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Baltimore is a region defined not just by its constant invention and transformation, but by the bold moves it makes to get there. Here, we don’t wait for change—we lead it. From groundbreaking firsts to emerging industries, this is a region that thrives on momentum, creativity, and fearless collaboration.

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Agile. Fearless. Hopeful.

Strategically located and anchored by one of the most efficient ports on the East Coast, Baltimore connects people, ideas, and goods faster.

This is home to fearless innovators and entrepreneurs. Neighborhood life and grand sights. Opportunity and affordability. It’s no wonder people are saying the region is having its renaissance.

National leader in supply chain and advanced manufacturing.
In an analysis of 10 competing metros, Baltimore is the No. 1 region for logistics and light manufacturing based on its location quotient (LQ) for these industries, number of jobs, industry growth, exported sales, and share of exported sales in the region.
A growing life sciences and innovation hub.
No. 1 emerging U.S. life sciences market, with a 36% growth rate and deep federal investment. (Drug Discovery & Development, Sept. 2023)
A welcoming, connected community.
“Smalltimore” means big support. We’re collaborative, diverse, and proud—backed by affordability, culture, and quality of life.

Bold by any measure.

We’re small enough to be agile—but big enough to influence the country. The numbers say it best.

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Population

2.9 million residents across six counties and the City of Baltimore.

Livability

Baltimore is the top 4 U.S. metro for affordability, hiring, and pay based on an analysis of 10 competing metros.

Trade

$261.6B Gross Regional Product (GRP).

Research

$3.2 billion in academic research and development.

Exports

$381.2 billion in exports—a major trade player.

Workforce

1.6 million people. Skilled, stable, and ready.

Born innovators. Leading the pack.

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Life Sciences

Solving tomorrow’s challenges.
With 175,000 sector employees and $21.4B in gross regional product (GRP), the Baltimore Region is—and always has been—an epicenter of life science innovation. We founded America’s first public medical school, made the first heart transplant, and invented surgical gloves. Today, we’re still charting the path ahead.

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Advanced Manufacturing

Leading in industrial services and light manufacturing.
Powered by a workforce 100,000 strong, our region’s manufacturing sector generates $16.6 billion in GRP, continuing a legacy that began with the first mile of railroad and the first telegraph line—both built right here, in the Baltimore Region.

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Creative Industries

A hotbed for experimentation.
Baltimore’s creative sector is thriving, with 40,000 sector employees generating $5.1B GRP. After all, we created the first YMCA, the first African American newspaper chain, and the nation’s first museum—the Peale Museum. It’s no wonder the region remains a place to make bold creative moves.

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The Region at a Glance.

We contain multitudes. Across six counties and Baltimore City, you’ll find world-class institutions, inventive arts and dining, and so much more. Simply put: bold lives better.

Three international airports within 60 minutes: BWI, Dulles, and Reagan, making it easy to start here—and go anywhere.
Walkable neighborhoods, plus miles of shoreline and multi-use trails just waiting to be explored.
Access to world-class opportunities across life sciences, defense, cybersecurity, and more.

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