Howard County is home to over 9,900 businesses of all sizes, from corporate headquarters to start-ups. When we say that we are here to help businesses start, grow and relocate, we mean it.
Rank |
Company Name |
Employees |
Line of Business |
1 | Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory | 7,000 | R&D systems engineering |
2 | Howard County General Hospital | 1,765 | Nursing care |
3 | Verizon | 1,700 | Medical services |
2 | Lorien Health Systems | 1,190 | Telecommunications |
5 | Coastal Sunbelt Produce | 1,050 | Food products distribution |
6 | Wells Fargo | 807 | Financial services |
7 | Nestle Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream | 735 | Frozen desserts |
8 | Sysco Food Services | 680 | Food products distribution |
9 | Maxim Healthcare Services | 675 | HQ/Medical staffing/Wellness |
10 | Oracle | 650 | Software development |
11 | Enterprise Community Partners | 505 | HQ/Community development |
12 | W.R. Grace & Co | 500 | HQ/Chemical R&D |
13 | Humanim | 475 | Services for people with disabilities |
14 | Leidos | 450 | Engineering Services/Cyber |
15 | Tenable Network Security | 415 | Software development/Cyber |
Note: Excludes post offices, state and local governments; includes public higher education institutions.
Source: HCEDA Research
County Data
Howard County boasts a thriving and vibrant economy, which makes it the first choice for smart businesses looking to start or expand in the Mid-Atlantic. Add in its central location between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. and you have a real win-win. Howard County also offers more than 70-million square feet of commercial space, providing businesses with the perfect location to do business.
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Howard County is continually ranked among the most affluent, advanced and educated communities in the United States. There is immediate access to leading educational and health care institutions, upscale retail, and outstanding recreation and entertainment.
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