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Harford County Business News
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April 2023
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Welcome back to Biz Bytes! This month’s edition features a look at our new business navigator, a new service offered to businesses to help you “navigate” the development process. We also have a great list of upcoming events to help you and your business. Finally, if you are a business owner, please take our business input survey so we can learn how to better serve the county business community.
 Karen Holt
Director, Office of Economic Development
410-638-3059
oed@harfordcountymd.gov
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If you’re constructing a new building for your company or expanding the footprint of an existing one, we have a new business navigator to help you through the commercial development process. Whether it’s your first project in Harford County or you’ve done business with us before, our navigator will work with you from start to finish, serving as a liaison between your business and any county departments, state agencies and/or local governments involved in the project’s development. From permitting questions, facilities services needs or understanding potential tax credits, our navigator can answer questions, assist in mitigating issues and help keep a project on track. Contact our navigator, Shawn Krout, in the Office of Economic Development, at 410-638-3414 or slkrout@harfordcountymd.gov.
 So we know how to better serve you, please take a few moments to complete our Business Input Survey. We greatly value your input.
Doing Business with APG
Office of Economic Development
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Swan Creek Center: 2021-D Pulaski Highway, Havre de Grace
Businesses looking to work with Aberdeen Proving Ground can learn how to engage with post representatives to promote their product or service for potential future contracting. Also, get an overview of how to maximize their experience at the Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry event.
Click here for more information
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Workforce Technical Training Grant Webinar
Office of Economic Development
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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
9-10 a.m.
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Virtual
This free webinar will train businesses on our new, streamlined grant application system. This webinar is held on the second Tuesday of each month. Our Workforce Technical Training Grant provides matching funds to businesses that accelerate employee technical training to expand or improve production. May 19 is the application deadline.
Click here for more information
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Meet, Greet & Eat
Route 40 Business Association
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
5-7 p.m.
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Island Spice Grille & Lounge: 2120 Emmorton Park Road, Edgewood
Join the Route 40 Business Association for an evening of networking. Admission is free but advanced registration is required. Refreshments will be provided.
Click here for more information
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iDisruptor 4.2 - Get Prepared for Changes in Maryland's Energy Future
Northeastern Maryland Technology Council
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Thursday, April 13, 2023
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Virtual
Learn how a clean energy future can impact your business and how new incentives, tax credits and other job creation opportunities will change Maryland's energy usage.
Click here for more information
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Ask the Experts
Office of Economic Development
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Tuesday, April 18
6-8 p.m.
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Swan Creek Center: 2021-D Pulaski Highway, Havre de Grace
Get free business advice from a panel of industry professionals - a banker, an accountant, an insurance agent, and a lawyer. Bring your questions!
Click here for more information
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Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry
Aberdeen Proving Ground
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Tuesday, April 25 -
Thursday, April 27
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Virtual & Myer Auditorium: 6000 Combat Drive, Aberdeen Proving Ground
This annual event gives small businesses the opportunity to learn about potential contracting opportunities relative to mission areas at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The event will be held in a hybrid format.
Click here for more information
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2023 Spring Roundup
Route 40 Business Association
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Friday, April 28, 2023
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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La Banque at the Seaplane Base: 309 St. John St., Havre de Grace
Join the Route 40 Business Association for its annual western-themed fundraiser. The event will feature barbecue, live music, raffles, and more.
Click here for more information
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Military Appreciation Luncheon
Harford County Chamber of Commerce
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Thursday, May 18. 2023
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Top of the Bay: 6817 Plumb Point Drive, Aberdeen Proving Ground
The Harford County Chamber of Commerce's 47th annual Military Appreciation Luncheon will honor the Aberdeen Proving Ground community and local active military and veterans. Sponsorships are welcome for this event.
Click here for more information
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Workforce Technical Training Grant
Office of Economic Development
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Harford County's Workforce Technical Training Grant program assists county employers in becoming more productive and competitive, providing matching funds to businesses that accelerate employee technical training to expand or improve production. The deadline to apply for this round of applications is Friday, May 19.
Click here for more information
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Financial Incentive Programs
Maryland Department of Commerce
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The State of Maryland offers a list of specialized grants, loans, and tax credits for new and expanding businesses across various industries.
Click here for more information
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Register to be a vendor or sponsor at the first Chesapeake Bay Balloon Festival in Harford County and connect with thousands of visitors over three days. Moving to Cedar Lane Regional Park in Bel Air this summer, the event will run Friday, August 4 to Sunday, August 6 and feature hot air balloon rides, bounce houses, games, food and more. For more information and tickets to the rain or shine event, visit www.chesapeakebayballoonfestival.com.
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