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Hispanic Heritage Month Feature: Popular Taco Shop Brings Latino Flavor to Western Charles County
on Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15, serves as an annual tribute to the invaluable contributions made by the Hispanic community. At the Charles County Economic Development Department, we proudly celebrate Hispanic heritage, ... Read More...
Charles County Health Services Adapt to a Changing Workforce
on Wednesday, October 2, 2024
In today’s competitive healthcare workforce landscape, hiring and retaining top talent is a growing challenge for providers across the county. While many are feeling the strain, MedStar Shah Medical Group and the University of Maryland Charles ... Read More...
4-H: Building the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
on Wednesday, September 25, 2024
For most kids, the Charles County Fair is about the rides and games, but for 4-Hers, the fair is about so much more. The fair is about showcasing that year’s projects and exhibits. Youth who raise livestock work hard all year to prepare their ... Read More...
Where’s Taylor? Our Chief of Commercial Development Is Retiring.
on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Taylor Yewell, Chief of Commercial Development, has been an important and trusted colleague in the Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD) since March 2016. As our team’s go-to person for all things related to commercial ... Read More...
Charles County Fair Celebrates 100 Years of Tradition
on Thursday, September 12, 2024
Every year in mid-September, families in Charles County eagerly await the Charles County Fair, but this year’s event promises to be extra special as it marks the fair's 100th anniversary. We spoke with Sam Graves, Charles County Fair Board ... Read More...
Charles County Sparks New Opportunities for Service-Disabled, Woman-, Minority- and Veteran-Owned Business, T12 Technologies
on Wednesday, August 14, 2024
After dedicating 20 years to the United States Air Force as a logistician and ten years as a federal government contractor, Tamika Chance founded T12 Technologies, an innovative service-disabled, woman-, minority- and veteran-owned business ... Read More...
Shark Bar and Seafood House Serves Up Community, Culture, and Culinary Expertise in Charles County
on Friday, August 2, 2024
Driven by an enthusiasm for service, Shark Bar and Seafood House in Waldorf, Maryland, has become a mainstay in Charles County for connection, community, and delicious food. Five years into operation, the establishment is expanding its service ... Read More...
Navy’s Investment in NSWC Indian Head Spells OPPORTUNITY for Charles County
on Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The US Navy’s $1.1 billion investment in NSWC Indian Head over the next 10 years will affect not just the Naval facility, but also the Charles County community, especially those in the Western Charles County Technology Corridor. The Charles ... Read More...
Meet our MWBE/DBE Compliance Manager, Anthony Twyman
on Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Anthony Twyman brings dynamic energy and experience to the Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD) as the MWBE/DBE (Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) Compliance Manager. With a deep-rooted ... Read More...
Take the Maryland Buy Local Challenge
on Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Spending locally with farms and other makers helps you find products that are fresher and have traveled much shorter distances from farm to fork. Plus, you’re supporting independent family farms and local businesses, which helps strengthen the ... Read More...
Former Interns Become New Hires at NSWC Indian Head
on Friday, July 12, 2024
The work at NSWC Indian Head is attracting student interns from near and far. Many of these interns are offered full-time positions upon completing their training programs. We recently interviewed two new hires to discuss their journeys to Indian ... Read More...
NSWC Indian Head Uses AI to Push Its Mission Forward
on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the latest cutting-edge technology set to change the way we work, and NSWC Indian Head is jumping in head-first to take advantage of its capabilities. Mark Cavolowsky, AI Engineer and AI Team Lead, says, “I look ... Read More...
Hometown Ice Cream Shop Serves Up Homemade Goodness
on Thursday, June 13, 2024
As summer kicks off and we celebrate National Dairy Month in June, it’s the perfect time to spotlight LaMar Hinson, Founder of Landon’s Ices and Creams in the Town of La Plata. Nothing says summer quite like ice cream, especially when ... Read More...
A Gift That Gives Back: Unveiling the 'With Love From Charles' Program
on Tuesday, June 4, 2024
The Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD) and the Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism are proud to celebrate the successful launch of the “With Love From Charles” digital gift card program. ... Read More...
Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Tours Charles County Farms
on Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Charles County hosted the Maryland Department of Agriculture and the Secretary of Agriculture, Kevin Atticks for a county farm tour and roundtable discussion on May 20. Charles County is home to 47,747 acres of farmland and brings in over $20 ... Read More...
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