Take Your Business to New Heights in Anne Arundel County
AAEDC offers dedicated, personalized guidance and financial resources to help businesses move into or relocate within Anne Arundel County as seamlessly and cost effectively as possible.
Find the Right Location for Your Business
Whether you’re searching for an existing space or land for construction, our team can help you identify the right location to support your business goals.
Share your parameters and zoning requirements, and we’ll provide a curated list of available properties while connecting you with trusted local brokers to help you move forward. You can also explore current opportunities at any time using our site selection tool.
Financing to Support Your Move
Whether it’s for land acquisition, a building purchase or lease, tenant improvements, or new equipment, AAEDC’s financing programs provide affordable, flexible capital to support every stage of your relocation. Our team can help identify the right solution to reduce upfront costs, bridge funding gaps, and position your business for long-term success in Anne Arundel County.
Regulatory Guidance
Once you’ve secured your business location, our team helps you navigate the path to opening with confidence. We guide you through permitting, licensing, zoning, and other regulatory requirements while connecting you directly with the appropriate county partners.
From building and fire codes to health, environmental, and public works approvals, we help simplify the process so you can open your doors quickly and efficiently.
Permitting and Plan Review
Building Permits and Tenant Fit Outs
A Tenant Improvement Permit is a Building Permit that is required for new tenants to occupy a space in an existing building, even if improvements are not made. This may include moving into the space “AS IS” (no changes); reconfiguring the layout of a space; updating the finishes and fixtures, and/or installing new equipment and technology.
Click here for more information about the tenant improvement permitting processes
Click here to find information about building, grade, fire and other permits
Food service facility permits
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is responsible for inspecting and licensing most facilities in the County that prepare food for the public.
Click here for more information about licensing requirements for food service facilities
Development Plan Review
New development or redevelopment requires a comprehensive analysis of a proposed development and site configuration for compliance with the County Code. The Development Division in the Office of Planning and Zoning leads the review of development applications.
Click here to find out more information about the review process and requirements
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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 was very helpful whenever I reached out with questions when we were building out our space. If they couldn’t answer them, they quickly connected me to the right people in the county who could.”
Laurin Wallace, IVP Grad
Cinnaholics Gambrills
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Success Stories
“I can honestly say the ACR Fund is what allowed us to find a home for our business. I had been leasing for many years and was actively looking to buy a building for about five years, but I couldn’t find anything that fit our needs and our budget. Eventually a building came up for sale that we loved, and when we ran the numbers we were really close to where we needed to be but not quite there. Luckily, my real estate agent told me about AAEDC and the Arundel Community Reinvestment Fund. She sent me an email with the subject line of ‘loan program – Game Changer,’ and it certainly was.”
Dan Steele
City Clean Inc.
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Success Stories
“As we began exploring expansion opportunities and long-term growth, AAEDC stood out as an organization that genuinely supports and invests in the success of small businesses. It quickly became a trusted resource thanks to its staff’s accessibility and willingness to engage in real conversations, and their support has been instrumental in helping us think bigger while staying grounded. I would encourage any other entrepreneurs to reach out to AAEDC early and often – it can not only save you time, money, and stress, but also give you a long-term partner for growth.”
Joshua Buxton
Buxton Media Productions
Flexible Office Space Options & Temporary Housing
Access AAEDC’s guide to flexible office space and temporary housing across Anne Arundel County—perfect for businesses planning a move to the area. Explore coworking spaces, executive offices, and short-term solutions in Hanover, Annapolis, and Fort Meade/Odenton, with flexible, move-in-ready options to help you transition seamlessly.
More Resources to Support Your Move
Explore additional tools, programs, and guidance to help make your relocation to Anne Arundel County as smooth as possible. Our resource library brings together trusted county, regional, and state partners alongside AAEDC programs, giving you easy access to the support you need to successfully transition and grow.
