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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

From the Desk of...
Harford County
Economic Development
RobeRt G. Cassilly
Harford County Executive

Dear Friends, Business and Veteran Resources from

As an Army veteran, I highly value the mission of our armed
forces to protect our freedom and way of life. As county Harford County Economic Development
executive, I am honored that Harford County is home to Aberdeen
Proving Ground and I’m proud to support the 21,000 military
service members and civilians who work on APG and their families. Harford County has a multitude of resources to support small businesses and a
As our largest employer, APG, along with 100+ defense thriving defense community.
companies here in our Great American Defense Community, present
tremendous economic opportunities. Business Resources
I meet regularly with APG’s senior leaders and Karen Holt, Harford County Department of Economic Development:
our economic development director, works closely with leaders Financial incentives, partnership opportunities, and a variety of resources for
inside and outside the gates. Her department also maintains a Harford County businesses of any size, including the new LevelUp business
satellite office on post that we share with the Army Alliance to workshop series. To learn more about these workshops, contact Deputy Director
facilitate collaboration and support for commercialization. Raj Goel, rkgoel@harfordcountymd.gov.

Bob Brown, our Harford County veterans’ affairs
coordinator, continues to connect veterans, active military and Maryland Small Business Development Center:
their families with available resources and Free training and one-on-one counseling and mentorship for startups, including how
opportunities. to formulate a business plan. Contact Ryan Del Gallo at rdelgallo@carrollcc.edu.

Now in our third year, my administration is
dedicated to supporting our nation’s warfighters
and their economic prosperity at home. If we may
be of assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your service.
Very truly yours,

www.HarfordCountyMD.gov

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