America’s Innovation Gateway
Foreign Direct Investment in Maryland
Bordering on Washington, D.C. and easily accessible to New York in the heart of the prime Mid-Atlantic and I-95 commercial corridor, Maryland is an ideal hub for U.S. operations. Maryland is home to a top ranked, globally recognized science and technology workforce; leading research hospitals including Johns Hopkins; more than 350 private, academic, and federal research centers; 55 colleges and universities; and convenient transportation connections including a deep water port and access to four international airports. Additionally, Maryland’s location adjacent to Washington, D.C. means easy access to international embassies, global business leaders, and key government decision-makers.
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Maryland: A Global Community
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Home to the three most diverse cities in the U.S., Maryland is a welcoming, globally-focused state with vibrant multi-national communities and the number one ranked public school system in the nation, making it the perfect place for international investors and their families.
• Next door to nearly 180 embassies
• Home to 900+ foreign-owned companies
• The best state to maximize a middle-class income
• 1 out of every 7 residents were born overseas
• Business support services and community networks provide assistance in multiple languages
*Source: wallethub.com/edu/most-diverse-cities/12690/
The Maryland Department of Commerce maintains 19 international trade offices spanning the globe and is here to welcome foreign investors providing expertise, training, regulatory assistance, and the innovative Global Gateway soft landing program for international companies.
• Workforce training Dedicated International Business Assistance
Commerce Team Provides:
• Customized market research
• Assistance identifying investment opportunities
• Introductions to potential partners
• Site visits and meeting arrangements
• Information on Maryland’s business, governance and regulatory framework
Strategic Location
• 5 major Interstate Highways I95, I81, I70, I68, I695
• 4 International Airports BWI, DCA, IAD, PHL
• Four Foreign Trade Zones
• Port of Baltimore
– Capable of receiving post-Panamax ships
– Closest Atlantic seaport to the Midwest
For more information about foreign direct investment in Maryland visit Business.Maryland.gov/international Aisha Booker, Director, Foreign Direct Investment aisha.booker@maryland.gov | (410) 301-0804
Wes Moore | Governor Aruna Miller | Lt. Governor