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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!

We're thrilled to share that our President and CEO, Amy Gowan, has been selected as one of The Baltimore Sun’s 25 Women ...
10/22/2026

We're thrilled to share that our President and CEO, Amy Gowan, has been selected as one of The Baltimore Sun’s 25 Women to Watch for 2026!

With our Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Victoria Zelefsky, looking on, Amy was proud to accept her award alongside 24 more outstanding women who are making an impact across the Greater Baltimore region.

We're grateful to drive economic development in Anne Arundel County under Amy's incredible leadership, and we're grateful that The Sun has recognized Amy's work in such a major way.

Click here to see and read about all 25 honorees: https://www.capitalgazette.com/2026/10/21/baltimore-suns-25-women-to-watch-2026/

AAEDC’s 2027 annual partnership opportunities are now available! Partnering with AAEDC offers year-round opportunities ...
10/21/2026

AAEDC’s 2027 annual partnership opportunities are now available!

Partnering with AAEDC offers year-round opportunities to directly connect with Anne Arundel County’s business community through access to signature events, recognition on AAEDC’s website and marketing channels, and visibility at the Arundel Biz Expo.

Explore the partnership opportunities and find the right fit for your organization: https://bit.ly/AAEDC2027Partnerships

Interested in something more tailored? Contact our team at [email protected] to discuss a custom partnership.

Congratulations to Georgiana Prodan on opening Little Ones Child Care Center in Annapolis! Barbara Quaye was excited to ...
10/20/2026

Congratulations to Georgiana Prodan on opening Little Ones Child Care Center in Annapolis!

Barbara Quaye was excited to help Georgiana and her team celebrate the beautiful new bilingual childcare center on September 29, during Hispanic Heritage Month, and we're grateful to have this much-needed resource in Anne Arundel County.

We look forward to watching Little Ones thrive in the years to come!

Amy Gowan and Jill Porter are looking forward to exhibiting at the Maryland Technology Development Corporation - TEDCO's...
10/20/2026

Amy Gowan and Jill Porter are looking forward to exhibiting at the Maryland Technology Development Corporation - TEDCO's 12th Entrepreneur Expo, taking place on October 27 at The Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor.

The can't-miss event for all stages of entrepreneurs will feature insightful workshops, roundtables, and live pitches - plus a resource-packed exhibitor showcase and countless opportunities to network and meet the leaders of Maryland’s entrepreneurial community.

If you attend, please stop by our booth to discover how we help tech-based businesses start and grow in Anne Arundel County!

Learn more: https://www.tedcomd.com/event/tedcos-2026-entrepreneur-expo

On the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're proud to highlight the incredible Hispanic-owned business that we vis...
10/15/2026

On the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're proud to highlight the incredible Hispanic-owned business that we visited on the final day of Business Appreciation Week: The Mundaca Law Firm!

During our visit, it was great to hear about the ongoing growth of the firm from Francisco Mundaca, an outstanding graduate of our Spanish language business accelerator program, and discuss his commitment to supporting not only employers and employees but also his local community.

We're thrilled that Mundaca Law has signed on as a Gold Sponsor of our 2027 Arundel Biz Expo, and we look forward to supporting its ongoing growth in Anne Arundel County!





Congratulations to bAI Labs on opening its doors in Annapolis last week! Jill Porter was excited to help Davar Ardalan, ...
10/14/2026

Congratulations to bAI Labs on opening its doors in Annapolis last week!

Jill Porter was excited to help Davar Ardalan, John O. Smith, James Echard, and their team celebrate their beautiful new space in the historic Livery Building, where they'll be developing and testing innovative AI solutions.

We're grateful for this reminder of our economy's diversity, and we look forward to supporting and celebrating the growth of bAI in the years to come!

Jill Porter and Barbara Quaye were proud to attend The Association of Black Women in Project & Program Management (ABWIP...
10/13/2026

Jill Porter and Barbara Quaye were proud to attend The Association of Black Women in Project & Program Management (ABWIPPM)'s annual conference last week. Held in Anne Arundel County at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve, the event was dedicated to empowering and celebrating Black women in project management.

They enjoyed connecting with business owners from across the region and hearing The Oaks Bed & Breakfast owner Sharon Jackson Wilder and Capstone Technology Partners owner Jacquetta Jacobs discuss their experiences with entrepreneurship and our business accelerator, while Jill was especially excited to serve as a judge in the AI-driven Pitch Competition.

Thanks to ABWIPPM for hosting such an impactful event!

Our President and CEO, Amy Gowan, and our Vice President of Marketing and Communication, Victoria Zelefsky, had a great ...
10/12/2026

Our President and CEO, Amy Gowan, and our Vice President of Marketing and Communication, Victoria Zelefsky, had a great time attending the Greater Baltimore Committee's Annual Meeting on October 8.

At the event, Amy was proud to sign a Regional Economic Development Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a framework for collaboration between GBC and participating jurisdictions across the Baltimore Region to strengthen regional economic development, attract business investment, and support economic growth.

We've been proud to collaborate closely with GBC over the past years, and we look forward to continuing to work alongside Mark Anthony Thomas and his team to foster accessible and aggressive economic growth in the Greater Baltimore region.

The Comptroller of Maryland is hosting a valuable webinar for businesses of all sizes and sectors, "Access to Capital: R...
10/12/2026

The Comptroller of Maryland is hosting a valuable webinar for businesses of all sizes and sectors, "Access to Capital: Resources for Maryland Small Businesses, " on October 15 from 11:00AM-12:30PM.

The workshop will feature speakers from Maryland Technology Development Corporation - TEDCO, Baltimore Community Lending, the Maryland Department of Commerce, and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development discussing all types of business financing and how to decide which one is right for you.

The event is free but regustration is required, so sign up here: https://marylandtaxes.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bboI4cwwROWPCl6ewgpdmQ #/registration

Jill Porter, our Business Development Director who supports the tech sector, enjoyed attending The 10th Annual Cybersecu...
10/09/2026

Jill Porter, our Business Development Director who supports the tech sector, enjoyed attending The 10th Annual Cybersecurity Association, Inc. Awards last week.

Jill was thrilled to present the award that we sponsored, the Best of Anne Arundel County Award, to Clarity Business Solutions in recognition of its ongoing growth and contributions to the local economy.

We look forward to watching Clarity and all the other outstanding Anne Arundel County businesses that were nominated continue to grow!

Learn more about our many programs and resources that exist to support the tech sector here: https://aaedc.org/why-anne-arundel/key-industries/cyber-tech/

Address

2660 Riva Road, Ste 200
Annapolis, MD
21401

Opening Hours

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

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+14102227410

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