Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC)

Congratulations to Smartlink Group on 25 years in Anne Arundel County! We’ve enjoyed watching the Annapolis-based business become a national leader in wireless deployment and network solutions over the past 25 years, supporting nearly 500 jobs while fostering an incredible company culture. We were proud to help Brendan Kelly and his squad celebrate at a very festive ribbon cutting on March 7, and we look forward to watching Smartlink continue to grow in the years ahead! #smallbusiness #familybusiness #ArundelBiz #economicdevelopment #businessgrowth #jobgrowth #annapolis #annearundelcounty

Our second Women’s History Month business highlight features Cinnaholic, a must-visit dessert destination in Waugh Chapel.?? ? Scroll through to learn what inspired Laurin A Wallace to open her store, what she gained from participating in our business accelerator, and what she foresees for the business in the years to come!?? ?? #WomensHistoryMonth???? #womanownedbusiness???? #minorityownedbusiness??? #blackownedbusiness? #smallbusiness???? #arundelbiz??? #businesssupport?? #businessresources?? #economicdevelopment?? #annearundelcounty??

REMINDER: Applications for the Key Bridge Small Business Direct Grant Program are due on March 20! If your business is located in Northern Anne Arundel County and lost revenue and/or faced increased expenses due to the Key Bridge collapse, apply for a grant of up to $50,000 by March 20! Learn more and access the application here: https://lnkd.in/eSJ2bPYC #keybridgecollapse #keybridgeresources #businessresources #businesssupport

In honor of Women's History Month, we’re excited to be partnering with the Anne Arundel County Office of Equity and Human Rights to bring FOUR women-owned food trucks to the Heritage Complex in March. Visit their Facebook or Instagram pages to see their delicious menus, and please plan to join us when they’re here! March 14: The Hotdog Hideout March 19: DMV and Beyond March 25: Ashling Kitchen & Bar March 26: MMpanadas #WomensHistoryMonth #WomanOwnedBusiness #womenownedbusiness #minorityownedbusiness #BlackOwnedBusiness #HispanicOwnedBusiness #familyownedbusiness #smallbusiness #annapolisfoodtrucks #annearundelcountyfoodtrucks #ArundelBiz #economicdevelopment #annapolis #annearundelcounty

AAEDC enjoyed visiting Anne Arundel Community College last week to meet with some of the outstanding students in its Entrepreneurial Studies Institute (ESI). Stephen Primosch, our VP of Financial Services, delivered an in-depth presentation focused on how early-stage entrepreneurs can secure financing for their small business through the VOLT Fund. Thanks to ESI Chair Stephanie Goldenberg for hosting us, and good luck to all the ambitious students who will be participating in AACC’s Business Pitch Competition next month! To learn more about VOLT, visit https://bit.ly/ArundelVOLT

To kick off the second week of Women’s History Month, we’re excited to highlight Barbara Quaye, the incredible Business Development Director who manages our business accelerator, the Inclusive Ventures Program (IVP) Listen to Barbara discuss why she’s so proud to oversee IVP and stay tuned for a post highlighting one of the 123 amazing?women who have completed the program since it was launched in 2021! #WomensHistoryMonth??? #womanownedbusiness??? #womenownedbusiness #minorityownedbusiness?? #smallbusiness??? #ArundelBiz?? #businesssupport? #BusinessResources? #businessaccelerator #economicdevelopment? #businessgrowth #jobgrowth #annearundelcounty?

The Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (GOSMWBA) is hosting two great small business webinars this month: - “Subcontracting in Maryland's Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program” TOMORROW, March 11 at 10AM. - “Navigating eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)” on March 25 at 10AM. The first webinar will feature Karen Reyes, GOSMWBA’s MBE Compliance Manager, discussing how business owners can navigate and successfully compete in the state contracting arena. The second will feature Shae Cronin, Instructional Programs Administrator in the Maryland Department of General Services’ Office of State Procurement, discussing how business owners can identify and pursue opportunities through Maryland’s official procurement platform. Register for the March 11 webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eVJ8RJ8J Register for the March 25 webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eR_FZ79u

Come see us at the Maryland Department of Transportation headquarters on March 14!? Stephen Primosch and Barbara Quaye are looking forward to sharing how our low-interest loans and other valuable resources can help businesses grow at the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs' Small Business Certifications & Resources Workshop on Friday, March 14 from 9:30AM-12:30PM in Hanover.? The event is free but registration is required, so learn more and secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/ekHCbNUF Danielle Davis Elisa Brown

In our first business highlight of Women’s History Month we’re excited to feature BluZone: a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and IV Therapy center in Annapolis that aims to help clients achieve their optimum health and wellness. Scroll through to learn what inspired Heather Lamb, RN, WCC to start the business, how AAEDC’s Anita Dewling, CPRW, GCDF, CBEP, CWDP helped her open its doors, and what she has planned for its future! #WomensHistoryMonth #womanownedbusiness #minorityownedbusiness #smallbusiness #arundelbiz #businesssupport #businessresources #economicdevelopment #revenuegrowth #jobgrowth #annapolis #annearundelcounty

The Maryland Business Opportunity Center (MBOC) is hosting its 2nd Annual Showcase, "Maryland Strong: Building Resilient Small Businesses," in one week on March 12 from 10:00AM-2:00PM at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland! in Hanover.?? ?? Highlighting the growth and achievements of small businesses that have benefited from MBOC's services, the event will feature dynamic guest speakers and panelists, MBOC's first-ever pitch competition, and plenty of networking.??? ?? Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eDAyKZGV??