The Smithsburg Economic Development Commission (EDC) is a hard-working group of passionate volunteers seeking to revitalize downtown Smithsburg through events, promotions and business development. As part of that mission, the EDC created "Visit Smithsburg" to promote the town to a wider audience.

The EDC was created in 2020 as an advisory body to the Town Mayor and Council with the purpose of fostering an economic environment that attracts and retains businesses, promotes job creation, and supports a growing tax base. As part of its responsibilities, the EDC is charged with researching, reviewing, and making recommendations on issues related to the economic development of the Town, including: opportunities in which the town can expand existing businesses, attract desirable new business, and revitalize existing businesses and the community as a whole.

Interested in doing business in Smithsburg or expanding your business? We'd like to help! Click here to email us and one of us will get back to you to learn more.

Would you like to be added to our business directory? Whether you're a home-based business, solo contractor or a brick-and-mortar type, we want folks to know you're open for business. Please click here to fill out our online form to submit your request to be added.

Come meet us! The commission meets on the third Thursday of every month at 7 pm in the Smithsburg Town Hall. To view the current commissioners and archive of meeting documents, please click here.