit agency whose mission it is to help people on the Delmarva Peninsula who wish to maintain dignity and an independent lifestyle within their community.

For forty five years, Delmarva Community Services, Inc. has looked to the future and successfully recognized the needs of the people living in the geographic areas it serves. With visionary leadership, engaged board members and approximately 350 dedicated and well trained staff, Delmarva Community Services Inc. has created, and intends to continue creating a better world, not only for Dorchester County but for the entire region.

D O R C H E S T E R C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C EDemonstrating how cooperation and teamwork can make a difference the Dorchester County Booth is a joint venture between Dorchester County Tourism, Dorchester County Economic Development and the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce. The three organizations work closely together to ensure the best interests of the County are always represented. We encourage new businesses and tourist to come to the County and work with existing businesses and residents to help them get the most out of being in Dorchester County.

H E B R O N S A V I N G S B A N KSince 1910, Hebron Savings Bank has been a strong community bank on Delmarva, offering a wide range of banking services in a friendly hometown atmosphere. We have thirteen full service branches in Hebron, Sharptown, Vienna, Cambridge, Salisbury, Fruitland, Princess Anne and Crisfield. Out of the 14 community banks on the Delmarva Peninsula, Hebron Savings Bank is the third largest in assets, loans, deposits and number of branches. For several years we have held the highest amount of customer deposits of any bank, large or small in our three-county area, which includes Wicomico, Dorchester, and Somerset Counties.

M A R Y L A N D A G R I C U LT U R E & R E S O U R C E - B A S E D I N D U S T R Y D E V E L O P M E N T C O R P O R A T I O N ( M A R B I D C O )MARBIDCO’s mission is to help Maryland’s farm, forestry, and seafood businesses prosper through financial and other services that help retain existing resource-based industry production and commerce, promote rural entrepreneurship, and nurture emerging or expanding agricultural enterprises. We are the “go to” place in Maryland to obtain rural business development assistance, including gap finance loans working with banks and other lenders, and the Next Generation Program beginning farmer ag-land purchases.

R U R A L M A R Y L A N D C O U N C I L ( R M C )The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) brings together citizens, community-based organizations, federal, state, county and municipal government officials as well as representatives of the for-profit and nonprofit sectors to collectively address the needs of Rural Maryland communities. We provide a venue for members of agriculture and natural resource-based industries, health care facilities, educational institutions, economic and community development organizations, for-profit and nonprofit corporations, and government agencies to cross traditional boundaries, share information, and address in a more holistic way the special needs and opportunities in Rural Maryland.

Our goals are to:• Encourage healthy, connected communities throughout Rural Maryland through

convening of stakeholders, education, public relations, and advocacy• Support the development and growth of vibrant economies in Rural Maryland• Foster stewardship of Maryland’s natural resources• Maximize RMC outreach, resources and mission through financial and

organizational development

As a collaborative partnership, the RMC operates in a nonpartisan and nondiscriminatory manner. Policy-makers and managers from stakeholder agencies and organizations at all levels of government and the private sector are valued participants. Where practical, the decision-making undertaken by the RMC is made by reaching consensus.

RMC’s vision is a future where all of Rural Maryland is prosperous with thriving resources, vibrant economies, and healthy, connected communities.

S A L I S B U R Y A U T O M O T I V ENAPA Auto Parts is an international supplier of parts and accessories for light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles as well as agricultural, marine and many other types of equipment. Salisbury Automotive is a family owned NAPA group of stores servicing the Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset counties as well as 4 locations in lower Delaware. Salisbury Automotive was founded in 1941 and has been a proud sponsor of TOTES for many years.

S M I T H I S L A N D U N I T E DSmith Island is an island 12 miles offshore, in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay. Smith Island United is dedicated to the preservation of Smith Island, its people, culture and natural beauty. Smith Island United is led by an executive committee which is comprised of an equal number of elected members from each of the island’s three communities: Ewell, Rhodes Point and Tylerton. Our island community has existed for over 400 years. Smith Island United accepts it as our responsibility to ensure that this island, its people, and its culture are around 400 years from now.

T G M G R O U PTGM Group is a full-service certified public accounting firm that provides financial accounting, attestation, tax advisory, retirement, estate planning, business consulting, SEC public company financial reporting, business valuation and fraud investigative services.

At TGM Group, we strive to provide our clients with the highest level of quality, personalized service. In our commitment to quality, we are members of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), the Government Audit Quality Center, the Center for Audit Quality, and the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). As a member of these divisions, we adhere to standards established by the AICPA Quality Control Committee and Public Companies Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). We are subject to “peer review” of our accounting and auditing practice every three years. These reviews are conducted by specially trained CPAs from other firms.

TGM Group plays a vital role in helping businesses increase productivity and efficiency so that they can obtain the most from their valued resources.

T O W N O F O C E A N C I T YOcean City is a barrier island founded as a fishing village in 1875. The Town hosts millions of visitors annually to its beautiful wide beaches, 2.5 mile long boardwalk, bays, and natural resources. The Town also offers a wide variety of activities including festivals, fishing tournaments, amusement parks, golf courses, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs.

U P P E R S H O R E R E G I O N A L C O U N C I LThe Upper Shore Regional Council is one of 5 regional planning and development councils created by the state of Maryland for the economic and social development of rural communities. Their purpose is to be a mechanism for local governments to maximize funding, planning, and human resources to elevate the economy and quality of life of the region. The USRC encompasses Cecil County, Kent County, and Queen Anne’s County. Since its inception in 2003, it has been effectively involved in both regional and state projects such as workforce development, the creation of Maryland Broadband Cooperative, and the Eastern Shore Harvest Directory.

W I C O M I C O C O U N T Y R E C R E A T I O N , P A R K S A N D T O U R I S MPositioned on Maryland’s scenic Eastern Shore between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, Wicomico County is lucky enough to call the beach and boardwalk our neighbors. From outdoor activities to historical sites and family fun, we have plenty to offer both visitors and residents. Wicomico County is home to Maryland’s second largest airport (Salisbury Regional Airport) as well as the shore’s largest civic center – the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.

W O R C E S T E R C O M M I S S I O N O N A G I N GWorcester Commission on Aging’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of all Worcester County citizens 50 years and older by providing programs and services that promote active, independent and healthy lifestyles. We do this by offering a number of health and wellness programs, socialization activities, and direct services to seniors in Worcester County. We also provide a membership program developed for older adults living independently in their own homes, the Maryland Community for Life program delivers key services designedto navigate predictable home maintenance, transportation, and community access needs in a cost-effective and supportive manner.

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A D D I C T E D T O H O P E Addicted to Hope is a veteran-led non-profit organization that provides hope, healing and restoration to communities suffering from the opioid crisis. In partnership with TransformCare, we have developed the Maryland Regional Recovery Initiative, a comprehensive, state-wide approach to the crisis that has been endorsed by the Maryland Department of Health. At Addicted to Hope, we thrive in the addiction treatment and recovery life-care space because we have a passion for transforming people’s lives. We understand the interconnectedness of drug use, mental illness, poverty, homelessness and crime. And we deliver the functional recovery models necessary to help people transition back into healthy, productive lives.

Addicted to Hope provides ambulatory detox services, peer support and recovery services, housing, education and training, workforce development and jobs. Because our workforce development program is self-sustaining, we turn away no one. We are able to accept anyone who needs help, regardless of ability to pay.

C A R E Y D I S T R I B U T O R S , I N C .Located in Fruitland, MD, Carey Distributors is the largest beer distributor in Worcester, Wicomico & Somerset counties.

D E L M A R V A P O U LT R Y I N D U S T R Y , I N C .Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. is the Delmarva chicken industry’s voice as the premier membership association focusing on advocacy, education and member relations. DPI represents the farm families raising chickens, chicken companies, and allied businesses among its 1,700 members.

E A S T O N U T I L I T I E SEaston Utilities is a community-owned, not-for-profit company responsible for the operation, management and maintenance of electric, water, wastewater, natural gas, cable television and internet services for the Town of Easton and portions of the surrounding area.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L B I O R E F I N E R I E SInternational BioRefinieries, LLC’s (INBIO) mission is to develop and commercialize its thermal treatment biorefinery technology to convert various organic materials – including poultry litter and woody mass – into value added products including fuels, chemicals, biochar, and heat. The advantage of the INBIO BioRefineries patented technology include:• A relatively simple base process• A technology that can process large quantities of poultry litter, wood, or

any other biomass in a relatively small footprint• Technology that has been demonstrated in an actual working unit using

poultry litter and is in the process of being commercially demonstrated• An environment friendly technology that does not require processed water• A technology that is scalable to larger facilities and can be deployed

relatively quickly in various locations at large scales to meet the industry and state needs

• A technology that readily addresses the nutrient management aspect for poultry litter. The phosphorus and potassium are captured in the biocharproduct. Some of the nitrogen is captured in the bio-oil and biochar.

L A N D M A R K I N S U R A N C E“Large Enough to Serve You, Small Enough to Care.”Landmark Insurance & Financial Group, Inc. was established in 1979, by Charles McClenahan (Charlie Mac), former Mayor of Crisfield and member of the Maryland House of Delegates for Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. In 2014, Charlie Mac retired, with K. Jill Hall replacing him as President and CEO. Both of Charlies’ children, Heather and Ryan, were promoted to Vice Presidents and have a very active role in the management and direction of Landmark.

Landmark is a full service, independent insurance and financial services firm. We are licensed in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, District of Columbia and Pennsylvania, serving the insurance needs of individuals, families, non-profits, municipalities and businesses throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

We are committed to the highest ethical and business practice standards. Our leadership team has a history of leadership in our industry, the business community and the communities we serve.

L O C A L G O V E R N M E N T I N S U R A N C E T R U S T ( L G I T )For more than 30 years, Maryland’s local governments have covered their primary and excess liability, auto, environmental, property and equipment breakdown insurance needs through the Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT). Owned and managed by its members, LGIT was founded in 1987 by act of the Maryland General Assembly through the joint efforts of the Maryland Municipal League (MML) and the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo). LGIT’s purpose is to meet Maryland’s local governments risk management needs - not to make a profit by selling insurance. Because of LGIT, local governments know they now have insurance coverage available to them at stable rates and predictable costs - regardless of private insurance industry cycles. In addition to the publications produced by LGIT, they also provide a wide variety of Risk Management services including: Training, Grants, the LGIT Online Campus and the HR Compliance Portal.

M O T O R O L A S O L U T I O N S , I N C .Every moment Motorola innovates solutions and services which play an essential role throughout the State of Maryland. We provide the situational awareness to first responders needs for every moment. This is accomplished through connecting them to integrated and seamless communication networks, video applications, data applications and services, which provide them with real-time information. In turn this provides first responders with intuitive communication and information to respond, report and plan with effectiveness and efficiency. By partnering with the State of Maryland, the counties and many State agencies, our solutions and services are able to meet the vision and goals pertaining to each level of government, improve public safety and help people be their best in the moments that matter.

P E N I N S U L A R E G I O N A L H E A LT H S Y S T E MPeninsula Regional Health System, Inc. (“PRHS”), is the parent health system that oversees an acute tertiary care hospital in Salisbury, Maryland, Peninsula Regional Medical Center; an acute care community hospital in Seaford, Delaware, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and the McCready Health Pavilion (Freestanding Medical Facility as of March 1, 2020) of the McCready Foundation located in Crisfield, Maryland.

The Peninsula Regional Health System is the largest and most advanced on the Delmarva Peninsula (portions of Maryland, Virginia and Delaware), the health system’s primary and secondary service area. PRHS also operates two health pavilions in Millsboro, Delaware and Ocean Pines, Maryland offering family medicine, laboratory services, endoscopy services, comprehensive cancer

care, adult exercise and rehabilitation services and a community pharmacy. The Peninsula Regional Health System’s mission is to improve the health of the communities it serves, providing a continuum of care that ranges from community-centered primary care to world-class inpatient tertiary care. The Health System is the sole member and parent corporation of eight wholly owned affiliates and eight joint venture partners. While focused on achieving the best outcomes at the lowest cost, PRHS continues to transition from volume-driven healthcare toward a patient-centered system organized around what communities need. We will remain the innovative leader on the integration of healthcare for the Delmarva Peninsula by connecting our community to the best provider, coaching on health and wellness, and continuing to provide care for our community in the appropriate setting.

The Peninsula Regional Health System is privileged to be leading the population health management shift in the delivery of healthcare at this challenging and invigorating time.

S T A T E A N D L O C A L A D V I S O R SState and Local Advisors provides basic representation, establishing client priorities to government officials at the State, County and Municipal level. We specialize in business development and procurement, legislation and public policy, county and local governments, business and professional associations and non-profits. At State and Local Advisors, we believe that every client’s needs are unique and deserve our full attention. Your challenges, goals and objectives should take a backseat to no one. We do not believe that “Bigger is Better”. We operate as a “Boutique Firm” with a select clientele. We are a firm where you may expect to be represented by our Principal and Partner and never be handed over to an associate. It is our mission to provide our clients with personal service, value and accountability. Working together, we will create a strategic and proactive approach that successfully meets your legislative, regulative and procurement goals within your budget.

T A L B O T C O U N T Y E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T A N D T O U R I S MThe Office of Economic Development and the Office of Tourism were merged in 2016 by the Talbot County Council to fully leverage the synergy and common interest of the two offices. The mission of the Department of Economic Development and Tourism is to enhance and promote a business-friendly environment for current and prospective enterprises and to advocate for policies that support and strengthen the economic vitality of Talbot County. The vision the department sees for Talbot County is simple: Strong Communities. Empowered Businesses. Innovative Solutions.

T A L B O T C O U N T Y C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C EThe Talbot County Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization that has been the leading advocate for businesses in Talbot County since 1965. The Chamber represents its more than 700 members’ interests at local, regional, and state levels on public policies that impact competitiveness and the ability to do business in Talbot County and on the Eastern Shore.

W O R C E S T E R C O U N T Y E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N TWorcester County Economic Development aims to improve the quality of life for county citizens by increasing employment opportunities, expanding the tax base, protecting our environmental assets and creating full-time, family supporting jobs. Worcester County ranks number one in the state of Maryland for in-state wealth transfer, which packaged with a growing population, means that opportunities abound. It’s low tax environment, with the second lowest property tax rate and the lowest piggyback tax rate in Maryland means we are highly competitive as a business location. The area boasts many attractive business incentives as well, including three enterprise zones in Berlin, Pocomoke City and Snow Hill. Worcester County is defined as a Small Business Administration HUBZone, meaning additional benefits for you and your business if located here.

D I R E C T O R YD I R E C T O R Y

C A R O L I N E C O U N T Y W W W . C A R O L I N E M D . O R GLarry C. Porter, President, Board of County Commissioners410-479-0660 info@carolinemd.org

Ceres Bainbridge, Director, Tourism410-479-0655 info@visitcaroline.org

C E C I L C O U N T Y W W W . C C G O V . O R GDr. Alan McCarthy, County Executive410-996-5203 amccarthy@ccgov.org

Bob Meffley, President, County Council410-996-5201 bmeffley@ccgov.org

Christopher Moyer, Director, Economic Development410-996-8465 cmoyer@ccgov.org

Sandy Turner, Coordinator, Tourism410-996-6299 sturner@ccgov.org

D O R C H E S T E R C O U N T Y W W W . D O R C H E S T E R C O U N T Y M D . C O MWilliam V. Nichols, President, County Council410-221-1371 wnichols@docogonet.com

Susan Banks, Director, Economic Development410-228-0155 sbanks@choosedorchester.org

Amanda Fenstermaker, Director, Tourism410-228-1000 amanda@tourdorchester.org

K E N T C O U N T Y W W W . K E N T C O U N T Y . C O MP. Thomas Mason, President, County Commissioners410-778-4600 tmason@kentgov.org

Jamie Williams, Director, Economic Development410-810-2168 econdev@kentgov.org

Bernadette Bowman, Director, Tourism410-778-0416 bbowman@kentcounty.com

Q U E E N A N N E ’ S C O U N T Y W W W . Q A C . O R GJames Moran, President, County Commissioners410-758-4098 jmoran@qac.org

Heather Tinelli, Director, Economic Development & Tourism410-604-2100 htinelli@qac.org

S O M E R S E T C O U N T Y W W W . C O . S O M E R S E T . M D . U SCraig N. Mathies, Sr., President, Board of County Commissioners410-651-0320 commissioners@somersetmd.us

Danny Thompson, Executive Director, Economic Development Commission410-651-0500 dthompson@somersetmd.us

Julie Widdowson, Director, Tourism410-651-2968 tourism@somersetmd.us

T A L B O T C O U N T Y W W W . T A L B O T C O U N T Y M D . G O VCorey W. Pack, President, County Council410-770-8001 cpack@talbotcountymd.gov

Cassandra Vanhooser, Director, Economic Development and Tourism410-770-8000 cvanhooser@talbotcountymd.gov

W I C O M I C O C O U N T Y W W W . W I C O M I C O C O U N T Y . O R GBob Culver, County Executive410-548-4801 bculver@wicomicocounty.org

Larry Dodd, President, County Council410-548-4696 ldodd@wicomicocounty.org

Dave Ryan, Executive Director, Salisbury - Wicomico Economic Development410-749-1251 info@swed.org

Steve Miller, Director, Recreation, Parks and Tourism410-548-4900 smiller@wicomicocounty.org

Kristen Goller, Manager, Tourism410-548-4914 kgoller@wicomicocounty.org

W O R C E S T E R C O U N T Y W W W . C O . W O R C E S T E R . M D . U SJoseph Mitrecic, President, Board of County Commissioners410-251-1716 jmitrecic@co.worcester.md.us

Kathryn Gordon, Director, Economic Development410-632-3112 kgordon@co.worcester.md.us

Lisa Challenger, Director, Tourism410-632-3110 tourism@co.worcester.md.us

C H A M B E R S O F C O M M E R C EC H A M B E R S O F C O M M E R C E

B E R L I N C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E 410-641-4775 www.berlinchamber.org chamberinfo@berlinchamber.orgLarnet St. Amant, Executive Director

C A R O L I N E C O U N T Y C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E 410-479-4638 www.carolinechamber.orgTracey Snyder, Executive Director info@carolinechamber.org

C R I S F I E L D A R E A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E410-968-2500 www.crisfieldchamber.com carrie@crisfieldchamberofcommerce.comCarrie Heffington, Executive Director

D O R C H E S T E R C O U N T Y C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E 410-228-3575 www.dorchesterchamber.org bill@dorchesterchamber.org Bill Christopher, President

G R E A T E R O C E A N C I T Y C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E410-213-0144 www.oceancity.org melanie@oceancity.orgMelanie Pursel, President & CEO

O C E A N P I N E S A R E A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E410-641-5306 www.oceanpineschamber.org kerrie@oceanpineschamber.orgKerrie Bunting, Executive Director

Q U E E N A N N E ’ S C O U N T Y C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E410-643-8530 www.qachamber.com linda@qachamber.comLinda Friday, President S A L I S B U R Y A R E A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E410-749-0144 www.salisburyarea.com bchambers@salisburyarea.comBill Chambers, President & CEO

S N O W H I L L C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E410-334-0104 www.snowhillchamber.com LuAnn Johnson, Executive Director snowhillchamber@gmail.com

T A L B O T C O U N T Y C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E 410-822-4653 www.talbotchamber.org asilver@talbotchamber.orgAlan Silverstein, President & CEO

R E G I O N A L C O U N C I L SR E G I O N A L C O U N C I L S

U P P E R S H O R E R E G I O N A L C O U N C I Lwww.usrcmd.org410-810-2126Susan O’Neill, Executive Director soneill@kentgov.orgJanice Palmer, Executive Assistant jpalmer@kentgov.org M I D - S H O R E R E G I O N A L C O U N C I Lwww.midshore.org410-770-4798Scott Warner, Executive Director swarrner@midshore.orgTerry Deighan, Executive Assistant terry@midshore.org

T R I - C O U N T Y C O U N C I L F O R T H E L O W E R E A S T E R N S H O R E O F M A R Y L A N Dwww.lowershore.org410-341-8989Greg Padgham, Executive Director gpadgham@tcclesmd.orgBrenda Howard, Executive Coordinator bhoward@tcclesmd.org