Updates from Easton Economic Development

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January 19, 2022

Interview with Easton's Council President Megan Cook

Megan Cook has served as Easton’s Council President for a year and a half. We spoke to her about issues on the minds of people who live and/or work in Easton.

EEDC: What are some of the accomplishments that you’re most proud of?

Megan Cook (MC): For one...being an advocate for community projects...Click to Continue

Another minute with Mayor Willey! Here is what he had to say!

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Chesapeake Fire & Ice

Chesapeake Fire & Ice returns February 2022, presented by Preston Automotive Group and Safehouse! A celebration of art and community, Fire & Ice is the perfect cure for the winter blues. Enjoy dozens of artfully crafted ice sculptures throughout historic downtown Easton, ice carving demonstrations, the Friday night downtown kick-off party, and MUCH MORE!

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Governor Hogan Announces Enhanced Benefits for Utility and Electric Assistance to Address Rise in Heating Costs

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Governor Hogan Announces Opening of Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund

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Air Quality Monitoring Grant

The EPA will award funds to support community and local efforts to monitor their own air quality! The deadline to apply is February 25th.

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Community Safety Works Grant Notice of Funding Availability

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is administering two separate Community Safety Works grant opportunities that will help implement facility and business district improvements.

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The Choptank Electric Trust Scholarship

This $2,000 scholarship is awarded by the Choptank Electric Trust to nine worthy college and/or technical trade students every May. The application deadline is March 15th.

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Upcoming Webinars

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Today’s Jobs Report: Sir Mixed Up-a-Lot by Anirban Basu

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TeraWulf Launches Philanthropic Foundation Focused on Improving Social Health, the Environment and Sustainability Initiatives

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Eastern Shore Land Conservancy Conservation Practices Open House

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Easton Volunteer Fire Department New Training Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony

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USDA to Invest up to $225 Million in Partner-Driven Conservation on Agricultural and Forest Land

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Extended Loan WI-FI Hotspots

2 month checkout period now available at Easton and St. Michaels libraries for educational purposes!

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Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Click here for more information.

Shop local this year with the Downtown Easton Card!

Redeemable at over 50 downtown eateries and shops, your gift will support small businesses and keep your dollars in the local economy.

To learn more, visit our website: https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/easton

Interested in Volunteering?

The EEDC is looking for volunteers for events and focus groups! For information feel free to contact us at (410) 690-7348 or info@eastonedc.com.

Let's move forward together!

It's not too soon to think about the Waterfowl Festival!

Consider volunteering for 2022 as we kick off our next 50 years on November 11-13th. We have roles big and small to fill and surely the right fit for you! See our opportunities here https://waterfowlfestival.org/volunteering/ or reach out to our Festival Director, Leslie Milby at lmilby@waterfowlchesapeake.org.

Town of Easton Calendar

January 2022

January 20, 9:00 AM - Board of Zoning Appeals

January 20, 1:00 PM - Planning Commission

January 24, 6:00 PM - Historic District Commission

Support your local businesses!

Easton Economic Development Corporation was launched in 2013 to drive economic vitality, smart redevelopment, and business creation in the historic Town of Easton, Maryland to foster a healthy quality of life for all generations. The EEDC works to catalyze Greater Easton’s continued prosperity as a diverse and healthy “smart town,” leading innovation where the land and water meet.

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