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12 Local Flavor

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14 Arts & Cltre

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30 Bsiness Climate

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MARYLANDMARYLAND

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La Plata

Waldorf

St. Charles

Hughesville

Indian Head

Port Tobacco

Village

Bryantown

Cobb Island

Blessed with natural beautyand rich in history, Charles

County shines in its own rightbeyond its benefits of being aconvenient bedroom communityto Washington, D.C., which is 30miles north.

EaSy liviNg

Great schools, a pastoral settingand an easy pace of living topthe list of reasons people preferCharles County.

Historic churches and homes

dot the countryside, while thearea’s indigenous and abundantblue crabs scuttle into the belliesof diners and into the hearts of sports fans as the local baseballteam mascot.

The county’s many smallbusinesses combined with majorretail development in Waldorf ensure residents can find almostany good or service they needright here at home if they’d rather

skip the drive to D.C.

ECONOmiC OPPOrTuNiTy

Government, educationand health-care serviceproviders account for the largestamount of jobs here, includingCharles County governmentadministration, the Board of Education, Sheriff’s Office, theCollege of Southern Marylandand Civista Medical Center.

Meanwhile, Naval SupportFacility Indian Head, establishedin 1890 as the Navy’s first presencein Southern Maryland, continuesgoing strong and employs severalthousand people.

Charles County’s excellentquality of life and proximity toD.C. continues to draw newresidents, creating an opportunity-rich environment for even moresmall businesses to thrive.

Read on to learn more aboutwhat makes Charles County one of America’s best places to live.

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Charles County, a Southern Maryland

community 30 miles from Washington, D.C.has many miles of shoreline and gorgeous parks,

which make it one of the state’s most scenic areas.

POPulaTiON

142,226DiSTaNCES TO ThrEEmajOr CiTiES NEarby

Washington, D.C.: 30 miles

Baltimore, Md.: 70 milesRichmond, Va.: 100 miles

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Agricultural DevelopmentCommission. This trail

includes various sitesincluding restaurants,

bed-and-breakfasts, state

parks and art centers.

Food

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Enjoy lunch at La Plata’s

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has a broad selection ofteas, including Earl Grey,

White Ginger Pear, ApricotAmaretto and Organic

Green. The tea roomalso serves food such

as flatbread pizzas,

sandwiches, soups,wraps and salads.

Retail

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Visit Waldorf’s manyshopping destinations

such as St. Ces

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includes more than130 stores, Te Sops

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shops and boutiques

at P WdofSoppn Cente.

Horse Trails

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Explore more than sevenmiles of equestrian trails

at O rde P inHughesville. The area’s

labeled orange and greentrails are ideal for new

riders, while the red,yellow and blue trails are

best suited for more

experienced equestrians.

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Wildlife

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to catch a glimpse of thebirds that breed in the

area. The sanctuary’s288-acre preserve houses

more than 1,100 great

blue herons.

Golf

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Play a round of golf at

Wte Pns gof Cose,

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where dogs can enjoy anenclosed off-leash dog

park. Other amenitiesinclude four soccer fields,

a football field, two picnicpavilions and a half-mile

roadway designed for

walkers and runners.

State Par

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Search for fossilized sharkteeth at Pse Stte P

on Wades Bay, which ispart of the Potomac River,

when the tide is low, orcast a line and fish for

carp, largemouth bassand white perch. The

100-acre park is also

perfect for birding andwaterfowl hunting.







NATuRAL BEAuTY SHAPES LOCAL LIFESTYLES

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rowing up in Charles County wasn’t so much a matterof going outside to play as it was knowing when to come

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“I grew up on the banks of thePotomac, right on the water,because that’s where my parentshad a farm,” says Albrittain,finance director of the CharlesCounty Chamber of Commerce.“We are surrounded by water here,so we were always out swimming,crabbing and fishing. We’ve gotseveral marinas, so everybody had

a boat, and if we weren’t on thewater we were at the other parks

around here. It’s an amazing placefor outdoor living.”

ParkS aND TrailS

Named for native son GeneralWilliam Smallwood, who servedin the American Revolution,Smallwood State Park south of Indian Head comprises 628 acresand includes a marina, boat

launching ramps, picnic andcamping areas, pavilions, recycled-

tire playground and nature trails.Ten miles south, visitors can

explore the “largest shipwreckfleet in the Western Hemisphere,”Mallows Bay Park, which consists of graves of more than 230 ships sunkin the river. Many are steamshipsfrom World War I and weresubsequently scuttled in the bay.A .8-mile trail loops around the

salvage basin, which also has a boatramp and pier for recreational use.

Purse State Park

Gilbert RunRegional Park

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Hill Farm

Indian Head

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“We are surrounded by

water here, so we were

always out swimming,

crabbing and fishing.

We’ve got several

marinas, so everybody

had a boat, and if we

weren’t on the water we were at the other

parks around here. It’s

an amazing place for

outdoor living.” TraCEy albriTTaiN,

RESIDENT

A few miles down the Potomacat Wades Bay, birding and wildlifeenthusiasts find plenty to raisetheir binoculars to at Purse StatePark, where people also enjoyhunting and searching for fossils.Those interested in birding alsomay flock directly eastward fromthere to Nanjemoy Creek GreatBlue Heron Sanctuary, whereherons come each winter to mate

and raise their young. The chickshatch in April, and by July thebirds are all over the Potomacand Chesapeake Bay.

Besides being near or gettingout on the water, people here enjoya large, growing network of parksand trails. Among them is the newIndian Head Rail Trail, a 13-milebike trail converted from a railroadcorridor deeded to the countythrough the National Park Service’s

Federal Lands to Parks Program.Originally built in 1918 as a supply

route for the Navy’s Indian HeadPowder Factory, the trail runshalfway across the county,connecting the town of IndianHead to Route 301 in White Plains.

On the eastern side of the county,walkers and joggers take to GilbertRun Park’s 2.5-mile nature trail thatruns along the 69-acre WheatleyLake in Charlotte Hall. The parkoffers a self-guided nature walk,

fishing pavilions, severalboardwalks and bridges, and evena beaver colony observation deck.

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Charles County’s tobaccofarming heritage runs deep, andmany of those long-time familyfarms have become destinationsfor family fun – yet another reasonto spend time outdoors enjoyingthe area’s rich natural resources.

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Senator Thomas “Mac” Middletonand his family. According toMiddleton, legacy farming, such asthat done by the county’s Amishcommunity and other traditionalfarmers, coupled with the conversionof some properties to agritourism,creates an economic developmentone-two punch for Charles County.

“On any given weekend we’llhave more than 50 percent of our

visitors from outside the area,”Middleton says. “We have a strong,agrarian tradition here, and I see itcontinuing to survive and thrive inmany different ways.”

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“Pope’s Creek has beenknown for its blue crabrestaurants since the

1960s, and it’s just a ritual – just what people come hereto do. I didn’t start

it, but have definitelyenjoyed being a part of it the past 11 years.”

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Foodies around the countryrejoice when blue crabs areavailable. But in Charles County,they’re plentiful from Aprilthrough October.

The blue crab is rightly knownfor its sweet, juicy meat, and thewaters around La Plata are full of them. Usually served steamed,they’re dipped in everything frombutter to vinegar and Old Bayseasoning. Locals often spend aday crabbing on the waterfront,

then haul home supper. Someothers also choose to have theirwork done for them, at least thecollecting and cooking part.

Other local treats includerockfish, shrimp and scallops.Best of all, what’s on the menuat lunch or dinner was probablyswimming around that morning.“Catch of the day” really meanssomething in Charles County.

Crab rESTauraNTSWhatever your pleasure,

you can’t go wrong with a crabhouse. There are many to choosefrom, but local favorites includeNewburg’s Gilligan’s Pier Seafood,Steakhouse & Beach Club, whichnot only has seafood and steaksbut also has a 1.5-acre beach outback as well as a private dock justpast Goosebay Marina; CaptainBilly’s Crab House, also in

Newburg, which has been

Feeling Crabby?blue Crabs, stued ham stand outas Charles County’s ood speCialties

The Charles County dining

scene includes more diversity

than those specializing in

regional dishes, of course.

Here’s a sampling of go-to

locally owned restaurants:

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Eat LocalCharles County’sloCally oWnedeateries thrive

serving seafood for more than 60years; Port Tobacco Restaurant,which offering seafood as wellas boat-slip rental and marinaservice on the Potomac; andCaptain John’s Crab House,another Newburg favorite that’sbeen satisfying diners for 49 years.

STuFFED ham

If seafood isn’t your first choice,Southern Maryland has a uniquespecialty waiting for your taste

buds. It’s stuffed ham, a dish thatgraces many tables for holidaysand other special occasions witha recipe often handed downthrough generations.

Here’s how it works: A cornedham is soaked or injected withbrine, removed from its bone andstuffed with cabbage, kale andspices. The exact spices, as wellas the ratio of other ingredients,are a closely guarded secret with

most cooks. There are plenty of recipes around if you want to tryto your own, but a faster andeasier way is to seek out a localexpert, such as Nick’s of Clinton,a deli and market in Waldorf,which has them all cooked upand ready to go.

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A Mix of Msic, Visal Arts & Theatrearts enthusiasts ind muCh to enjoy in Charles County

Charles County’s arts community encompasses festivals, music, theatre and several facilitiesshowing visual arts year round.

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If music is your favorite expression of art, then Charles County’s roster

of concert series will be music to your ears. The Town of La Plata presentsan annual Se Concet Sees on the west lawn adjacent to TownHall. Free concerts are held every Friday night from Memorial Day through

the end of September. Concert-goers often bring lawn chairs and picnicbaskets, and food is also available for sale.

In July and August, you can attend free outdoor concerts at theCollege of Southern Maryland’s Twt Pefonce Sees, held on all

three of the college’s campuses over four weeks. The college brings inprofessional musicians specializing in everything from folk music to

Motown and jazz.In Waldorf/St. Charles, music-lovers can enjoy the Snset Concet

Fest, a summer series of free Friday night performances held on the

boardwalk at O’Donnell Lake. The waterfront concerts spotlight localartists and a variety of music genres.

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hed Cente fo te ats housesthe Black Box Theatre, a venue

that provides local artists witha setting for plays, musicals,recitals and other performances

throughout the year.

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artists and performers.

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The Southern Maryland BlueCrabs have been making baseballnews in Waldorf since they formedin 2008, and were selected to hostthe 2013 Atlantic League All-StarGame in July.

During the regular season, theBlue Crabs play 140 games – 70 athome – from late April through

late September. They welcomedabout 250,000 spectators toWaldorf’s 4,200-seat RegencyFurniture Stadium in 2012.

“The team attracts fans mostlyfrom Charles County, but we alsomarket to St. Mary’s, Calvert andPrince George’s counties as wellas northern Virginia. The teamplays good, high-quality baseball,”says Amanda McComas, communityrelations manager for the team.

The Blue Crabs have enjoyedvarious successes during theirbrief history, including making

A Pinch of Baseballblue Crabs organization entertains and supports Community

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“Regency Furniture

Stadium is not only ideal

for baseball, but it’s a

great meeting place.

I have a suite and

entertain customers

often – I’ve even beento several concerts

at the stadium.” CharliE brOWN,

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the Atlantic League playoffs forthe past four seasons. The teamplays independent league baseball(not affiliated with Major LeagueBaseball), although Major Leagueteams can sign independentleague players to MLB minorleague contracts if desired.

giviNg baCkMcComas says the Blue Crabsalso give back to the communityby offering special promotions.For example, a Paint the Park Pinkgame is held on a Saturday duringthe summer to promote breastcancer awareness, with severalactivities culminated by a balloonrelease by breast cancer survivors.

“We also organize a Pinch OntoBooks Reading Program, where ourBlue Crabs mascot Pinch goes toall area schools to promote reading,”McComas says. “The program

lasts a few weeks, and our teamprovides a pizza party to the top-reading school in each county.”

The Blue Crabs also hostcharity events that benefitorganizations such as theSouthern Maryland Food Bank,the Salvation Army, JuvenileDiabetes Research Fund, Soldier’s

Angels, Oriole Advocates, and theAmerican Red Cross. There is alsoa Prostate Cancer AwarenessNight to further promote healthand wellness.

“Brooks Robinson of BaltimoreOrioles fame is one of theownership partners for theteam, and our Blue Crabs fanbase has the nickname of Crustacean Nation,” McComassays. “Family fun and goodbaseball – that’s what the BlueCrabs are all about.”

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Founded in 1658, Charles Countyhas several historic sites standingtoday that testify to its longevity.

“One of the neatest sites is the[1819] Port Tobacco Courthouse,”says Wayne Winkler, a La Platatown councilman and lifelongresident. “Years ago, Port Tobaccowas the commerce center andthe county seat. It was where all

the farmers brought their tobaccoto be shipped overseas.”

An 1892 fire destroyed themain wing of the courthouse, andthe county seat was moved to LaPlata. The Port Tobacco Courthouseis now a museum containingtobacco, archeological and CivilWar exhibits.

St. Ignatius Church, built in1798, is one of the oldest continuallyoperating Catholic churches inthe nation.

“It is also believed to be part of

the slave trail, where they stoppedand received food and rested on

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Charles County’s rich history includes wars,fires, tobacco, gambling and two significanttornadoes, but the thing that draws newcomers

to this community near Washington, D.C., is itspeople – and their unfailing ability to turn adversityinto opportunity.

“People today are so

consumed by their

work and the demands

of family life that our

history isn’t always

fully embraced. But

Charles County has animportant legacy, and

folks continue to move

here because it’s such a

wonderful place.” Phil mCDONagh,

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their journey north,” Winkler says.Other interesting sites include

Christ Church in Ironsides (1732),St. Thomas Manor (1741), theThomas Stone National HistoricSite (1771), the town of Benedict(which played a role in the Warof 1812), and the Samuel Mudd

House Museum.

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In the 1950s and ‘60s, CharlesCounty became known forgambling. Route 301 from Waldorf to the Potomac River Bridge wasknown as “Little Vegas” or “SlotMachine Alley” and actuallyoutpaced slot revenues in LasVegas at the time.

“Charles County was

booming,” Winkler recalls. “Wehad fancy restaurants and lots of entertainment. Country and bluessingers like Fats Domino starredin Waldorf clubs. Highway 301 ranfrom Maine to Florida, and manypeople stopped, ate, played andspent the night. It was a great timeto live here.”

But by 1968, Charles County’sgambling era was over.

“In the 1960s, there was agrowing concern about thedependency of our economy onslot machine gambling, and the

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socioeconomic impact it hadwith unfavorable influences from

outside the county,” says PhilMcDonagh, production managerat SunTrust Mortgage Inc. anda lifelong resident of CharlesCounty. “It wasn’t like the highlyregulated, state-sponsoredgambling that exists today.”

Like Winkler, McDonaghhas seen the county evolveinto a diverse and progressivebedroom community.

“We have nearly 148,000

residents now, as opposed to onlyaround 21,000 back in the 1940census,” McDonagh says. “We’vetransitioned from an agrariancommunity to a suburb thatsupports the Washington, D.C.,business sector.”

Despite all that’s changed,Charles County remains connectedto its heritage through preservationof historic sites and keepingstories alive among generations.

“People today are so consumedby their work and the demands of family life that our history isn’t

always fully embraced,” McDonaghsays. “But Charles County has an

important legacy, and folks continueto move here because it’s such awonderful place.”

CElEbraTiON WiTh a TWiST

There are tales of tenacity fromfar more recent history, too.

If you’d have visited downtownLa Plata on the afternoon of April28, 2012, you’d have witnessed 700local residents dancing the Twistin front of Town Hall. It wasn’t thecase of a town gone haywire – itwas part of a larger celebration of how far La Plata has come in thepast decade since an F4 tornadonearly devastated the town.

While the tornado ruined manyof the town’s homes and buildings,it did nothing to dampen thetown’s spirit. A new Town Hallreplaced the damaged one,becoming Southern Maryland’sfirst LEED-certified building.And local businesses such asFacchina Construction Co.supported their neighbors.

“In many ways, Facchina keptLa Plata alive,” Winkler says.

“Facchina bought trailers forbusinesses that were destroyed tomove into, and they didn’t have topay rent for the first year if theycouldn’t afford to. We also hadstate and federal grant money torebuild streets and sidewalks,and businesses were givenaround $25,000 to build biggerand better.”

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adv er sity into oppor t unit y .

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Charles County has a hostof private schools. In La Plata,

acsop Nee Scoo instructsstudents in pre-kindergarten through

eighth grade, as does St. m’s

Scoo in Bryantown.

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does Soten mnd Cstn

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CCPS is one of the fastest

growing school systems in Maryland,with 26,800 students enrolled for

the 2012-13 school year. The district

has 39 schools and educationcenters, including 21 elementaryschools. A 40th school – St.

Ces h Scoo – is underconstruction and will open in

August 2014. Charles County PublicSchools employs nearly 3,500

people, including 2,000 teachers.

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SErviNg CharlES COuNTy FOr mOrE ThaN 70 yEarS

Cst het Sste has been around since 1939, when it wasoriginally known as Physician’s Memorial Hospital, and its name was

eventually changed in 1998 to Civista. Today, the health systemcontinues to be anchored by the not-for-profit Cst medc Cente,

a 121-bed facility located in La Plata.Civista Health also recently signed an agreement to affiliate with the

unest of mnd medc Sste, with a major advantage beingthe recruitment of their physicians to the Charles County area.

In addition, Civista Medical Center has been increasing the size ofits campus through several land and building acquisitions, growing by

40 percent over the past few years. It has also achieved nationalrecognition for its clinical quality, as the Medical Center’s emergency

department, inpatient and surgical service volumes continue to grow.

Connect the Docsnumerous health Care providers ensure Community Wellness

Wellness in Charles County has a healthy outlook, thanks to its quality medical facilities andnonprofit organizations.

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Hospice Care

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Point High School. The facilityis run by hospce of Ces

Cont and combines thecomforts of home with 24/7

medical, spiritual andpsychological care. Its mission

is to support patients facingthe realities of terminal illness.

Health-Care Organizations and Providers

TrEaTmENT OPTiONS availablE ThrOughOuT ThE COuNTy

The Cente fo Cden in La Plata provides mental health services to

children and their families. It is dedicated to the prevention and treatmentof child abuse, and to the promotion of positive mental health through

crisis intervention, therapy, education and advocacy.

het Ptnes was founded in 1992 and moved into the old Waldorf

School in 1996. The nonprofit clinic delivers health care to the uninsuredand underinsured by leveraging the community’s skills and resources.

The Ces Cont Nsn nd retton Cente, located inLa Plata, rehabilitates patients and provides services for the aging, with a

focus on recovery and independence. Specialized attention includesAlzheimer’s and dementia care, short- and long-term care, and day

services for adults in need of supervised medical treatment.

mewood and Spn De Cente are both dedicated to serving people

with intellectual and developmental disabilities. And the Charles Countychapter of the American Red Cross and unted W of Ces Cont

work to improve the community’s health and wellness in a variety of ways.

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Walgreens. Meanwhile, the 1.2million-square-foot St. Ces

Towne Cente m in Waldorf hasundergone a multi-million-dollar

renovation in recent years. Itsanchor tenants include Dick’s

Sporting Goods, J.C. Penney,Kohl’s, Macy’s, Macy’s Home Store

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Cente is anchored by Babies R Us,h. h. gregg, Marshall’s, PetsMart

and Ross Dress for Less. In La Plata,rosewc Cossn is anchored by

a Giant food store and a Lowe’shome center, and the complex is

enjoying a strong occupancy rate.

In Good Companydeense, retail and ConstruCtion industries thrive

Business is a pleasure in Charles County, which has many facets of big business represented

throughout the region. Three of Charles County’s most important business sectors are retail,construction and defense.

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Constrction Companies

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specializes in heavy highway,concrete frames, site developmentand commercial building services.

Meanwhile, ree Contctn

Copn in White Plains has

clientele that include builders,developers and governmentagencies. The company’s projects

range in cost from $10,000 to $10million, with Reliable crews working

on Maryland’s roads, highways,airports, office parks, shopping

centers, hospitals, churches andresidential neighborhoods.

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mOrE TECh jObS ON ThE Way

A major player in Charles County’s business economy is the N

Sppot Fct indn hed. The military base specializes in energetics

research, weapons development and detonation science. Just north of thebase is a 260-acre

indn hed Scence nd Tecnoo P, located

adjacent to Maryland Airport. Just 30 miles from Washington, D.C., thepark is expected to create 1,500 jobs.

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Featuring roadside rooms with

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Internet access, televisions and

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balDuS rEal ESTaTE

This real estate company has

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helping clients find and secure

residential and commercialproperties. Baldus Real Estate

also assists with rental homes

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POrT TObaCCOCONSulTiNg

Often working with clients in

the construction industry, Port

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with projects from conception

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and within the client’s budget.

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This restaurant features waterfront

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Confirmation/Jr. Youth and Sr. Youth Programs

Wdsdy evig Wsip6:30 p.m. Communion Service

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dinners, receptions, meetings,conferences. Also available:commercial kitchen andaudiovisual system.

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“We wanted to show that in thiseconomy, there are some largeorganizations that are really keepingour county going by keeping peopleemployed,” says Darlene Breck of theSouthern Maryland Business Center, whoserved on the luncheon committee. “Everyone of those employees turns around andputs their money right back into our

community, paying their mortgages,buying groceries and signing their kidsup to play on local sports teams.”

lOOkiNg aT ThE NumbErS

The top three employers in the county –the Charles County government, theBoard of Education and the Sheriff’s Office– are all public entities and employ acollective 5,033 people. The other topemployers include Naval Support FacilityIndian Head (3,358), College of SouthernMaryland (1,100), Civista Medical Center(805), Walmart/Sam’s Club (674), Safeway(500), Facchina Group of Companies (480),

Target (400), SMECO (379) and SouthernMaryland Oil (377).

The numbers were surprising to somecommittee members, because it’s easy tooverlook the economic impact thataccompanies the necessary servicesprovided by some of these employers.

“You don’t think of your local hospitalas employing so many people, but they

do,” Breck says. “Not only are they ouronly hospital, but they also provide a lot of jobs. It’s just interesting how some of theseorganizations are doing great things forthe community, keeping us healthy, keepingus safe, educating our children, but they’realso providing jobs.”

For instance, the county’s largestemployer, Charles County Public Schools,employs 3,430 people as well as severalthousand more part-time or temporaryworkers, says James Richmond,superintendent of schools.

“Most of those employees are CharlesCounty residents who live, work, shop and

At its first-ever Economic Engines Awards Luncheonin September 2012, the Charles County Chamber of

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enables us to be a world-classschool system and to provide thenecessary resources and supportto the classroom.”

DOiNg buSiNESSiN CharlES COuNTy

For the top employers, CharlesCounty offers much in returnincluding qualified, motivatedemployees and proximity toWashington, D.C. Some of thecounty’s largest employers havebeen here for generations.

“As a family-owned and-operated company that has beenin business for more than 86 years,SMO is deeply rooted in SouthernMaryland,” says John Combs,president of Southern MarylandOil. “Charles County has been agreat place to do business, and it’sexciting to see how it continues togrow and change. The communityhere sticks together and has a

lot of heart.”Those long-term commitments

to the Charles County communitycontinue to bear fruit. For instance,SMECO, one of the county’s largestemployers, currently has two majorprojects under construction inCharles County, a new engineeringand operations facility in

Hughesville and a 5.5 megawattsolar farm.

“These projects make us veryproud and have provided solidconstruction jobs during rougheconomic times,” says ThomasDennison, SMECO’s governmentand public affairs manager.“SMECO has been providingpower here in Southern Marylandfor 75 years. We take pride in ourefforts to support the community,

and we certainly appreciate beingrecognized as an economic engine.”

rECruiTiNg WOrkErS

Top employers say thatrecruiting talented workers toCharles County is not a difficulttask because the community hasso much to offer and such a high

quality of life.“The support, opportunities and

positive teaching environment inCharles County Public Schools is adraw for new teachers,” Richmondsays. “Combined with the positivequalities of Charles County,including its proximity to majorcities, affordable quality of life,diverse population, military basesand easy access to technology, weare attracting a higher quality of

applicants each year.”

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Craig Renner is bringing back

the Charles County Chamber of Commerce Trade Expo in 2013.“Charles County is a community

of businesses with a wide varietyof products and services, so alocal trade expo is fundamentalin promoting local trade andcommerce,” says Renner, whobegan his one-year term as CharlesCounty Chamber of Commercepresident on January 1, 2013.

Renner says his goal as presidentin 2013 might sound cliché, butit is to provide value for being aChamber member.

“For example, I met in October2012 with people at the College of Southern Maryland to develop aseries of programs and seminarsthat will help our members on a

variety of business-related subjects,

with the seminars being free or at avery reduced cost,” he says.The seminars are available

solely to members, althoughsessions will be open to businessowners as well as their employees.

vETEraN hirES

Renner is also working on aVeterans Outreach Program, withplans to increase job opportunitiesfor area military veterans.

“Some of the veterans areacademically skilled, and ourOutreach Program is looking intowhat types of additional programsneed to be developed to matchthese military veterans withmember businesses throughoutCharles County.”

Another initiative that Renner

has been planning is a YouthEntrepreneurship Program, inwhich high school and middleschool students visit areabusinesses to learn what it takesto be good business ownersand employees.

“Charles County is a great placeto do business – we rank 11th forcounties in the United States inper capita income,” he says. “Thiscommunity has good health care,a new high school opening in 2014,plenty of sports and recreation,and dozens of other positives thatamplify the brightness of ourfuture. It’s an especially good timeto be a member of the CharlesCounty Chamber of Commerce.”

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Town of Indian Head“On the Move”

A quaint, rural community on apeninsula formed by the Potomac River

and the Mattawoman Creek

A small-town atmosphere – 20 minutes

from the Capital Beltway

Indian Head – Washington DC –

So near – So different

Adjacent to the Naval Surfaces

Warfare Center

A variety of recreational and water amenities

New quality water access housing

Growing community – “Watch our progress”

Great business opportunities

For more

information, contact

the Town Hall at:

(301) 743-5511

www.townofindianhead.org

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