First Colony Center, anchored by Giant Food, is situated in the heart of Saint Mary’s County, the fastest-growing county in Maryland. Its geographic draw is enhanced by the fact that it is shadow anchored by the only Target, Lowe’s, and BJ’s Wholesale Club locations positioned approximately 35 miles away. Three Notch Road (Maryland 235), which provides direct access to the center, is the surrounding region’s busiest retail, restaurant, and lodging chain corridor traversed by more than 60,000 vehicles per day. The Naval Air Station Patuxent River, which is located just 4.5 miles from First Colony Center, is the region’s primary economic engine, employing over 20,000 people (directly and indirectly) and has drawn an extensive roster of Fortune 500 defense contracts to the region. This attracts a highly-educated workforce, including an average household income of $124,400 and 40% of locals aged 25+ years having attained a college degree.