Networking
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Networking is a vital tool in career mobility and business longevity. When business owners cast their nets wide, they link in with potential new funders, hires, B2B support, and contract opportunities. Charles County businesses gain valuable contacts and advice from local affinity groups:
Charles County Economic Development Department Quarterly Business Roundtable: discusses the local economic development landscape of Charles County and allows time for networking with other businesses
Charles County Chamber of Commerce: networking, training, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities in support of area businesses
Charles County Charitable Trust: connects nonprofits with local businesses and cultivates collaborative enterprise
The Indian Head Business Association: focuses on issues impacting area businesses and the community
La Plata Business Association: advances business development and addresses regulatory issues affecting business in La Plata
The National Association of Professional Women, Waldorf Chapter: connects like-minded professional women
Nonprofit Institute at CSM: support, training, and promotion of area nonprofits
Southern Maryland Minority Chamber of Commerce: supports the advancement of black and other minority-owned businesses in Southern Maryland
The Southern Maryland Business Network: deepens business relationships and provides quality business referrals
Young Professionals of Charles County: leadership development, networking, and educational programs in support of young professionals
Work that net for visibility and profitability.
Views from Charles
#MyCharlesCounty and other ways to make a difference
For those who work in economic development, pointing out a community’s assets is part of the job. But sometimes, it’s what its citizens say that makes a difference. This is a true story told by a local businessman who’s now in Southern Maryland but moved here from another state.
“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
