Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Annapolis Economic Development
The Office of Economic Development supports starting, growing, or relocating a business in Annapolis, highlighting Annapolis as a place with a high quality of life for business and its workforce and offering resources to help entrepreneurs and companies.
county
Anne Arundel Economic Development
AAEDC helps businesses start, grow, and thrive in Anne Arundel County through funding, expert guidance, key resources, and strong connections that move at the speed of your business.
state
Maryland Department of Commerce
The Maryland Department of Commerce is the state's primary economic development agency that stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland companies. It also promotes Maryland’s commercial advantages and quality of life to spur economic development, international investment, trade and tourism.
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Maryland Economic Development Association
The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members, encourages partnerships and networking among people committed to bringing jobs and capital to Maryland, and promotes economic development as an investment in Maryland. MEDA is a nonprofit organization of economic development professionals.
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Maryland Technology Development Corporation
TEDCO provides funding, resources and connections that early-stage technology and life sciences companies need to thrive in Maryland. It identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology companies in Maryland.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo