Resource for Maryland Entrepreneurs & Business Owners TEDCO’s 2026 Entrepreneur Expo is a statewide Maryland event taking place October 27 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor. Learn more and see if it’s a good fit for you or your business: bit.ly/4jLj7x8

This week, we hosted two Tenant Appreciation Ice Cream Socials! Employees at Columbia Corporate Park 100 and The Exchange each enjoyed a midday treat from @PFCreamery. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to enjoy some delicious ice cream with us!

Our president, Bobby Lanigan, recently joined industry leaders for a panel discussion at Bisnow’s Mid-Atlantic Industrial & Manufacturing Summit. Thank you to @Bisnow for bringing together such a knowledgeable group for an engaging discussion!

Phase three of Imeson Landing Business Park is underway in Jacksonville! The expansion adds 126,500 SF across 3 light industrial buildings, plus 1,650 SF of incubator spaces for growing businesses. Read the full story: bit.ly/47cgpcA

6 of our tenants were named to the @BaltBizOnline's 2026 Fast 50 List! We're proud to support these thriving companies! Aegis Mechanical Corp. EA Engineering Marlin Steel Wire Murn Management SC&H Sensible Solutions and Technologies Inc. See the List: bit.ly/4xrYPfl

Golfing for a cause hits different. We’re proud to stand with the @SalArmyCM and support their FeedMore program — bringing hot meals, essential supplies, and care directly to families in our community. Make an impact today. 👉 playmoregolfsamd.org

Mar Speech is making an impact! After starting in a 759-sq.-ft. incubator space at Columbia Corporate Park, it tripled its footprint in 2024, moving into a 2,301-sq.-ft. office next door with four treatment rooms and a sensory gym, expanding access to care for children & youth.

Customer in the News! 📰 @starcatcherind was recently featured in @jaxbizjournal after securing a $60M U.S. Space Force award to advance its space technology. With its first satellite launch on the horizon, the Jacksonville-based company is expanding at Merritt at Gate Parkway.

Customer in the News! 📰 @BaltBizOnline featured @RouteSmart’s expanding Columbia headquarters. Following its acquisition by FedEx, RouteSmart nearly doubled its footprint to 11,368 SF, adding 5,000 SF. We’re proud to support their continued growth! bit.ly/3UqfZMN

Ground breaking at RDU Business Park! A 150-acre light industrial development in Morrisville, NC, within the Town of Cary and just three miles from RDU Airport. The West Phase will deliver 201,250 SF across three single-story buildings, now preleasing. bit.ly/4wJ2Hbx

Opportunity for Manufacturers: The SBA's Critical Suppliers Prize Competition is looking to reward companies working in advanced metals & materials, energy systems, energetics, and components with prizes up to $6 million per company. Learn more here: bit.ly/4hIsi0t

🎾 Step outside and hit the court! If you work in Merritt’s Columbia Corporate Park located on Stanford Blvd/McGaw Road, you have exclusive access to reserve our outdoor pickleball courts—at no cost. Ready to play? Learn more here: CCPPickleball.com

Small Business Resource Looking for opportunities to support your business? Explore a roundup of grant and funding opportunities available to eligible small businesses. Explore these resources to see if one may be a good fit. Read more: bit.ly/4hfr24T

Ground breaking at Austin Ridge Business Park Phase I! Featuring two Class A light industrial buildings totaling 140,000 SF, the project will bring small-bay warehouse space to Stafford County along the I-95 corridor between Washington, D.C., and Richmond. bit.ly/4wIgFeK

Marlin Steel Wire Products acquired Franklin Display Group! A valued tenant of 28 years, Marlin is expanding its manufacturing capabilities and nearly doubling its team. Proud to support companies creating jobs and driving growth in our community. bit.ly/4w0wcoW

Upcoming Event | Small Business Resource Join this free online webinar from SCORE, July 30, to learn how business credit works, how it differs from personal credit, the steps to establish or strengthen your business credit profile, and more. Register: bit.ly/4hzhCBc

An exciting accomplishment for Merritt! We've acquired Center Point Business Park, an 11-building, 537,800 SF light industrial park in Jacksonville's Butler Corridor, marking the largest acquisition in our company's history. Read the Full Story: bit.ly/4fuhss2