Community: Business and Economic Development

Charles County Technology Council  ^Sponsor
http://www.thetechcouncil.net/
1282 Smallwood Drive West, #130
Waldorf, MD 20603-4732
877-282-5734   
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The Charles County Technology Council is a 501 c (6) non-profit organization. The CCTC acts as a cooperative alliance dedicated to the advancement of people, technology, and ideas, in Charles County. CCTC programs include speaker's series and seminars such as the CxO Breakfast Series, the recently established Technology Excellence scholarship program, monthly business networking events, co-sponsored events such as the Leading Edge Awards, Charles County Economic Summit, and the Indian Head Tech Transfer Forum. For CCTC information or events please visit our website.

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Calvert County Department of Economic Development
http://www.ecalvert.com/
175 Main Street
County Courthouse
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
800-331-9771    FAX: 410-535-4585   
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The Department of Economic Development acts as a catalyst to enhance the economy of Calvert County within the parameters set by the County's comprehensive Plan. The Department concentrates on working with the private sector to provide employment opportunities for Calvert County residents, increasing the commercial tax base and increasing the number of visitors to the County.

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Charles County Department of Economic Development
http://www.meetcharlescounty.com/
10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite 206
White Plains, MD 20695
301-885-1345    301-885-1340    FAX: 301-885-1341    TTY: 1-800-735-2258
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The Department of Economic Development helps entrepreneurs and business owners in Charles County connect with marketing and business resources, legal requirements, regulatory issues, mentorship, workforce, commercial space, and much more. Circle of Services:

* Starting a Business
* Site Selection
* Financing
* Growing Your Business
* Workforce Hiring and Training
* B2B Networking

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Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
http://www.choosemaryland.org/
15045 Burnt Store Road
PO Box 549
Hughesville, MD 20637
301-274-9138    1-888-CHOOSEMD    FAX: 301-274-1924   
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DBED's mission is to attract new businesses, stimulate private investment and create jobs, encourage the expansion and retention of existing companies and provide businesses in Maryland with workforce training and financial assistance. The department promotes the State's many economic advantages and markets local products and services at home and abroad to spur economic development, international trade and tourism. Because they are a major economic generator, the department also supports the arts, film production, sports and other special events.  [ More info ]

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Patuxent Partnership
http://www.paxpartnership.org/
21789 North Coral Drive
Suite 2C
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-866-1739    FAX: 301-866-9002   
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The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) is a private not-for-profit consortium of over 200 companies, federal laboratories and academic institutions that has national reach. TPP is engaged in marketing the region's technology capabilities, fostering business collaborations, developing workforce, transferring technology and developing academic partnerships. The Partnership's office in Lexington Park contains an administrative center, serves as a technology incubator and provides conference space for members' use. Maryland's Technology Development Corporation's (TEDCO) only satellite office in the state is located on-site. The Partnership also maintains an office in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Small Business Development Center of Southern Maryland
http://marylandsbdc.org/southern/index_southern.php
Offices in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus
La Plata, MD 20646
301-934-7583    TTY: 301-934-7583
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The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, provides Training and Counseling services to new and existing businesses. Designed for all stages of business development, themed workshops range from business planning, to how to comply with legal and tax issues. For a list of our training seminars, visit http://marylandsbdc.org/southern/training.php

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Southern Maryland Navy Alliance
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The Southern Maryland Navy Alliance is a multipurpose private organization governed by an elected Board of Directors. Our mission is to support the Naval facilities at Patuxent River and St. Inigoes as an economic asset and resource to the Southern Maryland region. Its objectives include:

• supporting and expanding the thousands of defense-related jobs in the Southern Maryland region, which includes vigorous support for the policies and budgets of Naval Aviation within the Congress and the Executive branch of the U.S. government.

• educating and informing local business leaders, citizens and government officials about the economic and cultural benefits of a strong military presence in the region and the importance of supporting regional infrastructure.

• assisting other government and private organizations with marketing the world-class science and technology assets at Patuxent River and St. Inigoes.

• acting as a coordinating body for various organizations and government entities having similar interests in maintaining a healthy and stable U.S. Navy presence in Southern Maryland.

• working on plan to address encroachment issues related to success of future BRAC rounds.

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St. Mary's County Department of Economic and Community Development
http://www.stmarysmd.com/DECD/
23115 Leonard Hall Drive
PO Box 653
Leonardtown, MD 20650
301-475-4200 x1400    FAX: 301-475-4414   
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The St. Mary’s Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD) staff works on behalf of all citizens and businesses to secure a sound, resilient economy. Department divisions include Business Development, Housing, Tourism, Agriculture & Seafood, and the Community Development Corporation. DECD staff can direct qualified business to government programs which provide financing, workforce training and technical assistance. The staff also coordinates with other county, regional, state and federal agencies to promote and expand markets and encourage investment. The department produces the Technology Handbook, tourism brochures written for many audiences and a housing list of available rental properties. Visit DECD’s website for the following online resources: facts and figures, directory of over 200 technology firms and a list of available commercial buildings and sites.

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Technology Development Corporation of Maryland (TEDCO)
http://www.marylandtedco.org/
5575 Sterrett Place
Suite 240
Columbia, MD 21044
410-715-4166    FAX: 410-740-9422   
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Maryland's Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) was created to ensure access by Maryland businesses to the technologies they need. They facilitate technology showcases at Maryland's federal laboratories; encourage the growth of effective business incubators and assist companies with capital. TEDCO is co-managing the NAVAIR Technology Commercialization Initiative (NTCI) program with the Patuxent Partnership and the Navy to explore technology transfer projects.

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Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland
http://tccsmd.org/
15045 Burnt Store Road
PO Box 745
Hughesville, MD 20637
301-274-1922    301-870-2520    FAX: 310-274-1924   
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The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland was created as a cooperative planning and development agency to foster the economic development of the Southern Maryland region, which includes the counties of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's. The purpose of the Tri-County Council is to serve as a forum for the resolution of region-wide issues and the attainment of regional goals. The members of the Council include all of the elected officials of Southern Maryland; especially the County Commissioners from each County, State Delegates and State Senators as members of the Maryland General Assembly.  [ More info ]

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