Business Wellness Workshop

2025 Charles County Economic Development Department: Business Wellness Workshop Recording

The Charles County Economic Development Department hosted its Business Wellness Workshop on Tuesday, May 6, at the Charles County Public Library’s Waldorf West Branch, as part of the county’s Business Appreciation Week celebrations. This informative event brought together local business owners, expert speakers, and key resource partners for a day of actionable insights, professional development, and meaningful connections designed to support and strengthen businesses in Charles County.

Workshop sessions included:

  • Efficient Cash Flow Management: Strategies to maintain liquidity and ensure financial stability.
  • Planning for Financial Wellness: How to set and achieve long-term financial goals.
  • Cracking the Code: Mastering the Art of Government Contracting: Tips and strategies for navigating government contracts and leveraging them for business growth.
  • Navigating the Permitting System in Charles County: Understanding the local permitting process and how to streamline operations for compliance.
  • Using AI Tools for Effective Marketing and Streamlining Business Operations: Practical advice on incorporating AI-driven tools to improve marketing efforts and operational efficiency.
  • The Importance of Business Planning: The role of a solid business plan in ensuring continued growth and success.

Speaker bios, presentation slides, and additional resources are available below.

In addition to these informative sessions, attendees had the opportunity to connect with a wide range of Circle of Services partners, including Chameleon Global Consulting, Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Charles County Codes, Permits, and Inspection Services, Charles County Department of Planning and Growth Management, College of Southern Maryland, FSC First, Maryland Department of Labor - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region, and Southern Maryland JobSource. The event also featured a working lunch, creating a welcoming and informal environment for networking and collaboration among business owners and resource providers.

 

SPEAKERS

Tisa J.D. Clark

Tisa J.D. Clark

PMP, LEED GA, REALTOR®, CPC, CEO, The JD Clark Companies

Bio | Presentation

Beverly Everson-Jones

Beverly Everson-Jones

Chief Financial & Operating Officer, FSC First

Bio | Presentation

Akia Hardnett

Akia Hardnett

Founder, Chameleon Global Consulting

Bio | Presentation

Will Holmes

Will Holmes

Founder, Will Holmes Consulting

Bio | Presentation

Cathy Reisinger

Cathy Reisinger

Deputy Director for the Charles County Government Department of Planning and Growth Management

Bio | Presentation

Ray Shumaker

Ray Shumaker

Chief of Codes, Permits, and Inspection Services for the Department of Planning & Growth Management in Charles County, Maryland

Bio | Presentation

James Vasquez

James Vasquez

Regional Director, Southern Region, Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Bio | Presentation

 

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Charles County’s Business Appreciation Week

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