Trees, a small fence and lush green grass surround a blue lake during the day.

Why Howard County

Strategy Drives Howard County

Nestled between the thriving hubs of Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C., Howard County offers unparalleled business support as well as unbeatable quality of life for residents. Rub shoulders with Fortune 500 companies and foster collaboration amongst a community of visionaries at incubators like HCEDA’s Maryland Innovation Center. With Howard County’s commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) values, businesses of all sizes find support for their sustainability goals and responsible practices, making the region an ideal environment for investment opportunities and rewarding careers. Howard County is also home to globally-renowned open spaces and parks, technologically advanced healthcare centers and the top-rated school district in the state of Maryland. So if you’re ready to do business in one of the greenest communities in the U.S. that supports both collaboration and healthy living, you’ll find it in Central Maryland.