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Amazon picks Charles County for new local delivery warehouse | The Lagasse Report
Published Saturday, July 11, 2020
Republic Breaks Ground on 35,000-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Metro DC | Shopping Center Business
Published Thursday, July 2, 2020
GIS-Enabled Website Established for Local Businesses Operating Status in Charles County | Southern Maryland Chronicle
Published Friday, June 12, 2020
Charles County Announces the Small Business Relief Grant Program | Southern Maryland Chronicle
Published Friday, June 12, 2020
Charles County Announces Small Business Relief Grant Program | SOMDNews
Published Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Charles County Announces the Small Business Relief Grant Program | The BayNet
Published Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Charles County Launches COVID-19 Relief Fund for Businesses | The BayNet
Published Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce Announce Business Resiliency Tools Webinar Series | Southern Maryland Chronicle
Published Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Six Maryland counties team up on economic development, matching Northern Virginia | Washington Business Journal
Published Monday, April 6, 2020
Charles Economic Development Dept. Looks To Help Businesses, Workers Survive | SOMD
Published Friday, April 3, 2020
Addressing This Crisis Is the Most Important Work We Will Do | SOMD
Published Friday, March 20, 2020
Charles County Economic Development Publishes Businesses’ Operating Status Web Page | The Southern Maryland Chronicle
Published Thursday, March 19, 2020
Economic Development Publishes Businesses' Operating Status Web Page | The BayNet
Published Thursday, March 19, 2020
Charles County Economic Development Department Announces Tools for Business Growth Workshop Series | Southern Maryland Chronicle
Published Friday, January 31, 2020
County Economic Development Team Talks Bryans Road and More | SOMDNews
Published Friday, January 24, 2020
Charles County small businesses are the backbone of our economy | SOMDNews
Published Friday, November 22, 2019
Charles County Economic Development Department Holds Annual Fall Meeting
Published Friday, November 8, 2019
Freeman-Buster to Serve as Ambassador for Maryland Business Retention and Expansion International | The BayNet
Published Monday, October 28, 2019
Charles County Retains AAA Bond Rating | The Southern Maryland Chronicle
Published Saturday, October 26, 2019
Charles County Economic Development Department Opens Fall Meeting Registration | The Southern Maryland Chronicle
Published Thursday, October 3, 2019
MedStar Southern Maryland Announces $34 Million Project | SOMDnews
Published Thursday, September 26, 2019
School System Partners with Naval Surface Warfare Center | The BayNet
Published Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Army Reserve Center | The BayNet
Published Wednesday, September 4, 2019
CSM Breaks Ground On New Center for Health Sciences in Hughesville | SOMD
Published Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Center for Health Sciences Expands Educational Opportunities | The BayNet
Published Sunday, September 1, 2019
Officials Laud New U.S. Army Reserve Center in White Plains | SOMD
Published Tuesday, August 27, 2019
New Army Reserve Center Opens in Maryland’s Charles County | DVIDS
Published Thursday, August 22, 2019
Hoyer Participates in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Army Reserve Center in Charles County | hoyer.house.gov
Published Thursday, August 22, 2019
Big Development Projects Highlighted at Business Development Roundtable | SOMD
Published Friday, August 2, 2019
Demolition Begins to Make Way for New MedStar Shah Medical Group Building in Waldorf | Southern Maryland NewsNet
Published Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Rutherford Touts Opportunity Zones at Indian Head Summit | SOMD
Published Friday, April 26, 2019
Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford (R) told Southern Maryland business leaders and elected officials on Wednesday that the state government is working to ensure that investors have a level playing field for investors who are considering Southern Maryland’s economic booster zones, but the state faces regional competition in attracting business investment.
Special Edition Podcast: Opportunity Zones In Charles County: Part 1
Published Thursday, April 25, 2019
Charles County Retains Ranking as State's 2nd Fastest Growing County | SOMD
Published Tuesday, April 23, 2019
La Plata Farmers Market Set To Open April 6 | Southern Maryland Chronicle
Published Thursday, March 21, 2019
Southern Maryland Reacts to Bills to Legalize Marijuana | The Calvert Recorder
Published Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Patuxent Brewing Looking to Open Across the River | The Calvert Recorder
Published Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Development Experts Discuss Strategies for Growing County Workforce | SOMD
Published Wednesday, November 7, 2018
County Seeks to Be New Home for Agricultural Research Agencies | SOMD
Published Friday, October 19, 2018
Economic Development Dept. Supports County’s Ag Industry | SOMD
Published Friday, September 28, 2018
Sen. Van Hollen Visits SMECO, Charles County Emergency Services | The Enquirer-Gazette
Published Friday, August 3, 2018
Economic Development Department Has New Business Outreach Program | SOMD
Published Friday, June 29, 2018
Indian Head, Waldorf Granted Federal Redevelopment Zone Status | SOMD
Published Friday, June 15, 2018
Recovery Centers of America at Waldorf Upgrades Name to The Maryland Center for Addiction Treatment | Baltimore Citybizlist
Published Friday, June 15, 2018
Brickner Takes Helm at Recovery Centers of America in Waldorf | SOMD
Published Friday, June 15, 2018
Craft Beverage Zoning Proposal Presented to Planning Commission | SOMD
Published Friday, June 8, 2018
CSM, Commissioners Propose Training Center for Bryans Road Safeway | SOMD
Published Friday, June 8, 2018
Small Local Business Enterprise Program Helps Keep Money in Our Community | SOMD
Published Friday, March 16, 2018
Economic Development Department Supports Businesses, Expands Programs | SOMD
Published Wednesday, February 28, 2018
College Develops Center for Technology Incubator | National Defense Magazine
Published Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Local Craft Brewers, Distillers Poised to Become Major Economic Engine | SOMD
Published Monday, November 27, 2017
Economic Development Department Sees the Future at Fall Meeting | SOMD
Published Friday, November 10, 2017
County Financial Health Gets Top Ratings from Bond Agencies | SOMD
Published Wednesday, November 8, 2017
College of Southern Maryland to Open $1Million-Backed Tech Incubator, Research Center | Baltimore Business Journal
Published Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Charles County, with Eyes Wide Open, Sends Bid for Amazon HQ2 | Baltimore Business Journal
Published Thursday, October 19, 2017
Community Collaboration Spurs Innovation in Indian Head: New Velocity Center | SOMD
Published Friday, October 13, 2017
Gov. Hogan, Japanese ambassador join dedication for CPV St. Charles Energy Center
Published Friday, June 16, 2017
Franchot Presents Charles County Bright Lights Award to Motobriiz | SoMD
Published Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Economic Development Department Puts Charles County on the Map with Pen Campaign | SoMD
Published Wednesday, March 29, 2017
NSWC IHEODTD, College of Southern Maryland Sign 5-Year Education Partnership Agreement | South Potomac Pilot
Published Monday, February 6, 2017
The Nammo Group Expands Manufacturing In Indian Head, Maryland | Area Development
Published Monday, January 23, 2017
Nammo to Bring More than 130 New Manufacturing Jobs to Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head | SoMD
Published Thursday, January 19, 2017
Nammo Partners With NSWC Indian Head To Develop Rocket Motors | Defense News
Published Thursday, January 12, 2017
Rapid Transit Proposal for Southern Maryland Available for Comment | SoMD
Published Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Multi-Purpose Civic Center: Waldorf's Planned, New Event and Public Meeting Space | SoMD
Published Friday, January 6, 2017
In Indian Head, MD., Navy's Bomb Testers Seek New Ways to Blow Things Up | The Baltimore Sun
Published Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Fall Meeting Highlights Steps Toward Economic Development Goals | SoMD
Published Friday, November 4, 2016
Economic Development Department Talks Redevelopment of Charles County at Fall Meeting | SoMD
Published Friday, November 4, 2016
National Guard Opening New Training Center in La Plata | Washington Times
Published Saturday, October 15, 2016
Charles County Economic Development to Hold Annual Fall Meeting Nov 1 | Southern Maryland News Net
Published Saturday, October 1, 2016
Shasho to Be Named to Gov. Hogan's Economic Development Corporation | Calvert Recorder
Published Sunday, August 14, 2016
Economic Development Advisory Board On the Way in Charles County | SOMD
Published Friday, June 17, 2016
Economic Development Strategic Plan: A proactive approach to shaping our future | SoMD
Published Friday, June 10, 2016
Garner Economics Makes Recommendations to Change Economic Future of Charles County | SOMD
Published Friday, May 27, 2016
Business Community Reacts to Charles County Economic Development Strategy | SOMD
Published Friday, May 27, 2016
La Plata Brings in ULI Washington to Discuss Redevelopment Plans | SOMD
Published Friday, May 20, 2016
Small Local and Minority Business Enterprise Programs Merge with Department of Economic Development | Maryland Daily Examiner
Published Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Chutes Manufacturer Expands in Charles County | Commercial Construction & Renovation
Published Sunday, November 22, 2015
County to develop economic development strategic plan | The Bay Net
Published Thursday, October 15, 2015
PSEG Completes Construction of Waldorf Solar Energy Center | Sys-Con Media
Published Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Charles County Department of Economic Development Receives International Excellence Award | Conduit Street
Published Thursday, October 8, 2015
St. Charles, MD Highlighted in Washington Post Story on School Quality and Neighborhoods | Washington Post
Published Thursday, September 3, 2015
CHUTES International Expands Manufacturing Complex in Waldorf, Maryland | Area Development
Published Tuesday, August 25, 2015
NSWC Indian Head EOD Technology Division Finalizes First CITE Partnership | NAVSEA News
Published Thursday, July 30, 2015
Waldorf, MD Named as One of Top 10 Best Small Cities to Live for Military Veterans | Military Times
Published Thursday, June 18, 2015
Charles County, A Key Destination For Biotech And Life Science Companies | Business Xpansion
Published Sunday, April 5, 2015
Strategic Benefits Abound in Charles County | Expansion Solutions
Published Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Charles County-based IT security system company ranked #21 in Black Enterprise's' 2014 100 “Nation's Largest Black Businesses" | Black Enterprise
Published Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Managing Partner from Charles County-based company SmartSite selected as Innovator of the Year | Daily Record
Published Thursday, August 21, 2014
Charles County inventor of Compact Composter to sell indoor composing system to Whole Foods | City Biz List
Published Monday, August 18, 2014
Competitive Power Ventures & Partners Close Financing of Charles County Energy Center | MarketWatch
Published Friday, August 8, 2014
Charles County takes 1st place in 2014 12th annual Digital Counties Survey | Government Technology
Published Thursday, July 10, 2014
Charles County's thriving business climate featured in Business Expansion Journal | BXJ
Published Monday, June 30, 2014
Charles County recognized as top location choice for building businesses | Md Biz News
Published Monday, April 21, 2014
Charles County-based food delivery franchise GoWaiter.com to receive $100k state loan for expansion | Md Biz News
Published Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Charles County retains ranking in “Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates" top 25 richest counties | City Biz List
Published Sunday, April 13, 2014
Charles County gains job opportunities through migration of two affiliated Manufacturing firms | Bay Net
Published Friday, November 22, 2013
Nice Bridge connecting Charles County and King George County to receive $56 million pledge for replacement design from Maryland State | The Baltimore Sun
Published Thursday, November 21, 2013
Charles County neighborhood Kingsview attracts commuters from the D.C area | The Washington Post
Published Thursday, March 21, 2013
Solar farm in Charles County gives SMECO new energy | Washington Post
Published Thursday, January 10, 2013
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Views from Charles
The Time for New Ideas
Published: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
All around Charles County, small businesses have had to shake up their regular business practices in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. And while times are tough, some businesses have risen to the ...
“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
