Economic Development

Essex Commercial Revitalization District

Baltimore County's Commercial Revitalization Programs can help businesses in older commercial areas improve the appearance of their buildings, access low interest loans and receive tax credits for major improvements. The County has recently expanded the Essex Commercial Revitalization District to include businesses along Eastern Boulevard from the Back River Bridge to Martin Boulevard. Businesses in the commercial revitalization district are eligible for programs that are not offered countywide. Qualified businesses and property owners in the Essex Commercial Revitalization District are eligible for : Business Improvement Loans, Architectural Assistance and Tax Credits.

For more information on this program, please contact Baltimore County Department of Economic Development at 410-887-8000.

Recent accounts in the media have described the numerous unfortunate and heavy handed actions the European Union and its regulatory agents have leveled against American companies such as Microsoft, GE, Apple, Mastercard and many others. They stopped the merger of GE with Honeywell even though US regulators had approved it. They are forcing Apple and its iTunes software to be open sourced to European competitors and they will continue these types of assaults.

With the wondrous economic growth our area has seen and the continued growth forecast here due to Homeland Security and BRAC realignment, we need to be ready to defend Maryland companies, even in their nascent growth stages. One of our companies could very well be the next Microsoft and as such, we need to ensure our ability to compete and reach markets abroad. Our senior Senator, Barbara Mikulski, has always been a fighter for Maryland families and businesses. Please contact her office at 202-224-4654 to urge her to get involved with this foreboding issue.

Baltimore County, Maryland - When you succeed, we all succeed

When you're ready to grow, Baltimore County is ready to help. Connect to capital. Streamline development approvals. Link to qualified workers. Deliver confidential site analysis. And more.....

Baltimore County - Business Assistance Programs:

Real Estate Services
Workforce Development Links
International Trade Assistance
Enterprise Zone Benefits and Brownfields Redevelopment
Small Business Loan Fund
Streamlining the Process
Commercial Revitalization Areas
Commercial Revitalization Tax Credits
Business Improvement Loans
Architect-On-Call

For information on these programs and other ways to help your business grow, contact Baltimore County Economic Development at 410-887-8000 or econdev@baltimorecountymd.gov or visit their website at www.bcinfobank.com