Disaster Preparedness
Whether it be a fire, flood, hurricane or other natural or man-made disaster, the best time to plan for a disaster is before it happens. While the importance of emergency planning for small business owners may seem obvious, the task may get put off in the face of more pressing concerns. Planning now can make all the difference in getting back to business quickly following a disaster.
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Patuxent Business Park is Breaking Ground
Two new projects recently broke ground at Patuxent Business Park (PBP) in Lusby, MD. On May 17, 2022, BHE GT&S broke ground on Lot 5 for development of a 28,000-square-foot office and warehouse facility and 2J Enterprises, LLC broke ground on Lot 11 for construction of a 12,600-square-foot flex space facility.
PBP is a 92-acre business campus designed to accommodate a variety of uses, including Class A office and flex space. It is located in a Federal Opportunity Zone and a Calvert County Commerce Zone, a designation that extends tax credits to qualifying new and expanding businesses.
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BHE GT&S
Pictured, from left: Julie Oberg, director of economic development for Calvert County; Danny Woods, vice president of operations for BHE GT&S Cove Point LNG; Commissioner Chris Gadway; Commissioner Mike Hart; Frank Brayton, director of LNG operations for BHE GT&S Cove Point LNG; Commissioner Vice President Steven Weems; Chris McNelis, realtor/listing agent, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty; David Melson, supervisor Cove Point LNG Maintenance, BHE GT&S Cove Point; and Commissioner President Earl “Buddy” Hance
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2J Flex Space
Pictured, from left: Julie Oberg, director of economic development for Calvert County; Chris McNelis, realtor/listing agent, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty; Bruce Alderman, Maryland Department of Commerce; Tony Olekson, RA Barrett & Associates; Commissioner Vice President Steven Weems; Commissioner President Earl “Buddy” Hance; Commissioner Mike Hart; Commissioner Chris Gadway; Jeremy Schultz, 2J Enterprises, LLC; and Lauren Simpson, 2J Enterprises, LLC
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Planning & Zoning
Looking to pick up a permit?
The Department of Planning & Zoning, including the Office of Inspections & Permits, is located in the Courthouse Square building located at 205 Main St., Prince Frederick on the first and second floors. Mailboxes for drop-off and pick-up are located by the ground floor entrance of Courthouse Square.
Staff works varied schedules, both in the office and teleworking, and continue to provide services via email, phone and drop box or in person. All phone numbers and email addresses remain the same. For best in person customer service, please call and make an appointment.
Planning & Zoning hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Inspections & Permits office hours are: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Department of Public Works has moved to 100 Skipjack Road and the administrative and utility billing portion of Water and Sewer is now located at the Community Resources Building at 30 Duke St. All phone numbers and email addresses remain the same.
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More funds will soon be available through the Maryland State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Maryland's statewide SSBCI initiatives will target communities and areas with a high concentration of small, micro, and Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual businesses.
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Made in Calvert: Naturally Silky Soap
Leila Mitchell started her career as a pharmacist but turned her knowledge and skills into a passion that has become a unique body product manufacturing company in Huntingtown, Naturally Silky Soap.
After recognizing the harmful ingredients in commercial body products, she was determined to create better options in soap, deodorant, moisturizers, salves, balms and bath accessories. Leila points to the Environmental Working Group’s statistic that American women use an average of 12 cosmetic products with about 168 ingredients daily, and men use six products with about 85 ingredients. Many of those products contain harmful chemicals. But Naturally Silky Soap products contain all-natural, vegan ingredients like olive oil and coconut oil which serve as an antioxidant, cleanser and moisturizer. They are hypoallergenic and penetrate deeply into the skin without clogging pores.
“All my products are made in small batches with natural oils and butters, not from a pre-made soap base which can contain harmful chemicals,” she says.
Handcrafted, sustainably made with honest ingredients and beautiful enough to display in your guest bath, Naturally Silky Soap is vegan skincare straight from nature! Order online (free shipping on orders over $40) or buy local at a variety of small shops.
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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Ever see construction happening and wonder what’s going there?
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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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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: $75 Early Bird / $85 (after June 30)
Includes Continental Breakfast & 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 MD 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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