Maryland

Maryland is home to a highly skilled labor force, including the second highest concentration of professional and technical workers among the states, and the highest proportion of doctoral scientists and engineers in the nation.

Maryland also encourages business growth with its venture capital investments, tax credits, direct loans, grants and loan guarantees. These programs foster an environment that encourages expansions and job creation. Maryland is home to more than 45 incubators, accelerators and co-working spaces, offering early stage companies shared resources, business assistance and access to equipment and facilities.

The state’s diversified economy is rooted in high technology, biosciences and services, as well as revitalized manufacturing and international trade.

Why Maryland?

• Its outstanding logistics and transportation infrastructure includes highway, air, and one of the nation’s busiest international deep-water ports.
• Maryland’s K–12 public school system ranks fourth in the nation. Newsweek reports that Maryland is home to 15 of the 500 best STEM schools in the nation.

• According to the most recent U.S. News and World Report rankings of Best High Schools, Maryland ranks fourth nationally based on the percentage of public high schools ranked in the top 25 percent nationally.

• U.S. News and World Report named the University of Maryland, Baltimore County the nation’s 19th most innovative school in 2026 in its rankings of national universities.

Maryland AMP Member

In addition to the strong location advantages of Maryland, businesses located in AMP Member communities enjoy a diverse mix of reliable electric power supply at affordable rates, with a voice in local policies.

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