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A Recap of Charles County’s 2025 Business Appreciation Week
on Thursday, May 15, 2025
In every corner of Charles County, small and locally owned businesses do more than offer goods and services--they are helping shape our communities, supporting families, and providing jobs. From local cafés that know coffee orders by heart, ... Read More...
State of the Station Event Briefs Community on a Prosperous Year for the Naval Surface Facility Indian Head
on Thursday, May 1, 2025
In March, we received an exciting briefing from military and civilian leaders at the Charles County Military Alliance Council (MAC)’s annual State of the Station event at the Velocity Center in Indian Head. In 2024, the Naval Surface Warfare ... Read More...
Three Reasons Why Buying Local Matters in Charles County
on Wednesday, April 23, 2025
As the days grow longer and the growing season hits its stride, it’s a key time for Charles County’s agribusinesses. With fresh products in season and farms opening their gates to the public, it’s a great moment to connect with and ... Read More...
Building Connections for Business Growth with the Charles County Chamber of Commerce
on Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Charles County Chamber of Commerce plays a vital role in strengthening our local business ecosystem and is an essential partner in the Charles County Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Circle of Services—a collaborative network ... Read More...
Why More Small and Minority Businesses Are Working with Charles County Government, And How Yours Can Too!
on Monday, March 24, 2025
If you own a small, minority, or woman-owned business in Charles County, you may be missing out on a major opportunity: working with our county government.
Many small businesses assume that government contracts are out of reach, but in Charles ... Read More...
Empowering Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs
on Monday, February 24, 2025
Black History Month is a time for us to reflect on the past, present, and future of Black free enterprise and its influence on the U.S. business landscape and economy. African American business ownership has provided generations of African ... Read More...
An Update on Charles County’s Top 5 Economic Development Projects
on Friday, February 21, 2025
Charles County regularly has multiple development projects in the works, but according to Chief of Commercial Development Mark Thompson, these five projects will have an important fiscal and economic impact on Charles County for years to come. He ... Read More...
Meet Our New Small and Minority Business Development Specialist, Chastity Durham-Miller
on Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD) is excited to welcome Chastity Durham-Miller as our new Small and Minority Business Development Specialist. With a passion for community development and a strong connection to Charles ... Read More...
Charting Growth in 2025: Progress To Expect in Charles County
on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
In 2025, the EDD is making significant steps to refine its strategies, strengthen the local economy, enhance community resources, support businesses, and shape the county’s bright future.
As part of the Charles County Commissioners’ ... Read More...
Top Five Ways TEDCO Supports Charles County Businesses
on Monday, January 13, 2025
In Maryland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation) is a vital support engine for technology-based businesses—generating $2.7 billion in economic impact since its establishment in 1998.
As a ... Read More...
Shaping a Tech-ready Workforce in Charles County
on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
December 9-13, 2024, marks Computer Science Education Week, an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. The ... Read More...
Charles County, MD Economic Growth: A Look at the Latest GDP Data
on Tuesday, December 10, 2024
With its annual release of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) provides valuable insights into the economic performance of counties, major markets, and states across the United States. In 2023, Charles County, ... Read More...
With Love From Charles 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
on Monday, November 25, 2024
To maximize fun and minimize shopping stress, the Charles County Economic Development Department has curated a list of local gems from With Love From Charles gift card participants that spread cheer and keep dollars within our community.
Read More...Preparing for Small Business Saturday in Charles County
on Friday, November 22, 2024
Small Business Saturday, celebrated this year on November 30, is the perfect time to get into the holiday spirit by showing your appreciation for the cornerstones of Charles County—small businesses!
Supporting small businesses strengthens ... Read More...
An Entrepreneurial Journey From Nurse to CEO
on Monday, November 18, 2024
Dr. Rita Abella’s path to entrepreneurship began in healthcare years ago when she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh. After starting as a NICU nurse, she pursued her master’s degree from Duquesne ... Read More...
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