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How Charles County Retailers Can Stay Profitable After the Winter Holidays
on Tuesday, January 13, 2026
For many retailers, the winter holidays feel like a finish line. December delivers strong sales, busy weekends, and packed shopping bags. Then January arrives—and everything slows. Foot traffic drops, returns increase, and customers shift from ... Read More...
Smart Path Forward for Data Centers in Charles County
on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
As Charles County weighs a zoning text amendment (ZTA) that would allow data centers in carefully selected and limited zones, it is understandable that residents have questions and concerns. Energy use, noise, air emissions, and water consumption ... Read More...
Charles County Launches Vendor Diversity Contract Compliance Portal
on Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD) has officially launched the Vendor Diversity Contract Compliance Portal, a new resource designed to expand opportunity, increase transparency, and strengthen local business participation in ... Read More...
Preparing for Opportunities in 2026 With Charles County’s Circle of Services
on Thursday, December 11, 2025
As 2026 approaches, Charles County is preparing for a year filled with new opportunities for businesses, residents, and community partners. Charles County’s Circle of Services—a support system of local, regional, and state ... Read More...
Your Ultimate Small Business Saturday Guide to Charles County
on Friday, November 21, 2025
Small Business Saturday is coming up this weekend, on November 29. This “shop small” occasion is the perfect time to celebrate the entrepreneurs, artisans, and family-run shops that are the cornerstone of Charles County. Every purchase ... Read More...
Meet Our New Agriculture and Rural Development Manager, Molly Meehan
on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD) is thrilled to welcome Molly Meehan as our Agriculture and Rural Development Manager.
As a longtime resident of Charles County and passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture, Molly ... Read More...
Charles County’s 2025 Fall Meeting Recap
on Thursday, November 13, 2025
The 2025 Fall Meeting was all about connection — bringing together community leaders, local businesses, educators, and government partners at the Velocity Center in Indian Head for a morning of learning, collaboration, and shared vision.
This ... Read More...
Supporting Tomorrow’s Workforce at the College of Southern Maryland’s Velocity Center
on Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Velocity Center at Indian Head, operated and managed by the College of Southern Maryland, is a bustling place of innovation, learning, and collaboration for academia, the Navy, and the community. It plays an important role in advancing Charles ... Read More...
Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Charles County: Dr. Anissa Ferguson’s MakerSpace Vision
on Tuesday, October 14, 2025
When the world slowed to a standstill during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anissa Ferguson’s entrepreneurial drive accelerated. Long before lockdowns, Ferguson was quietly assisting small business owners to sharpen their brands and grow their ... Read More...
Serenity Farm Builds Community Through Heritage and Harvest
on Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Serenity Farm at Benedict, a family-owned landmark since 1965, carries forward traditions of production agriculture, heritage interpretation, and community partnerships to strengthen economic value for Charles County. Each year, the farm draws ... Read More...
Meet Our New Director of Economic Development, Jim Chandler, CEcD
on Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The Charles County Economic Development Department is pleased to welcome Jim Chandler, CEcD, our new director. Jim comes from neighboring Prince George’s County and brings practical experience with aligning investment with community ... Read More...
Understanding the Local Impact of the Federal Transition in Charles County
on Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Charles County’s proximity to Washington, D.C. has long made it a hub for federal employment. According to the Census Bureau’s 5-year American Community Survey, nearly one in every four workers in Charles County is employed by or ... Read More...
Meet Our New Senior Commercial Development Manager, Paul W. Ruppert
on Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD) is pleased to introduce Paul W. Ruppert as our new Senior Commercial Development Manager. Paul will bring strategic vision and hands-on expertise to Charles County’s growing business ... Read More...
A Few Words from Our Charles County Economic Development Department Marketing Intern
on Thursday, August 7, 2025
Hello, I’m Mike Oglesby, and I spent the last six weeks as an intern with the Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD). I was interested in the marketing internship with EDD because in college, I had taken marketing classes as well ... Read More...
Renovated 1920s Garage Makes Room for More in the Western Charles Tech Corridor
on Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Carpenter’s Garage, a 1920s auto repair shop and former Ford dealership in the Town of Indian Head, is now a revitalized site supporting the growing energetics and defense industry in the Western Charles County Technology Corridor. Thanks to a ... Read More...
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