Economic and Community Development

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Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells

Ivy Wells (Economic and Community Development Director)

Economic and Community Development Administrative Assistant Allison Early

Allison Early (Economic and Community Development Administrative Assistant)

The Economic and Community Development Department is located in the Berlin Welcome Center at 14 S. Main Street.  Economic and Community Development is responsible for everything from assisting new and existing business, tourism, grants and works with a variety of business and civic organizations on promotions, events, and planning.

 

What services does the department provide?

  • Assisting businesses to navigate Town Government
  • Assists property owners with vacancies
  • Assists potential new business inquiries
  • Manages the Berlin Main Street Program
  • Manages the Arts & Entertainment District
  • Manages the Berlin Welcome Center and Ambassador Program
  • Assisting town businesses, non-profits and works with a variety of civic organizations
  • Writes and facilitates the Department of Housing and Community Development Community Legacy Grants
  • General promotions of the Town
  • Responsible for overseeing the Town’s Business Licenses
  • Manages the Berlin Enterprise Zone
  • Facilitates the Berlin Façade Grant program
  • Manages the Berlin Farmers Market, Berlin Christmas Parade, New Years Eve Events, Holiday Events, Oktoberfest
  • Represents the Town at County, State and National meetings and events geared to Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts.
Meet the Economic & Community Development Director

Department Resources

Main Street Berlin Frequently Asked Questions Arts & Entertainment Berlin Façade Grant

Downloads

2022 Independence Day Fireworks Sponsorship Business License App. Form Enterprise Zone Application Facade Improvement Program Special Event Form

Staff Members

Ivy Wells Economic & Community Development Director iwells@berlinmd.gov 410-629-1722
Allison Early Administrative Assistant aearly@berlinmd.gov 410-629-1716

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Closed Session of the Mayor & Council

May 23 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Town Hall
STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO CLOSE SESSION, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(1) To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over […]
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Mayor & Council Meeting

May 23 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Town Hall
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Memorial Day at the Monument

May 29 @ 8:00am - 9:00am
Downtown Berlin
Join our local American Legions at the Veterans Monument on the corner of Main and West Streets for a special ceremony to honor our veterans. Event by the American Legions.
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Berlin Farmers Market

May 29 @ 9:00am - 1:00pm
Pitts Street
Main Street Pitts Street, Commerce Street Producers only market featuring jams, jellies, fresh fruits and vegetable, breads, flowers and so much more. Live music from 10 am – 12:30pm.
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