Baltimore
is open for business.
Helping businesses grow, invest, and succeed in Baltimore.
Built for Business.
Proven by Momentum.
Success in business requires location, talent, and connectivity. Baltimore brings all three together with a booming competitive landscape that puts your operations at the center of the East Coast economy.
$6B+
Active Development Pipeline across Baltimore City
140K+
Students enrolled across regional colleges and universities supplying an elite talent pipeline
1/3
of the total U.S. GDP within a single day’s drive or flight from your facility
50 Feet
Deep-water port channel channel—one of the deepest on the Atlantic coast
"BDC has been a valuable resource in helping Advanced CDL Driving Academy establish and grow our presence in Baltimore. Their guidance through the zoning and permitting process, along with ongoing business resources and connections, has made it easier to grow with confidence. Baltimore's central location and strong transportation network have made it the ideal place to serve our students and expand our business."
Kevin Jones
Owner of Advanced CDL Driving Academy
"Working with BDC has been pivotal to Jollof Bowl's growth. Their technical assistance and business planning support helped us refine our vision, prepare for financing and future franchising, and build a clear path for growth. Baltimore's vibrant food scene and welcoming community have created incredible opportunities to build partnerships and share our culture."
Lekan "LA" Oketunji & Andrea Kamara
Co-Owners, Jollof Bowl
"Baltimore is a great place to have a business because real estate is affordable and steady. If you're a small business and you're looking to grow, you need a stable environment where you know what your rent is going to be and what the labor market looks like."
Matthew “Bull” Lasinski
Alliance Restaurant Group
"After participating in an ice cream cocktail-making class at Tipsy Scoop's first franchise location in Washington, D.C.'s Chinatown neighborhood, we realized that liquor-infused desserts were an untapped market in Baltimore. BDC has been a valuable partner in helping us bring the world's first and largest liquor-infused ice cream franchise to the city. From helping us navigate Baltimore's business landscape to providing resources throughout the construction process and being well represented at our grand opening, BDC has played a key role in our successful launch. We'd encourage any entrepreneur or business considering Baltimore to take advantage of the guidance and resources that BDC provides."
