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January 2022

 

Announcements

 

Call for Volunteers! Upper West Street Business Owners


The Annapolis Office of Economic Development would like to support local businesses around Upper West Street in the formation of a new business association. If you are an owner of a business along the West Street corridor (west of Westgate Circle) and would like to be a part of this initiative, please email Hope Stewart at hstewart@annapolis.gov.

Webinar Series: Business Growth Strategies Start Small.....Think BIG


Small businesses are big businesses in Anne Arundel County and are a key
component to creating a vibrant, successful, and global community. Being a
successful entrepreneur requires thorough planning, creativity, and hard work.
Launching on January 12, Start Small.....Think BIG webinars are designed to introduce businesses to some of the necessary tools to grow their business. 

2022 Maryland SBDC Statewide Conference: Thriving In A Post-Pandemic World


Join the Maryland SBDC for the first Network Statewide Virtual Conference to listen to business and government leaders and small business experts and professionals discuss the state of the Maryland Business Industry. Highlighting the event, you will hear updates in the fields of Technology, E-Commerce, Economic Trends, Restaurant/Retail/Main Street Programs, programs available to you the Business Owner, SBDC Partners and Resources, and so much more.

City of Annapolis to Hold First in a Series of Public Hearings for Ward Boundaries


The City of Annapolis will hold a series of public meetings to review ward boundaries to balance districts to account for population shifts, ensuring equal representation among the eight wards of the City. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 15, (time and location TBD).  

Take a Survey to Support Local Workforce Development Programs

Workforce Development Survey including link

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:


Planning For Business Ownership
January 11, 1:00 pm
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

Attract And Retain The Best Employees During The Great Resignation
January 12, 10:30 am
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

Creating a Quick Business Plan  
January 13, 12:00 pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Setting Up a New Business Entity
January 14, 12:00 pm  
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Social Media Marketing
January 18, 1:00 pm
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan 
January 19, 12:00 pm  
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business  
January 20, 12:00 pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Launch Your Dream Business In 90 Days
January 20, 10:00 am
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

10 Key Steps to Grow Your Solo Business
January 20, 1:00 pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Creating A Marketing Plan For Your Business
January 20, 1:00 pm
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business 
January 27, 12:00 pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Getting the Most Out of a SCORE Mentorship to Help Your Business Soar
January 27, 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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