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Caroline County recognizes graduates of Economic Edge business academy

Caroline County Board of Commissioners · June 23, 2026
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Summary

County economic development staff and commissioners honored 10 graduates of the 2nd EDGE Caroline County Business Academy cohort; the program aims to help local women-owned businesses with business planning and access to funding.

Bob Zimmerholl, director of Caroline Economic Development & Tourism, presented a recognition for the 10 graduates of the 2nd EDGE Caroline County Business Academy cohort and named the participants. Zimmerholl described the program as an intensive eight-week course with consultations on cash-flow projections, legal and HR assistance and instructor-led classes that help small businesses prepare pitches for lenders and grants.

Zimmerholl said the second cohort produced 10 graduates who invested significant time in the program; combined with the first cohort’s eight graduates, the county now has 18 graduates, all women business owners. Commissioners and attendees congratulated the graduates and funding partners, including the Mitchell Regional Council and instructor Will Holmes.

Commissioners noted the program is offered in coordination with neighboring counties and that plans are underway to run the academy again next year.

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