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February 2020

 

COVID-19 Resources

Business Resources 

Small Business Recovery Center
Small Business Recovery Task Force

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


Take Our Business Survey


As we continue to navigate the effects of the Covid-19 Economy, Annapolis Economic Development is conducting an Annapolis Business 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 our "Come Back Annapolis" Small Business Recovery Program

If your business is located within city boundaries, please join our Small Business Recovery Program. Small business owners can complete a brief application and share modified hours, changes to service delivery, and special offers. Business listings will be made available in our Small Business Locator and promoted throughout the community.

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.

Announcements

 

Mayor Buckley to Host Small Business Town Hall


Mayor Gavin Buckley will host a virtual Small Business Town Hall on Wednesday, February 3 at 11:00 am. He will be joined by Candace Pruett of the Small Business Development Center to provide updates on new funding for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL).  


Inclusive Ventures Program


Anne Arundel Economic Development recently announced the launch of the Inclusive Ventures Program  (IVP). The goal of the IVP is to help small, minority, women and veteran owned businesses in Anne Arundel County by offering a robust menu of resources including education, access to capital and mentorship.


Impacted Workers Support Fund


The Impacted Workers Support Fund provides financial assistance to those Anne Arundel County residents whose employment was affected by the additional restrictions put in place since November 2020.  Qualified county residents who were working in an industry that was impacted by new restrictions or lost their job due to the impact of increased COVID-19 cases on or after November 1st, may receive $500 financial support.


BGE Energizing Small Business Grants


BGE is pledging $15 million to assist small businesses with COVID-19 relief and recovery. In Jan. 2021, eligible businesses will be able to apply for BGE Energizing Small Business Grants of up to $20,000. Program details will be announced on BGE's website when the program opens in January 2021.

Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Launches New Websites


Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) has launched three newly designed websites engineered to make it easier than ever before for individuals to research, plan, and visit the destination - Visit Annapolis, Visit BWI & Beyond, and Annapolis Discovered.

PPP Loan Portal is Open to all Participating PPP Lenders


The SBA has re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to all participating PPP lenders. PPP provides loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. 

SBA Launches Ascent


SBA has announced Ascent, an interactive digital platform packed with resources women business owners need to set, and achieve, their business goals. Ascent is designed for the “missing middle” — growth-oriented women entrepreneurs who are beyond the start-up phase and already generating revenue yet looking to grow and scale.

Training Webinars

 

Upcoming:


Financiamiento para su Negocio  (en Español) 
February 3, 1:00 pm 
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Gratis

Ready, Set, Go-Are You Ready To Start A Business?
February 4, 10:00 am 
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

SBA on PPP Round 2.0 and Other Federal Resources
February 10, 9:00 am
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Business Plan Basics
February 10, 6:30 
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Love – Grow – And Sustain Your Business (bilingual)
February 11, 10:00 am
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Five Key Elements To Any Marketing Plan
February 11, 10:00 am
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Creating a Quick Business Plan 
February 11, 12:00 pm
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free


Successfully Starting a New Business 
February 12, 12:00 pm
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Mastering Finances for Black-Owned Businesses
February 16, 1:00 pm
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan 
February 17, 12:00 pm
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Understanding a Commercial Lease
February 17, 1:00 pm 
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business 
February 18, 12:00 pm
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Choose the Right E-Commerce Technology to Grow Your Small Business
February 18, 1:00 pm
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Nuevas Fuentes de Ingresos para Restaurantes (en Español)
February 22, 2021
Times: 11:00
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Gratis

Small Business Cybersecurity: The Threats
February 23, 1:00 pm 
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Making Your Business Work for You (and not the other way around!)
February 25, 9:00 am
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Financial Basics for New Small Businesses 
February 25,  12:00 pm
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Marketing Your Business With Video
February 25, 1:00 pm 
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

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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