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Material Girls Quilt Boutique Celebrates 20 Years
on Thursday, September 14, 2023
Material Girls Quilt Boutique is celebrating 20 years of business, having started with a small shop in the Town of La Plata just as it was rebuilding after the 2002 La Plata tornado. Owners Amy Henley and her mother, Robin Henley, have moved and ... Read More...
Charles County's Support for Black-owned and Minority-owned Businesses
on Wednesday, August 23, 2023
National Black Business Month serves as a reminder not only to recognize the achievements of businesses within the Black community but also to unite in the shared goal of creating opportunities that empower diverse entrepreneurs. Through the power ... Read More...
Nurturing Wellness: Health-Conscious Black-owned Businesses in Charles County
on Thursday, August 17, 2023
Each August, we proudly observe National Black Business Month. Against the backdrop of an expanding healthcare sector in Charles County, we're showcasing the pivotal role that health-conscious Black-owned enterprises play in enriching well-being and ... Read More...
Charles County Empowers Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs
on Monday, August 7, 2023
National Black Business Month is a time for us to reflect on the past, present, and future of Black free enterprise and its influence on the U.S. business landscape and economy. African American business ownership has provided generations of ... Read More...
CHUTES International Recognized for Innovation and International Expansion
on Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Trash chutes may not be top of mind for many of us, but CHUTES International President Hadi Boustani has been revolutionizing the industry for nearly three decades, earning him recognition recently as one of the World Trade Center Institute’s ... Read More...
Germany Delegation Visits Charles County
on Tuesday, June 6, 2023
On May 31, a delegation from Walldorf, Germany visited Charles County as a part of a longstanding sister city partnership with Waldorf, Maryland. The two communities have been sister cities since 1997, with a partnership that has served as a ... Read More...
Waldorf Business is SBA’s Maryland Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year
on Thursday, May 25, 2023
Joy of Beauty, a diabetic friendly body care line, was recently named the Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Maryland Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year. The line is the latest innovation of parent company, Nails & Faces of Joy, ... Read More...
Charles County’s 2023 Business Appreciation Week
on Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD) will celebrate the achievements of local small businesses during our Business Appreciation Week, May 8-12. This annual celebration includes a free Circle of Services webinar, special ... Read More...
Celebrating La Plata Businesses, New and Old
on Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Two Town of La Plata businesses recently celebrated milestone anniversaries! Congratulations to Atlantic Office Supply (6261 Crain Highway in the Hawthorne Shopping Center) on their 40th Anniversary. A well-established part of the community, they ... Read More...
SMECO Small Business Solutions Program Reduces Energy Costs
on Wednesday, March 29, 2023
As a small business owner, you work hard to manage overhead costs like energy usage and keep your business profitable. However, without an engineer or dedicated maintenance professional on staff, upgrading to energy-efficient equipment can be ... Read More...
Congratulations to Six Women Business Owners and BGAP Graduates
on Wednesday, March 22, 2023
In recognition of Women’s History Month, we wanted to bring attention to six fabulous women business owners who recently graduated from our Business Growth Advantage Program (BGAP). Congratulations to each of you!
Chinyere N. Eze, PA-C, Eze ... Read More...
NSWC Indian Head Is Mission Critical to Charles County and the Nation
on Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD) is one of Charles County’s greatest assets, as a part of the County’s major employer, Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head, and the main reason energetics-related businesses ... Read More...
Celebrating Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs
on Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Black History Month is a time for us to reflect on the past, present, and future of Black free enterprise and its influence on the U.S. business landscape and economy. African American business ownership has provided generations of African ... Read More...
Patuxent Brewing Company Kicks Off FeBREWary Celebration
on Monday, January 30, 2023
Craft beer enthusiasts get ready! FeBREWary starts this Wednesday, February 1, with a kickoff hosted by Charles County’s Patuxent Brewing Company. In celebration of Maryland Craft Beer Lovers Month, enthusiasts are invited to join local ... Read More...
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