Growing Business Opportunities
Our mission is to support business and serve as a catalyst for business growth in Anne Arundel County thereby increasing job opportunities, expanding the tax base and improving quality of life.
“AAEDC promotes Anne Arundel County as a premier location for business.”
Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation provides investment and technical assistance and fosters community revitalization initiatives. We play a vital role in enhancing commercial districts, improving county infrastructure, increasing agriculture-based business and promoting high-value business sectors such as technology and national security.
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.