Start a Business

Catalyst Fund Loan

Finance start-ups and expanding businesses.

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CSP Grants

Get funding for your nonprofit if you provide human services.

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Agricultural Grant

Get funding to expand or diversify agricultural business operations.

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Business Funding Options

Learn about funding options available to businesses.

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Business Incentives

Learn about incentives available to businesses in Howard County.

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EBO Certification

Get and Equal Business Opportunity certification.

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Local Business Certification

Get a Local Business Initiative certification.

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Howard Tech Council

Become a member of the Howard Tech Council.

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Child Care Business Advice

Get advice on opening/improving your child care business.

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Business Counseling

Develop, review and sample business plans and more.

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Small Business Help

Get help starting, growing, closing or selling a small business with SCORE.

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Vendor Registration

Register as a vendor.

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Home-Based Contractor

Get a Home-Based Contractor Permit.

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Business Support

View services specifically related to supporting businesses.

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