Southern Maryland Black Business Directory Initiative of the Economic Development Committee of The St. Mary's County NAACP #7025 to locate Black-Owned Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs in Calvert, Charles or St. Mary's Counties.
Mission (outlined by national Bylaws eff. March 2019): The Committee on Economic Development shall implement local efforts and support national programs to preserve and expand economic empowerment among African-Americans and other communities of color by:
Researching and establishing relationships with private and public entities.
Supporting the work of the National Office in monitoring the progress and activity of private and public entities designated by national programs.
Implementing local efforts to promote the growth of business ownership.
Increasing employment and job creation.
Encouraging business development and home ownership.
