Find Your Edge in Anne Arundel County
AAEDC helps businesses start, grow, and thrive in Anne Arundel County through funding, expert guidance, key resources, and strong connections that move at the speed of your business.
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No matter where you are on your business journey, a quick conversation with our team can help you navigate resources, uncover opportunities, and move forward with confidence.
Anne Arundel is Built for Business Success
Ideally situated between Baltimore, D.C., and the Chesapeake Bay, Anne Arundel County combines a prime location, world-class infrastructure, highly skilled workforce, and thriving industries with an exceptional quality of life to create a powerful environment for business growth and innovation.
$128,242
median household income
46.7%
of residents with bachelor’s degree or higher
500+
miles of shoreline
20
National Blue Ribbon Schools
1/3
of the US population can be reached in 24 hours by land
67,000+
businesses in the county
Anne Arundel County is the Home of…
How AAEDC Can Help Your Business
From first steps to major expansion, our team connects you to the people, resources, and expertise that help move you forward with confidence and clarity.
Business Support
Expert guidance, practical tools, and strong connections to support your growth.
Financial Solutions
Flexible financing options and incentives to fuel your success.
Site Selection
Identify available properties that fit your business needs.
Market Research
Access local market data to make informed business decisions.
Regulatory Guidance
Navigate permitting and regulatory requirements with expert support.
Business Accelerator
Scale your business with our free eight-week online program.
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Revitalization Efforts in Anne Arundel County
There are a number of programs that incentivize the revitalization of mature or blighted business corridors in Anne Arundel County. The goals of these investments are to increase property values and attract businesses that create jobs, anchor the community, and improve the quality of life.
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Success Stories
“Beyond the financial support, AAEDC’s comprehensive resources and unmatched connections have been instrumental in our success. I consider the team at AAEDC as true partners, and I’m incredibly grateful for the relationship that we’ve built over the last five years.”
Jayleen Fonseca
Jay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
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Success Stories
“AAEDC’s and Maryland SBDC’s support played a crucial role in my decision to remain in Anne Arundel. The chain of connections has been invaluable, and I’m confident that we will continue to leverage AAEDC resources as Interworld continues to grow.”
Asrorjon (Jon) Shukurov
Interworld Cleaning
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Success Stories
“AAEDC has been a huge advocate for Datacraft, and the Next Stage Tech Fund has helped us continue to grow our team and, in tandem, our revenue.”
Andy Naylor
Datacraft
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Success Stories
“IVP taught me to dream big. It made me realize that I’ve been putting limits to myself, sometimes thinking that maybe I don’t deserve to dream big because I wasn’t born here, because I don’t speak the language perfectly, because I have obstacles to ask for money. And that ends today!”
Maria Winters
The Coaching Therapist
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Success Stories
“It’s hard to believe how much has changed for my business since I first even heard of AAEDC. I’m excited to be putting what I learned from IVP and the capital that I was able to access through the VOLT Microloan program to work – increasing my revenue, creating jobs, and taking my business to the next level.”
Yalmikia Edmonds
Levonye Professionals
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Success Stories
“AAEDC is not a bank. They are not just giving you a loan and then saying goodbye. They are building a relationship with your business and they are trying to understand your business, and see how it’s going to grow.”
Kendra Eden
Sweet Eden Bakeshop
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Success Stories
“Not having the huge credit history to support a big loan from a bank, AAEDC was able to help me get the capital that I needed to first of all buy the business, then buy the product to get started. The loan has helped me grow this business from four employees in the beginning to 35 today (April 2022), and we are going stronger and stronger every season.”
Elizabeth Elliot
Himmel’s Landscaping
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Success Stories
“My real estate agent told me about (ACR) when we were looking for a property for my business, and it really was a game-changer. You know, up to $100,000 interest-free, it’s a no-brainer because you can invest the money that you’d normally have to commit to interest, over a long period of time, back into your business.”
Dan Steele
City Clean Inc.
