Aberdeen Economic & Development Corporation
A non-profit organization dedicated to growing opportunity in Aberdeen for the benefit of all residents.
Our Mission
The mission of the Aberdeen Economic & Development Corporation is to elevate the residents of Aberdeen by encouraging investment in the greater Aberdeen community.
The Commission shall achieve these charitable purposes through three core areas of focus, each designed to address the unique challenges facing Aberdeen's neighborhoods and business community.
Property Rehabilitation
Facilitating the rehabilitation of blighted or underutilized properties to provide essential community services and job opportunities for low-income residents.
Education & Research
Conducting educational programming and research into sustainable urban planning and historical preservation to benefit the general public.
Business Assistance
We believe that building up and down across the community provides the best opportunity to achieve a better community for all our neighbors.
Our Community Impact
Real stories of how the EDC is making a difference in Aberdeen
The EDC partnered with Watchtower Brewery to support their Aberdeen Endeavour initiative, helping establish a thriving craft brewery that has become a community gathering place. This partnership demonstrates our commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs and creating vibrant spaces where residents can connect.
The EDC collaborates with the Maryland Italian Festival to bring this beloved annual celebration to Aberdeen. By supporting this event, we help preserve cultural traditions while attracting visitors to our community and supporting local vendors and businesses.
The EDC invests in essential infrastructure like barricades for Aberdeen community events, making it possible to host safe, accessible celebrations without placing financial burdens on organizers. This support ensures that everyone in our community can participate in and enjoy local events.
Supporting Aberdeen's Future
These are just a few examples of how the Aberdeen Economic Development Commission is working to strengthen our community. Through partnerships, investments, and direct support, we're creating opportunities for residents and businesses to thrive.
About the Commission
The Aberdeen Economic & Development Corporation (EDC) is an independent nonprofit 501c3 body established to serve the Community of Aberdeen, Maryland. Operating at the intersection of government, business, and community, the EDC works to ensure that Aberdeen's community of lovely people invests in Aberdeen's shared future.
The Commission takes a community-first approach, prioritizing initiatives that create tangible benefits for Aberdeen's residents — particularly those that have been historically underserved. By focusing on property rehabilitation, workforce development, and sustainable planning, the EDC aims to build a stronger, more resilient Aberdeen for generations to come.
The EDC's business assistance programs are deliberately targeted: support is extended only where private-sector investment alone would be insufficient to address physical or economic distress. This ensures that public resources are deployed where they can have the greatest impact on the community.
Contact Us
Aberdeen Economic & Development Corporation
107 Paradise Dr
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Discover Aberdeen
This website is presented by the Aberdeen Economic & Development Corporation as part of its mission to promote tourism, support local businesses, and showcase everything Aberdeen has to offer to residents and visitors alike, in support of the nonprofit mission.
For questions about listing your business, event, or attraction on this site, please contact the EDC directly.