SBDC Workshop: Start Your Business

Date: December 12, 2019Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: Bowie City Hall, 15901 Excalibur Road, Bowie MD 20716Cost: $55Contact Information: (410) 706-5463 

The Smart Start Your Business workshop is one in a series of three workshops highl...

SBA Twitter Chat: How to Write a Business Plan

In recognition of National Write a Business Plan Month, join the Small Business Administration (@SBAgov) and industry experts for a Twitter chat about how to write a successful business plan on December 10. They’ll be sharing tips and resources ...

Anne Arundel County Minority Outreach Event

November 8, 2019, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm - Exhibit and network with Anne Arundel County’s Department of Public Works

Looking for Small, Minority and Women Owned Firms that perform or supply the following:

Goods:

Asphalt/Asphalt Equipment, Safety equip...

Nominations Open: Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business Hall of Fame Awards

Each year, the Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce celebrates the success and outstanding performance of several organizations at the annual Business Hall of Fame Awards and Dinner.  This year, the event will be held on October 18th. 

They n...

SBIR Road Tour Coming to UMD

Fri, Sep 20, 2019 8:00 AM

Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, College Park

The SBIR Road Tour is a national outreach effort connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies to the country’s largest source of early stage funding – the...

Bid Notice: Parking Facilities

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed Statements of Qualifications (“SOQ”) for Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain services until 2:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, November 7, 2019. Qualification s...

Runway to Success Application Round Open

Runway to Success Powered By Southwest Airlines helps Anne Arundel County small businesses that want to take advantage of business development opportunities outside of Maryland.  The Runway to Success Program awards a qualified business two South...

SBA's Small Business Summer School

School’s out for summer, but it's not for your small business. Take advantage of the SBA's Learning Center which offers a variety of FREE online courses to help you start and run your business. Topics include, but not limited to marketing, gover...

Ready, Set, GROW! Access to Capital Forum

Date And Time: Thu, June 20, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Governor's Coordinating Offices, First Floor Conference Rooms A&B, 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032

This unique workshop is all about money! Gain an insightfu...

SBA Webinars: 2019 National Small Business Week

In case you missed the 2019 National Small Business Week Virtual Conference, you are still in luck. The seven webinars are available to watch on demand. 

The webinars include:

• SBA Funding Programs Explained, sponsored by U.S. Small Busines...

Bid Notice: Roadway Supplies

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed bids for roadway supplies until 2:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, June 27, 2019.  Bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud in the Central Purchasing Office located at 1...

Bid Notice: Water Treatment Chemicals

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed bids for water treatment chemicals until 2:00 P. M., local time, Wednesday, June 19, 2019.  Bids shall be opened and read aloud in the Central Purchasing Office located at...

Annapolis Community Hiring Event

Wed, May 15, 2019, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

"Pip" Moyer Recreation Center at Truxton Park, 273 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis

Presented by Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation

Find your next career by connecting with businesses who ...

National Small Business Week Virtual Conference Begins Today

The National Small Business Week Virtual Conference begins today! This FREE online conference hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE offers exclusive educational webinars, mentoring sessions, networking opportunities,...

Bid Notice: Construction Services Dorsey Avenue Drainage Improvements

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed bids for construction services until 2:00 p.m., local time, Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Bids will be opened and read aloud in the Central Purchasing Office, 161 Duke of Gloucester Stree...

Learn more about Arundel Defense Tech Toolbox

To support entrepreneurs developing innovation or serving in the national security space, AAEDC offers the Arundel Defense Tech Toolbox. Learn more about how to the Toolbox’s menu of zero-percent financing, workforce training grants and other in...

Join the Anne Arundel VIP Tour

May 14, 2019, 8am-1:30pm, 1750 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD

Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation’s 2019 VIP Tour is a showcase of new commercial real estate projects in the county. The bus tour will provide a valuable opportunity for deve...

Bid Notice: CDBG Five Year Consolidated Plan

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed Proposals for consulting services to develop a five year consolidated plan for CDBG grants until 2:00 PM, local time, Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Proposals must be submitted to the Ce...

Maryland Ranked Among Most Innovative States

WalletHub has released its 2019 rankings of the country's most innovative states. Maryland is #4 in the rankings thanks to its access to jobs and education in STEM industries. 

"Innovation is a principal driver of U.S. economic growth. In 201...

View Current Open Bids with Anne Arundel County

Current Solicitations available with Anne Arundel County are listed below:  

Sewer Lateral Replacements Phase 19 - Bid Number X7388268 - Due 2019-05-07 1:30 pm

SPS Facility Generator Replacement Phase 15 - Bid Number S806216 - Due 2019-04-23 1:30 p...

Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce Forming Tech Committee

The Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce is looking for companies/persons interested in joining their new Tech Committee. The committee will meet quarterly. All business types welcome, since technology impacts us all! The first informational meeting will be h...

8(a) Government Certification Workshop in Annapolis

Do you want to do business with the federal government? Did you know obtaining a federal certification can increase your chances of being awarded a federal government contract? Do you wonder whether your company would be eligible, and if so what the proce...

Bid Notice: Police Call Center Workspace Replacement

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed Proposals for services to replace furniture until 2:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, March 21, 2019.  Proposals shall be submitted to the Central Purchasing Office, 161 Duke...

Bid Notice: Street Repair, Reconstruction, and Resurfacing

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed bids for repair, reconstruction and resurfacing of various streets until 2:00 p.m., local time, Wednesday, March 13, 2019.  Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in ...

Attend the Future Workforce Fair

Are you a business owner who has immediate employment opportunities?

Do you want to develop your workforce pipeline?

Then attend this Anne Arundel Future Workforce Fair put on by Anne Arundel Economic Development and Anne Arundel County Public School System...

Procurement Opportunity: Construction Services Oil Water Separator Replacement

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed bids for the replacement of an oil-water separator system until 11:00 a.m., local time, Friday, April 13, 2018. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud and must be submitted to...

AAWDC's Summer YouthWorks! Seeking Internship Placements

Is your business looking for summer interns? The Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) is looking to place and match a total of 150 Interns with meaningful summer employment in our City and County in 2018.  

AAWDC's 2018 Summer Yo...

Vote for Annapolis in the Strongest Town Contest

Annapolis received enough votes from readers and Strong Towns members to advance to  Round 2 of the Strongest Town contest. We are now matched up against Morelia, Mexico, the only entry not located in the U.S. This round features images showcasin...

Hotel Hiring Event

Are you a hiring manager at an Annapolis area hotel seeking to hire local talent? Connect with a new pool of candidates and fill your open positions at an upcoming hiring event organized by Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation. The event will be...

AAEDC’s Annual Business Appreciation Week is Coming Soon

Business Appreciation Week is 4/23-4/27. Ambassador groups will take part in more than 35 visits to businesses large and small around the county – including the City Annapolis. The visits provide an opportunity for ambassadors to listen to concerns and su...

Grow Your Small Business in 2018 with the help of the SBA

Emerging Leaders is a FREE executive-level training program that provides tools and resources to help sustain and grow those small companies that have the potential for quick growth and job creation. This intensive executive entrepreneurship series includ...