Manufacturers belong in Caroline County
Caroline County is home to a diverse community of manufacturers. From guitars to plastics, chemicals to structural steel, Caroline County is the place to be!
Top 3 reasons manufacturing belongs here
Caroline County is investing in a manufacturing workforce for the future. Our rural character produces hard-working problem solvers.

Caroline County is a prime location for shipping hubs and logistical centers, with proximity to major ports and metro markets (a total of 6 within 200 miles). Despite the county’s prime location, costs of land and labor are very favorable.

Both Caroline County and the State of Maryland offer strong incentives for the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing is a top priority.

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Workforce & Incentives


Manufacturing Workforce
Manufacturing has always been a major employment sector in Caroline County. We continue to invest heavily in our manufacturing workforce. Caroline County Public Schools’ Advanced Manufacturing Professionals (AMP) program is preparing high school students for manufacturing careers. There is a growing pipeline of workers from the Chesapeake College Skilled Trades Program, as well.


Resources & Incentives
The Caroline County Manufacturing Tax Credit and Federalsburg Manufacturing Tax Credit incentivize companies that invest in real property expansions and improvements. The state also offers tax credits and incentives through the Federalsburg Enterprise Zone and North County Enterprise Zone. If you’re a manufacturer, Caroline County is where you belong. Please contact us if you’d like to learn more.
Manufacturing Success Stories