The deadline to receive sponsorship advertising for this year’s Charles County Economic Development Summit is extended to Friday, Oct. 3. Summit sponsor registration forms can be downloaded at: www.MeetCharlesCounty.com. Individual tickets can be purchased online also using this link.
Sponsorship opportunities range from silver to diamond levels. Sponsors are recognized in select advertising prior to and during the event, and receive eight complimentary registrations. Sponsor information is included in a printed event program distributed to attendees. Both printed and electronic versions of the event program are circulated throughout the year, extending recognition opportunities long after the event.
The 2014 Economic Development Summit is an annual event that brings together the business community, industry experts, and thought leaders to share and discuss the strategic insights on the ever-changing landscape of local, regional and national economy. This year’s theme “Meet Charles County: Local Advantages, Regional Assets” highlights why Charles County is well-positioned for investment, growth, and development. The event is Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center (3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf). Individual tickets are $50/per person if you register by Wednesday, Oct. 15, ($60 after). The registration fee includes a full breakfast and light lunch.
Ashley Johnson, of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), has been added to the lineup of featured speakers. Johnson will present his vision for the future of NSWC IHEODTD and the installation’s upcoming Industry Day. As the new technical director for NSWC IHEODTD, Johnson directs employees at the naval installation at Indian Head and detachments in other national locations with annual operations of more than $1 billion.
Previously announced speakers at the Economic Development Summit include James C. Dinegar, president and CEO of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, and renowned economist Anirban Basu, of Sage Policy Group.
The Department of Economic Development extends a sincere thank you to all event sponsors who have already signed up, including:
Diamond Level: University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center
Platinum Level: Cyber Security Research and Solutions Corp.; Charles County Public Library; Goode Companies
Gold Level: CHUTES International; College of Southern Maryland; Facchina; G.S. Proctor & Associates, Inc.; Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
Silver Level: Shasho Consulting; Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development; St. Charles Companies; White Plains Corporate Business Park; Southern Maryland Real Estate Network; Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland
In-Kind Donations: Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Energetics Technology Center
For more information about the 2014 Economic Development Summit, contact the Department of Economic Development at 301-885-1340 or Info@MeetCharlesCounty.com. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.