2026 Quarterly Business Roundtables

April 16
July 16
(Dates subject to change)

Business Wellness Workshop

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Boost your business’s health, resilience, and growth at the 2026 Business Wellness Workshop, hosted by the Charles County Economic Development Department during Business Appreciation Week. Join us on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the BI Building at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, for an event designed to equip entrepreneurs and small business owners with practical tools, expert insights, and valuable connections.


The Business Wellness Workshop provides expert insights, strategies, and networking opportunities to boost your business in Charles County.

This year’s Business Wellness Workshop features an engaging format that combines expert-led sessions, “Ignite”-style presentations from a variety of Circle of Services partners, and networking opportunities.

Attendees will gain actionable strategies across key areas of business success, including:

  • Financing Solutions
  • Business Growth Tactics
  • Demystifying Contracting
  • Process Improvement for Small Businesses

Your $10 ticket includes a boxed lunch and the opportunity to network with fellow business owners and resource partners.

Join us at Charles County’s Business Wellness Workshop to gain actionable insights, enhance your business knowledge, and connect with valuable resources to support your business growth in Charles County. For more information about Charles County’s Business Appreciation Week, click here


Speakers

Brianna Bowling

BRIANNA BOWLING

Speaker, Motivator, and Author of Start, Manage & Exit A Profitable Government Contracting Firm

Tamika Chance

TAMIKA CHANCE

Founder and CEO, T12 Technologies

Brittney Dillon

BRITTNEY DILLON

Director of Operations, Division of Business Development, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

Justin Ferguson

JUSTIN FERGUSON

Innovation Manager, Venture Development, TEDCO

Lee Greely

LEE GREELY

Senior Business Development Manager, Southern Maryland Region, Maryland Department of Commerce

Kathy Guzman

KATHY GUZMAN

President & CEO, Charles County Chamber of Commerce

Karen Parker

KAREN PARKER

Apprenticeship Navigator, State of Maryland Office of Apprenticeship

Yvette Turner

YVETTE TURNER, CWDP, CBEP, CPRW

Blueprint Program Manager, Tri-County Council For Southern Maryland

Tim Valentine

TIM VALENTINE

Small Business Relationship Manager, National Capital Bank

James Vasquez

JAMES VASQUEZ

Director, Southern Maryland Small Business Development Center