AA Econ. Dev. Corp.

#AnneArundel is home to BWI, Ft. Meade, Natl Business Park, Annapolis, tech innovators & businesses large + small. Growing your business? We can help.

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

NEW POD ALERT!

W/the ⁠MD Buy Local Challenge⁠ & our ⁠Arundel Grown event⁠ days away we're excited to publish a My #ArundelBiz Pod episode ft. Morris Hill Farm⁠.

Tune in to learn about - & SEE! - a beautiful animal-filled farm in #annearundelcounty!

https://t.co/cMGo7KX0DZ

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

We enjoyed hearing insights on economic conditions from 2 experts - Fed Reserve Bank of Richmond Pres Tom Barkin & RBC Global Asset Mgmt Chief Economist Eric Lascelles - at the @aaacochamber's Economic Outlook Breakfast on July 12.

Thanks to AA Chamber for organizing it!

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

WEBINAR ALERT!

Learn how to craft a capability statement that helps your business grow during the Gov's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs' next webinar, on July 25 at 10AM.

Learn more & register:
https://t.co/Fl5OEJ6pyp

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

ICYMI read how a hard-working family went from opening a small carryout in Annapolis in 2013 to opening 3 more great Mexican restaurants throughout Anne Arundel County in just the last 3 years.

https://t.co/cwY9QhTjqi

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

GRANT OPP ALERT!

@MyBGE has launched round 2 of its 2023 Energizing Small Biz Grants program, offering #smallbusiness owners $20k grants for biz ops.

Learn more & apply by August 18!

[BGE @MyBGE]

We’re excited to announce the launch of the second round of our 2023 Energizing Small Business Grants program, in partnership with @HelloAlice.

Apply by August 18 at: https://t.co/FU34LWiF5V @unleashingideas

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

Congrats to all 67 bizs that received 0% loans for expenses incl. acquisition, construction, expansion & renovation - & esp. to the 5 located right here in #annearundelcounty:

M3CG
Bay Country Learning Centers
Creative Learning Child Care
A Giants Preschool
Zohaib Child Care

[Maryland Commerce @MDBiz]

$11.5 million has been awarded to 67 child care facilities as part of the Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund. The funds will go towards helping the centers improve, expand, or construct new buildings to serve their communities.

https://t.co/VE8TwEtr6G

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

REMINDER!

Applications for the Stakeholder Advisory Committees (SACs) for Regions 1 (North County), 3 (Glen Burnie and Severn) & 9 (the South Coast) are due TOMORROW, July 11.

Learn more & apply today!

[County Executive Steuart Pittman @AACoExec]

The Office of Planning and Zoning has launched applications for Stakeholder Advisory Committees for Regions 1, 3 and 9. Stakeholder Advisory Committees ensure that our residents and business owners have a say in the future of their communities. https://t.co/kM34NSttnx

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY ALERT!

Presented in partnership w/Global Entrepreneurship Network & funded by @Etsy & @Progressive the Small Business Growth Fund offers $5k - $25k grants to small business owners looking to accelerate their growth.

Learn more & apply by July 21!

[Hello Alice @HelloAlice]

Presented in partnership with @unleashingideas and funded by @Etsy and @progressive, The Small Business Growth Fund is back for a round 2! Offering $5-$25K grants to #smallbusinessowners looking to grow.

Learn more and apply BEFORE 7/21/23, at 6 p.m. ET: https://t.co/ecjkSMmCIc

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

Throwback to June 23, when Anita had a great time helping Louben Repke celebrate the grand opening of DodgeBow Annapolis Games & Events.

Thanks to @gspacc for organizing & thanks to Louben for letting Anita get in on the action.

Hopefully there's an AAEDC staff outing ahead!

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

Tickets for our 2023 Arundel Grown Farm To Table Tasting are on sale NOW!

Take a look at the expansive tasting menu & learn more here: https://t.co/fCQNarTral

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

ICYMI last Monday check out this great @MEDAmd Member's Corner Q & A w/Jonathan Boniface.

Then check out the most recent edition of the public-facing project that he's most proud of, the quarterly #annearundelcounty Economic Indicators Report:
https://t.co/ebNzNCso4r

[MEDA @MEDAmd]

June Members Corner! 🥳Today we are excited to spotlight Jonathan Boniface, the Director of Research and Program Development for @AAEDC! Read about Jonathan and his contributions to economic development in MD at➡️ https://t.co/ZcbAtznZRn!

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

🚨NEW POD🚨

Exactly 30 years after AAEDC was created we're excited to publish a VERY special My ArundelBiz Podcast episode ft. the 2 women who've been w/AAEDC since day 1!

Tune in to an episode that's full of memories & laughs!

https://t.co/hO2BJHxmBn

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

IVP #7 is COMPLETE!

We're VERY excited to share that the latest cohort of business owners to graduate from our Inclusive Ventures Program received their certificates of completion & $5,000 checks today, June 30.

Learn more about IVP here: https://t.co/h1OKUIdYkP

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

#Thursdaythrowback to a great grand opening at All Dolled Up Salon back on 6/16.

Steve was happy to help Kimberly Zimmerman celebrate moving her home-based biz into a beautiful brick & mortar.

Congrats to Kim & the whole All Dolled Up team!

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

REMINDER!

The deadline to provide feedback on the future of Regions 1 (North County), 3 (Glen Burnie & Severn) & 9 (the South Coast) is TOMORROW, June 30.

If you live, work, or play in these areas, submit your say today!

[County Executive Steuart Pittman @AACoExec]

The Office of Planning and Zoning has launched our community engagement process for region plans for Region 1 (North County), Region 3 (Glen Burnie and Severn), and Region 9 (the South Coast). https://t.co/6i885SohOi

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

EVENT ALERT!

The @MarylandSBDC Virtual Women's Conference is just 3 weeks away.

It will feature a great panel discussing everything from how to start a business to why women are the new "superpower entrepreneurs."

Register for the FREE event today!
https://t.co/9HW1YKaO4w

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

Calling ALL small business owners!

The @USChamber's America’s Top Small Business awards will recognize 70 small businesses plus award one of them a $25,000 grand prize.

Learn more & apply by Friday, July 7!

[U.S. Chamber @USChamber]

Are you one of America's best small businesses? Apply for America's Top Small Business — our annual awards program with @growwithco! Enter today for national recognition and a chance to win the $25K grand prize: https://t.co/PkFlBjqSS9 #ATSB

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

ICYMI, The Hitching Post is complete!

Congrats to @ReliableConst & the South County Businessmen, @SAACChamber & the Post's 1st bizs: Colonial Electric, Ledos Pizza, Bayside Bull & Lothian Wine - we look forward to including you on our next New & Expanding Bizs List next month!

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

Amy & Jill had a great time attending the @BWIPartner Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony on June 8 - including watching MOJO Creative Digital & Atruent & @copt win awards & Amy joining the BWI BP board!

Thank you to BWI BP for hosting a great event!

[AA Econ. Dev. Corp. @AAEDC]

We loved helping MuralizeIt Interiors co-owner & IVP grad Andrea Moragues find a bigger space for her biz last year, so we're thrilled to see that Marcus has moved in next door to support the growth of Moore Crunch.

Congrats on your partnership & growth, Andrea & Marcus!