St. Mary's County Department of Economic Development

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Company facts

Employees
10
Headquarters
United States
Type
Government

About

The St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development drives an innovation‑focused economy in Maryland’s St. Mary’s County by attracting and supporting businesses in aviation and aerospace, unmanned autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture/aquaculture. Leveraging the region’s strategic assets—including the Naval Air Station Patuxent River—the department creates a high‑quality environment for a skilled, diverse workforce and encourages entrepreneurship. Through a suite of services such as economic development planning, tax incentive programs, placemaking, community development, and land preservation, the department promotes sustainable growth, strengthens key industry clusters, and delivers tangible value to both public and private partners.