Six Harford County manufacturing companies, listed below, received grants through the Maryland Department of Commerce's competitive Manufacturing 4.0 program. The businesses were awarded a combined total of $1,059,589; Harford companies received 22% of the overall funding allocated for the program. Grants were awarded to manufacturers who have invested in state-of-the-art technologies to increase productivity and sales, cost savings, retention of employees, and more. See the complete list of winners here.
Harford's companies earning grants are:
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Better Engineering - $39,610
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Dunlop Protective Footwear - $408,971
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Independent Can Company - $103,500
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Modular Components National - $119,520
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Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing Technologies - $67,988
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Veritech - $320,000
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Join the Harford County Chamber of Commerce at their 2025 Economic Outlook Breakfast, which will recap 2024 trends, share predictions for the 2025 economy, and help business owners prepare for the future. The event will be held at Water's Edge Event Center, 4687 Millennium Drive in Belcamp, on Thursday, March 27 from 8 - 10 a.m. Harford County Economic Development Director Karen Holt and Towson University's Dr. Daraius Irani are featured speakers.
The March 21 deadline to comply with mandatory Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been postponed again. The U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced February 27 it will not penalize companies that do not file or update BOI reports by the deadline; updated compliance requirements will be announced by the March 21 date. The CTA was enacted in 2021 to combat unlawful activities such as tax fraud and money laundering by capturing specific business ownership information.
Looking to bring on student apprentices or hire recent high school graduates as new employees? Register your business by Friday, March 14 to reserve a spot in the Apprenticeship Maryland Youth Apprenticeship and Career Fair.
Learn how apprentices and interns can help your business grow and thrive at the Apprenticeship & Internship Summit on Wednesday, April 9. Follow Harford Business Roundtable for Education on Facebook for registration information.
Click here to see an interactive map and infographics on all current Harford County Public Schools' internships and apprenticeships.
In a new report issued through the Grow Rural Opportunity in Maryland project, which identifies opportunities for economic growth in the Carroll, Frederick and Harford tri-county region, key recommendations include setting regional long-term economic goals and strategies to achieve them; further harnessing the potential of Aberdeen Proving Ground; and focusing on high-value, specialized industries such as health care, manufacturing and technology, sports tourism, agriculture and construction.
The report is the result of a partnership with Harford County Economic Development, the Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory in Westminster and Frederick Innovative Technology Center. Using its grant funds, Harford contracted with Matrix Design Group to conduct an economic analysis of the county, which included sector-level economic data and interviews with 85 county stakeholders. Read the full report.
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Interested in contracting with the federal government? Join County Executive Bob Cassilly and a panel of industry experts for Doing Business with Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) on Wednesday, April 9. The workshop will help you prepare your business for APG's Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry (APBI) on April 22-24. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. To register, click here.
Harford businesses in the health and wellness, home, shopping, recreation, and other industries were among the Readers' Choice results from The Baltimore Sun's Best of Harford County 2024 poll released on February 25.
Harford County Economic Development joined more than 250 tourism professionals in celebrating Tourism Day in Annapolis on February 14, organized by the Maryland Tourism Coalition. The event brought together industry leaders to visit General Assembly members and advocate for the critical role tourism plays in Maryland's economy.
The Harford County Department of Economic Development will open the FY 2026 Tourism Related Funding Program on March 4 with eligibility requirements posted online for qualified nonprofits; workshops for applicants are scheduled for March 11 and 12. The funding program supports events and activities that draw overnight visitors and is funded by revenue from the county’s 6% hotel tax. Applicants must be 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 organizations; the application deadline is Friday, May 16, 2025.
ATHENA Leadership Awards
Harford Community College
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Friday, March 7
9 - 10 a.m.
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Water's Edge Event Center, 4687 Millennium Drive, Belcamp
Awards recognize leadership by an individual or organization for excellence in their profession, meaningful service to the community, and assistance to women in achieving their full leadership potential.
Click here for more information
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Workforce Technical Training Grant Webinar
Harford County Economic Development
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Tuesday, March 11
9 - 10 a.m.
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Virtual
This free webinar, held the second Tuesday of each month, details funding amounts and program eligibility requirements.
Click here for more information
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Tourism Related Grant Funding Workshop
Harford County Economic Development
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Tuesday, March 11
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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220 S. Main Street, William Paca Conference Room, Bel Air
Learn FY26 program eligibility requirements, updates, and deadlines. Email Lisa Krysiak at lmkrysiak@harfordcountymd.gov to register.
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March Luncheon
Route 40 Business Association
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Wednesday, March 12
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Evolved Catering and Events Center, 2315 Belair Road, Unit B-5, Fallston
Hear from County Executive Bob Cassilly and network with local business leaders. Tickets, which include lunch, are $50 per person for members and their guests and $60 per person for non-members.
Click here for more information
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CMMC Luncheon: Insights from the Experts
Northeastern Maryland Technology Council
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Wednesday, March 12
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Water's Edge Event Center, 4687 Millennium Drive, Belcamp
Industry experts will discuss all things related to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Guests can network with professionals, learn about the latest trends, and ask questions directly to the experts.
Click here for more information
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Tourism Related Grant Funding Workshop
Harford County Economic Development
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Wednesday, March 12
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Virtual
Learn FY26 program eligibility requirements, updates, and deadlines; this session will be recorded. Email Lisa Krysiak at lmkrysiak@harfordcountymd.gov to register.
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Navigating eMaryland Marketplace
Advantage (eMMA)
Governor's Office of Small, Minority &
Women Business Affairs
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Tuesday, March 25
10 - 11 a.m.
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Virtual
Learn how to use eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA), the state's official procurement platform, and how it connects businesses to local and state contracts.
Click here for more information
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Before America’s Declaration of Independence from England was signed in 1776, Harford County was the site of the nation’s first declaration in support of independence signed by elected representatives of the people. The Bush Declaration of 1775 was signed by 34 local men “at the risque of our lives and fortunes.” Join the 250th anniversary celebration of this important document and the brave souls who risked everything for liberty.
Free, family-friendly events planned March 22 – 23 include historic re-enactments, live music, and a “passport to history” tour of Harford County sites related to the declaration. Pick up your passport at any library branch and get stamps at four locations to earn a certificate and historian badge; Scouts will earn a special Bush 250 patch. Learn more at https://www.harfordhistory.org/bush-declaration/.
March 6-7: Dr Seuss' The Cat in the Hat
March 14-16: Shrek the Musical
March 15: USO Show & Living War Memorial Fundraiser
March 21: Dallas String Quartet
March 22: The Beat Goes On. Featuring Lisa McClowry as CHER
March 29: Rock The STAR Concert Series presents: Eaglemania
April 5: Dunnigan's - Bel Air's Premiere Speakeasy
Harford County is featured in the February edition of Business in Focus magazine; the story highlights the county's economic strengths and great quality of life for residents. The piece features information on county schools, the importance of Aberdeen Proving Ground to the economy, the county's high-tech manufacturing, growing agritourism, and more. Business in Focus is a North American publication covering business trends, growth strategies, and emerging technologies that periodically spotlights different regions.
See the full February edition here.
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Klein's Family Markets kicks off its celebration of 100 years of business in Harford this month, with events scheduled throughout the year.
Fallston florist Washday Floral's acts of kindness sparks community support for California wildfire victims.
Harford Mutual Insurance Group announces support of more than 80 nonprofits with $560,000 in donations in 2024.
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