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Infobank Overview
 Baltimore County is situated in the geographic center of the State and surrounds the City of Baltimore almost completely. Its location is in a metropolitan area with a population in excess of 2.6 million. The City of Baltimore and Baltimore County are entirely separate political units.
Useful area maps: regional; proximity to major markets;census designated places; zip code.
The physical features, climate and natural resources are described.
Valuable intermodal Transportation System creates a commercially
viable environment.
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Living in Baltimore County means a comfortable blend of historic neighborhoods, suburban communities and rural landscapes, all at a cost of living below the national average. Whether you're new to Baltimore County, or looking to discover something new in your hometown, click below for the practical, the fun and the informative.
A highly rated school system, higher education, access to excellent health care -all available in Baltimore County
Housing options, commute information and cost of living comparisons.
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The place to go for all things statistical. Profiles of the County from a variety of sources. Census figures, both the 2000 and current, for population, housing, households, employment and income.
Projections
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More than 35 percent of Baltimore County residents have earned bachelor's degrees or higher
Quality educational facilities are located in the County
Find out about the labor pool: educational achievement; occupational wage estimates; employment rates
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Technology companies discover strategic advantages in Baltimore County. Firms have access to a strong customer base, developed infrastructure, well-educated workers, affordable places to live, and a variety of financing and business support. Baltimore County is home to cutting edge bioscience, signature software development, interactive technologies and systems integration companies. Biomanufacturer BD Diagnostic Systems, healthcare software firm ViPS, computer game company Firaxis Games, Lockheed Martin Information Systems and AAI lead the list of Baltimore County tech firms.
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Statistical Profiles
Technology
Manufacturing
Agriculture
Services
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Baltimore County's diverse business community is at the center of a compact East Coast market, centered in planned development corridors surrounding the independent city of Baltimore. Baltimore County is the largest jurisdiction in a metropolitan area which has a population in excess of 2.7 million people
Cutting Edge Infrastructure Supports Business Growth
Major Employers in the County and major Business Parks foster business growth
Active Procurement resources are available
Tax and regulation information for small business
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Baltimore County Department of Economic Development offers financial programs and resources for small business, site information.
International trade assistance is available
Workforce development programs, recruitment aids from the schools, colleges and County government
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