Updated: April 2015

Mission Statement — The mission of Charles County Government is to provide our citizens the highest quality service possible in a timely, efficient, and courte-ous manner. To achieve this goal, our government must be operated in an open and accessible atmosphere, be based on comprehensive long- and short-term planning, and have an appropriate managerial organization tempered by fiscal responsibility. We support and encourage efforts to grow a diverse workplace.

Vision Statement — Charles County is a place where all people thrive and businesses grow and prosper; where the preservation of our heritage and environment is paramount; where government services to its citizens are provided at the highest level of excellence; and where the quality of life is the best in the nation.

Business Services in Charles County

Charles County Department of Economic Development

10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite 206White Plains, MD 20695

301-885-1340

www.MeetCharlesCounty.com

Helping Businesses Thrive

Charles County Department of Economic Development

10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite 206 • White Plains, MD 20695www.MeetCharlesCounty.com • 301-885-1340

Charles County Commissioners

Equal Opportunity CountyCHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT

P.O. Box 2150 • 200 Baltimore AvenueLa Plata, Maryland 20646

301-645-0550 • 301-870-3000Maryland Relay: 711 • Relay TDD: 1-800-735-2258

www.CharlesCountyMD.gov

The Department of Economic Development helps entrepreneurs and business owners

connect with marketing and business resources, legal requirements, regulatory

issues, mentorship, workforce, commercial space, and much more.

How We Do It � Serve as a liaison between the public and private sectors.

�Maintain current and up-to-date inventory of all available business service resources.

� Help business operators and owners identify and tap into the resources that best meet their needs.

Circle of Services � Starting a Business: Feasibility analyses, business and marketing plans, legal structures, regulatory requirements, and training.

� Site Selection: Find your business location.

� Financing: Loans and other financing options available to qualifying small businesses.

� Growing Your Business: Mentoring, technical assistance, and training.

�Workforce Hiring and Training: Customized training and assistance in hiring.

� B2B Networking: We can help connect you with other businesses.

Specialized Services �Minority, Veteran, and Women-Owned Businesses: Local, state, and federal certification programs as well as targeted microloans.

� Government Contracting/Procurement: Acquire the skills, make connections, and win contracts.

Learn more:

www.MeetCharlesCounty.com301-885-1340