EASTON, Md., June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 86-acre, Town-owned Mistletoe Farm property -located on Goldsborough Neck Road adjacent to the Easton Airport - was subdivided to create seven industrially zoned parcels and offers prime real estate to new or expanding businesses.
Said Mayor Robert C. Willey, "We are proud to begin construction of the Mistletoe Hall Commerce Business-Park. This project would not have been possible without our local, regional, state, and federal partners. It is through this collaboration that we are building a stronger business environment not only for Easton but for the entire eastern shore of Maryland."
In addition to funding from the Town of Easton, the U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $2.2 million grant to support the build-out of critical infrastructure, including roads and utilities. Linda Cruz-Carnall, Philadelphia Regional Director of the USDOC EDA, states, "Mistletoe Hall Commerce-Business Park allows for business expansion and could serve as an economic engine for the community. [...] This project very much aligns with the [Economic Development Administration's] priorities. We are delighted to celebrate the successful start of construction on site."
In partnership with the Town of Easton, Talbot County applied for and received two Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund infrastructure grants through the Rural Maryland Council to begin improvements to Goldsborough Neck Road to support this project. The road from Glebe Road to the entrance of Mistletoe Hall is being widened and improved to allow for the traffic that will be generated by the property's development.
Portions of both Goldsborough Neck and Airport roads have been slated for future improvements to accommodate the development of a new regional hospital site off Route 50 near the Talbot County Community Center. "Talbot County applauds the partnership that has brought the development of Mistletoe Hall to fruition," says Talbot County Council President Corey Pack. "Working together with our partners, the groundbreaking of this 86-acre industrial park will incentivize local businesses to expand and new businesses to grow and relocate to Talbot County."
The groundbreaking ceremony included a proclamation from The Comptroller of Maryland Peter Franchot presented by Barbara Sauers. Speakers included Mayor Robert Willey, Congressman Andy Harris, Senator Addy Eckardt, Pete Lesher on behalf of Talbot County Council President Corey Pack, Town of Easton Councilman Al Silverstein, Director of External Affairs Joel Frushone EDA/Headquarter, Executive Director Scott Warner of Mid-Shore Regional Council, and Vice-Chairman Chuck Callahan of Mid-Shore Regional Council and Councilman Talbot County Council.
For more information about Mistletoe Hall, please visit: http://www.mistletoehall.com
SOURCE Easton Economic Development Corporation
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