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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...
2024 Fall Meeting Recap
on Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The 2024 Fall Meeting, themed “Forging Charles County’s Future Together: The Strategic Power of Partnerships,” brought defense partners, community leaders, educators, small businesses, government officials, and industry experts to ... Read More...
Oasis Fresh Foods Market Grand Opening Ends Two-Decade Food Desert
on Thursday, October 24, 2024
Oasis Fresh Foods Market in Indian Head is more than a standard grocery store; it’s an indicator of the town’s transformative growth. On October 25, 2024, the market will celebrate its grand opening and mark an official end to the Town ... Read More...
Meet our New Chief of Commercial Development, Mark Thompson
on Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Leading Charles County’s business growth efforts, Mark Thompson brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to his new role as the Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD) Chief of Commercial Development. Taking the reins from ... Read More...
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...
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