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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WESTERN CHARLES COUNTY
TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR
The Charles Count y Board of Commissioners established the Western Charles County Technology Corridor, a
designated area aimed at fostering the growth of technologyrelated businesses. This designation will enhance the
area’s marketing, branding, and business at traction
efforts.
The Western Charles County Technology Corridor is conveniently located within a 40-minute drive of major federal
laboratories and military bases in Baltimore, Richmond,
and Washington, D.C. The Corridor boasts a skilled workforce, lower business costs, and a strategic location for
engaging with major nearby commercial centers.
A key advantage of the region is its projected growth over
the next five years. By 2027, both population and household numbers are expected to increase by approximately
0.3% and 0.5%, respectively. Median household income is
also anticipated to surpass $100,000 by 2027, reflecting
a growth of over 15%.
Charles County offers tailored incentives
such as the Commercial Real Property
Improvement and Rehabilitation Tax
Credit and the Recordation Tax Credit.
Combined with Maryland State-level
incentives, these initiatives are designed
to enhance the economic landscape and
support local businesses in this key
technology hub.
Charles County Government Annual Report • 2025
More than 138 businesses are currently situated within the
Corridor, which stretches from the Town of Indian Head
to Br yans Road. The Corridor, still under development,
will provide targeted incentives and support services to
attract new technology enterprises to Charles County.
Businesses within the Western Charles
County Technology Corridor can
take advantage of several STRATEGIC INCENTIVES to foster growth
and innovation. These include federal
Opportunity Zones and the HUBZone
program, alongside the locally designated Priority Funding Area (PFA), aimed
at driving investment.
Learn more:
MeetCharlescounty.com/
western-charles-technology-corridor
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