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High School CTE Program Fuels the Workforce Pipeline
on Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Charles County public high school students can explore career pathways and earn college credits or industry certifications through Charles County Public Schools’ CTE (Career and Technical Education) program. The CTE program is an important ... Read More...
SoMD Workforce 2030: Identifying, Hiring, and Retaining Talent in Southern Maryland
on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
To meet the needs of the Naval presence in Southern Maryland, the region needs a robust workforce pipeline that identifies our talented, young students in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields and trains them to create a Smart ... Read More...
Resources for Financial Success in Charles County
on Thursday, April 18, 2024
Understanding available financial resources is paramount for business prosperity. To help entrepreneurs and businesses grow and succeed, the Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD) offers a range of financial tools. In honor of ... Read More...
Charles County MAC Supports the Base and Community
on Thursday, April 4, 2024
The Charles County Military Alliance Council (MAC) plays an important role in supporting both the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head and the Town of Indian Head itself. The alliance is an advocacy organization funded partially by the Maryland ... Read More...
Meet our Chief of Business Services, Lucretia Freeman-Buster
on Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Lucretia Freeman-Buster brings an enthusiasm for local business to her role as Chief of Business Services for the Charles County Economic Development Department (CCEDD). In this position, Lucretia manages the business development team and implements ... Read More...
Energetics Technology Center Is Well-Established in Charles County’s Western Tech Corridor
on Thursday, March 21, 2024
Tech businesses, especially those working with energetics, are relocating to the Western Charles Technology Corridor to be near the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) and to be a part of the energetics renaissance taking ... Read More...
Women’s History Month Brunch and Business Showcase Empowers Women to Succeed
on Tuesday, March 19, 2024
“You can’t grow a business until you grow the business owner,” says Wynne Briscoe, Director of the Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region, “Their personal behaviors are often duplicated in their business ... Read More...
The Process of Bringing High-end Grocery Stores to Charles County
on Thursday, March 14, 2024
Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD) is working hard to bring more high-end grocery stores to the area, responding to local demand. For the past several years, the EDD has been planning and partnering with others to make Charles ... Read More...
Meet our New Agriculture and Rural Development Manager, Sydney Garner
on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Sydney Garner, the new Charles County Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Agriculture and Rural Development Manager, brings a deep-rooted passion to her role. Her interest began while growing up on her family’s grain farm, and it has ... Read More...
Meet Our Business Development Coordinator, Chudi Obi
on Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Chudi Obi plays a crucial role within the Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD) as our Business Development Coordinator. Through research, planning, direct engagement with legislative bodies, and collaboration with stakeholders, Chudi ... Read More...
USBTA’s Relocation to Charles County
on Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Energetics-related businesses are moving to the Town of Indian Head in Charles County, Maryland, to be close to the Naval Service Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), the Navy’s only arsenal and leader in energetics. An especially ... Read More...
Meet our Research and Special Projects Manager, Jack Street
on Tuesday, February 20, 2024
As Research and Special Projects Manager for the Charles County Economic Development Department (CCEDD), Jack Street is a primary source for local statistics on the county’s economic progress, demographics, and workforce data. He is one of our ... Read More...
Love for Crepes and Community Behind New Farmhouse Eatery
on Tuesday, February 13, 2024
The Farmhouse Café and Creperie of La Plata opened in October 2023, but it already has a strong following and regular breakfast crowd. Owned by Bill Devane, a long-time businessman, the restaurant is what you might call a labor of love for ... Read More...
Black History Month: Making History in Charles County
on Monday, February 5, 2024
February is Black History Month, a time set aside for an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a recognition of their role in U.S. history. Our thanks go out to Cara Fogarty of the Nonprofit Institute at CSM for introducing us ... Read More...
Meet our Administrative Coordinator, Lacey Herbert
on Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Our Administrative Coordinator at Charles County Economic Development, Lacey Herbert, provides administrative support for the entire organization. Lacey oversees departmental tasks such as scheduling meetings, handling procurement requests, ... Read More...
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