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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

From the Desk of...
Harford County
Economic Development
by Karen Holt, Director

Business and Veteran Resources from

Harford County Economic Development

Business Resources

Harford County has a multitude of resources to support small businesses
and a thriving defense community! For businesses just starting out and that
need guidance formulating a business plan, or that need counseling and
mentoring through their development process, they can contact the Maryland
Small Business Development Center. This free resource provides training and
one-on-one guidance – contact Ryan Del Gallo at rdelgallo@carrollcc.edu for
more information.

For businesses looking to delve into the realm of contracting, they can utilize
the resources provided through the APEX Accelerator. Formerly known
as the Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Center, this organization
offers free counseling and training opportunities to showcase best
practices for a business owner to become familiar with the contracting
process and prepare to obtain a government contract. For more information,
visit https://www.marylandapex.org/.

For small businesses looking for networking opportunities, they can reach
out to the Harford County Chamber of Commerce to learn the benefits of
a chamber membership and attend their myriad events. Learn more at
www.harfordchamber.org. HYPE, the Harford County Chamber’s entrepreneurial
support arm, also provides a plethora of resources and events for businesses just
starting out. See their events calendar and sign up for their newsletter online.

For businesses who need qualified employees, the Susquehanna Workforce
Network (SWN) offers workforce training and education solutions for companies

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