MARYLAND is
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Maryland’s New Business Climate
Across Maryland, it’s a new day for business. There’s a new openness to doing what it takes to help businesses succeed, from startups to industry leaders. Combined with Maryland’s natural assets and well-established advantages, this new spirit is making Maryland a great state for your business to be in.
#1
In percentage of professional & technical workers
#1
In percentage of doctoral scientists & engineers
74
Federal labs (2 times more than any other state)
11,600
IT companies call Maryland home
70%
Home to 70 of the top 100 defense contractors
56%
Home to 14 of the top 25 aerospace companies
#3
In bachelor’s degree attainment
#5
Ranked 5th “most innovative state” by Bloomberg
#8
Ranked 8th “best state” by U.S. News and World Report
Proud to Call Maryland Home
Maryland companies are driving innovation in areas such as BioHealth & Life Sciences, IT & Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense, Energy & Sustainability, Advanced Manufacturing and Military & Federal. The state has 900 foreign-owned companies and many Maryland companies have an international presence.
SUCCESS IN MARYLAND: Clear Guide Medical
Dorothee Heisenberg, CEO of Clear Guide Medical a medical device company based in Baltimore talks about her company, and how being in Maryland helps Clear Guide Medical thrive. Some of Maryland’s advantages that Heisenberg mentions includes funding opportunities, proximity to Washington D.C., and overall quality of life.
The Pulse on Business in Maryland
Business Resources
- Maryland offers an online portal to register a business
- See how Maryland stacks up against other states and compare the counties/regions within the state with the Maryland Data Explorer.
- Not sure how Maryland Commerce can help your small business? Check out the Entrepreneur Resource Guide for a recap of services.
- Funding and incentive programs are available.
- Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions we get for starting a business.
- Find the right location and move your business to Maryland
- Stay connected with the community at these business events.