What does it take to drive economic growth and support businesses in a dynamic county like Anne Arundel?
Welcome to the Grow Your Business & Grow Your Wealth podcast with your host, Gary Heldt. In this enlightening episode, guest Amy Gowan, the dynamic President and CEO of Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation. Amy shares her insights on the corporation's vital role in fostering economic development and supporting the business community in Anne Arundel County.
Amy Gowan leads the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, focusing on various critical business services, including financing, site selection, research, permitting, workforce development, and more. She discusses the organization's innovative future initiatives, like offering business accelerator programs in Spanish and developing a strategic plan for county-wide economic development. Emphasizing the need for redevelopment in older commercial areas, Amy also highlights the organization's role in addressing housing affordability and creating vibrant mixed-use spaces.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Comprehensive business support services provided by Arundel Economic Development Corp.
✅ Expansion plans, including bilingual business accelerator programs and a strategic county economic plan.
✅ Emphasis on redevelopment and revitalization of older commercial areas for economic vibrancy.
✅ Amy Gowan's focus on improving communication between economic development entities and the business community.
✅ Challenges faced and strategic approaches to overcome them, including housing affordability and complex permitting.
Visit the website at: www.aaedc.org
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