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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...
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...
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