The 2014 Charles County Economic Development Summit is an annual event that brings together the business community, industry experts, and thought leaders to share and discuss the strategic insights on the ever-changing landscape of local, regional and national economy. This year’s theme “Meet Charles County: Local Advantages, Regional Assets” highlights why Charles County is well-positioned for investment, growth, and development. The event is Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center (3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf). Individual tickets are $50/per person if you register by Wednesday, Oct. 15, ($60 after). The registration fee includes a full breakfast and light lunch. Individual tickets can be purchased online at: http://bit.ly/2014SummitED.
Ashley Johnson, of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), has been added to the lineup of featured speakers. Johnson will present his vision for the future of NSWC IHEODTD and the installation’s upcoming Industry Day. As the new technical director for NSWC IHEODTD, Johnson directs employees at the naval installation at Indian Head ¾and detachments in other national locations with annual operations of more than $1 billion. Previously announced speakers at the Economic Development Summit include James C. Dinegar, president and CEO of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, and renowned economist Anirban Basu, of Sage Policy Group.
The Department of Economic Development extends a sincere thank you to all event sponsors:
Diamond Level: University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center
Platinum Level: Charles County Public Library; Cyber Security Research and Solutions Corp.; Goode Companies
Gold Level: CHUTES International; College of Southern Maryland; Facchina; G.S. Proctor & Associates, Inc.; Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
Silver Level: FSC First; Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development; Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head EOD Technology Division; Shasho Consulting; Southern Maryland Real Estate Network; St. Charles Companies; Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland; White Plains Corporate Business Park
In-Kind Donations: Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Energetics Technology Center
For more information about the 2014 Economic Development Summit, contact the Department of Economic Development at 301-885-1340 or Info@MeetCharlesCounty.com. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
