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October 2021

 

Announcements

 

Project Restore Deadline Friday 


The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is providing financial support to Maryland’s new or expanding businesses to help incentivize commercial investment in vacant retail and commercial properties. Project Restore will provide two grant opportunities for businesses that plan on opening or expanding into previously vacant spaces. Application portal scheduled to close Friday, October 8 at 5:00 p.m.

BGE's Energizing Small Business Grants Closing Soon 


Eligible businesses located in BGE’s service area can apply for a $20,000 BGE Energizing Small Business Grant. Round 3 opens September 1 and closes October 13. Apply by sharing how a grant would provide economic relief and help grow your business. 

SBA's COVID-19 EIDL Program Still Open 


The COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) is a federal small business loan program that supports small businesses’ recovery from the COVID-19 disaster’s economic impacts by providing accessible and borrower-friendly capital.


Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority (MIDFA)


The Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority (MIDFA) promotes private sector investment in economic development projects through the insurance of financial obligations and the issuance of taxable and tax-exempt bonds. The program promotes greater access to capital for small- and medium-sized businesses and supports historically disadvantaged businesses.

COVID-19 Vaccine Business Incentive Program


Anne Arundel County Department of Health (AACDOH) has established a COVID-19 Vaccine Business Incentive Program. Its purpose is promote and support community COVID-19 vaccine clinics for their customers and staff. Activities support the Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s COVID-19 response efforts. 


Get Vaccinations at Your Business 


The City of Annapolis Take Care team, in cooperation with Anne Arundel Department of Health and Luminis Health Care will come to YOU to get your team vaccinated. Getting vaccinated slows spread of COVID-19. The vaccines are safe and effective. Keep your team safe and your business OPEN! Call today at 443-875-2261

Get Your Staff Fully Vaxxed

Milestones

Congratulations to our city's newest business:


Design Solutions, Inc.
Island Barber Shop

Procurement Opportunities 

Attic Insulation Replacement Taylor Avenue Fire Station 


The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed bids for attic insulation replacement until 2:00 P. M., local time, Thursday, October 28, 2021. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, providing all labor, materials, equipment and supervision to remove and replace existing insulation, repairing drywall attic deck, installing additional attic gravity vents and related site improvements at the Taylor Avenue Fire Station located in west Annapolis. 

Ventilation System Improvements Taylor Avenue Fire Station 


The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed bids for ventilation system improvements until 2:00 P. M., local time, Wednesday, November 3, 2021. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, providing all labor, materials, equipment and supervision to upgrade the existing HVAC system include installation of a new Dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS), modifications to the existing systems, full air balancing of new and existing systems and related site improvements at the Taylor Avenue Fire Station located in west Annapolis. 

Information on current bids are posted through our Central Purchasing Office. For more information email bids@annapolis.gov.

Training Webinars

 

Featured Upcoming Webinars:


Storytelling- How To Connect And Convert-Get Your Business Ready For The Holidays
October 13, 1:00pm
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Small Business Essentials October Series 
October 14, 2021, 12:00pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Creating a Quick Business Plan 
October 14, 2021, 12:00pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Legal Risk Management
October 15, 10:00 am
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Setting Up a New Business Entity 
October 15, 2021, 12:00pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Planning For Business Ownership
October 19, 1:00pm
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan 
October 20, 2021, 12:00pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business 
October 21, 12:00pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Social Media Marketing
October 26, 1:00pm
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Survival Tips For Business Owners
October 27, 1:00pm
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business 
October 28, 12:00pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Be sure to check the calendars of SCORE Southern Maryland and the Maryland SBDC for additional training opportunities. 

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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