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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
Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Marks 20 Years in Howard County
The Howard County Economic Development Authority recently joined Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in celebrating 20 years of serving patients throughout Howard County and the region. Since opening in 2005, Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has delivered cosmetic and reconstructive surgical care while helping patients achieve their personal goals with
Press Release – App Beacon and HCEDA Partnership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Howard County Economic Development Authority Selects App Beacon to Power Community Engagement for Howard County Businesses and Entrepreneurs COLUMBIA, Md. — The Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) has selected App Beacon as its community engagement platform provider for both Howard County business support initiatives and the Maryland Innovation Center (MIC),
Libraries That Power Our Economy
Howard County is moving forward with a bold new Central Library at the Columbia Lakefront—a transformational project that will serve as both a civic anchor and economic engine for years to come. As County Executive Calvin Ball and HCLS President & CEO Tonya Aikens announced renewed momentum for the project, we are proud to release