Upcoming Events
AAEDC hosts a range of annual events designed to support and celebrate businesses in Anne Arundel County. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media to stay informed about upcoming events and ways to engage with our business community.
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A Taste of Arundel Grown
August 5, 2026
Homestead Gardens | Davidsonville, MD
A Taste of Arundel Grown is Arundel Ag’s annual signature event celebrating Anne Arundel County agriculture. The evening highlights locally grown food, beer, and wine while supporting programs that benefit local farmers and watermen.
We’re excited to return to Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville this year. More details, including sponsorships, tickets, and participating producers, will be announced soon.
Business Appreciation Week in Anne Arundel County
September/October 2026
Business Appreciation Week is our annual celebration of the businesses that power Anne Arundel County’s economy. Each October, AAEDC leads visits to local businesses across the county, bringing ambassador teams made up of county partners and community leaders to show appreciation and connect with the business community.
All for-profit businesses with a brick-and-mortar location in Anne Arundel County are eligible to apply for a visit. Applications open in early September.
Arundel Biz Expo
Date Coming Soon
Location Coming Soon
The Arundel Biz Expo, presented by AAEDC, is a one day event designed to connect Anne Arundel County businesses of all sizes and industries. The Expo brings the business community together for networking, insights, and opportunities while providing organizations with a platform to increase visibility and engage with local businesses.
More than 250 attendees joined us at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve for the inaugural Expo in January 2026. Learn more about the 2026 Expo and follow us for updates on the 2027 event.
Partner Events
The following partner events include business trainings, workshops, and government contracting webinars designed to help entrepreneurs and businesses grow, build skills, and access new opportunities.
Maryland SBDC Workshops
The Maryland SBDC offers a variety of expert-led workshops to help small business owners gain valuable insights, connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, and build valuable skills.
SCORE Trainings & Workshops
SCORE offers a variety of trainings and workshops to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, operate, and grow their businesses.
Commerce Calendar of Events
The Maryland Department of Commerce publishes a monthly calendar featuring in-person and online events for businesses throughout Maryland.
GOSMWBA Webinars
The Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs hosts free monthly webinars to help small, minority, women, and Veteran business owners understand Maryland’s procurement process and compete for government contracts.
MD APEX Workshops & Events
The Maryland APEX Accelerator partners with local organizations and government agencies to offer workshops, webinars, and conferences to help government contractors stay informed and grow their business.
PAVE Program
Anne Arundel County’s Procurement Access & Vendor Equity (PAVE) program provides webinars and events to help small, minority, women, and Veteran business owners participate in County contracting opportunities.
Hiring Fairs & Workforce Support
The Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) hosts career fairs and hiring events throughout the county to help local businesses of all sizes and sectors find and hire workers. In addition, AAWDC hosts a variety of networking and thought leadership events focused on current workforce challenges and solutions.
Organizations You Can Network With
The six chambers of commerce, business associations, and nonprofit organizations that operate in Anne Arundel County host a variety of networking and professional development events that offer connections, education, advocacy, and support.
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