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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...
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...
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