Gratitude Yachting Center
For many in the boating community in and around Chestertown, it was not surprising that Gratitude Yachting Center was named Best Business in Kent County by the Chamber of Commerce last January. Founded by Ed Kurowski in 1980, and later joined by his wife Robin and friend, Jack Heffner, this management trio have run a world class boat brokerage, charter, and school, not to meantion Hawaian Shirt retailer on Lawton Avenue for almost 30 years. What is surprising is that they have done it with the casual decision-making style and charm of a Jimmy Buffet as well as a devotion to Rock Hall that sets them far apart from the competition. From small fishing boats to transatlantic luxury yachts, the GYC has always sold products they love to people they care about.