Government
Maryland, State government began when the 9th Provincial Convention adopted the first constitution of Maryland on November 8, 1776. Maryland, on April 28, 1788, became the seventh state to ratify the federal Constitution.
Do Business with the State of Maryland
Companies locating in Maryland benefit from one of the most vibrant business environments in the United States. While retaining traditional strengths in areas such as transportation and trade, Maryland is positioned as a leading technology center.
Traditionally strong in manufacturing, shipping, financial services, and government contracting, Maryland is home to such recognizable business names as Black & Decker, Legg Mason, Lockheed Martin, Marriott International, McCormick, and Perdue. Other well-known names with a significant presence in Maryland include General Motors, IBM, Northrop Grumman, and Verizon.
To learn more about doing business in Maryland visit the following organizations and websites Maryland Chamber of Commerce, www.Maryland.org, www.chooseMaryland.org, www.ebidmarketplace.com.
Talbot County is centrally located on Maryland's Eastern Shore with the Chesapeake Bay forming its western boundary. Talbot County has five municipalities: Easton, Oxford, Queen Anne, St. Michaels, and Trappe. Of these, Easton, the county seat, was the first to form its own government in 1790. It was followed by St. Michaels (1804), Trappe (1827), Oxford (1852), and Queen Anne (1953).
Other useful organizations for doing business in Talbot County are S.C.O.R.E. and Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board