Charles County Unveils Western Charles County Technology Corridor Signage

News Release # 2026-066

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Charles County Economic Development Department, joined by county officials and its partners at the Military Alliance Council (MAC) and Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, officially unveiled new signage for the Western Charles County Technology Corridor.

The Western Charles County Technology Corridor is a 7.67-square-mile area stretching from Indian Head to Bryans Road and the Maryland Airport, connecting Naval Support Facility Indian Head with nearby development sites, transportation infrastructure, and growing private-sector investment.

Naval Support Facility Indian Head anchors the corridor as the Navy's center for energetics, developing the materials and systems that support propulsion, munitions, and advanced defense capabilities. The installation plays a critical role in national defense and is the focus of planned U.S. Navy modernization investments totaling approximately $2.7 billion over the next decade.

"The Western Charles County Technology Corridor is a key part of Charles County's long-term economic development strategy," said Jim Chandler, Director of the Charles County Economic Development Department. "This corridor represents the partnerships, workforce, infrastructure, and innovation that continue to position Charles County as a leader in defense technology, energetics, advanced manufacturing, and next-generation industry," said Chandler. "Today's unveiling helps establish the identity and long-term momentum of this growing region."

The corridor builds on several existing assets in Charles County and Southern Maryland, including access to federal and defense partners, proximity to Washington, D.C., transportation infrastructure, and a highly skilled workforce supporting technical and defense-related industries. The corridor is part of broader countywide efforts to strengthen economic competitiveness, attract private investment, support workforce development, and expand opportunities tied to the defense, energetics, and technology sectors.

"Today's unveiling of signage for the Western Charles County Technology Corridor represents an important milestone in our vision for economic growth and innovation in Charles County," said Charles County Commissioner President Reuben B. Collins, II, Esq. "This achievement is the culmination of years of collaboration with our military partners, local businesses, community leaders, and residents in western Charles County who helped bring this vision to life. Through continued investments in infrastructure, workforce development, and business attraction, we are creating new opportunities for residents, businesses, and future generations."

The Western Charles County Technology Corridor will continue to serve as a focal point for future investment, innovation, workforce development, and strategic partnerships that support Charles County and the broader Southern Maryland region.

For more information about the Western Charles County Technology Corridor and the Charles County Economic Development Department, visit www.MeetCharlesCounty.com.

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About Charles County Economic Development Department: The Charles County Economic Development Department (EDD) supports and promotes the economic vitality of Charles County, Maryland, a dynamic and fast-growing region in the Washington, D.C. metro area. It serves as the first point of contact for local businesses and for companies seeking to locate or relocate to Charles County.

With a strong collaborative network of businesses, educational institutions, and government partners, the organization assists companies through a variety of services, including site selection, workforce training, incentive packaging, introductions to business contacts, permit expeditions, and capital sourcing.

EDD's focus is to attract and retain entrepreneurs, talented professionals, and companies from key growth industries in the region by marketing Charles County's business, workforce, and lifestyle assets. In addition, the EDD provides resources and support to help existing businesses grow and expand in Charles County.