Havre de Grace is conveniently located on I-95, 65 miles South of Philadelphia and 37 miles North of Baltimore. Sitting only 5 miles from Aberdeen Proving Ground, Havre de Grace hosts the quality of life that is prime for any lifestyle. Located on an historic waterfront, downtown offers a unique shopping experience and fine dining in our many chef owned and operated restaurants. The new, State designated Arts and Entertainment District promotes the arts through events and tax incentives to encourage arts related business growth. A strong presence of museums promotes Historic Preservation maintaining the historic integrity of the downtown. Havre de Grace offers an abundance of events throughout the year including the annual Decoy Festival, Seafood Festival, Art Show, and Graw Days, which celebrates the colorful history of The Graw race track and horse racing.

Situated as the premier travel destination in Harford county and with the many programs the City offers, Havre de Grace is a prime market to build your business. Whether starting, expanding or relocating your business, the City of Havre de Grace's Department of Economic Development can guide you toward the resources needed for growth. Offering such programs as the revolving loan fund ( RAD Loan) to help fund projects for commercial and industrial land/building acquisitions, new construction, renovations, equipment, or working capital.

The City of Havre de Grace through the Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development is a designated Enterprise Tax Zone. Businesses within this designation benefit from real property tax credits if an investment of $75,000 is made to a business with 10 or less employees or an investment of $125,000 to a business with 11 or more employees.

Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce, Havre de Grace Main Street, Inc., and the Havre de Grace Office of Tourism and Economic Development are great community resources with strong presence to help with the success of business growth.

"Havre de Grace is open for business and eager to assist with the resources available in doing business in our City", says Megan McDonough, the City of Havre de Grace's Department of Economic Development Manager. Meghan can be contacted at 410-939-1800 for more information.