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November 2021

 

Announcements

 


Three Hours Free Holiday Parking in Downtown Starts This Month


The City of Annapolis is happy to bring back free parking at metered spaces in downtown. The popular program, which takes place between Thanksgiving and New Years, includes three hours free, plus a bonus hour using the ParkMobile app. Paired with other free parking options downtown (Residents Park Free and Park, Shop & Dine), residents and visitors have every reason to do all their holiday shopping and dining right here in Annapolis! 


Small Business Saturday is November 27


Saturday, November 27, 2021 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. This year, small businesses need support now more than ever as they navigate, retool and pivot from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Please join SBA and organizations across the country in supporting your local small businesses by shopping at a small business. 

Annapolis Tornado Disaster Recovery Micro Grant


The Disaster Recovery Micro Grant through AAEDC can help with recovery from the damage and/or pause in operations sustained from the tornado. The grants will be up to $5,000 per business and proceeds can be used for any legitimate business expense related to sustaining or restarting operations. Examples of eligible uses include physical property repairs, replacement of business equipment, replacement of inventory, lease/rental support, vendor bill support or moving expenses support. For more assistance for businesses impacted by the tornado, visit Annapolis Tornado Business Resources. 


VOLT Disaster Recovery Relief Program 


Available through AAEDC, the VOLT Disaster Recovery Relief Program provides grants of up to $50,000 to help businesses recover from the damage and pause in operations sustained as a result of the storm and coastal flooding that impacted Anne Arundel County on Oct. 29-30. For more assistance for businesses impacted by the recent severe flooding, visit Annapolis Flooding Business Resources. 


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:


Lemus' Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Procurement Opportunities 

Heavy Duty Surface Mounted Ramp Lift


The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed bids for a replacement of one (1) heavy-duty vehicle lift until 2:00 p.m., local time, on November 9, 2021. 

Generator and Associated Items

 
The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed bids for a generator and associated items until 2:00 p.m., local time, Monday, November 15, 2021.


Range Hood Replacement - Taylor Avenue Fire Station


The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed bids for range hood replacement services until 2:00 P. M., local time, Wednesday, November 30, 2021. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, providing all labor, materials, equipment and supervision for the removal of the existing grease duct and capping of the existing roof penetration, removal of the existing roof mounted hood exhaust fan and cap penetration, cutting off duct at the 2nd floor mechanical room, cleaning out the duct and cap 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:


Creating a Quick Business Plan 
November 10, 12:00pm
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Planning For The Holiday Season - The Ideal Customer Journey
November 11, 1:00 pm
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

En Sus Marcas, Listos, Fuera (en español)
November 11, 4:00 pm 
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Gratis 

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

Hiring For Your Business
November 12, 1:00 pm
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

How To Fund Your Business Start Up
November 16, 11:30 am
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

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

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

Estimación De Costos En El Área De Construcción Para Pequeñas Empresas (en español)
November 18, 4:30 pm
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Gratis 

Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business 
November 19,  12:00 pm
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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