Major Employers
Whether they develop next-generation technologies or provide compassionate care to aging generations, our companies bring about brighter tomorrows.
Top talent and a strategic location draw industries seeking partnerships in federal contracting, health care, and education. Thoughtfully-integrated commercial space attracts firms craving a competitive edge in retail, business services, federal contracting, health care, and technology.
| Employer | Employees | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| Charles County Board of Education | 3,681 | Public Education |
| Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head | 3,485 | Military Installation |
| Charles County Government | 1,410 | Local Government |
| University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center | 747 | Medical Services |
| Walmart/Sam's Club | 606 | Retail |
| Waldorf Chevy/Cadillac, Honda, Ford, Toyota/Scion, Dodge |
583 | Retail |
| College of Southern Maryland | 540 | Higher Education |
| Southern Maryland Electric Coop. (SMECO) | 475 | Energy Products and Services |
| Target | 400 | Retail |
| Sagepoint Senior Living Services | 370 | Nursing Care |
| The Wills Group | 335 | HQ/Fuel Distribution & Marketing |
| McDonald's | 326 | Restaurants |
| Safeway | 296 | Retail |
|
Lowe's |
265 | Retail |
| ADJ Sheet Metal | 264 | Metals/Manufacturing |
| Chick-fil-A | 263 | Restaurants |
| Bloomin' Brands | 261 | Restaurants |
| Genesis Health Care La Plata Center | 259 | Nursing Care |
| Spring Dell Center | 236 | Services-Dev. Disabled Individuals |
| Darden Restaurants | 186 | Restaurants |
| Keller Transportation | 177 | Bus Transportation |
| Maryland Center for Addiction Treatment (Recovery Centers of America |
167 | Medical Services |
| Community Bank of the Chesapeake | 136 | Banking |
| Home Depot (mostly PT emloyees) | 130 | Retail |
| Panera Bread | 116 | Restaurants |
| Cracker Barrel Old Country | 111 | Restaurants |
| NRG (formerly GenOn) | 111 | Power Generation |
| BJ's Wholesale Club | 111 | Retail |
| Best Buy | 100 | Retail |
| CHUTES International | 90 | Construction Services |
| Modern Door | 84 | Manufacturing |
| Automated Graphic Systems | 81 | Print/Marketing Communications |
| Reliable Contracting | 70 | Construction Services |
Fast Facts
Naval Support Facility Indian Head is the only manufacturer of torpedo fuel for the United States and allies.
10,276
Employees taught in College of Southern Maryland's workforce training programs in 2017.
More than
5,400
SMECO customers have solar panels.
Over
$120 million
generated in county revenue over the next 20 years by The St. Charles Energy Center.
Views from Charles
The Time for New Ideas
“Charles County is a great central location for us to have access to all of our customers. We do business with NSWC Carderock, Naval Research Laboratory, NAWCAD Patuxent River, NSWC Dahlgren, and Indian Head Naval Support Facility, to name a few.”
Scott Decker
Director of Operations
Cardinal Scientific
“We are proud to be a key part of Charles County’s future and we heartily encourage other, cutting-edge companies to join us.”
Doug Egan
Chief Executive Officer
Competitive Power Ventures
“Charles County is where we started our company and where we grew and expanded. We now operate our managed print and managed IT solutions in five states and provide custom apps all around the globe. Our headquarters is still in Charles County, an excellent place to conduct business and recruit highly skilled individuals for our ever growing team!"
Joshua Justice
President
Just Tech
“We are proud to be a key part of Charles County’s future and we heartily encourage other, cutting-edge companies to join us.”
Katharine Tate
Executive Director of Provider Engagement and Community Relations
Righttime Medical Care
“Charles County is a great place for businesses to start, grow, and thrive! We've worked with over 100 businesses since we opened our doors in Charles County, and I've witnessed the majority of these businesses achieve all three.”
Darlene M. Breck
Owner
Southern Maryland Business Center
“Charles County is a great place to do business because of the passion of the business community and the residents who strive to make it the best that it can be."
Andrew W. Welburn
President
The Welburn Organization
