From freight trains to blazing internet. From red-eyes to robotics. So much makes your business go. But what really moves your business? A welcoming and diverse community. A workforce that wows. A safe place to call home. An environment that fosters innovation. If you’re ready to make a move, Maryland is ready to move you.
#1
Best state for gender equality
Source: U.S. News & World Report, “Maryland Is No. 1 in Best States for Gender Equality,” Aug. 2022.
#1
Tech workforce growth
Source: Tech Workforce Trends: The Migration of Tech Jobs Since The Pandemic – Technology Councils of North America, 2022.
#1
Best state for minority employment
Source: Lendio, “Best and Worst States for Minority Entrepreneurs,” 2024.
“Make your move to Maryland. You won’t find innovation and opportunity like this anywhere else in America.”
Governor Wes Moore
Why Maryland for Business
Moving a business to Maryland isn’t just a relocation. It’s a reinvention. We’re asking businesses across the globe to consider what Maryland’s bright minds, diverse perspectives and unmatched connectivity can do for their business.
In cyber, quantum, aerospace, life sciences and more, Maryland leads the way with one of the most educated and technically sophisticated workforces in the world. And Maryland’s top tech workforce is only growing. Home to 56 accredited two-year and four-year institutions, in Maryland, you’ll find people on the ground ready for the big jobs of tomorrow.
In the heart of the Eastern Seaboard, Maryland’s location places businesses in an ideal position to prosper. Here, it’s all about access. Whether you need to reach customers quickly or access decision-makers in Washington D.C., being in Maryland puts more at your fingertips. Need a location that helps you travel more efficiently? Whether it’s a couple hours on a train to NYC or a direct flight to just about anywhere, Maryland can get you where you need to go.
Maryland, the most diverse state on the East Coast, is a welcoming and safe place to live for people of all races, ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations. With a state commitment to supporting women and minority owned businesses, and a climate of inclusion, Maryland isn’t just a prime location, it’s home.
Maryland has a top-rated school system that lays the foundation for the state’s educated population. The state’s network of higher education institutions, including the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University, help to prime Maryland’s talent pipeline and provide Marylanders with plenty of professional educational options for themselves and their children.
Whether you want your free time to be full of outdoor adventures, immersive art experiences, or cuisines from different cultures, find what suits your interests in Maryland. It’s a lifestyle you (and your employees) can get behind.
Everything you need for tech success is in Maryland. Get to know some of the hottest industries right now in Maryland, or explore our full list of key industries.
Quantum Technology
Maryland is home to collectively the most forward thinking quantum incubators, accelerators and startups in the nation working on every aspect of quantum computing.
Maryland has two times more federal labs than any other state, renowned universities, a prepared scientific workforce, and initiatives designed to bolster innovation in every aspect of life sciences.
Maryland’s fast-growing aerospace sector is soaring thanks to top-tier engineering talent, mission-critical federal facilities, and cutting-edge research centers.
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Jayson Knott
Senior Director, Business Recruitment and Location Services, Maryland Department of Commerce
