Midnight Madness Starts Tonight
Midnight Madness will look a little different this year, with the focus being only on stores staying open later than normal hours to encourage shopping local for the holidays. Residents and visitors are still invited downtown, maintaining social distance and wearing face masks, to support our local businesses. When we Shop Local, we reinvest in our community and help our downtown businesses thrive. Check out all the stores, galleries, and boutiques along West Street, Maryland Ave, State Circle, Main Street, Market Space, Randall Street, and Dock Street.
"Annapolis Ahead" Comprehensive Plan Online Surveys
Among the most pressing issues facing Annapolis are mobility and redevelopment concerns. Please help shape the direction of the Comprehensive Plan by sharing your opinions on these topics in the following public surveys.
Redevelopment Survey - As part of the Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan update, we would like your feedback on As Annapolis continues to be an attractive place to live, it is what types of new development and redevelopment you feel would be most appropriate in Annapolis over the next 10 to 20 years to best serve its residents and mesh with the city's existing urban fabric.
Mobility Survey - Transportation issues are a critical piece of the Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan. Thank you for completing the following brief survey and sharing with us your experiences moving around Annapolis. The responses we receive will be used to shape future projects, programs, and transportation services undertaken by the City.
Restaurant and Food Service Recovery Grant Deadline Tomorrow
The Restaurant and Food Service Recovery Grant, administered by Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, aims to help restaurants and food service businesses in the county that have been impacted by a significant reduction in revenue because of pandemic related restrictions while also trying to afford new costs related to ensuring employee and customer safety as well as regular operating expenses. Restaurants and food service businesses can apply for a grant of up to $10,000. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 4.
Excluded Worker Humanitarian Relief Fund
To help our communities begin a path to recovery, AAWDC in partnership with Anne Arundel County has established the Excluded Worker Humanitarian Relief Fund. Financial support will be provided to unemployed residents who lost their job in 2020, were making $25/hour or less, and have not received unemployment insurance benefits. Contact the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation, 410-987-3890.
Excluded Worker Humanitarian Relief Fund
To help our communities begin a path to recovery, AAWDC in partnership with Anne Arundel County has established the Excluded Worker Humanitarian Relief Fund. Financial support will be provided to unemployed residents who lost their job in 2020, were making $25/hour or less, and have not received unemployment insurance benefits. Contact the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation, 410-987-3890.
Alternative Financing 2021: A New Look at Access to Capital
This webinar, hosted by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs in collaboration with the Department of Housing and Community Development, will cover the business lending programs offered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. You'll also hear from three microenterprise lenders with low interest loans available from $500 to $250,0000 and available coaching, training, and support to help you qualify.