Frequently Asked Questions

The Calvert County Purchasing Office is responsible for procuring commodities and services required by Calvert County Government. The Department of Public Works, the Capital Projects Coordinator and the Purchasing Office administer the procurement of professional services and major construction for capital projects.

Calvert County Government uses eMaryland Marketplace, the State of Maryland bidding website, to bring you more efficient and effective bidding and procurement opportunities. The Purchasing Office is located at 131 Main Street, Suite 100, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678. Please contact 410-535-1600.

Visit Maryland Business Express to find out if you need a license and how to apply.

A trader’s license is required for buying and re-selling goods. To find more information about how to obtain a trader’s license, visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Calvert County’s website.

The department can assist in finding available properties throughout the county. Visit our property search website or contact us at 410-535-4583 or info@choosecalvert.com.

The Board of License Commissioners, also known as the Liquor Board, provides information on how to apply, related documents and a meeting schedule.

The Department of Economic Development provides many services to support the local business community. Some include online business resources, marketing assistance, an ombudsman program and training and workshops. We can also provide reports on commercial properties, demographics and workforce statistics. Call 410-535-4583 or email info@choosecalvert.com for details. The department also works with many resource partners, such as the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to provide additional support. Our SBDC business counselor provides free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling. To arrange an appointment, call 240-585-2084.

The department can help arrange a ribbon cutting. Call us at 410-535-4583 or email us at info@choosecalvert.com. 

The county publishes several electronic newsletters available via email.

The department administers the Calvert County Economic Development Loan Fund, an alternative funding source for Calvert County businesses. Information on other funding sources can be obtained by contacting our office at 410-535-4583 or info@choosecalvert.com.

The county maintains a list of its major employers.

On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, the Department of Economic Development offers an array of services to the business community. Presently, the county has a variety of incentives for new and expanding business. They include business counseling services, online business resource guides, training programs and financing assistance through the Calvert County Incentive Fund and the Calvert County Economic Development Loan Fund. 

The Economic Development website has a host of information about the county, including demographics, economic facts and more.