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Commissioners proclaim Farmers Market Week and Black Business Month, spotlight local vendors and CCMBA
Summary
The board proclaimed National Farmers Market Week and National Black Business Month, recognized local market hosts and vendors, and celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Calvert County Minority Business Alliance with multiple local business representatives speaking.
Economic development staff led proclamations marking National Farmers Market Week and National Black Business Month. Caroline Trosback, agricultural development specialist, introduced market hosts and vendors and encouraged residents to attend markets in Prince Frederick, Dunkirk and North Beach. "Thanks for helping Calvert County celebrate National Farmers Market Week," Trosback said while inviting vendors to introduce themselves.
Julie Oberg, director of economic development, presented a proclamation for Black Business Month and highlighted plans to feature black‑owned businesses online and in county communications, noting the 20th anniversary of the Calvert County Minority Business Alliance. Multiple small‑business owners and CCMBA participants introduced themselves and described market schedules, product lines and support resources offered by county partners.
