St. Mary's County Department of Economic Development

St. Mary's County Department of Economic Development is focused on fostering an innovation-driven economy in St. Mary's County, Maryland. St.

Mary's County has the unique ability to support businesses in the aviation/aerospace, unmanned systems, advanced manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture/aquaculture sectors.

We are dedicated to promoting, advocating, and fostering these industry sectors, ensuring a high quality of life for a talented and diverse workforce, supporting and enhancing the important mission of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, and building a robust environment for innovation and entrepreneurship.