Annapolis, Maryland (April 22, 2021) – Today Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman joined Ben Birge, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) CEO and City of Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley in congratulating the first cohort of AAEDC’s Inclusive Ventures Program (IVP). The initiative aims to help small, minority, women and veteran owned businesses in Anne Arundel County by offering a robust menu of resources including education, access to capital and mentorship. Participating businesses ranged from a number of sectors and communities across the county: