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A Talk on Housing and Commercial Demand in Talbot County and Easton

15 April 2026

Join us for an Easton EDC sponsored talk by Howard Kohn, CEO of TCG, to hear and discuss his research results, still valid today. Mr. Kohn will also describe the analytical process he used that resulted in his findings, which can be informative for the SODO plan and also helped to inform opportunities in the East End Small Area Plan.


When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Time: 1:30 pm

Where: Easton Town Hall, 2nd Floor, 14 S. Harrison Street


The Easton Economic Development Corporation (Easton EDC) hired The Chesapeake Group (TCG) in 2024 to assess market-rate residential and commercial development opportunities in Talbot County and Easton. The results of potential absorption were based in part on extensive primary and secondary data research, surveys of households, and demand forecasting based on TCG proprietary models. The full report can be accessed below.

TCG has more than 35 years of experience in professional economic development analysis and planning. Mr. Kohn has directed projects throughout many parts of the United States. His work has created economic and revenue-producing benefits. His comprehensive, community, downtown, and other revitalization projects have been prepared for a broad range of settings.

Hope to see you there!