Our Interview with Mayor Gavin Buckley

In Queen Anne’s County, businesses get to experience the best of both worlds – a prime location with proximity to Mid-Atlantic markets, a competitive, highly-skilled, and diversified workforce, along with the natural beauty and laid-back eastern lifestyle that is perfect for employers and families. Don’t just take our word for it--here are the stories of three businesses that chose to relocate from another area to Queen Anne’s County—and why you should too!

Annapolis, MD - Jan. 31, 2023, Maryland, Baltimore, and Baltimore County officials announced a new state bill to create a task force to examine wastewater and drinking water issues in the Baltimore region. The legislation comes after former Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh warned lawmakers that understaffing of water inspectors...

Interior Renovation | (adr-dev.com) “The Modern Historic Annapolis project features a completely restored 1875 façade coupled with a completely new structure built behind with a contemporary style. All the exterior architectural elements had to be approved by the Annapolis Historic Preservation Commission. The interior was an open slate for our contemporary architectural style.”

Annapolis, MD - Jill Heiner, award-winning Olympic hopeful figure skater, will be performing an exhibition at Annapolis Town Center’s pop-up ice-skating rink this Saturday February 4! Jill is native to Annapolis and excited to skate before her family and friends. Before finishing 7th at the 2022 U.S. International Classic, Jill finished 4th and 2nd at both U.S. Championship Series competitions this past year.

Waterfront/Critical Area Construction | (paquindesignbuild.com) “Touches of vintage design were added into the architecture and the finishings within the home: large, oversized banisters greet you as you pass through the glass paned and wooden front door; floors in barn wood and brick; coffered, planked, and tin ceilings; and antique furniture were weaved into the kitchen and bathroom spaces throughout the home creating the feel of an old cottage on the shore.”

Waterfront/Critical Area Construction | (muellerhomes.com) “Complete waterfront teardown and rebuild of a home on the Wye East River in Queenstown. The only thing that was preserved from the original home was the kidney shaped pool. The homeowners desired a space that would accommodate them and their extended family. The waterfront and critical area construction requirements were integrated seamlessly.”

Interior Renovation | (noblekitchens.com) “Our clients needed a complete kitchen remodel to have a more contemporary, functional, and bright kitchen to better fit with their lifestyle and taste. The material selections were a white shaker style cabinetry with quartz countertop in a marble pattern, a large farmhouse style sink, and hardware with champagne finishes.”

Easton, MD - Betty Huang, President of the Working Artists Forum, was very pleased, on behalf of WAF, to present a check to Sarah Jesse, Director at the Academy Art Museum in Easton, in the amount of $1,000. Working Artist Forum is an active art organization with a membership of...

Exterior Renovation | (hometownexteriorsmd.com) “The client wanted both to feel more like a modern beach home rather than a sleep away camp. We replaced an old architectural shingle with seamless standing seam metal roofing, cedar shiplap siding around the entryway, and some other accent areas around the home. We also hand painted over 100,000 square feet of existing cedar siding to provide the look of a true modern waterfront property.”

Interior Design | (amandafrienddesign.com) “Since the homeowners were open and excited about taking design chances, we were able to make bold statements where needed while also creating a classic atmosphere. The use of textured wallcoverings made from unconventional materials like cork and bamboo elevate the style of this interior. The use of elegant fabrics and furnishings show a sense of refinement. The interior of this home reflects its owners: stylish, sophisticated, elegant, and interesting.”