Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Coker Jr. visited Calvert County Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, for a full-day tour that highlighted the county’s role in clean energy, agritourism, manufacturing and economic development.

The visit began with a tour of Constellation Energy’s Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in Lusby. The facility, which began operations in 1975, produces up to 1,790 megawatts of clean, carbon-free energy—enough to power more than 1.3 million homes—and provides approximately 700 jobs while contributing over $22 million annually in local taxes.

The tour continued with a farm-to-table lunch at Tettimer’s Rolling Acres Farm in Port Republic, followed by a driving tour of Prince Frederick. Stops included the nearly complete Calvert County Administration Building, the future Armory Pavilion and the Armory Square retail development, a project expected to create 300 new jobs.

The tour continued with a visit to Victor Stanley in Dunkirk, a manufacturer of durable, sustainable site furnishings that recently received the Maryland Manufacturing Stars Award.

The visit concluded in Chesapeake Beach at the Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort with a business roundtable listening session, followed by a guided tour of the new hotel and conference space and an informal networking reception at “The Dock.”

The visit underscores the county’s contributions to Maryland’s economic growth and highlights the importance of supporting businesses of all sizes. By showcasing Calvert County’s energy, agricultural, manufacturing and tourism sectors, the tour provided an opportunity to strengthen partnerships with the state and ensure continued investment in the region’s economic future. For more information about Calvert County economic development, visit www.ChooseCalvert.com.

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