BGE Energizing Small Business Grants Program

Eligible businesses located in BGE's service area will have three opportunities to apply for grants of up to $20,000. To be eligible, a business must have between two and 25 employees, less than $7 million in annual revenue, a demonstrated need f...

Bid Posting: HVAC Replacement Annapolis Police Headquarters & Pip Moyer Recreation Center

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed bids for HVAC replacement until 2:00 P. M., local time, Tuesday, December 8, 2020.  Bids shall be opened and read aloud in the Central Purchasing Office located at 161 Duk...

COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund Open

Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Labor have announced additional funding is available beginning Wednesday, October 28th through the successful COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund, which is designed to support small businesses undergoing econo...

Annapolis Business Survey - Fall 2020

Annapolis Economic Development is conducting a survey to profile the state of the business community in the city. This information will help to inform our existing and future initiatives. Please take a few minutes to fill-out the brief questions.

Join "Access to Capital" – A three part webinars series presented by Maryland SBDC

Maryland underserved businesses with five or fewer employees and annual sales of less than $100,000 have access to a unique micro lending program offered through Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI). Join these free online webinars to learn...

Press Release: Downtown Annapolis Rolling Road Closures on Saturday for 1000 Men March

PRESS RELEASEMayor Gavin Buckley

Public Information Office160 Duke of Gloucester StreetAnnapolis, Maryland 21401

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:      Media Contact: Mitchelle Stephenson, 410-972-7724 or mwstephenson@annapolis.gov...

Anne Arundel County Retail Business Resiliency Training Series

Join the Maryland Small Business Development Center for a special FREE Retail Business Resiliency training series for retailers impacted by COVID-19.

In these highly interactive sessions – featuring proven strategies retailers around the nation a...

Bid Posting: On-Call Services - Structural Engineering

NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS

R. F. Q. 21-04

CITY OF ANNAPOLIS

ON-CALL STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ENGINEERING SERVICES

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed qualification statements for consulting services until 2:00 p.m., loca...

Reminder: Maryland Commerce COVID Relief Grant for (c)(6) Non-Profits

To support Maryland’s nonprofit 501(c)(6) organizations facing financial impacts from the novel coronavirus, the Maryland Department of Commerce in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) have establi...

Webinar Tomorrow - Maryland’s Work Sharing Program: A Guide for Employers

Thursday, August 13, 10:00 am

Representatives and employers utilizing the program will provide an overview on both employer and employee benefits, requirements, and how to participate. Work Sharing is designed to avoid layoffs by preserving jobs for curren...

New COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan Fund - Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority

Governor Hogan recently announced that an additional $50 million was allocated for small businesses in need. Specifically, $5 million is being designated to Maryland Commerce’s MSBDFA – or the Maryland Small Business Development Financ...

Tomorrow! Healthcare Virtual Career Fair

You are invited to a Healthcare Virtual Career Fair on July 16, 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Representatives from local businesses that have immediate openings will be on hand to share the type of candidates they are seeking, answer your questions, and explain how to...

Bid Notice: Roadway Supplies

NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS

I. F. B. 21-02

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, Tuesday, July 7, 2020.  Bids shall be publicly opened and read alou...

Bid Posting: 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, Thursday, June 25, 2020. Bids shall be opened and read aloud in the Central Purchasing Office located at 161 Duke o...

Maryland SBDC Now Hiring Bilingual Business Consultant

The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hiring a Bilingual Business Consultant (Spanish). Note: This position is located in Anne Arundel County. 

Position Summary/Purpose of Position: 

The Business Consultant is responsibl...

Potential Downtown Flooding Into Friday Morning

We are resending this announcement. Downtown businesses located on the City Dock should be aware of the possibility of flooding today and prepare accordingly. 

The Annapolis Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is monitoring the approaching heavy ...

Paycheck Protection Program Resumed

The SBA resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program applications from participating lenders on Monday, April 27.

The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. S...

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Application Opens Tomorrow

On Friday, April 24, the Maryland Department of Labor will launch a new, one-stop unemployment insurance application allowing Marylanders to file claims for all unemployment programs entirely online. 

This includes the Pandemic Unemployment Assist...

Save Small Business Fund: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

The Save Small Business Fund is a grantmaking initiative offering short-term relief for small employers in the United States and its territories. It is an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Funded by corporate and philanthropic partner...

Maryland Heritage Areas COVID-19 Emergency Operating Grants

Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) is now offering emergency operating grants up to $20,000 for nonprofit organizations that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines are available here. Applications will be accepted on a rolling b...

City of Annapolis #AnnapolisRecycles Short Survey

While spending more time at home, the amount of recycling grows! The City of Annapolis Department of Public Works remains dedicated to providing a healthy environment for you, our neighbors, businesses and schools. By recycling properly, you provide jobs ...

New Tool! Maryland Business Relief Wizard

New tool has officially launched! 

Wondering which programs your business can apply for? There are numerous local and national programs for businesses in need of emergency support, but understanding which options are relevant for your organization...

Check the Status of Your Maryland COVID-19 Loan/Grant

All businesses that have submitted an application for the Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan/Grant can now check the status of that application by signing up for a Maryland OneStop account through the Maryland OneStop Portal.

Please be ...

MSAC Opens Emergency Grants for Arts Organizations and Independent Artists

In response to the COVID-19 State of Emergency, the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) has created special grant opportunities that provide emergency funding to arts organizations and artists in Maryland as they adjust to losses sustained because of progr...

Additional SBA/SBDC Support for Small Business Relief Resources

The Maryland SBDC now has a dedicated COVID-19 SB Resources Webinar Page to help guide you through the new SBA financial resources for businesses affected by COVID-19. All of their webinars will be posted on this page.    &n...

SBDC Webinar: New Financial Resources for Businesses Affected by COVID-19

Join SBDC Counselors as they discuss details about new emergency relief programs from the US Small Business A...

EEOC Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws Webinar

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will publicly post a prerecorded online webinar addressing questions arising under any of the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and the COVID-19 pandemic to its website www.eeoc.gov on Friday...

SBDC Webinar: COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds Resources for Small Businesses

Date: 3/24/2020Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)Status: Open - 499 places remainingRegistration Deadline: 3/24/2020 1:00 PM (EDT)Fee: No Fee 

Join SBDC Counselors as we discuss details about new emergency relief programs from the US Small Business Adm...

Governor Hogan's Executive Order to Close Non-Essential Businesses

As of March 23, Governor Hogan has ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses, including all establishments and facilities that are not part of the critical infrastructure sectors identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. See Homela...

Annapolis Businesses Now Eligible For SBA's Federal Disaster Loans

Maryland’s Economic Injury Declaration Request has been approved by the SBA.

Businesses in the City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are now authorized to apply for the SBA’s Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits...

Mayor Buckley's Curbside Chat - West Annapolis and Downtown Annapolis

Mayor Gavin Buckley and the City’s Emergency Management and Economic Development staff visited West Annapolis and Downtown Annapolis to give a Curbside Chat to our business community and share important COVID-19 resources and information.

Watch t...

Bid Posting: Lafayette Park Pier Replacement

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed bids for construction services until 2:00 p.m., local time, Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Bids will be opened and read aloud in the Central Purchasing Office, 161 Duke of Gloucester Stre...

Have a Heart, Do Your Part! A Pop-Up Cleanup

Annapolis Green is calling upon the community to join in for a fun, fast and effective litter pickup and cleanup. All neighborhood associations, business groups, and faith-based organizations are welcome to participate. Get to know your neighbors, build p...

Bid Notice: External Defibrillators

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed bids for medical equipment until 2:00 P. M., local time, Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Bids shall be opened and read aloud in the Central Purchasing Office located at 161 Duke of Gl...

Bid Notice: Cheston Avenue Bulkhead Replacement

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed proposals for engineering design services for bulkhead replacement until 2:00 p.m., local time, Tuesday, February11, 2020.  Proposals must be submitted to the Central Purc...

Bid Notice: Truxtun Heights Storm Drainage Study

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed proposals for engineering design services for storm water drainage until 2:00 p.m., local time, Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Proposals must be submitted to the Central Purchasing ...

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...