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1 Million Cups Supportive, inclusive space for entrepreneurs and the community to gather and connect. Educating, Inspiring and Connecting Entrepreneurs every Wednesday morning.

7 Steps to Starting Your Business Concise, one-page overview of the essential steps to launch a Maryland business.

A Taste of Arundel Grown A Taste of Arundel Grown, Arundel Ag’s signature annual event, celebrates local agriculture by showcasing food, beer, and wine primarily grown, raised, or produced in Anne Arundel County.

AACC – Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Institute Provides hands-on training and degrees for careers in hospitality and culinary arts.

AACC – Nursing & Practical Nursing Program Highly regarded nursing program offering simulation labs and diverse clinical experiences.

AAEDC Arundel Community Reinvestment (ACR) Fund 0% interest loans of up to $100,000 for businesses and property owners looking to make improvements to the exterior of an eligible commercial property.

AAEDC Business Accelerator Program Our Inclusive Ventures Program (IVP) is a free eight-week online program that will help you scale your business. Created and launched by AAEDC in January 2021, IVP helps small, minority-owned, women-owned, and Veteran-owned businesses in Anne Arundel County succeed and grow by providing business education and mentorship, grant funding, and access to additional capital.

AAEDC Farm Equipment Rental Program Affordable access to farm equipment to support local agricultural operations and conservation practices.

AAEDC Financing Programs & Tax Incentives Loans, financing programs, and tax incentives to support businesses starting, relocating, or expanding in Anne Arundel County.

AAEDC Next Stage Tech Fund Flexible, below-market loans from $50,000–$250,000 to help Anne Arundel County technology companies move from early traction to sustained growth.

AAEDC VOLT Fund Flexible, growth-focused loans from $25,000–$500,000 for small, minority-owned, women-owned, and Veteran-owned businesses across Maryland.

AAEDC VOLT Growth Fund Offers innovative product companies up to $100,000 loans with flexible underwriting standards and payment terms of up to ten years that allow for revenue growth, workforce expansion, and future equity investment.

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