Connecting Commerce and Community | May 2025

Keeping Up with Economic Development

Business Appreciation Week (BAW) is coming up!


BAW is an opportunity to increase public awareness about the positive impact businesses have on the local economy and the county’s commitment to assisting them in their success. BAW launched in 2006 and continues to be celebrated the first full week in May. To learn more about what we plan to do this year, visit our BAW Webpage.



We will also be posting photos, events, ribbon cuttings and business anniversaries on the Calvert County Facebook Page, so be sure to follow along!



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Upcoming Events

AI for Small Business: Simple Strategies, Big Impact 

Thursday, May 15 | 8:30 a.m. to noon

College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus Building B, Rooms PFB 104/105

115 J.W. Williams Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678


Join us for a free and engaging small business workshop during Calvert County Business Appreciation Week. Start your morning with networking and a light breakfast before diving into opening remarks from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Calvert County Economic Development.


The highlight of the event will be a keynote presentation by a Google AI Certified Trainer, exploring practical AI strategies that can enhance small business operations. After a Q&A session and networking break, a panel discussion will introduce key resources available to support small businesses. The event concludes with open networking. Find more information and register at our online calendar.

Business After Hours at Mully's

Thursday, May 15 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Mullys Brewery

141 Schooner Lane

Prince Frederick, MD 20678


Join the Calvert County Minority Business Alliance (CCMBA), Calvert County Chamber of Commerce and Calvert County Department of Economic Development for a special Business Appreciation Week Mixer at Mully's Brewery!


Come out and network, enjoy appetizers, win prizes and stay for BINGO.


Register today!

Visit our calendar to learn more about upcoming events.

News Flash


Office Space for Lease - Economic Development Grant Opportunity


Turnkey office space is now available at 168 Main Street in Prince Frederick, with potential eligibility for Project Restore 2.0 grant funding to help offset occupancy costs.


Qualified tenants can get help with:



·        Renovations

·        Furniture and equipment

·        Rent abatement

·        Labor costs


This 968 sq. ft. space includes a bright reception area, two large offices, two private bathrooms, a storage closet and street-level access with updated HVAC. Plus, there’s an allowance to customize the space to your needs.


Interested? Email us at info@choosecalvert.com with any questions!



Grants Webpage


We updated www.ChooseCalvert.com/Grant!

410-535-4583 ChooseCalvert.com

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