City of Havre de Grace Economic Development

08/25/2026

Susquehanna Workforce Network will host the 2026 Harford County Job Fair on Thursday, September 17, from 12:00–4:00 p.m. at APGFCU Arena in Bel Air.

The event will connect local job seekers with hiring employers from across the region and give businesses an opportunity to meet candidates face-to-face.

Job seekers and businesses can learn more and register at www.swnetwork.org/job-fair.

08/19/2026

August 13th, we joined the Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the grand-opening of The Gilded Hare Boutique in our Main Street District!

📍Visit Them Here: 407 Congress Avenue, Havre De Grace, MD 21078

Photos provided by: Laura Ames Photography

08/19/2026

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08/13/2026

Harford County is undertaking a public engagement program for its state required Comprehensive Plan Update. The Comprehensive Plan will help to guide the County's growth and development for the next 10 years. The first step in the public engagement process is to ask community members to tell us what type of place they would like it to be.

Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7QPT752

08/04/2026

We were proud to join Maryland Wellness last Thursday, July 30th, for their ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the grand-opening of their Havre de Grace office! They are another exciting addition to our local business community.

📍 Visit Them Here:
251 Lewis Lane Suite 203, Havre De Grace, MD 21078

Photos provided by: Kerry Paradis Photography

07/31/2026

Havre de Grace has been underway with a restaurant revamp, with multiple restaurants opening in the past few months and more on the way.

07/22/2026

The City of Havre de Grace Main Street Program received $26,000 in Main Street Improvement funding which supports the Havre de Grace Main Street Program and its staff. Through the Main Street Improvement Program, $954,000 was awarded to 34 local Main Street Maryland programs across the state.

Read more:

State of Maryland Announces 2027 Main Street Improvement Program Grants to Main Street Maryland Communities Nearly $1 million awarded to 34 local programs to promote economic development and growth NEW CARROLLTON, MD (July 9, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secreta...

07/22/2026

Through the Canton Kayak Club, Havre de Grace locals and visitors can explore the Susquehanna River straight from Hutchins Park! Running from early May through October, a club membership gives you an affordable, hassle-free way to kayak without needing to buy, store, or transport your own gear. Plus...

07/21/2026

Construction of Harmer’s Town Art Center – a premier regional arts destination, art incubator space, and economic driver that will bring together arts, history, and community in a centralized location within the heart of Havre de Grace’s vibrant arts district - is set to begin in late 2026.

Fundraising Campaign and Demolition of Existing Building Proceed as Project Advances (Havre de Grace, MD) -- Construction of Harmer’s Town Art Center – a premier regional arts destination, art incubator space, and economic driver that will bring together arts, history, and community in a central...