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February 2023

Annapolis Launches New Permit, Plan and Licensing Platform 

The City of Annapolis will launch a new online permit, plan, and licensing platform to replace e-Trackit. The new system will go live on January 10, 2023. The conversion of records from the City’s old system to the new system is in progress. The new system will handle building permits, trade permits, professional licenses, rental licenses, grading permits and planned development permits, among others. Google Play and Apple Store users can download the app “My Civic 311.” The platform will go live on January 10, 2023 and the link will be available on the City website: www.annapolis.gov. 

AAEDC Announces New Revitalization Tandem Grant Initiative

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) Interim CEO Jill Seamon announced a new initiative to complement the Arundel Community Reinvestment (ACR) loan program where who apply and are approved for an ACR loan for up to $100,000 can receive a grant equal to 25 percent of the loan amount for façade improvements.

City of Annapolis and Whiting-Turner Celebrate ‘Topping Out’ of New Hillman Garage

Mayor Gavin Buckley and DPW Director David Jarrell from the City of Annapolis joined the construction crew from Whiting Turner for a “Topping Out” ceremony at the Hillman Garage on Friday, February 3, 2023. A Topping Out ceremony is a celebration of the vertical completion of a structure, a significant project milestone. The Hillman Garage Topping Out celebrates the completion of the concrete structure for the new garage. All five levels of the garage are now in place. With completion of the structural work, the focus of the construction will shift to finishes, electrical, and mechanical work.  

Annapolis Restaurant Week Starts This Month

Restaurants participating in Annapolis Restaurant Week will offer prix fixe menus for you to enjoy. You can indulge in a two-course breakfast between $9.95 and $15.95, a two-course lunch between $12.95 and $19.95, or a three-course dinner between $29.95 and $39.95. Some restaurants even have bonus specials!

Procurement Opportunities 

Construction Services Replacement Timber Bulkhead, Floating Dingy Dock

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed bids for construction services until 2:00 p.m., local time, February 9, 2023.

Hawkins Cove Living Shoreline Engineering Design Services

The Central Purchasing Office of the City of Annapolis is accepting sealed proposals for engineering design services to design and prepare construction documents, cost estimate, and provide construction support for a living shoreline in Hawkins Cove located near the Annapolis Housing Authority in the Eastport area of Annapolis until 2:00 p.m., local time, Tuesday, February 28, 2023. 

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

Training Webinars

Featured Upcoming Webinars:

Planeando Un Negocio Prospero (en español)
February 9, 4:30 pm
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Gratis 

Business Partnerships-A Dream Or A Nightmare
February 10, 10:00 am
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

Setting Up a New Business Entity
February 10, 12:00 pm
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

How To Create A Marketing System For Your Business
February 13, 1:00 pm
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan 
February 15, 12:00 pm
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Conceptos Básicos Sobre Préstamos Para Pequeña Empresas (en español)
February 15, 4:30 pm
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Gratis 

Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business 
February 16, 12:00 pm
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Business Resiliency
February 21, 11:00 am
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

How To Use Local SEO to Build Your Online Presence 
February 21, 7:00 pm
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Conceptos Básicos De Crédito Comercial (en español)
February 22, 4:30 pm
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Gratis 

Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business 
February 23, 12:00 pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free