Business Resources
Better Together
Local business owners love being a part of Howard County because of the supportive communities and diverse tools to secure funding, recruit talent and maintain growth. Whether you’re an international firm, a small or minority business or a decades-standing neighborhood staple, the HCEDA is here to champion your business. See how HoCo’s key partners, innovation centers and enhanced access to procurement dollars make central Maryland an ideal place to achieve commercial success.
Business Financing Options
Regardless of business type or stage, the HCEDA and the Maryland Department of Commerce offer equitable funding for your enterprise, whether you’re a growth-oriented small businesses looking for low interest loans or a startup seeking capital to commercialize new technological advancements.
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Enterprise Zone
Enterprise Zone is a geographically designated area wherein investments in commercial development and redevelopment and job creation are eligible to receive tax credits.
Learn MoreGetting Started
With nurturing communities and a variety of resources for entrepreneurs, startups and growing enterprises, the HCEDA helps you get from business plan to business expansion.
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Information Center
Whether you’re looking for detailed insights into Howard County’s infrastructure, updates on the regional economy, interactive maps of new county developments or information on the region’s cyber assets, the following resources will give you an elevated and comprehensive understanding of central Maryland’s business ecosystem.
Learn MoreInternational Business
Touchdown in the No. 4 largest consolidated market in the U.S. located between London and Los Angeles. Supportive business communities like the Maryland Innovation Center provide low-risk opportunities for networking, business counseling and relationship building with investors and potential research partners.
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North Laurel/Savage Façade Improvement Grant
Regardless of business type or stage, the HCEDA and the Maryland Department of Commerce offer equitable funding for your enterprise, whether you’re a growth-oriented small businesses looking for low interest loans or a startup seeking capital to commercialize new technological advancements.
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Small & Minority Business
Small businesses in Maryland and Howard County thrive thanks to prioritized assistance obtaining loans, facilitated access to procurement dollars and supportive affinity groups at our Maryland Innovation Center.
Learn MoreFeatured News + Events
Made in America Starts in Howard County
Every July, Made in America Month celebrates the businesses that design, manufacture and produce the products that keep our economy moving. In Howard County, manufacturing remains a vital part of our business community, creating high-quality jobs, supporting innovation and strengthening supply chains across a wide range of industries. From advanced machining and industrial equipment
Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Marks 20 Years in Howard County
The Howard County Economic Development Authority recently joined Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in celebrating 20 years of serving patients throughout Howard County and the region. Since opening in 2005, Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has delivered cosmetic and reconstructive surgical care while helping patients achieve their personal goals with
Press Release – App Beacon and HCEDA Partnership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Howard County Economic Development Authority Selects App Beacon to Power Community Engagement for Howard County Businesses and Entrepreneurs COLUMBIA, Md. — The Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) has selected App Beacon as its community engagement platform provider for both Howard County business support initiatives and the Maryland Innovation Center (MIC),