# Maryland Supports Holly Poultry Expansion

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the expansion of Holly Poultry with a new 80,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Hanover, Anne Arundel County, creating 140 new full-time jobs over four years. This growth is backed by state and local economic development programs, including a **$750,000 conditional loan** from the Advantage Maryland program, a **$75,000 conditional loan** from the Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corporation, and a **$50,000 grant** through the Partnership for Workforce Quality program. These investments highlight opportunities for contractors and suppliers in food processing, packaging, and related services within Maryland's expanding food industry.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the availability of state and local funding mechanisms supporting food industry expansions, which may increase demand for manufacturing equipment, construction, and workforce development services.
- Contractors and suppliers specializing in food processing and packaging can explore new business opportunities linked to Holly Poultry's facility expansion in Hanover, Maryland.
- Economic development programs demonstrate a collaborative approach between state and county agencies, indicating potential for future partnerships and contract awards in the region.
- Organizations involved in workforce training and quality improvement may find opportunities through grants like the Partnership for Workforce Quality supporting this expansion.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Maryland Department of Commerce
- Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corporation
- Anne Arundel County
- State of Maryland

### Vendors
- Holly Poultry (expanding company)

### Key Quotes
> Maryland is the best place for businesses to expand and thrive, and we are proud to continue our partnership with Holly Poultry as they support our state’s world-class food industry.
> — Wes Moore, Governor

> We’re creating new jobs, investing in our people, and bringing the experience we’ve built serving foodservice customers to grocery through private-label programs and our consumer brands One Fine Chicken and Easy Street.
> — Zach Fine, CEO of Holly Poultry

### Sources
- [Governor Moore Announces Expansion of Holly Poultry in Maryland With 140 New Jobs | The Office of Governor Wes Moore](https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press-releases/governor-moore-announces-expansion-holly-poultry-maryland-140-new-jobs) - MD