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.

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