Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation

Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation Whether you’re just starting or seeking to grow your business in Anne Arundel County, AAEDC is your central hub for support.

We offer businesses of all sizes and sectors valuable, no-cost assistance and resources - plus connections to help you thrive!

Congratulations to MRE Mercantile Mens Clothier on opening its doors in Eastport! We were excited to not only help Cara ...
06/07/2026

Congratulations to MRE Mercantile Mens Clothier on opening its doors in Eastport!

We were excited to not only help Cara and Travis celebrate their beautiful new store in Eastport but also thank them for choosing to pursue their shared dream and start their family-owned and -operated business in Anne Arundel County.

We look forward to supporting and celebrating the growth of MRE Mercantile – and seeing many more styles! - in the years ahead!

Congratulations to the latest group of business owners to graduate from our IVP Accelerator Program! Including the nine...
06/05/2026

Congratulations to the latest group of business owners to graduate from our IVP Accelerator Program!

Including the nine members of this cohort (our 18th), a total of 209 Anne Arundel County business owners have completed IVP since its inception in January 2021.

Scroll through some images from the graduation ceremony, held at our office on June 4, and please join us in congratulating the following individuals on taking a major step in growing their business in Anne Arundel County:

- Christopher Caniglia, Chesapeake Equine Performance LLC
- Martha D'Onofrio, Always Blooming Florist & Boutique
- Jennifer Dumas, D&D Installations
- Amanda Funk, Compass Maritime Group
- Karla Hatcher, Just Salon Suites
- Edward Lomash, Magothy River Counseling LLC
- Ezekiel Oludairo, Soleblock
- Kathryn Phillips, Kathryn Phillips Design, llc.
- Toni Pisciotta, RELIABLE Solutions-Maryland

Learn more about IVP – a business education initiative that helps small and minority-owned, women-owned, and Veteran-owned businesses in Anne Arundel County grow and create jobs - here: https://bit.ly/ArundelIVP

Thanks to WMAR-2 News Baltimore for highlighting the Glen Burnie Farmers Market and two of the outstanding vendors who w...
06/04/2026

Thanks to WMAR-2 News Baltimore for highlighting the Glen Burnie Farmers Market and two of the outstanding vendors who will be participating in it this season: Schmidt Family Farm 21122 and Iconic Desserts LLC!

Watch the segment to hear Kayleigh De La Puente, our Town Center & Revitalization Manager, and the owners of both businesses share why they’re so excited for another summer at the Glen Burnie Town Center.

And if you weren’t already, please plan to stop by for what promises to be a beautiful opening day!

Congratulations to the Salmoran family on opening the doors of Senors Market in Annapolis! We were excited to help Fredy...
06/02/2026

Congratulations to the Salmoran family on opening the doors of Senors Market in Annapolis!

We were excited to help Fredy, Jason, Harry, and their staff celebrate the much-anticipated occasion this past weekend, and we enjoyed taking a tour of the beautiful new grocery store as well.

We look forward to watching the Salmorans, who completed the Spanish language version of our business accelerator program less than two years ago, continue to grow their businesses and create jobs in Anne Arundel County!




The first Glen Burnie Farmers Market of the year is this week! We’re thrilled to announce the amazing lineup of vendors ...
06/01/2026

The first Glen Burnie Farmers Market of the year is this week!

We’re thrilled to announce the amazing lineup of vendors and food trucks that will be helping us kick off the season at Glen Burnie Town Center on Thursday, June 4, from 4:00-7:00PM.

In addition to 20 unique vendors, Witts Barbecue , and Always Ice Cream Company, there will be great live music from James von Lenz (aka Doc Pine), free GBFM shopping bags, and, thanks to the The Bank of Glen Burnie, free ice cream for the first 60 attendees!

So, scroll through, visit the vendors’ and food trucks’ social media pages, and please plan to join us on June 4!

Attention local artists! AAEDC is pleased to announce the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) that will iden...
05/28/2026

Attention local artists!

AAEDC is pleased to announce the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) that will identify an artist (or artist team) with experience in environmental, iconographic, and conceptual solutions for public art for a large-scale facade enhancement project at the Glen Burnie Public Parking Garage.

Three artists or teams of artists will be selected and provided a $1,500 stipend to develop a concept for the façade enhancement, and the artist with the final selected design will receive an all-inclusive budget of $149,500 for the project.

Applications are due by June 22, 2026, so please visit the RFQ to learn more about this exciting opportunity today!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/GlenBurnieParkingGarageProject

We're thrilled to share that our President and CEO, Amy Gowan, has been selected as a 2026 Women Who Mean Business honor...
05/28/2026

We're thrilled to share that our President and CEO, Amy Gowan, has been selected as a 2026 Women Who Mean Business honoree by the Baltimore Business Journal!

Amy is proud to be on a list of 21 outstanding women who are making an impact in the Greater Baltimore business community - including Anne Cecere, President and CEO of Annapolis-based Interim Homes Inc.!

Congratulations to all 21 honorees, and thanks to the BBJ for recognizing the work that Amy is so proud to do every day!

Congratulations to Blackwood Associates, Inc. on opening its doors in Anne Arundel County! Jill Porter was excited to he...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to Blackwood Associates, Inc. on opening its doors in Anne Arundel County!

Jill Porter was excited to help Ryan Morris and his team celebrate the beautiful new “Blackwood Innovation Center” last week, and we’re thrilled that Ryan has chosen to grow the third-generation family-owned business in Anne Arundel County.

We look forward to watching Blackwood’s outstanding reputation continue to foster expansion in the years ahead!

Tickets to A Taste of Arundel Grown 2026 go on sale TOMORROW! There will be a limited number of general admission and VI...
05/26/2026

Tickets to A Taste of Arundel Grown 2026 go on sale TOMORROW!

There will be a limited number of general admission and VIP tickets available at the early bird rate ($15 off/ticket), so set your alarm for 12:00PM on May 27 to secure yours.

In the meantime learn more about the can’t-miss event of the summer, taking place on August 5 from 5:30-8:00PM at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville: https://bit.ly/ArundelGrown2026

Jill Porter was proud to represent AAEDC at the Anne Arundel County Procurement Access and Vendor Equity (PAVE) Program’...
05/26/2026

Jill Porter was proud to represent AAEDC at the Anne Arundel County Procurement Access and Vendor Equity (PAVE) Program’s annual Spring Procurement & Training Expo last week.

The event featured a variety of presentations, panels, and workshops focused on understanding and participating in the county’s procurement process, and Jill enjoyed sharing how we can help businesses do just that.

To learn more about PAVE and how your business can benefit from it, visit https://www.aacounty.org/central-services/purchasing/procurement-access-and-vendor-equity-pave

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2660 Riva Road, Ste 200
Annapolis, MD
21401

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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