We Mean
Business in
Howard County
Located in Maryland directly between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Howard County gives businesses and individuals the resources and support for limitless success.
Why Howard CountyTools & Resources
Small & Minority Business
Howard County Economic Development Authority offers the support to help small and minority-owned businesses thrive. Explore resources and opportunities for local enterprises, minority-owned businesses and new entrepreneurs interested in innovating on new levels.
Taxes & Incentives
Find the best fit for your company’s unique needs with our variety of programs, incentives and tax credits, whether you're looking to expand, diversify or relocate to the “Greenest County in the United States.”
Major Employers
Learn about some of the biggest businesses charting exceptional growth in Howard County. From major healthcare centers, Fortune 500 companies and the nation’s largest university-affiliated research center, some of the most ambitious businesses meet here in Maryland.
Featured News + Events
Food Processor Connect Brings Industry Professionals Together at PastryStar
Food processors face many of the same questions as they grow: How can production become more efficient? How do you maintain consistency as you scale? What new products and processes are shaping the industry? On September 21, Food Processor Connect will bring food processing professionals together at PastryStar in Laurel for an afternoon of learning,
Women in Agriculture: Building Stronger Farms, Businesses and Communities
Women play an important role in agriculture, from managing farms and growing food to building agricultural businesses, educating communities, and introducing new approaches to land stewardship. On September 15, women from across the agricultural community will come together for Women in Agriculture, an opportunity to learn, exchange experiences, and build relationships with others who understand the
NextGen Founders: Building Howard County’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
This summer, high school and college students gained more than work experience through our 2026 summer internship program. They spent the summer working alongside our business units and Maryland Innovation Center companies while building the skills, connections and confidence to take their next steps. Through the Summer 2026 Youth in Business Series: NextGen Founders, interns also