Funding opportunities AAEDC has a track record of facilitating grants and funding in the region, including a recent $300K Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development grant. This presents a sales angle to offer financial leverage solutions, grant-writing support, and access to additional public funding programs for local businesses.

Economic development partnerships As a non-profit focused on financing, technical assistance, and regulatory guidance, AAEDC collaborates with entities like FSC First and other county programs. There is potential to propose joint programs, consulting services, and coalition-building with private sector partners to expand impact.

Digital & marketing enablement Recent website launch and new branding initiatives, plus investment in marketing landing pages for events such as Preakness 2026, indicate openness to enhanced digital marketing, CRM optimization, and content services to drive stakeholder engagement and investment.

Community placemaking Initiatives like Glen Burnie Better Plaza and Pathways to Connection mural demonstrate AAEDC’s focus on place-based development. Sales opportunities exist for urban design firms, event coordination platforms, sponsorship sales, and public-private placemaking partnerships.

Networking and capacity building Active programs such as Bridges to Business and no-cost SBDC counseling show demand for business mentorship, training, and advisory services. There is potential to upsell advanced workshops, mentorship programs, and incubator-like services to growing local firms.