• We are located in the Baltimore/Washington corridor, the fourth largest metropolitan region in the nation
  
• We are home to NSA and Fort Meade
  
• We are home to the thriving, easy to use Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport   
  
• We have 535 miles of Chesapeake Bay shoreline and a terrific waterfront lifestyle 
  
• We have the City of Annapolis – a historic treasure and the state capital
  
• We are home to some of the nation’s top businesses
   
  

As Anne Arundel County continues to grow, we must maintain economic balance while preserving our quality of life and the assets that keep us strong.  Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) is responsible for attracting and retaining business investment, focusing on those companies that respect our quality of life on the magnificent Chesapeake Bay, and that provide quality, high paying jobs to Anne Arundel County citizens. 
 
I urge you to explore this website and take advantage of the services that AAEDC can provide.  These services are designed to help your business grow.  Whether you are a company considering Anne Arundel County as a location, or one of the 14,000 companies already here, you will find that Anne Arundel County is a great place to live AND a great place to do business.
 
 
 
John L. Leopold
Anne Arundel County Executive
Phone: (410) 222-1821