Businesses looking for qualified employees to fill openings in their company can register to be a vendor at the Susquehanna Workforce Network job fair on Thursday, September 18 at the APGFCU Arena at Harford Community College. Employer registration is $225. Click here to register.
Have you ever thought about opening or purchasing a franchise business? Join us at "How to Become a Business Owner Through the Purchase of a Franchise" on Thursday, September 18 at 5:15 p.m. at the CONVERGE Innovation Center in Aberdeen. Participants will learn key traits of a successful franchise, how to estimate startup costs and find funding options, and more. This event is free, but registration is required.
This seminar is the second session in our yearlong Level Up Harford business workshop series. The series will cover a new topic each month for entrepreneurs and business owners, and will provide valuable information and resources to those looking to start or grow a business. The next seminar, "How to Effectively Obtain Federal Government Contracts," will be held on October 9.
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Harford County companies interested in hiring recent high school graduates can connect with students at the Harford County College & Career Fair on October 8 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the APGFCU Arena in Bel Air. Businesses can showcase their products and services to students exploring career opportunities post-graduation. More than 2,000 people attended last year's event. Registration is free for employers; dinner will be provided at the event. |
Registration is still open for the fall session of Project Opportunity, a free 10-week course for veterans looking to start their own business or expand their existing one. This entrepreneurship training program is designed solely for active duty military, guard/reserve personnel, and veterans. Fall classes are every Wednesday from September 17 to November 19 and will be held at the CONVERGE Innovation Center in Aberdeen. Class topics will include characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, creating a business plan, and more. The course will culminate in delivering a business pitch.
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If your business is celebrating 25, 50, 75, or 100 years in Harford County in 2025, we would love to recognize you during Business Appreciation Week in October! Please email us the name of your business, the number of years of service in Harford, and a contact person so we can schedule a celebratory visit. |
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Local business owners can get their company's name in front of the thousands of attendees to the annual Maryland State BBQ Bash in Bel Air by becoming an event sponsor. Sponsorship benefits include a vendor table at the event, promotion on social media, and more. This year's bash will be held on Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11. Contact Bel Air Downtown Alliance Executive Director Jenny Erhard at 443-823-1797 or via email for more information on how to become a sponsor. |
The deadline to apply for tax credits for projects in the Aberdeen/Havre de Grace Enterprise Zone is Wednesday, October 1.
The Enterprise Zone Tax Credit is for businesses looking to develop or open within the designated zone and who meet minimum requirements for job creation or capital investment, including, but not limited to, specified design standards. The Maryland Department of Commerce program is facilitated by Harford County to provide incentives in a certain area to:
- Encourage creation of well-paying new jobs
- Ensure retention and spur expansion of existing businesses
- Promote development/occupancy of vacant, underused land and buildings
- Support the county's commitment to revitalizing industrial areas
For more information, contact Karen Holt, director of economic development.
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Harford County's Workforce Technical Training Grant is available to county employers seeking to improve their productivity. The program reimburses local businesses that provide intermediate or advanced technical training for existing employees that expands or improves business operations. All industries may apply. The deadline for this round of applications is Friday, October 17. For eligibility information and the application, click here. |
September Networking Meeting Luncheon
Route 40 Business Association
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Wednesday, September 10
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Maryland Golf & Country Clubs, 1335 E. MacPhail Road, Bel Air
Network with local businesses and hear a presentation from Harford Community College President Dr. Theresa Felder.
Click here for more information
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Maryland Manufacturing Technology Summit
Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership
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Thursday, October 2
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel, 10209 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, 21044
Maryland manufacturers interested in implementing new technologies can hear expert presentations, see live demos, and network with industry leaders; tickets are $100 for manufacturers and $250 for non-manufacturers.
Click here for more information
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Hello Harford, the county’s new tourism marketing organization, uses a data-driven approach to attract visitors to the county and leverages partnerships with the tourism community and local tourism-related businesses to boost the economy. Check out Hello Harford's event calendar for a list of events and activities throughout the rest of summer, and be sure to follow Hello Harford on Facebook.
To support tourism-related businesses, we have launched a monthly newsletter, the Tourism Business Bulletin. Email Jodi Marschhauser, tourism manager, to subscribe.
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Looking for a great space to hold your next business meeting, corporate retreat, holiday party, or reception? Look no further than Swan Harbor Farm, located at 401 Oakington Road in Havre de Grace. Enjoy lush, historic grounds, a modernized farmhouse, and a three-season event tent set against the serenity of the Chesapeake Bay. Owned and operated through Harford County Parks & Recreation, this venue offers a pleasant alternative to the corporate setting. Email or call 410-939-6767 for more information and to book your next event.
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Harford County and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) at Aberdeen Proving Ground co-hosted a Technology Acceleration Summit on August 19 at Southampton Middle School in Bel Air, showcasing technology transfer opportunities with DEVCOM'S Army Research Laboratory and Chemical Biological Center to local businesses. The event's 97 guests learned about the technology transfer process and saw presentations on 3D laser folded electronics, biomanufacturing, synthetic biology and pyrotechnic technologies, and more. Business representatives could also directly speak with research scientists who developed the Army technologies.
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Dr. Theresa Felder, president of Harford Community College, was appointed to three board leadership positions to represent Harford County and the school.
North Harford High School agriculture teacher and Envirothon advisor Laura O’Leary was named the Agriculture Teacher of the Year by the Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts.
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