The Economic Development Department unveiled the Charles County Asset Inventory during its 2023 annual Fall Meeting. In the face of growing competition at local, regional, and global levels, asset mapping aids in identifying resources, deepening understanding of crucial systems and connections, establishing a basis for strategic planning and execution, fostering partnerships, and serving as a motivational tool for community-wide implementation.
"Our Asset Inventory is a key step to focusing on the existing assets in Charles County, like our infrastructure, workforce and education systems, and using those identified assets as we plan development initiatives," said Economic Development Director Kelly Robertson-Slagle. "Our department will update this document semi-annually, and we welcome the public's feedback on areas we should consider for future editions."
The 2023 Asset Inventory highlights:
- Industrial Base: Highlighting key industry sectors, including retail, healthcare, energetics, and commercial sector market conditions.
- Research and Development: Opportunities to consistently improve, innovate, and remain competitive.
- Physical Infrastructure: Detailing local modes of transportation, significant projects and sites, utility access, and opportunity areas.
- Workforce: Data and the variety of skills present in the local labor force.
- Education: Sharing K-12 public school systems programming, apprenticeship opportunities, school listings, and regional accreditations.
- Financial Capital: Financial capital institutions and venture capital.
- Business Incentives: Financial incentives available to local businesses.
- Connective Organizations: Business organizations
- Government Information
- Quality of Life: From community and recreational centers to hiking trails and tourist-heavy sites
To download or to view the 2023 Asset Inventory publication, click here. To learn more about the Charles County Economic Development Department, visit www.MeetCharlesCounty.com or call 301-885-1340.
