About HCEDA

Committed to Excellence in Community

The Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) is a dynamic public-private partnership committed to fostering economic growth and innovation in Central Maryland. Through strategic partnerships, HCEDA supports existing and relocating companies with startup resources, market insights and growth opportunities. The HCEDA also works as a liaison, connecting businesses to the public and private economic development and planning organizations and serving as a business advocate for policies that continue to strengthen Howard County’s economy and quality of life.

 

Mission

The mission of the Howard County Economic Development Authority is to promote economic growth and stability in Howard County by supporting existing businesses, attracting targeted new businesses and attracting corporate and/or regional headquarters; to serve as the liaison between public and private economic development and planning organizations; and to recommend policies to County government that support the achievement of planned economic goals.

Vision

Howard County, Maryland, will be widely recognized as the best place in the United States to live, work and operate a business.

Strategic Plan

Please click on the links below to view our current strategic plan. Plans are updated once every 5 years:

2024-2026 Strategic Plan
2017-2022 Strategic Plan

Annual Reports

Please click on the links below to view any of our past annual reports:

2024 Stakeholder Semi-Annual Report
FY2023 Community Impact Report
2018 Annual Report
2017 Annual Report
2016 Annual Report
2015 Annual Report
2014 Annual Report
2013 Annual Report
2012 Annual Report
2011 Annual Report

News & Events

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Our Team

Comprised of business development strategists, labor market researchers, seasoned entrepreneurs and minority business advocates, HCEDA is staffed by a team of disruptive thinkers ready to grow Howard County’s companies and communities.

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Join Our Team

Comprised of business development strategists, labor market researchers, seasoned entrepreneurs and minority business advocates, HCEDA is staffed by a team of disruptive thinkers ready to grow Howard County’s companies and communities.

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Kenneth j Ulman Innovation Center. HCEDA

Board of Directors

HCEDA reports to a board of directors consisting of leaders in the county’s private-sector business community. Not only does the Board assist HCEDA in executing on organizational strategy, it also serves on several committees dedicated to growing Howard County in key areas of interest.

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Newsletter

HCEDA reports to a board of directors consisting of leaders in the county’s private-sector business community. Not only does the Board assist HCEDA in executing on organizational strategy, it also serves on several committees dedicated to growing Howard County in key areas of interest.

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HCEDA Jazzy New Year

Upcoming Events

HCEDA reports to a board of directors consisting of leaders in the county’s private-sector business community. Not only does the Board assist HCEDA in executing on organizational strategy, it also serves on several committees dedicated to growing Howard County in key areas of interest.

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