Business and Investing

• Baltimore County Resources

• BRAC

• Business and Investing Databases

• Chambers of Commerce

• Maryland Resources

• Personal Finance

• Small Business Information

Baltimore County Resources

• Baltimore County Tourism and Promotion

        Put a listing in this directory which is distributed to trade/travel shows and to meeting planners.

• Greater Baltimore Technology Council

        Organization devoted to growing the region's technology community through programs and forums.

• Hereford Zone Business Association

• Hunt Valley Business Forum

• Infobank

        Baltimore County economic, demographic, and business information.

• Overlea Fullerton Business and Professional Association

• Parkville-Carney Business and Professional Association

BRAC

Baltimore County offers many advantages for businesses planning to enter the BRAC market. Check out this website:
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/economicdev/brac.html

http://www.brac.maryland.gov/
A powerful site providing information for people and businesses affected by the Base Realignment and Closure plan. Links to similar sites for Counties are given.

Chambers of Commerce

Baltimore County 
and Small Business Resource Center.

Dundalk 

Essex-Middle River-White Marsh

Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce
 

Greater Catonsville

Pikesville

Towson

Business and Investing Databases

The links below are to other electronic resources that contain valuable business information. A library card registered with Baltimore County Public Library is needed.
 

Hoover's
Now available in all BCPL branches. Hoover's, known as the Business Information Authority, provides company details such as description, contact information, competitors and key personnel. This information can be used to prepare for client meetings, sales presentations, vendor and partner negotiations, and other business opportunities.  News from the business world and scheduled Initial Public Offerings (IPO's) also included.

Reference USA
Database of over 11 million company profiles including address and phone number, NAIC codes, numbers of employees, sales volume, product lines and corporate structure. Also includes a residential directory.
 

Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
A comprehensive source of business and investment information. Full text access for many S&P publications including: Bond Guide; Corporation Records; Dividend Record; Earnings Guide; Register of Corporations, The Outlook; Directors and Executives; Security Dealers of North America; Stock Guide; StockReports and Mutual Fund Reports.( Does not include Industry Surveys. These are accessible only from a BCPL branch).
 

Value Line Investment Survey Online   
Comprehensive source of information and advice on approximately 1,700 stocks, more than 90 industries, the stock market, and the economy.  Accurate and independently created research information. 

Maryland Resources

Maryland Comptroller of the Treasury
 

Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
 

Maryland Governor's Office of Minority Affairs
  

Maryland Insurance Administration
 

One Stop Shop for Business Assistance (University of Maryland)
University resources for small business.
 

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) – Research Park and Technology Center
A major incubator site in Baltimore County.

Small Business Information

Baltimore County Minority Business Enterprise Office
Offers information on procurement opportunities, preparation of business and marketing plans and financial information.  Includes directory of certified minority and women-owned businesses to use on County or federal projects.

Resource Guide for the Small Business Owner in Baltimore County
Important localized information for the small business community.

Small Business Counseling @ BCPL branches
Obtain assistance with business plan development, marketing, loan preparation and minority business enterprise at an individual, one-hour appointment with an adviser from the Small Business Resource Center. For dates and times, see dateLines, our Calendar of Events for the following branches: Catonsville, Essex, Parkville, Randallstown, Rosedale, Towson and White Marsh.

Personal Finance

Connections: Family Financial Assistance
Local resources for getting financial help, assistance in money management, budgeting for the household, debt repayment, and more.

Consumer Credit Counseling Center of Maryland and Delaware, Inc
This agency provides tools that assist in setting up a budget as well as gaining financial security through saving and other money-making suggestions.