Business Expansions & Attractions
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January 2010
Gannett Fleming, Inc.
An international planning, design, and construction management firm, will move to Baltimore County in the first quarter of 2010, occupying 25,000 square feet at Rutherford Plaza in Woodlawn. Gannet Fleming will join Medicare contractor National Government Services and Entry Master Systems as the newest tenants at the recently renovated multi-story office building.
December 2009
Bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park
The Research Group, Maryland Business Roundtable for Education and Subway Cafe will join Current tenant RMF Engineering in the newest building at 5520 Research Park Drive.
November 2009
Computer Donation Management, Inc.,
Also known as CDM eCycling, has signed a new long-term lease for 100,700 square feet of industrial space at 500 North Point Blvd in Baltimore County's Northy Point Enterprise Zone. The company provides responsible handling of obsolete electronics and electronic waste materials for the Mid Atlantic region.
October 2009
Approved a $60,000 Baltimore County Building Investment Loan toward $250,000 in improvements to the Matthew Hitt-Building on Joppa Road. Improvements include the construction of an addition, new windows, door and parking lot improvements.
Corporate Mailing Services
CMS renewed their lease for 35,000 square feet in Benson Business Court after signing a contract with the Federal Government. CMS currently has 110 employees and leases 35,000 square feet of space in Woodlawn.
September 2009
Zynga
San Francisco based online-game company has opened an East Coast headquarters in a 3,200 square foot office in Timonium. Zynga expects to hire 15 to 25 employees over the next year.
bwtech@UMBC
Two new companies have opened at bwtech@UMBC, the University of Maryland Baltimore County's business incubator and accelerator: StormCenter Communications specializes in weather and climate communications technologies that enable weather and climate visualization and collaboration for NOAA's National Weather Service, FEMA and other civilian purposes. Science Systems and Applications' Calibration and Validation Office evaluates ocean data from satellites and field operations under contract for NASA and other government agencies.
Maryland Clen Energy Center Technology Incubator
A new business incubator at bwtech@UMBC provides affordable space and assistance with business plan, marketing, and management of intellectual property for start-up companies focused on a clean or renewable energy product, service or technology.
Advantage Incubator@bwtech
A new targeted business incubator for early-stage companies opened in the bwtech@UMBC Research Park. The Advantage Incubator@bwtech is designed for minority, women or veteran-owned technology companies targeting business opportunities with state and federal agencies.
August 2009
Federal Express
Federal Express has moved into a new $20 million, 125,000 square foot facility in Halethorpe. A total of 85 employees, including 48 new jobs, support the Fed Ex Ground and Fed Ex Home Delivery business units.
Challenge Cable Sales
Company has moved into a new $1 million, 11,000 square foot East Coast distribution center in Arbutus.
Finch Services
Finch Services has purchased property at 11212 York Road in Hunt Valley for $3,300,000. The lawn and garden equipment supplier will employ 30.
July 2009
Clinical Trials & Surveys
A clinical trials data analysis firm, has leased 17,000 square feet for their corporate headquarters on Red Run Boulevard in Owings Mills. The employee-owned company employs 33 and anticipates adding 20 new positions.
Studio 9000
Has been approved for a $60,000 Baltimore County Building Investment Loan for interior and exterior improvements to the property in the Liberty Road Commerical Revitalization district.
June 2009
Lockheed Martin Information Technology & CSC
Opened the U.S. Census Bureau Baltimore Data Capture Center in Marshfield Business Park. The 236,500 square-foot facility is one of the only three Centers nationwide. Over 2,500 workers will sort, scan and process about 40 percent or 70 million census forms collected from around the nation for the 2010 Census. Job availabilities will be posted in September on the Census web site.
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
A leading venture capital firm with $8.5 billion in committed capital, announced plans to move its headquarters to Baltimore County. The firm will be headquartered in the Timonium Two office tower.
Social Solutions Inc.
Announced it is moving to Baltimore County. The technology firm will occupy 17,000 square feet of office space at Baltimore Crossroads @95. The company, which develops software to track the effectiveness of nonprofit programs, plans to double its 85-person work force over the next 18 months.
Atradius
Trade Credit Insurance, Inc., one of the world's largest credit insurers, is moving its U.S. headquarters from White Marsh to Schilling Green in Hunt Valley.
United Distributing Company
A wholesaler of durable goods, is moving its corporate headquarters to Main Street in downtown Reisterstown. The firm brings 25 new jobs to the County.
KCI Technologies
An engineering, transportation, telecommunication, and environmental services firm, has moved its corporate headquarters to a new green building in the Highlands Office Park in Sparks.
May 2009
Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Technology
Opened their sixth facility in Woodlawn, adding 160 new jobs. The expansion was an addition of 42,000 square feet bringing their total County employment to 1,500.
ADP Inc.,
The human resources and payroll company, has purchased their existing office property at 11411 Red Run Boulevard in Owings Mills. The purchase price for the 111,137 Class A office was $14,800,000. ADP employs 300 at this Chesapeake Regional Service Center.
bwtech@UMBC
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County business incubator, bwtech@UMBC, has added four new companies. Pearl Life Science Partners is developing a platform that uses modified viral particle vaccine technology to increase the efficacy of vaccines. Quantum Medical Metrics is developing an advanced dual energy x-ray imaging system that can measure bone strength using three-dimensional engineering analysis. Amidus, a consultancy offering marketing and technology services, is focusing on creating personalized experiences at conferences and business events. Premier Management Corporation provides cyber crime and network security, services for NSA and other government agencies.
April 2009
Luna
A Chicago-based carpet, hardwood and laminate flooring company, will expand its operations to an 8,000 square-foot office in Rosedale. The company could hire up to 45 people in sales, installation and administrative jobs.
Zurich American
Insurance company Zurich American is moving its Baltimore area operations to Red Brook Corporate Center, 600 Red Brook Drive in Owings Mills.
Cville Bakers LLC.
Has been approved for a $60,000 Baltimore County Business Improvement loan for exterior and interior improvements to the property in the Catonsville Commercial Revitalization District. Once Improvements are completed a new deli/bakery will open in the renovated space.
March 2009
Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI)
SSAI has moved to the bwtech@UMBC business incubator . The company's Calibration and Validation Office evaluates ocean color data from satellites and field operations for NASA and other government agencies
Premier Management Corporation bwtech@UMBC business incubator
Premier Management Corporation has joined the bwtech@UMBC business incubator. Founded in 2004 as a financial consulting firm, the company has recently begun to focus on cyber crime and network security, performing services for NSA and other government agencies. In collaboration with UMBC, the company is developing technologies to detect vulnerabilities and attacks via the Internet in government computer systems.
Pacorini Metals Dundalk Attraction - North Point Enterprise Zone
Logistic and freight forwarding services and warehouse approved by the London Metal Exchange has leased 86,000 square feet at Colgate Industrial Park. The company is one of the top ranking companies worldwide in the non-ferrous metal sector and core commodity logistic services. The company will employ 10 at the new facility.
February 2009
Davis Calibration Hunt Valley Attraction
Company that calibrates, repairs and certifies test, measurement and control instruments has leased 25,000 square foot facility at 1946 Greenspring Drive in Hunt Valley for their new corporate headquarters. Company brings 95 new jobs to Baltimore County logistic services.
Concrete Protection & Restoration Woodlawn Expansion
Woodlawn concrete surface repair and structural strengthening firm is rebuilding their main warehouse on Whitestone Road. The new warehouse will be 56,000 square feet. The company employs 300 workers.
Choice Technologies Hunt Valley Expansion
IT company focused on integrated design, implementation and support of networks for their clients has leased 5,462 square feet at 215 Schilling Circle. The company employs 26 and anticipates continued growth over the next two years.
Zgorski Family Enterprises Building Investment Loan
Approved a $40,000 loan for interior and exterior improvements to the property in the Liberty Road Commercial Revitalization District. Improvements include facade upgrades, lighting and a new awning
January 2009
Boise Cascade Dundalk Attraction - North Point Enterprise Zone
Global building materials manufacturer has leased 258,000 square feet of warehouse space and 9 acres of storage area at Colgate Business Park. This facility is a new addition to Boise Cascade's nationwide distribution facility network, will utilize the Port and rail networks. Company will employ 40 direct jobs at the facility.
Pacorini Metals Dundalk Attraction - North Point Enterprise Zone
Logistic and freight forwarding services and warehouse approved by the London Metal Exchange has leased 86,000 square feet at Colgate Industrial Park. The company is one of the top ranking companies worldwide in the non-ferrous metal sector and core commodity logistic services. The company will employ 10 at the new facility.
December 2008
Viable Inc.
A provider of video relay services (VRS) for deaf and hard of hearing people, has opened a call center in Baltimore County near St. Joseph, GBMC, and Sheppard Pratt medical centers and Towson University. Viable will also launch a community interpreting service for Baltimore County entities such as medical offices and classrooms where on-site communication facilitation with sign language users may be needed. The new Towson call center will employ up to 20 interpreters.
Temporary Distribution of Maryland Southwest
Has leased 30,000 square feet of warehouse space at 4711 Hollins Ferry Road in Southwest Enterprise Zone in Halethorpe. The distribution company employs 60.
Poole & Kent
Is undergoing a $2 million expansion to their building in Halethorpe.
November 2008
Restoration Hardware
Retail store chain selling upscale home furnishings, hardware, garden products, and decorative items has expanded its leased facilities in the Marshfield Business Park to include a 7 acre yard and storage facility. Restoration Hardware employs 125 in their Rossville distribution complex.
Continental Technologies, Inc. (CTI)
Has leased 9,000 square feet at 235 Schilling Circle in Hunt Valley. CTI was recently recognized as one of the largest computer resellers and network integrators in Maryland, DC and Southern Pennsylvania. CTI employs 45 and anticipates additional growth.
House of Arnold Florist
Baltimore County has approved a $60,000 Building Investment Loan for interior and exterior improvements to the florist shop at 4109 Annapolis Road.
October 2008
Jiranek Company
Approved $60,000 Building Investment Loan for Jiranek Company, P.A. to make improvements to a newly acquired office building on 16 Willow Avenue in Towson.
Procare Auto
Baltimore County has approved a $60,000 Building Investment Loan for improvements to the property in the Reisterstown Commercial Revitalization District. Improvements include a new façade, parking lot improvements and new signage.
Willis HRH Insurance
Two of the world's largest insurance and risk management intermediaries have completed their merger to form Willis HRH. More than 100 Willis HRH employees work from offices on International Circle in Hunt Valley.
September 2008
Restoration Hardware
Has signed a renewal lease for 508,000 square feet of warehouse space at 8416 Kelso Drive in the Marshfield Business Park. The firm will continue to occupy the entire building.
Bill Me Later
The next generation payment company has opened a new 26,000 square foot customer service center at 101 Schilling Road in Hunt Valley. The company, which is headquartered in Timonium, currently employs 300 in the Baltimore are and is hiring an additional 120 new employees in customer service, information technology and operations.
Architect On Call Upgrade in Lansdowne, Loch Raven, Pikesville
Architect on Call Services, free professional architectural assistance for businesses in Baltimore County's Commercial Revitalization Districts, have been completed upgrades to the Lansdowne Inn Restaurant on Hammonds Ferry Road, Johnson Funeral Home on Loch Raven Boulevard, Caves Travel in Pikesville, and the retail strip center located at 303-305 Reisterstown Road in downtown Pikesville, and House of Arnold Florist in Lansdowne.
August 2008
Helion Automotive Technologies
Has purchased a 14,000 square foot building on Greenspring Drive in Timonium, with the help of a $250,000 Baltimore County Business Growth loan. The company has 30 employees and estimates that 40 new jobs will be created over the next three years.
PSA Financial
An insurance and wealth management firm, has moved to expanded offices at 11311 McCormick Road in Hunt Valley. The company employs 180 in the 42,000 square foot facility and anticipates adding 25 new employees.
Service Express Inc.,
A distribution and freight company is moving to 100,258 square feet in the Hollins End Corporate Park. The Halethorpe business park is in Baltimore County's Southwest Enterprise Zone.
Flextronics
Flextronics International USA, an electronic manufacturing services provider, has signed a 11,032 square foot lease with St. john Properties, Inc. at Baltimore Crossroads @95. The firm will operate its retail services and regional training facilities from the Eastern Baltimore County business park.
July 2008
Danfoss
Danfoss, a U.S. division of the Danfoss Group, is relocating to Baltimore Crossroads@95 in eastern Baltimore County. The company will transfer more than 230 employees to the new 46,200 square foot building, built to meet U.S. Green Building Council LEED Commercial Interior certification standards.
RMF Engineering
Mechanical, electrical, civil, structural and agricultural engineering firm is moving its headquarters with 100 employees to bwtech@UMBC, the University of Maryland Baltimore County research and technology park. The company, the first tenant in the parks newest building at 5520 Research Park Drive, expects to add new workers by 2009.
TIC Gums
Manufacturer of gum food additives has leased Philadelphia Road in White Marsh, and purchased 7 adjacent acres for future expansion. The company will employ 140 in the 56,000 square foot facility. The company, the first tenant in the parks newest building at 5520 Research Park Drive, expects to add new workers by 2009.
June 2008
Red Run Commons
Development has begun for a new Hampton Inn located at 10600 Red Run Boulevard in Owings Mills. The five story $4.5 million hotel will be built on 8.4 acres and will employ 40.
Pevco Systems, Inc.
Approved a $250,000 loan for the construction of a new 41,000 square foot $5.5 million manufacturing facility at Baltimore Crossroads @ 95 along Maryland Route 43. Pevco, a manufacturer of hospital pneumatic tube systems, currently has 61 employees. Fourteen new jobs are projected to be created as a result of the expansion.
Arbutus
Approved a Commercial Revitalization Tax Credit for the office building located at 1435 Sulphur Spring Road.
Baltimore National Pike
Approved a Commercial Revitalization Tax Credit for Russel Toyota located at 6324 Baltimore National Pike.
May 2008
Ridge Printing
Printing firm has moved to an expanded facility at 8900 Yellow Brick Road in Rosedale. The company now occupies 26,000 square feet and purchased new Heidelburg press.
Carmax
Company is building a dealer prep and auction center on 15 acres at Pulaski Highway and Stevens Road. Carmax expects to employ 60 to 120 within two years.
Windlass Run Business Park
FRP Development has completed construction on their first speculative 100,000 square foot flex/industrial warehouse at Windlass Run Business Park on Maryland Route 43. This is the first of five 100,000 square foot buildings FRP will build in the park.
Martin Blair
Approved a $60,000 Baltimore County Building Investment Loan for interior and exterior improvements to the Stemmers Run Road property in the Essex Commercial Revitalization District. Project will include a new facade and the construction of an addition to the car repair business.
April 2008
Pevco Systems
Baltimore County approved a $250,000 Business Growth loan to Pevco, a manufacturer of pneumatic tube distribution systems for the healthcare industry, toward purchase of a 41,500 square foot $5.5 million corporate headquarters facility at Baltimore Crossroads @95. The company employs 61 and anticipates adding new employees.
Severstal Steel Sparrows Point
Russian Steelmaker OAO Severstal has purchased the Sparrows Point steel facility from Arcelor Mittal for $810 million. Company will continue to employ 2,500 at the facility, and hopes to add new workers as it expands with the new investment and upgrades to run the plant at full capacity.
Red Run Commons
Development has began for a new Hampton Inn located at 10600 Red Run Boulevard in Owings Mills. The five story hotel will be built on 8.4 acres and will employ 40.
Sheppard Pratt
Sheppard Pratt has purchased the former Camp Glyndon property and plans to open a school for children with autism in August 2009. The Beth Tfiloh congregation also sold 44-acres off Central Avenue to Sheppard Pratt Health Systems for $17.3 million. Sheppard Pratt will move one of its Forbush Schools to the Glyndon campus. The Forbush Schools provide educational and therapeutic services for children and adolescents with autism and behavioral problems. The school will employ 125.
High Five, LLC
Approved a $60,000 Waterfront Improvement Loan for interior and exterior improvements to the property on Turkey Point Road which is leased by the Baltimore Boating Center. Improvements include new landscaping, piers, bulkhead improvements and the replacement of the HVAC system.
March 2008
Estate Recoveries, Inc.
Credit collection services firm has leased 12,485 feet a 415 Williams Court in Baltimore Crossroads @95. The company will employ 70 in their new location.
Vend Lease
Vend Lease, a nationwide direct funding source to the hospitality, coin-operated and automotive service industries, has acquired 8,000 square feet for a new corporate headquarters on Sandpiper Circle in White Marsh. The company will move to a new 3-story 45,000 square foot office condo under construction by Sandpiper LLC.
ZeniMax Online Studios
Video game and new media company has leased 40,000 square feet at 200 International Circle for a new online division specializing in the Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) market. The company is recruiting and will employ approximately 20 at start up.
Peerce's Plantation/Signature Catering
Baltimore County approved a $16,000 term loan for exterior and interior improvements to the Dulaney Valley Road property. After an estimated $250,000 in renovations, Signature Catering will use the property as a catering facility.
United Partners LLC
Baltimore County approved a $60,000 Building Investment Loan to United Partners, LLC for renovations to 1017 Reisterstown Road in the Pikesville Commercial Revitalization District. The property will be used as an adult day care facility.
February 2008
Phoenix Metals
Sheet Metal and HVAC duct manufacturer has purchased a 8,000 square foot facility in the new White Marsh Business Park on Days Cove Road. The company employs 35.
U.S. Census Bureau / CSC
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) has contracted with the U.S. Census Bureau and has leased 200,000 square feet in Marshfield Business Park in Rosedale to conduct state operations for the 2010 Census. The Census will hire over 1,000 full and part time employees to gather and input data for the project.
3 Scoops, LL
Baltimore County has approved a $60,000 Building Investment Loan to 3 Scoops, LLC, the owner and operator of the Friendly’s Restaurant on Merritt Boulevard in Dundalk.
January 2008
Baltimore Packaging
Packing and shipping materials company has leased 59,970 square feet at 2301 Grays Road in Dundalk. The company employs 20 at the warehouse facility.
Maryland Port Administration
The Port Administration has purchased the former Mestek site located at 10 Maryland Avenue in Dundalk to consolidate with existing port property. The 5.5 acre parcel was purchased for $3,200,000.
Capital Funding Group
Full service provider of comprehensive financing solutions for healthcare facilities nationwide has leased 20,000 square feet in the new CFG office tower on Clarkview Road in Ruxton. Capital Funding Group, which employs 30, focuses exclusively on the long-term care, assisted living and hospital sectors.
How can I get a list of new corporations?
How can I get a list of new corporations?
The Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT) provides copies of its data sets through a contractor. You can obtain prices, formats, production schedules, etc. from Specprint, Inc. 410-561-9600.
Contact us at businesshelp@baltimorecountymd.gov
Revised February 2, 2010
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