Host Debbie Bowden presents a featured insight with Jessica Tuel, Director of Behavioral Health and Caroline County Local Addiction Authority. Part 2 of 2 episodes.

Host Debbie Bowden presents a featured insight with Jessica Tuel, Director of Behavioral Health and Caroline County Local Addiction Authority. Part 1 of 2 episodes. Taking a closer look at employer & employee human relationships and creating a custom workplace wellness strategy.

Links:

• Caroline County Health Department
• Quick Link to Caroline Behavioral Health Services
• Dopesick (TV Mini Series)

Host Debbie Bowden presents a featured insight with Crystal Dadds, Assistant Director of Codes, Caroline County Department of Planning & Codes. Understanding why codes, zoning, and permitting are essential and beneficial to County businesses and residents.

Links:

• Caroline County Department of Planning and Codes website
• Apply online for permits and licenses
• Contact by email

Host Debbie Bowden presents a featured insight with Meredith Mears, Senior Advisor for SVN Miller Commercial Real Estate. It's no secret, how Caroline County is attracting new business and industry, and all the while maintaining its rural character. What new commercial real estate and development opportunities are available in Caroline, and which industries will our local workforce easily support?

Links:

• Meredith Mears | SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate Services

Host Debbie Bowden presents a featured insight with Glenn Simmons, Executive Director & CEO of MarylandSaves. Launched in September 2022, MarylandSaves designed their retirement and emergency savings program to be as easy as possible for small businesses to participate. In this episode you will hear staggering retirement statistics of our 50+ population. Plus how to better your position and attract/retain the talent your company needs.

Links:

• MarylandSaves website
• Employer Overview (English)
• Employer Overview (Spanish)
• Saver Overview (English)
• Saver Overview (Spanish)

Host Debbie Bowden presents a featured insight with Dr. Derek Simmons, Superintendent of Caroline County Public Schools. Economic Development hurdles our community faces and how the lack of private childcare impacts everyone. Review of Caroline County’s census data with comparison to other Maryland counties.

Host Debbie Bowden presents a featured insight with Dr. Derek Simmons, Superintendent of Caroline County Public Schools.

Host Debbie Bowden presents a featured insight with Robyn Ritter, owner and operator of several Caroline County businesses. Robyn tells her story of becoming a serial entrepreneur and gives insight on operating a variety of businesses in Caroline County alongside her family.

Host Debbie Bowden presents a featured insight with Nicole Pearce, Purchasing Coordinator, Caroline County Office of Finance.

Explaining the process of doing Business with the County: What is the difference between bids, proposals, RFPs, or RFQs? What are the checks and balances in place when spending tax dollars? Did you know Caroline County businesses you receive a 5% preference on bids? Debbie and Nicole break down the process for local business owners; how to sign up for notifications and apply.

Host Debbie Bowden presents a featured insight with Tara Hill-Coursey, Tourism Manager of Caroline County. Tara talks about her approach to enhancing our visitors’ experience and the importance of stakeholder partnerships.

“Tourism...whatever people want to experience or imagine; it is different for each individual.”

Other discussion topics include an overnight accommodations feasibility study, value-added agriculture, and how QR codes are a vital piece of information sharing while traveling.

Links:

• Caroline Office of Tourism
• Dining in Caroline
• Things to do in Caroline
• Countywide Events!