Karen Holt
Economic Development Director @Harford County Government
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Economic Development Director @Harford County Government
Harford County, MD, US
Cultivating technical, skilled jobs in a diverse ecosystem in support of a living wage and high quality of life across our defense, cyber, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, IT, agribusiness, tourism and sports sectors in Harford County. Leveraging APG and its 100+ defense contractor base capabilities and innovation for tech transfer, commercialization and entrepreneurship. Building a network of resources that help businesses of all sizes thrive and ensuring connectivity across our communities for Harford\'s success!
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ABOUT KAREN HOLT
I lead business retention and attraction efforts across defense, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, agribusiness and tourism/sports sectors. I serve with a dynamic team committed to facilitating business investment, entrepreneurial development and job creation to foster a diverse economy and expand the local tax base, enhancing quality of life for those who live, work, play, learn, invest, serve, and stay in Harford County. I am the County’s primary liaison to Aberdeen Proving Ground and the 100+ defense contractors located in Harford. Additionally, I coordinate regional initiatives of the Chesapeake Science & Security Corridor (CSSC) Consortium supporting installation readiness and workforce development efforts. I am currently president of the Association of Defense Communities (ADC), a national organization dedicated to advancing issues that build strong defense communities and strengthen the ability for service members to defend the nation.
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