The BWI Business Partnership

The BWI Business Partnership (The Partnership) is a 501c4 nonprofit organization. Its mission is to advocate for strong transportation policy and initiatives, drive sustainable economic and workforce development, and facilitate meaningful strategic relationships germane to the growth and development of the BWI Region.

Founded in 1985, The Partnership is an award-winning organization in the Central Maryland region comprised of a diverse group of over 200 local and regional businesses; government agencies; educational and healthcare institutions; non-profits; hotels, tourism agencies and elected officials. Uniquely, we encompass members from both the public and private sector, working together for common solutions to regional issues.

The Partnership brings cohesion to the business community in the region, creating a framework to address challenges, especially around the rapidly growing economic generators of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, the Arundel Mills commercial and entertainment district, and the Fort Meade/NSA campus.

We actively support advancements in transportation, growth at BWI Marshall Airport, key regional roadway improvements, and enhancements to state and local transit systems in order to improve accessibility to employment centers in the region. We also provide services in the form of grant-funded local shuttles, facilitating rideshare and vanpool opportunities, and commuter assistance.

The BWI Business Partnership through our BWI Community Development Foundation (501c3) currently manages local grants to include a free County Connector shuttle and Roadside Beautification programs and also fundraises for the BWI Marshall Airport’s Summer Youth Initiative.