Empowering Businesses
AAEDC’s mission is to foster diverse economic growth by empowering businesses, expanding job opportunities, and revitalizing communities in Anne Arundel County. As the go-to partner, we connect businesses in Anne Arundel County with the key resources to thrive.
AAEDC’s 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
Developed through guidance and input from a national consulting firm and nearly 70 community stakeholders, our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan reflects a comprehensive, data-informed, and community-driven approach to shaping the future of economic development in Anne Arundel County. The plan provides actionable strategies to advance our mission of empowering businesses, expanding job opportunities, and revitalizing communities in the county.
Click here to discover our vision for the future and the strategies driving it.
AAEDC’s 2024 Impact Report
Our inaugural Impact Report highlights our major achievements in 2024 and reinforces our commitment to fostering growth through impactful programs and strategic partnerships. Offering a unique mix of numbers and narratives, the report shares significant milestones our team achieved last year, as well as stories from business owners we supported. Scroll through the report below, or click here to view it in a new window.
How We Help Businesses
As the go-to partner for local businesses, AAEDC supports the Anne Arundel County business community with key resources and services including financing, site selection, permitting and zoning guidance, market research, community revitalization, and small business counseling.
To accomplish its mission, AAEDC:
- Recruits new businesses to locate in Anne Arundel County and assists in the expansion of existing businesses;
- Anticipates and addresses workforce development needs of the county’s business community;
- Promotes Anne Arundel County as a premier location for business;
- Provides advocacy for Anne Arundel County businesses undergoing the regulatory and approval process;
- Provides financing assistance to county businesses;
- Incentivizes redevelopment and revitalization along older commercial corridors;
- Promotes technology development and innovation by offering a menu of financing, incentives and resources through the Arundel Defense Tech Toolbox; and
- Promotes agriculture development and expands markets for agri-business.
Connect with AAEDC
Our team at AAEDC is here to help you start, run, or expand your business – connect with us today!