Coming Soon!
The Department of Economic Development will launch a new website focused on business engagement. This new website, scheduled to go live in late August, will serve as a portal for the tourism and agriculture websites and tie them into the main Economic Development website.
The new website will engage stakeholders and keep businesses updated on business news, incentive and loan programs, online and in-person resources, relocation and expansion opportunities, county news and more.
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Summer Fun in Calvert!
If you’re on a tight budget this summer, there are still plenty of places to go and things to do around Calvert County. Learn about free activities and things to do for $10 or less. You can also get a good directory of activities, events, parks, driving trails, restaurants and great Calvert County outdoor adventures by visiting our online Visitor Guide.
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Calvert County Adopts New Building Code
Effective July 1, 2022, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) as the Calvert County Building Code.
Changes include, but are not limited to:
- Requirements for roof access and pathways for firefighters for houses with rooftop solar panels
- Guard handrail requirements now only apply to the specific portion of a walking surface that exceeds 30 inches above grade
- Smoke alarms physical interconnection is not required where listed wireless alarms and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm
- Increases to required R-values of insulation in walls and ceilings
- Not less than 90% of the installed lighting fixtures shall contain high-efficacy lamps
- Fuel gas lighting systems shall not have continuously burning pilot lights
- A dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate not exceeding three air changes per hour to demonstrate the building’s air tightness
For additional information, please contact the Division of Inspections and Permits at
410-535-2155.
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Made in Calvert: Nuclear Energy
Located in Lusby, Calvert Cliffs, Maryland’s only nuclear power plant, produces nearly 1,850 megawatts of zero-emissions energy, enough carbon-free electricity to power more than one million homes per year and 84% of Maryland’s clean energy.
This Constellation facility employs nearly 700 people and the workforce has strong ties to the community and philanthropic endeavors throughout Southern Maryland. Their employees demonstrate incredible leadership and passion for causes near and dear to their hearts, giving their time, their dollars, or both back to causes in our community through programs like Impact Leaders and Employee Giving. In addition, the facility pays approximately $23 million annually in taxes which support our schools, roads and other public services.
U.S. nuclear energy facilities are initially licensed to operate for 40 years and a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) rule allows licensees to apply for extensions of up to 20 years after the initial 40-year term. Constellation submitted a license renewal application for this facility to the U.S. NRC which was approved on March 23, 2000. With this approved license renewal, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 is licensed through 2034, and Unit 2 is licensed through 2036.
For more information, visit online.
If you are a Calvert County-based business and make a product you’d like featured in an upcoming edition of our newsletter, please contact us at [email protected].
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Thinking of starting a business?
Let the Small Business Development Center help you get off on the right foot. Take the Smart Start Assessment to determine your readiness to begin your new venture. Already in business?
Make an appointment with one of our local consultants to ensure your business is running as profitably as possible.
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Eighth Annual W2W Regional Summit Hosted by The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce and St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Solomons Inn Resort & Marina
Cost: $85, includes continental breakfast and lunch
Join us for the eighth Annual W2W Regional Summit to discover how “The Art Forms of Doing Business” can assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals.
Whatever your aspirations, our extraordinary panel of speakers will deliver an impactful experience with inspirations, intuitions and influences.
- Keynote Speaker - Melissa Dawn Simkins, Velvet Suite
- The Art Form of Emotional Intelligence & Women in Negotiations - Nikki Phillips, Professional Communication Training
- The Art Form of Networking - Shaniqua Cousins, Seek Purpose. Live Dreams
- The Art Form of Fake it Til You Make It, Imposter Syndrome - Tina Fraley, FitMinded Living
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Southern Maryland Minority Business Expo Event
Save the Date: Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022
University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland – California, MD
The 2022 Southern Maryland Minority Business Expo will focus on the economic empowerment of minority business enterprises. Corporate buyers, government agencies, minority business enterprises and key stakeholders will converge for this educational business development event. There are a number of ways to promote your supplier diversity program or your products and services by sponsoring the Business Expo.
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The Department of Economic Development is always looking to stay in touch with the local business community.
Follow us on LinkedIn, sign up for one of our three newsletters or send us an email at [email protected] to stay up to date on the latest happenings within the department.
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