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Economic Edge Newsletter

July 2024

July 03

Join the 4th of July Festivities in Howard County and Discover Local HoCo

July 10

Strengthening Business Skills and Community Bonds

July 17

Exciting Updates for Howard County Businesses

July 24

Celebrating Local Success and Future Opportunities

July 31

Empowering Entrepreneurs and Celebrating Business Excellence

June 2024

June 5

Lighting the Path to Regional Prosperity Together

June 12

Celebrating Milestones and Looking to the Future

June 19

Embracing Local Community Initiatives

June 26

Connecting Globally and Celebrating Locally

May 2024

May 1

Accelerate Growth & Innovation in Howard County

May 8

Vibrant Community Spirit of Howard County

May 15

Thriving Together & Embracing Exciting Ventures

May 22

Celebrating Local Successes and Seasonal Highlights in Howard County

May 29

Serving Local, Expanding Opportunity

April 2024

April 3

Key Bridge Collapse

April 10

Evaluating Impact of Key Bridge Collapse on Howard County Businesses

April 17

Howard County is Expanding and We’re Here to Help

April 24

Economic Landscape, Impact & Opportunity

March 2024

March 6

Celebrating Trailblazing Achievements this Women’s History Month

March 13

Entrepreneurship and Growth

March 20

Support Farmers and Foster Economic Growth

March 27

Pitch and Mingle Success, Financial Literacy Month and more

February 2024

February 7

Empowering Businesses Countywide

February 14

Uplifting the Community We Love

February 21

Leading Through Collaboration and Mentorship

February 28

Leap into the New Month

January 2023

January 3

Here’s to a year of growth, achievement, and new beginnings!

January 10

Prosperous and sustainable future in Howard County!

January 17

Howard County’s Flavorful Diversity

January 24

Economic Growth in 2024

January 31

Fueling Businesses and the People Driving Them

December 2023

December 6

Our Growing Community, Recent Ribbon Cuttings, and more

December 13

Nurturing Nonprofits, Empowering Businesses, and more

December 20

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

November 2023

November 8

National Veterans and Military Families Month, Veteran-owned Business Spotlights, Resources, & More

November 15

Anticipating Shop Small Saturday, BRITE Programs, and Resources

November 29

Shopping Locally for the Holidays, Catalyst Fund Success Stories, and More

October 2023

October 4

Unveiling Cyber Howard, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Business Events

October 11

HCEDA Welcomes New Staff Member, US Senator Visits HCEDA, Business Resources & Events

October 18

Celebrating NDEAM, Ribbon Cuttings, Pumpkin Pitch Finalists and more

September 2023

September 13

New Staff, Board Members, and Upcoming Events & Resources

September 20

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Governor Visit, and Business Spotlights

August 2023

August 3

Re-introducing HCEDA, Grants, and Upcoming Events

August 16

Celebrating National Black Business Month, New Business Resources, and more

August 23

Program Expansions, Local Success Stories, and Financial Resources

August 30

HCEDA’s Summer Interns, Upcoming Events, and Inspiring Howard County Business Stories

Tools & Resources

About HCEDA

Howard County EDA is more than an economic development organization. We’re your business success partner from site selection to your thirtieth year here.

Our Team

From commercial real estate experts to seasoned entrepreneurs and marketing specialists, Howard County EDA’s staff of over 20 professionals harnesses its collective experience to promote economic growth across the county.

Kenneth j Ulman Innovation Center. HCEDA

News & Events

Catch up on the latest from Howard County, and find out about grand openings, business development training, networking events and more.

Featured News + Events

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Celebrating Jennifer Jones and Baltimore Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business 2024

The Baltimore Business Journal‘s Women Who Mean Business 2024 awards spotlight remarkable women making significant impacts in their fields and communities. Among this year’s honorees is our very own CEO, Jennifer Jones, who was recognized for her exceptional leadership and contributions to the Howard County Economic Development Authority. Women Who Mean Business 2024 These prestigious […]

August 8th, 2024 Learn More

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Empowering Growth: JIO Robotics LLC and Amrutha Food Truck

In the heart of Howard County, innovation and entrepreneurship thrive, thanks in part to the invaluable resources provided by the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA). We are dedicated to fostering the growth of local businesses through mentorship, financial assistance, and comprehensive support services. Two shining examples of businesses that have benefited from these resources […]

July 24th, 2024 Learn More

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Safe Splash Swim School Celebrates Grand Opening in Ellicott City

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Safe Splash Swim School in Ellicott City, a proud client of the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) Catalyst Loan program. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the swim school and the many families it will serve in our community. With a focus on water […]

July 17th, 2024 Learn More

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SelectUSA Summit: Premier Destination for International Business

The 10th Annual SelectUSA Summit, held at National Harbor, offered a unique platform to showcase the economic potential of Howard County in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Commerce, Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) and other counties. The event, which ran from Sunday June 23rd to Wednesday June 26th, featured spin-off events before and after the main conference, where international […]

June 26th, 2024 Learn More

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