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July 2020

 

COVID-19 Resources

The City of Annapolis Office of Economic Development endeavors to keep you informed of resources and programs available to support you and your small business during the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @annapolisecon where we continue to share information from the City of Annapolis and our partners. 


As a reminder, the City's Office of Emergency Management's call center is available for non-emergency inquiries at 410-260-2211. For specific medical questions please call the Department of Health Warm Line at 410-222-7256.

Business Resources 

Small Business Recovery Task Force
Small Business Customer/Employee Protection Grant

COVID-19 Business Resources
COVID-19 Workforce Assistance
COVID-19 Small Business Relief
COVID-19 Recursos Para Negocios

City Resources 

COVID-19 Info
Recovery Zones and Districts
Come Back Annapolis

Announcements

 

Business Counselling Sessions With Task Force Still Available


The Annapolis Small Business Recovery Task Force's Business Advisory Committee provides free counseling to Annapolis small business owners. If you would like business advice from a member of the committee, please fill out the intake form. Areas of support include: cash management, finance, management and operations, ecommerce, information technology, legal,  human resources, and marketing assistance.

Small Business Customer & Employee Protection Grant Program Still Open


The Small Business Customer and Employee Protection Grant Program is designed to assist local businesses purchase products and services needed for safe reopening in compliance with COVID-19 regulations. The program is supported with $ 5 million from the county's allotment of funding from the federal CARES Act and will be managed by the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC). 

New COVID-19 Funding Allocated to Small Businesses in Maryland


Two Maryland programs will receive a total of $50 million of federal funding from the CARES Act. The bulk of the funds will be allocated to expand the Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund. he additional funding will become available on July 20th and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis based on the applications already received by the Maryland Department of Commerce.

An additional $5 million will be allocated to the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority (MSBDFA) to provide financing to businesses owned by economically and socially disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Funding awarded by MSBDFA must be used for working capital, supplies and materials, machinery and equipment acquisition, land acquisition, or real estate improvements. 


Milestones

Congratulations to our city's newest business:

Salty Paws

Webinars

 

Upcoming:


Webinar: How Small Business Owners Can Monitor And Manage Employee Health For COVID-19
Maryland Small Business Development Center
July 8, 1:00 pm 
Cost: Free


Webinar: Fast Cash Strategies For Businesses Reopening
Maryland Small Business Development Center
July 9, 1:00 pm 
Cost: Free


Webinar: Baby Boomer Startup Program
Maryland Small Business Development Center
July 13-20 (This is a 6 Day Session Program)
Cost: Free

Webinar: 5 Ways To Sell Social Media Without Selling Your Soul
Maryland Small Business Development Center
July 15, 1:00 pm
Cost: Free

Webinar: Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely
SCORE Greater Baltimore 
July 16, 1:00 pm
Cost: Free 

Webinar: Prepare to Persevere - The Future of Technology & Business
SCORE
July 21, 2:00 pm 
Cost: Free

Webinar: Position The Focus on Stabilizing Your Business In These Times of Uncertainty
Maryland Small Business Development Center
July 22, 10:00 am
Cost: Free

Webinar: Back To Business-Building A Great Comeback Brand Story
Maryland Small Business Development Center
July 22, 1:00 pm
Cost: Free

Webinar: Navigating the Maze of Accommodations for Small Business Owners in a COVID-19 World
Maryland Small Business Development Center
July 23, 10:00 am
Cost: Free 

Spotlight 

 

Annapolis Recovery Zones and Districts 


The City of Annapolis continues with Recovery Zones and Districts in certain commercial areas. These Recovery Zones allow businesses to expand into flexible outdoor space so that restaurants and small businesses can reopen and operate while allowing patrons to adhere to physical distancing guidelines during Phase II of the Maryland Roadmap to Recovery plan. 

Each Recovery Zone or Recovery District will be managed by the Business Association or Recovery Zone Captain for the designated area. The City will issue permits for alcohol, security, and traffic.

If your business would like to participate, we have created a special event application process for restaurants and retail to request expansions of their premises to allow outdoor dining and shopping in areas not previously authorized, including both the use of private and public property.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Recovery Zones/Districts, email SpecialEvents@annapolis.gov.

Publications and Resources

 
Starting a Business in Annapolis
In-Depth Guide to Growing Your Business in Annapolis
Crear un Negocio en Annapolis
Maryland Financing & Incentives

Quick Links

 

Business Development

Annapolis Economic Development Division
Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
Maryland Department of Commerce
US Small Business Administration

Annapolis Business Districts

Annapolis Arts District + Inner West Street
Annapolis Design District
Downtown Annapolis + Maryland Avenue and State Circle Association Annapolis
Eastport Business Association
SOFO - Forest Drive Corridor
West Annapolis Business Affiliation

Annapolis Economic Development Division, 410-260-2200
Stephen Rice, Economic Development Manager, smrice@annapolis.gov
Hope Stewart, SMBE Liaison, hstewart@annapolis.gov 

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