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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...
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...
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...
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