Baltimore Is Here

Baltimore Can Do More For Your Business

Leverage Baltimore’s ideal location, world-class talent, rich history and culture, and local resources to become our next business success story.

Some of the nation’s largest brands call Baltimore home because this dynamic urban center has the talent, culture and benefits to help business thrive. Whether you are a leading financial institution, an emerging tech startup, a growing law office, an innovative life sciences firm or anything in between, Baltimore is the ideal place to accelerate your growth. 

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Good Company

These global brands are based right here in Baltimore.

Why Baltimore?

Location, Location, Location

Baltimore is centrally located in the mid-Atlantic and easily accessible by highway, water, rail and air. Our proximity to Washington, D.C. means a multitude of resources are within arm’s reach.

  • We have an international airport and seaport, which are just off of Interstate-95 and are on Amtrak’s Northeast Regional Line.
  • More than 60 federal agencies and research labs are within 30 miles, bringing substantial federal spending and jobs to the city.

Top Talent

The 8th most educated metro region in the United States, Baltimore boasts a highly educated and diverse workforce supported by world-class institutions.

  • 44% of our residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher - 11% higher than the nation’s average 
  • 49% of college and university students are graduating with a science or engineering degree in Baltimore City alone
  • 10+ nationally- and globally-recognized colleges and universities including John Hopkins University and University of Maryland, Baltimore.  

Quality of Life

Baltimore is a waterfront city, rich in culture and history. Its diverse population is made up of many neighborhoods that each have their own unique charm and culture, making the city not only great for businesses, but also great for their employees as well.

  • Baltimore is highly affordable with a considerably lower cost of living than its neighboring cities Philadelphia, Boston, Washington DC, and New York City.
  • There is entertaining nightlife, vibrant restaurants, world-class theaters, iconic stadiums and professional sports teams.  

Diverse & Thriving Business Ecosystem

Some of Baltimore’s thriving industries include life sciences, technology, hospitality and tourism, manufacturing & logistics, creative industries, and social innovation. The city’s top two startup industries are in healthcare and information technology.  Recently, Baltimore’s Thrive Earlier Detection was acquired by Exact Sciences for $2.15 billion.

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Don’t Just Take Our Word For It 

Business owners love Baltimore. See what they have to say.

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Tia Hamilton

“I love having my business in Baltimore City because I know it has a direct impact on the community and I have partnerships with organizations here that help me make that impact.”

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