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This is a starting place for your business. From reviewing industry trends and researching competitive information, to human resource issues and company performance ratings, we put the power of business information access into your hands. All the information you need to research and write your business and marketing plans can be found at the library. Along with our collection of business books, journals and magazines, the Small Business Center provides access to powerful online databases. These business databases are more current than print resources, have more comprehensive information, and are easy to access.

All the business databases are available through the library’s Website, but if you require individual assistance, the Small Business Center has a dedicated Small Business Specialist at the Bel Air Branch. Call the Adult Reference Desk at 410-676-3151 to set up an appointment or contact the Small Business Specialist

The Army Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit civic organization under Section 501 C (4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Besides individuals, it has about 60 corporate sponsors and is also sponsored by grants from the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, and County and local Governments.

The Army Alliance objectives are to 1) Maintain Aberdeen Proving Ground as an economic asset and resource to the northeastern Maryland region by supporting its organizations, programs, and missions. 2) Present a clear, coherent image of the technological assets of the Proving Ground and its value to the national defense. 3) Inform businesses and citizens of northeastern Maryland of the economic and cultural benefits of a strong military presence in the region. 4) Assist with the attraction of government and industry organizations to increase the economic viability of the Proving Ground. 5) Act as a coordinating body for various organizations, groups, clubs, and individuals who have similar interests in maintaining a healthy and stable Aberdeen Proving Ground.    

Provides customized training programs, specializing in on-site computer training.

-	Business and industry training programs
-	Customized on-site training
-	Industrial/Technical training
-	Computer certification training
-	Employee orientation programs
-	Basic education skills upgrade training

HCC has a new “Training Matrix” at http://harford.trainingmatrix.com. At this site businesses can learn about the range of customized training and the contents of each training course, as well as info about some of the noncredit instructors. 

Provides job development and promotion to advance the skills and expertise of Maryland’s workforce

• Access information about available jobs
• Career choices
• Education
• Training
• Labor market

Provides job development and promotion to advance the skills and expertise of Maryland’s workforce

Computerized matching of job openings with applicants, screening and testing.

The Bel Air Job Service operates as a broker between employers needing workers and job seekers.

• Employers

  -	Access to a computerized job listing system
  -	Qualified applicants may be referred directly to the employer
  -	Employers may request the Bel Air office to act as the "recruiter" for job openings.
  -	Job Service offers on site interviews

• Job Seekers

  -	Employability assessment and job referrals
  -	Career planning assistance
  -	Job testing
  -	Other support service referrals

• Functions along with 28 other offices in Maryland and electronically through 1,800 Employment Service offices across the United States.