Events

Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option
Print
The Charles County Economic Development Department hosts events that help local businesses stay connected, learn from one another, and get timely updates on programs and opportunities. Check out our full calendar of upcoming workshops, meetings, and signature events below.

How Smart Business Owners Actually Use Retirement Plans

  • Date: 07/13/2026  
  • Location: Online

7/13/2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)
7/12/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)
No Fee
Sign up Here
Diane McFarland

Online Meeting (Live)
Human Resources

Retirement plans shape real outcomes whether employers actively engage with them or not. “Smart use” does not mean complexity or frequent change – it means understanding how plan design, employee behavior, and fiduciary responsibility interact over time. The session begins by contrasting the common “set-and-forget” approach with how more experienced owners view retirement plans as part of their broader compensation, retention, and risk-management strategy. As businesses mature, the cost of disengagement increases, and small oversights become harder to unwind. This training equips business owners with a clearer understanding of how thoughtful oversight, participant support, and periodic review can significantly improve outcomes for both employees and the business. Attendees will leave understanding that retirement plans are already influencing their organization, and that intentional, proportionate engagement is often the difference between a plan that merely exists and one that actually works. Presenter, Rob Roberts; Relationship Manager Scarborough Capital Management

Return to full list >>

 

July Quarterly Business Roundtable

July 16, 2026 | Virtual

Our Quarterly Business Roundtables are a great opportunity for your business to get the inside scoop on what is happening in Charles County and learn about the Economic Development Department’s activities.

Past Events:

2026 Business Appreciation Week

May 4 – May 8, 2026

Local businesses are at the heart of the region’s thriving economy, as they provide essential products, services, and job opportunities to Charles County. The weeklong event celebrates the invaluable contributions of business owners and shares our continued gratitude for their choice to do business in Charles County.

2026 Business Wellness Workshop

May 5, 2026 | 9 AM to 2 PM | CSM Center for Business and Industry

The Business Wellness Workshop provides expert insights, strategies, and networking opportunities to boost your business in Charles County. This year’s Business Wellness Workshop features an engaging format that combines expert-led sessions, “Ignite”-style presentations from a variety of Circle of Services partners, and networking opportunities.