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December 2021

 

Announcements

 

Shop Local! Three Hours Free Holiday Parking Downtown 


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! 

How to use ParkMobile:


  1. Download the ParkMobile app onto your smartphone, ideally before arriving downtown.

  2. Create a ParkMobile account with name, address, make and model of your vehicle(s), tag number(s), and credit card information (ParkMobile does not charge at setup or for free parking promotions).

  3. When you park at a downtown meter, get the 4-digit zone code off the meter or allow location-enabled services on your phone to auto-input the zone code.

  4. Select the amount of time (maximum 3 hours free).

  5. Select “Proceed to Checkout”, click “Add Promo Code,” and input the promo code “ParkDTA” to get your 4th hour free.


Midnight Madness in Annapolis  


Midnight Madness takes place the first two Thursdays of December from 4 pm until Midnight and the third Thursday of December from 4 pm until 11 pm. Residents and visitors are invited to stroll along Main Street, West Street, Maryland Avenue, State Circle, Market Space and Dock Street from 4 PM until Midnight to support our local businesses. When we Shop Local, we reinvest in our community and help our downtown businesses thrive. 


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:

ADCO Service Center, Inc  
Kogen Dojo 

Procurement Opportunities 

Transportation Services Shared Micromobility Program


The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed Proposals for transportation design services until 2:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, January 13, 2022. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, providing shared micromobility services to offer new public transportation options for citizens of and visitors to Annapolis. 


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

Training Webinars

 

Featured Upcoming Webinars:


7 Steps To Marketing Success For Small Businesses
December 8, 10:00 am
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

Plan Your Cash Flow-Plan Your Business Growth
December 8, 1:00 pm
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

Creating a Quick Business Plan 
December 9, 12:00 pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

The New Must Have Marketing Strategy For 2022
December 14, 1:00 pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Preventing Burnout; Setting Boundaries As A Business Owner

December 16, 1:00 pm
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business
December 17, 12:00 pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Critical Questions & Information Needed to Do Proper Business Planning
December 28, 1:00 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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