About Our Office

Located at 220 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014, the Economic Development office is here to strengthen business development in Harford County. The county's strong economy is enhanced by our highly skilled workforce, business friendly policies, and exceptional quality of life. Let us connect you to the resources you need to grow and succeed. 

WHO WE ARE

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Karen Holt 

Director
Economic Development
klholt@harfordcountymd.gov
(410) 638-3058

WHAT I DO

Economic Development & Attraction for Harford County

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Raj Goel

Deputy Director
Economic Development
rkgoel@harfordcountymd.gov
(410) 638-3058

WHAT I DO

Economic Development & Attraction for Harford County

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Bonnie Barresi 

Business Development Associate
bebarresi@harfordcountymd.gov
410-638-3338 

WHAT I DO

Finance, Loan & Grant Programs, Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups, Professional Services

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Alyssa Jeffries

Agricultural Business Development Associate
arjeffries@harfordcountymd.gov
410-638-3511 

WHAT I DO
Agriculture
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Terri Kearney

Business Development Associate
tkearney@harfordcountymd.gov
410-638-4874

WHAT I DO
Defense, Workforce Development
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Shawn Krout

Business Navigator
slkrout@harfordcountymd.gov
410-638-3414

WHAT I DO

Manufacturing, E-Commerce & Distribution, Sports Tourism, Fast-Track Permitting, Enterprise Zones & Site Selection

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