The Harford County Office of Economic Development provides information and support to entrepreneurs and small business owners of new, existing and start-up companies. The Financial Manager works with individuals to develop and/or review business plans and discuss financing options, including the County’s Revolving Loan Fund and Economic Development Opportunity Fund.

The Office partners with the County’s financial institutions and various local, state and federal programs to determine the financial resources available to Harford County businesses. Our partners include but are not limited to:

• Harford County Banks and Credit Unions
• Harford County Small Business Development Center @ Harford Community College
• Harford County Public Library Small Business Resource Center
• Harford Community College
• Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
• Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
• Maryland Department of Transportation for MBE and DBE certifications
• Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Program
• U.S. Small Business Administration – loan programs and certifications
• Department of Defense
• Army Contracting Agency
• U. S. Corps of Engineers

The Office of Economic Development leverages information and dollars from private enterprise, government and higher education to assist companies in obtaining capital and creating jobs to achieve success and continued growth.