Start a Business
Have an idea for a new business or want to grow your small business? Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation’s Small Business Resource Center can help!
Advisory services and information offered include:
- Business plan development or refinement
- Production, sourcing, manufacturing
- Financing
- Exporting/Importing support
- Procurement and contracting guidance
- Market research
- Workforce development
- Marketing your business
- Technology commercialization
- MBE/WBE certification
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Sponsored by the Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE provides free and confidential counseling, mentoring, and advice to small business owners nationwide via a network of business executives, leaders, and volunteers. SCORE chapters also offer a wide variety of virtual, interactive small business training workshops to help you learn new business strategies.
Visit SCORE Southern Maryland or SCORE Washington DC to connect with a SCORE volunteer through in-person and/or online counseling and view their upcoming workshops.
Maryland Small Business Development Center Network (MDSBDC)
AAEDC’s three Maryland SBDC regional counselors are available to assist local entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses. They offer technical assistance and training on matters such as business and marketing plan development, finance, and many other issues related to the operation and growth of a business. MDSBDC also offers a wide variety of free training events.
Visit the Maryland Small Business Development Center website to connect with an MDSBDC counselor and view upcoming training events.
¿Necesita asistencia en español?
Nuestra oficina cuenta con la asistencia de un consejero bilingüe dedicado a asistir a aquellos empresarios de pequeños y medianos negocios. Este consejero provee asistencia técnica y entrenamiento en áreas tal como el desarrollo de planes de negocios y de mercadeo, como obtener financiamiento, y muchos otros temas relacionados con la operación y operación de su negocio. Para hacer una cita, contacte a: Luis Diaz-Colorado al (301) 531-0266 o por email [email protected]
Maryland APEX Accelerator
Formerly called the Maryland Procurement Assistance Center (PTAC), the Maryland APEX Accelerator assists businesses interested in obtaining government contracts through no-cost counseling, free training and outreach events on govcon issues, and an excellent bid match service via email. Learn more about Maryland APEX and connect with a counselor by clicking here.
Other Services & Resources
Application Process for Land Development – Learn about the process and requirements if you are considering a development project in Anne Arundel County here.
Business Registrations & Filings – Learn more about registering or completing filing for your business here.
Business Licenses: Find information on applying for business licenses in Anne Arundel County here.
Business Personal Property Tax – Anne Arundel County issues business personal property tax bills for any business entity that has business assets located within our jurisdiction. Learn more here.
Want to learn about available financing? Check out this summary of AAEDC’s financing and tax credit resources.