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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Charles County Government Annual Report • 2025
CHARLES COUNTY WELCOMED
MARYLAND DEPT OF COMMERCE
SECRETARY HARRY COKER, JR.
On September 11, 2025, Secretary Coker enjoyed a
full day of tours showcasing innovation, entrepreneurship, history, and community across Charles County.
Highlights of the day included visits to Mallows Bay
(pictured), Mar yland Technology Center (USBTA)
in Indian Head, part of the Western Charles County
Technology Corridor, a walking tour of downtown La
Plata’s Charles Street. The group also made a stop
at CHUTES International in Waldor f, and spent an
evening net working at Copper Compass, bringing
together local businesses, community leaders, and
government partners.
From innovation and technology to culture and communit y, Charles Count y has so much to showcase,
and we take great pride in sharing our story with our
state partners.
OASIS FRESH FOODS MARKET
Oasis Fresh Foods Market is the first dedicated grocery
store in the Town of Indian Head in more than two decades.
It offers fresh, affordable produce, meats, fish, and other
staples as well as locally sourced prepared foods.
Parcels surrounding the market provide parking and a
community garden.
In addition to its grocery offerings, Oasis has seven market
rate apartments for lease on the second floor of the space,
which are fully occupied.
Oasis also shares a space with an adjacent ice cream
parlor, Papaleo’s Ice Cream, which features premium
small-batch ice creams from Baltimore’s Taharka Brothers.
Charles Count y provided a rehabilitation proper t y tax
credit to support the project.
The success of the project was recognized by the Maryland
Economic Development Association with a “Project of
the Year” award in 2025.
The market’s proprietors, Bolans-Darby Par tners, the
owners of Clarit y Cof fee House and Pentagon Suites,
continue to support the town’s renaissance in a practical way.
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Oasis Fresh Foods Market is the recipient of the 2025
Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)
Small Community Economic Development Project
Award. The project was honored for eliminating a
long-standing food desert, revitalizing a vacant property near the Naval Support Facility, and fostering local
economic growth through community collaboration.
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