Impact Stories

Explore stories of the businesses we’ve supported over the years, and the lasting impact they’re making throughout Anne Arundel County.

Morris Hill Farm

Jay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen Since 2018, Dave and Vicki Haberkom have grown their business with a focus on quality meat, eggs, and sustainable farming. With support from multiple AAEDC programs, they have expanded their operations and are continuing to grow their impact on the local community. Location: Tracys Landing, Maryland Owner: Dave & Vicki Haberkom […]

January 29, 2026

Buxton Media Productions

Jay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen With support from AAEDC’s Inclusive Ventures Program and VOLT Microloan Fund, Joshua Buxton has grown Buxton Media Productions into a thriving Glen Burnie business – expanding his team, studio, and services while building toward a bigger future in Maryland’s creative industry. Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Owner: Joshua Buxton 1 VOLT Fund […]

January 29, 2026

A Triple CCC Logistics

Jay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen With support from AAEDC both before and after the Key Bridge collapse, William Cox has strengthened his transportation company’s operations and is positioned for continued growth. Location: Gambrills, Maryland Owner: William Cox 1 Key Bridge Small Business Direct Grant 5+ years in business 4 employees About For William Cox the COVID-19 […]

January 29, 2026

Jay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen

Jay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen After first connecting to AAEDC in 2018, Jayleen Fonseca has turned a former Churchton bar into an award-winning restaurant and thriving local business with support from several AAEDC programs. Location: Churchton, Maryland Owners: Jayleen Fonseca 3 VOLT Fund Loans 6+ years in business 30+ employees About After many years in the […]

February 18, 2025

Interworld Cleaning

Jay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen With support from AAEDC’s Arundel Community Reinvestment (ACR) Fund, Asrorjon is continuing to grow his million-dollar cleaning company and considering opening additional locations in the future. Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Owner: Asrorjon (Jon) Shukurov 1 ACR Fund Loan 16 years in business 32 employees About After immigrating from Uzbekistan to the […]

February 18, 2025

Datacraft Solutions

Jay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen After first connecting with AAEDC in 2024, Andy Naylor received a $85,000 Next Stage Tech Fund loan to grow Datacraft Solutions – allowing him to hire more employees and build a stronger foundation for the company’s continued success in federal contracting. Location: Severna Park, Maryland Owner: Andy Naylor 1 Next Stage […]

February 18, 2025