The Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism is dedicated to serving the needs of the County's businesses. With Maryland's lowest property and income tax coupled with a real property tax credit for new or expanding businesses, the business environment here in Talbot County, MD is friendly and ripe for growth. Easton, the county seat, is home to a national general aviation airport and seven industrial parks. Easton also serves as the mid-shore's employment, cultural, and entertainment hub. Major industries include healthcare, biotechnology, finance, and manufacturing. Anchored by the towns of St. Michael and Oxford, Talbot County, MD is also a popular tourist destination. With over 600 miles of Chesapeake Bay waterfront, Talbot County is the treasure of Maryland's Eastern Shore. There's a season for art, film, food and music festivals and a season for quiet and calm, ranking this as a go-to destination for both action-packed adventures and relaxing retreats.