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Nammo Energetics Indian Head – A Long Time in the Making
Charles County Native Builds Success as Tech Entrepreneur
Meet the EDD: Martin Proulx
Our “Meet the EDD” blog series regularly profile a member of our team. Through our interviews, we hope you get to know the hardworking members of our staff that are dedicated to the economic vitality of Charles County.
Read More...Looking Local: How ATP2 Benefits from Being Close to the Capital
For our latest edition of “Looking Local,” we spoke to Paul Peynado, executive vice president and CFO of All Technically Proficient Professionals LLC (ATP2), to learn more about ATP2's cost-effective solutions for businesses and government organizations.
Read More...EDD Director’s Views: Growing and Nurturing Our Existing Companies
While business attraction is certainly a component of the work we do, the EDD also places high priority on growing companies that are already in Charles County and doing as much as we can to help them succeed.
Read More...The Charles County Difference: 3 Things About Our Quality of Life
Looking Local: Finding the Right Fit for Doctor Offices
Looking Local: Sagepoint Senior Living Services Grows Stronger With Age
For our latest edition of “Looking Local,” we spoke to Kelsey Pearson, director of marketing at Sagepoint Senior Living Services.
Read More...EDD Director’s Views: 2017 Year in Review
As we reflect on 2017 and all that we have achieved as a county and department, collaboration is the common thread among all of Charles County’s economic development accomplishments.
Read More...Spotlight on Two Economic Development Partners
6 Reasons to Shop Charles County This Season
Meet the EDD: Lucretia Freeman-Buster
Learn more about our Chief of Business Development Lucretia Freeman-Buster in our blog series, “Meet the EDD,” where we regularly profile a member of our team. Through our interviews, we hope you get to know the hardworking members of our staff that are dedicated to the economic vitality of Charles County.
Read More...Charles County Contractors, Lenders, & Property Owners Can Take Advantage of Maryland PACE
MD-PACE is an innovative and affordable way for commercial, industrial, and nonprofit building owners in Charles County to pay for energy improvements. In this blog, we highlight some of the program's advantages and discuss how contractors, lenders, and property owners in Charles County can utilize MD-PACE.
Read More...EDD Director’s Views: MD Economic Development Week, Amazon HQ2
We have started an “EDD Director’s Views” blog series, where our Director, Darrell Brown, will regularly share updates and topics related to economic development. This is the first blog of the series.
Read More...Learn About the New Spin on Going Green at the Charles County Fall Meeting!
The Future of Entrepreneurship
The Shifting Nature of Retail
Get the Inside Look at This Year’s Fall Meeting!
Ignite Entrepreneurship: Tips for Connecting from a Local Broadband Provider
In our latest “Ignite Entrepreneurship” blog, Daniel Thompson, CTO of the newly launched PeakeNet Broadband – a locally owned and operated internet service provider bringing connectivity to rural Maryland communities – shares his insights for other entrepreneurs in Charles County.
Read More...Ignite Entrepreneurship: Tips from Owner of Southern Maryland Business Center
Looking Local: Live Out Loud Yoga Brings Healthy Connections to Charles County
For our latest edition of “Looking Local,” we spoke to Cindy Johannessen, owner, operator, and founder of La Plata-based Live Out Loud Yoga.
Read More...ACCE Recognizes Charles County Chamber for Member Retention
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) recently recognized the Charles County Chamber of Commerce with a Membership Achievement Award for Member Retention, an award that acknowledges Chambers with the most effective membership retention strategies nationwide. This blog post explores why the Chamber received this award and what services they offer local businesses.
Read More...Ignite Entrepreneurship: Tips for Success from the College of Southern Maryland’s Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute
In our newest blog series, “Ignite Entrepreneurship,” we profile local entrepreneurs to learn more about what “ignited” their success, and also gain insights about being an entrepreneur in Charles County. For the first blog of this series, we sat down with Thomas Luginbill, director of the College of Southern Maryland’s newly-established Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute (EII).
Read More...5 TIPS FOR A PERFECT PITCH AT STRT1UP ROAD SHOW ON JULY 18
Looking Local: Owner of Four Charles County McDonald’s Restaurants Shares Recipe for Business Success
For our latest edition of “Looking Local,” we spoke to Andrew Welburn, president of The Welburn Organization, which owns and operates five McDonald’s restaurants in Southern Maryland.
Read More...Meet the EDD: Marcia Keeth
In our blog series, “Meet the EDD,” we regularly profile a member of our team. Through our interviews, we hope you get to know the hardworking members of our staff, who are dedicated to the economic vitality of Charles County. Learn more about our Deputy Director Marcia Keeth.
Read More...Why Retailers Choose Charles County
As one of the fastest growing counties in the state of Maryland, Charles County is well-positioned to develop its retail industry to accommodate this growing population. We share four reasons why retailers choose Charles County.
Read More...TEDCO: Kickstarting Businesses in Maryland’s Innovation Economy
TEDCO offers mentoring, market research, funding, and networking opportunities to entrepreneurs, startups, and early stage companies for the accelerated success of an innovation economy in Maryland and beyond.
Read More...The Maryland Small Business Development Center: Business Support for Every Stage
The SBDC offers training and counseling services to local businesses at all stages of growth. From the earliest stages of business planning, to preparing for business sale or exit strategy, the SBDC provides a range of resources.
Read More...Southern Maryland JobSource: Connecting Local Businesses with Qualified Candidates
Southern Maryland JobSource provides both employers and prospective employees with the resources they need to make the hiring process as effective as possible.
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