
Recent News
Additional Virtual Public Hearings Scheduled for Local Businesses to Participate in Disparity Study | The BayNet
Kaiser Permanente to establish medical center in Waldorf | SOMDNews
Kaiser Permanente to develop $100M medical center in Waldorf | The Daily Record
Kaiser Permanente plans $100M medical center in Waldorf | WTOP News
Kaiser Permanente to Develop $100 Million Medical Center in Waldorf | The Southern Maryland Chronicle
Charles Co. Restaurant Relief Grant Program Applications Accepted Until N | Southern Maryland Chronicleov. 30
Charles County Restaurant Relief Grant Program Applications Accepted Until Nov. 30 | The BayNet
Charles County Grants Over One Million Dollars to Local Businesses | Southern Maryland Chronicle
Charles Economic Development Resumes Business Grant Program on Sept. 28 | Southern Maryland Chronicle
Charles County’s New MedStar Medical Facility Constructed During COVID-19 Pandemic | SMNewsnet
Charles County’s New Medical Facility Constructed During Pandemic | The BayNet
Commissioners Greenlight Waldorf Station Development Agreement | The Lagasse Report
Charles County Grant Gives up to $10,000 to Small Businesses | The Southern Maryland Chronicle
Retail development in Waldorf scheduled for completion in 2021 | SOMDNews
Amazon picks Charles County for new local delivery warehouse | The Lagasse Report
Republic Breaks Ground on 35,000-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Metro DC | Shopping Center Business
GIS-Enabled Website Established for Local Businesses Operating Status in Charles County | Southern Maryland Chronicle
Charles County Announces the Small Business Relief Grant Program | Southern Maryland Chronicle
Charles County Announces Small Business Relief Grant Program | SOMDNews
Charles County Announces the Small Business Relief Grant Program | The BayNet
Charles County Launches COVID-19 Relief Fund for Businesses | The BayNet
Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce Announce Business Resiliency Tools Webinar Series | Southern Maryland Chronicle
Six Maryland counties team up on economic development, matching Northern Virginia | Washington Business Journal
Charles Economic Development Dept. Looks To Help Businesses, Workers Survive | SOMD
Addressing This Crisis Is the Most Important Work We Will Do | SOMD
Charles County Economic Development Publishes Businesses’ Operating Status Web Page | The Southern Maryland Chronicle
Economic Development Publishes Businesses' Operating Status Web Page | The BayNet
Charles County Economic Development Department Announces Tools for Business Growth Workshop Series | Southern Maryland Chronicle
County Economic Development Team Talks Bryans Road and More | SOMDNews
Charles County small businesses are the backbone of our economy | SOMDNews
Charles County Economic Development Department Holds Annual Fall Meeting
Freeman-Buster to Serve as Ambassador for Maryland Business Retention and Expansion International | The BayNet
Charles County Retains AAA Bond Rating | The Southern Maryland Chronicle
Charles County Economic Development Department Opens Fall Meeting Registration | The Southern Maryland Chronicle
MedStar Southern Maryland Announces $34 Million Project | SOMDnews
School System Partners with Naval Surface Warfare Center | The BayNet
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Army Reserve Center | The BayNet
CSM Breaks Ground On New Center for Health Sciences in Hughesville | SOMD
Center for Health Sciences Expands Educational Opportunities | The BayNet
Officials Laud New U.S. Army Reserve Center in White Plains | SOMD
New Army Reserve Center Opens in Maryland’s Charles County | DVIDS
Hoyer Participates in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Army Reserve Center in Charles County | hoyer.house.gov
Big Development Projects Highlighted at Business Development Roundtable | SOMD
Demolition Begins to Make Way for New MedStar Shah Medical Group Building in Waldorf | Southern Maryland NewsNet
Rutherford Touts Opportunity Zones at Indian Head Summit | SOMD
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
Charles County Retains Ranking as State's 2nd Fastest Growing County | SOMD
La Plata Farmers Market Set To Open April 6 | Southern Maryland Chronicle
Southern Maryland Reacts to Bills to Legalize Marijuana | The Calvert Recorder
Patuxent Brewing Looking to Open Across the River | The Calvert Recorder
Development Experts Discuss Strategies for Growing County Workforce | SOMD
County Seeks to Be New Home for Agricultural Research Agencies | SOMD
Economic Development Dept. Supports County’s Ag Industry | SOMD
Sen. Van Hollen Visits SMECO, Charles County Emergency Services | The Enquirer-Gazette
Economic Development Department Has New Business Outreach Program | SOMD
Indian Head, Waldorf Granted Federal Redevelopment Zone Status | SOMD
Recovery Centers of America at Waldorf Upgrades Name to The Maryland Center for Addiction Treatment | Baltimore Citybizlist
Brickner Takes Helm at Recovery Centers of America in Waldorf | SOMD
Craft Beverage Zoning Proposal Presented to Planning Commission | SOMD
CSM, Commissioners Propose Training Center for Bryans Road Safeway | SOMD
Small Local Business Enterprise Program Helps Keep Money in Our Community | SOMD
Economic Development Department Supports Businesses, Expands Programs | SOMD
College Develops Center for Technology Incubator | National Defense Magazine
Local Craft Brewers, Distillers Poised to Become Major Economic Engine | SOMD
Economic Development Department Sees the Future at Fall Meeting | SOMD
County Financial Health Gets Top Ratings from Bond Agencies | SOMD
College of Southern Maryland to Open $1Million-Backed Tech Incubator, Research Center | Baltimore Business Journal
Charles County, with Eyes Wide Open, Sends Bid for Amazon HQ2 | Baltimore Business Journal
Community Collaboration Spurs Innovation in Indian Head: New Velocity Center | SOMD
Gov. Hogan, Japanese ambassador join dedication for CPV St. Charles Energy Center
Franchot Presents Charles County Bright Lights Award to Motobriiz | SoMD
Economic Development Department Puts Charles County on the Map with Pen Campaign | SoMD
NSWC IHEODTD, College of Southern Maryland Sign 5-Year Education Partnership Agreement | South Potomac Pilot
The Nammo Group Expands Manufacturing In Indian Head, Maryland | Area Development
Nammo to Bring More than 130 New Manufacturing Jobs to Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head | SoMD
Nammo Partners With NSWC Indian Head To Develop Rocket Motors | Defense News
Rapid Transit Proposal for Southern Maryland Available for Comment | SoMD
Multi-Purpose Civic Center: Waldorf's Planned, New Event and Public Meeting Space | SoMD
In Indian Head, MD., Navy's Bomb Testers Seek New Ways to Blow Things Up | The Baltimore Sun
Fall Meeting Highlights Steps Toward Economic Development Goals | SoMD
Economic Development Department Talks Redevelopment of Charles County at Fall Meeting | SoMD
National Guard Opening New Training Center in La Plata | Washington Times
Charles County Economic Development to Hold Annual Fall Meeting Nov 1 | Southern Maryland News Net
Shasho to Be Named to Gov. Hogan's Economic Development Corporation | Calvert Recorder
Economic Development Advisory Board On the Way in Charles County | SOMD
Economic Development Strategic Plan: A proactive approach to shaping our future | SoMD
Garner Economics Makes Recommendations to Change Economic Future of Charles County | SOMD
Business Community Reacts to Charles County Economic Development Strategy | SOMD
La Plata Brings in ULI Washington to Discuss Redevelopment Plans | SOMD
Small Local and Minority Business Enterprise Programs Merge with Department of Economic Development | Maryland Daily Examiner
Chutes Manufacturer Expands in Charles County | Commercial Construction & Renovation
County to develop economic development strategic plan | The Bay Net
PSEG Completes Construction of Waldorf Solar Energy Center | Sys-Con Media
Charles County Department of Economic Development Receives International Excellence Award | Conduit Street
St. Charles, MD Highlighted in Washington Post Story on School Quality and Neighborhoods | Washington Post
CHUTES International Expands Manufacturing Complex in Waldorf, Maryland | Area Development
NSWC Indian Head EOD Technology Division Finalizes First CITE Partnership | NAVSEA News
Waldorf, MD Named as One of Top 10 Best Small Cities to Live for Military Veterans | Military Times
Charles County, A Key Destination For Biotech And Life Science Companies | Business Xpansion

Strategic Benefits Abound in Charles County | Expansion Solutions
Managing Partner from Charles County-based company SmartSite selected as Innovator of the Year | Daily Record
Charles County inventor of Compact Composter to sell indoor composing system to Whole Foods | City Biz List
Competitive Power Ventures & Partners Close Financing of Charles County Energy Center | MarketWatch
Charles County takes 1st place in 2014 12th annual Digital Counties Survey | Government Technology
Charles County's thriving business climate featured in Business Expansion Journal | BXJ
The College of Southern Maryland Trustees approve plan for new regional campus design in an effort to create a sense of community | SoMd
Charles County recognized as top location choice for building businesses | Md Biz News
Charles County-based food delivery franchise GoWaiter.com to receive $100k state loan for expansion | Md Biz News
Charles County retains ranking in “Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates" top 25 richest counties | City Biz List
Charles County gains job opportunities through migration of two affiliated Manufacturing firms | Bay Net
Charles County neighborhood Kingsview attracts commuters from the D.C area | The Washington Post
Solar farm in Charles County gives SMECO new energy | Washington Post
Views from Charles
Empowering Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs
“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