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Economic Development
The Office of Economic Development continues to operate during the City’s closure for COVID-19.
The best way to contact us is by email:
Stephen Rice - smrice@annapolis.gov
Hope Stewart - hstewart@annapolis.gov
Otherwise feel free to leave us a voicemail and we will return your call as soon as possible.
Find more information on our COVID-19 recovery initiatives:
Annapolis Recovery Zones
Come Back Annapolis Small Business Recovery Center and Business Locator
Small Business Recovery Task Force
Come Thrive in Annapolis
Annapolis has been welcoming visitors for more than 300 years, and it remains a wonderful place to live, raise a family, work and establish a business. An estimated 4 million visitors annually indulge in our historic architecture, world-renowned cuisine, thriving maritime amenities and diverse cultural arts activities. Whether you come for the history, education, water or hospitality, there is always something happening in Annapolis for you to enjoy. In addition to providing a highly desirable quality of life for every type of business and its workforce, these rich dimensions make Annapolis an excellent marketplace for businesses and entrepreneurs to offer goods and services of all descriptions.
Annapolis has a robust Economic Development Strategic Action Plan that guides the delicate balance between preserving the existing local character and assets and embracing progress to ensure continued relevancy.
Whether you’re looking to start a business or grow or relocate an existing business, we’re here to help you.
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Economic Development Division
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Stephen Rice
Economic Development ManagerPhone: 410-260-2200 ext 7770
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Hope Stewart
SMBE LiaisonPhone: 410-260-2200 ext 7787
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Bid Posting: HVAC Replacement Annapolis Police Headquarters & Pip Moyer Recreation Center
The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, providing all labor, materials, equipment and supervision to remove existing equipment and install new equipment and related incidental items at two City building locations. Read on... -
COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund Open
Labor began accepting grant applications from small businesses on Wednesday, October 28th and the program will remain open through 30 days after the State of Emergency ends or until funding has been fully exhausted. Read on... -
Annapolis Business Survey - Fall 2020
Annapolis Economic Development is conducting a survey to profile the state of the business community in the city. This information will help to inform our existing and future initiatives. Please take a few minutes to fill-out the brief questions. Additional Info...