Somerset, Maryland

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.

The Calvert County Department of Economic Development monitors economic trends and works to execute business programs that complement Calvert County. The department’s goal is to attract and retain strong, healthy and dynamic companies of all sizes and industries. The Calvert County Department of Economic Development provides a number of resources to support the growth and development of county businesses. Free services include: Online commercial real estate listings and reports Confidential in-house counseling Marketing assistance Ombudsman program Training and educational seminars State of the economy reports JobsEQ reports by Chmura Economics and Analytics (Chmura) Chmura is a leading economic advisory and software development firm. Their software platform, JobsEQ, provides occupation, industry, education, demographic, and real-time jobs posting data. It is Chmura’s mission to empower organizations with better decision making through high quality, timely, and accurate data. Financial referrals and loan prep assistance Incentive and loan funds Coordination of federal, state and local resources

Frederick County Office of Economic Development helps businesses start, locate, and expand in Frederick County by connecting them with federal, state, and local resources, providing leadership and resources for businesses to start, locate and expand.

The HCEDA is a public-private partnership committed to fostering economic growth and innovation. HCEDA supports existing and relocating companies with resources, market insights and growth opportunities, and acts as a liaison, connecting businesses to public and private economic development and planning organizations, and advocating for policies that strengthen Howard County’s economy and quality of life.

A 501(c)3 non-profit charity founded in 2004 with the mission to increase the economic standard of living and quality of life in Montgomery County by providing educational opportunities and additional support to the general public and businesses.

Located in Snow Hill Maryland, Worcester’s Economic Development Office serves business owners, employers and entrepreneurs throughout the county. Under the direction of the County Council and Administrator, the office develops partnerships and programs to support businesses on Maryland’s Coast.

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.

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.

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.