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In May 2022, Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation, a technology developer and manufacturer of electric industrial vehicles and drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and vehicles, selected Baltimore County for the next phase of a major U.S. expansion. Greenland plans to build an approximately 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in White Marsh, where it aims to steadily create new full-time jobs.
Along Route 43 near White Marsh, a large mixed-use development has been rising
since 2016. When completed, Greenleigh at Crossroads will offer more than 1.9 million square feet of Class A office and commercial space, more than 1,000 single-family and town homes, and more than 100,000 square feet of retail space. Major components of the project, such as The Berkleigh luxury apartment building and a SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel, are already complete.
BUSINESS COMMUNITIES: ESSEX/PULASKI
Essex/Pulaski is a flourishing employment corridor. Conveniently located on I-695 and Route 40 (Pulaski Highway), Essex/Pulaski
is a light industrial employment center that draws thousands of workers daily from nearby neighborhoods and the region. A variety of distributors, wholesalers, beverage brewing and building suppliers are based in the area.
The Essex/Pulaski business community has several competitive advantages, including:
• Solid light manufacturing and distribution cluster
• Strong small- to medium-size business community
• MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
• Community College of Baltimore County
Essex Campus
• Eastpoint Workforce Center
• Chesapeake Enterprise Zone designation
Employers and institutions: Acadia Windows, Carter CAT, Case Mason, Clark Machine, DuClaw Brewing, Empire Resources, Gamse Lithographing, JG Edelen, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, Northeastern Supply, Red Hawk, Shepherd Electric Supply, Steel and Wire
BUSINESS COMMUNITIES: WHITE MARSH/MIDDLE RIVER
White Marsh/Middle River is one of Baltimore County’s largest and fastest-growing business and residential communities. Located adjacent to I-95, the area offers superb transportation
access to the entire East Coast.
Over the past 15 years, White Marsh/Middle River has attracted more than four million square feet of office, and flex-industrial and retail construction. Clusters of financial, insurance and healthcare operations, light manufacturing, technology and distribution surround a lively town center.
The White Marsh/Middle River business community has several competitive advantages, including:
• MARC commuter rail access
• Solid institutional base with diverse industry
sectors
• I-95 location with easy access to I-695 and
other highways
• New, mixed-use developments such as
Greenleigh at Crossroads
• Martin State Airport: a general aviation and
corporate jet facility with a runway longer
than those at Reagan National
• Amenities including White Marsh Mall, The
Avenue at White Marsh, waterfront parks,
and walking and bicycling trails • Upscale residential options
Employers and institutions: American Tire, Alexander’s Mobility Services, Atlantic Design, BGE Home, Castrol USA, Cargill, Lockheed Martin, Middle River Aerostructure Systems, Pevco, TIC Gums, Synagro BUSINESS COMMUNITIES:
SPARROWS POINT/DUNDALK
Sparrows Point/Dundalk is a business community with deep roots and a proud
industrial tradition. It is strategically located with efficient transportation access, via I-95, I-695, I-895, railroads and the Port of Baltimore. Tradepoint Atlantic is the largest privately- owned industrial site and terminal on the East Coast, featuring access to deep water berths, two Class I freight railroads and interstate highways.
The Sparrows Point/Dundalk business community has several competitive advantages, including:
• Two Class I freight railroads – CSX and Norfolk Southern
• Dundalk Marine Terminal and the Port of Baltimore
• Easy access to I-695
• Deep water access
• Developable raw land zoned for industrial
use
• Largest graving dock on the East Coast
• Community College of Baltimore Dundalk
Campus
• Eastpoint Workforce Center
• Chesapeake Enterprise Zone designation
Employers and institutions: AMG, DAP Global, FedEx Ground, Maryland Metals, North American Millwright Services, Pacorini, Pasha Group, Tradepoint Atlantic, Vulcan Hart
For more information about doing business in these communities, contact Rick Johnson, Business Development Representative, at rdjohnson1@ baltimorecountymd.gov or call 410-887-4098 for more information.
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