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2024: A Year of Collaboration and Growth for Charles County Economic Development Department
on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
“Collaboration” is more than a theme for the Charles County Economic Development Department (CCEDD) in 2024; it is a guiding principle. Supported by the Charles County Government’s goal to strengthen economic development efforts, ... Read More...
Meet our Deputy Director, Michelle Frye
on Wednesday, January 17, 2024
As the Deputy Director for the Charles County Economic Development Department, Michelle (DeSoto) Frye is responsible for managing the department’s operations, marketing programs and special projects, and supporting commercial and business ... Read More...
It’s All Hands On Deck as Charles County Rallies Around the NSWC Indian Head Modernization Plan
on Wednesday, January 10, 2024
With the war in Russia and Ukraine, then Israel and Hamas, and increased threats worldwide, the U.S. Navy is planning to modernize and drastically increase munitions production at the nation’s only public arsenal. That arsenal is the NSWC ... Read More...
Meet our Marketing Coordinator, Jennifer Reginald
on Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Jennifer Reginald joined the Charles County Economic Development Department (CCEDD) as Marketing Coordinator in 2015. With over 20 years of prior experience in marketing and communications for nonprofits and local government, Jennifer uses her ... Read More...
Give the Gift of Charles County This Holiday Season
on Monday, December 18, 2023
Happy Holidays from the Charles County Economic Development Department! This holiday season, consider the benefits of shopping and gifting within Charles County. By choosing local independent businesses for your holiday purchases, you contribute to ... Read More...
Meet Ambassador Dr. Margaret Dureke, EDD Consultant and Business Growth Advantage Program Project Manager
on Thursday, December 14, 2023
Dr. Margaret Dureke is a familiar face among Charles County businesses in her role as a Business Retention and Expansion Consultant with the Charles County Economic Development Department. Dr. Dureke actively collaborates with local businesses in ... Read More...
Meet the Chief of Commercial Development, Taylor Yewell
on Tuesday, December 5, 2023
As the Chief of Commercial Development at Charles County Economic Development Department, Taylor Yewell is at the forefront of advocating and streamlining employment-supporting development efforts across the county. His core responsibilities are to ... Read More...
Charles County-Based Tech Startup Awarded Grant with Guidance from TEDCO’s Proposal Lab
on Tuesday, November 28, 2023
A tech startup from Charles County, Opal HTM, recently won a Phase 1 STTR grant award with the help of TEDCO’s SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab, which taught him how to write a successful grant proposal that landed him the grant. Each year, the National ... Read More...
National Veterans and Military Families Month Spotlight: Copper Compass Craft Distilling Co.
on Monday, November 20, 2023
In recognition of National Veterans and Military Families Month, the Charles County Economic Development Department proudly recognizes the valor and dedication of former service members who are now contributing to the community as business owners.
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2023 Fall Meeting Recap
on Monday, November 13, 2023
Our 2023 Annual Fall Meeting almost felt like an economic development reunion this year as Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD) gathered with partner organizations, business leaders, and elected officials again at the Waldorf Jaycees ... Read More...
Meet Our Business Retention and Expansion Manager, Anthony Adesina
on Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Dedicated to bolstering business growth and retention, Anthony Adesina, our Business Retention and Expansion Manager, crafts strategies for both domestic and international business expansion. He plays a pivotal role in endorsing Charles County as a ... Read More...
Economic Development Week in Charles County
on Monday, October 23, 2023
From October 23 to October 27, we observe Economic Development Week in Maryland, a period dedicated to underscoring the critical role economic development plays in our state and communities. It is an occasion to deepen our collective understanding ... Read More...
Small Business Defender: Unleashing Top Cybersecurity Hacks!
on Tuesday, October 17, 2023
With cybercrime on the rise, it's more important than ever for small and medium businesses to have robust cybersecurity measures in place. Ever feel like you're David up against the Goliath of cyber threats? You're not alone! Today, we're diving ... Read More...
Meet the Director, Kelly Robertson-Slagle
on Thursday, October 5, 2023
“My favorite part of Charles County is that I get to call it home” - Kelly Robertson-Slagle.
At the Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD), the leadership of our Director, Kelly Robertson-Slagle, is what sets us apart. ... Read More...
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Uplifting Charles County’s Hispanic Entrepreneurs and Businesses
on Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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...
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