Whether a citizen of Princess Anne thinking about starting your first business or from another area and thinking about relocating all or part of your business, Princess Anne can help make the move more profitable. We have a responsive government committed to your success.

As the seat of activity in Somerset County, Princess Anne offers a transportation and telecommunications infrastructure that will connect you to national and international markets. Washington, DC is only a three-hour drive or thirty minutes by air, making Princess Anne an excellent location for companies doing business with the Federal Government. NASA's Wallops Island Flight Facility is a 30-minute drive. Wallops is a serious contender as a launch and landing site for NASA's Venture Star, which will replace the Space Shuttle.

For retail business, County and State employees working in Town along with citizens seeking County services mean a steady stream of customers past your storefront.

Princess Anne is fortunate to have two campuses of the University of Maryland nearby. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is located in Princess Anne. UMES offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in several fields including business and computer science. Salisbury University, just 15 minutes away, offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in disciplines such as engineering, business and nursing. Both institutions provide research and development assistance for new products or markets.

Wor-Wic Community College has joined with local businesses and industries to develop an Advanced Technology Center, offering instruction and field experience tailored to meet specific needs of the local job market. Students receive hands-on education working with the newest and most advanced technologies. Wor-wic confers associate degrees and certificates in many fields which include business, engineering technology and computer networking.

Princess Anne and Somerset County taxes are reasonable and stable. At the County level industry can request an exemption from all county taxes for one year at a time, for a period of up to ten years. As an enterprise zone, Princess Anne is an attractive location for industrial and commercial business. Enterprise zone advantages include property tax credits, income tax credits, access to a Loan Guarantee Fund, and special provisions for industrial loans.

While other cities and towns are spending millions to develop downtowns that are safe and convenient, Princess Anne already has those qualities. Park for free in front of the hardware store or restaurant, then walk to the bank and Post Office. Enjoy a lovely vista as you complete your errands. You'll pass homes and churches from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Princess Anne is often compared to Williamsburg, Virginia. But unlike Williamsburg, most of these historic homes are not musuems. They are owned and occupied by citizens.

Diversity, stability, and balance make Princess Anne an excellent place to live. Residents enjoy a pleasant, uncomplicated commute to and from work. Recreation is world-renowned with moderate temperatures that allow it to be enjoyed year-round. We're just 15 minutes from the Chesapeake Bay and 40 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The Lower Eastern Shore is also graced by several scenic rivers.

With two major universities and several local arts organizations you won't have to choose between easy living or culture and entertainment. Concerts, plays, fine dining, art galleries, garden and historic home tours are all available and contribute to a superb quality of life.

Market access, low taxes, motivated workers combined with a way of life that is envied worldwide are but a few of the reasons you should make the move to Princess Anne.