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
Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head	3,834	Military Installation
Charles County Board of Education	3,701	Public Education
Charles County Government	1,814	Local Government
University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center	775	Medical Services
Walmart/Sam's Club	637	Retail
College of Southern Maryland	602	Higher Education
Waldorf Chevy/Cadillac, Honda, Ford, Toyota/Scion, Dodge	583	Retail
Southern Maryland Electric Coop. (SMECO)	471	Energy Products and Services
Safeway	465	Retail
Target	400	Retail
The Wills Group	344	HQ/Fuel Distribution & Marketing
Lowe's	332	Retail
Chick-fil-A	294	Restaurants
ADJ Sheet Metal	280	Metals/Manufacturing
Genesis Health Care La Plata Center	260	Nursing Care
Sagepoint Senior Living Services	250	Nursing Care
Bloomin' Brands	194	Restaurants
McDonald's	178	Restaurants
Keller Transportation	175	Bus Transportation
Maryland Center for Addiction Treatment (Recovery Centers of America)	167	Medical Services
Darden Restaurants	165	Restaurants
Spring Dell Center	160	Services-Dev. Disabled Individuals
Home Depot (mostly PT employees)	130	Retail
Community Bank of the Chesapeake	128	Banking
BJ's Wholesale Club	111	Retail
Panera Bread	111	Restaurants
Cracker Barrel Old Country	106	Restaurants
Best Buy	100	Retail
CHUTES International	95	Construction Services
GenOn	94	Power Generation
Automated Graphic Systems	85	Print/Marketing Communications
Modern Door	78	Manufacturing
Reliable Contracting	65	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.

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