Established in 1991, the Baltimore Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) corporation contracted with the city of Baltimore to provide economic development services. With a mission to retain and expand existing employers and attract new ones, BDC is a liaison between business owners and city agencies advocating for the interests of Baltimore city employers. It works with business owners to shepherd private development projects through public processes saving time and mitigating expense. The company also develops and facilitates the reuse of publicly owned property for new and expanding businesses. BDC provides business assistance and incentives that include site-selection assistance, workforce recruitment and training, Brownfields assistance, enterprise zone certification, foreign trade one management, tenant or purchaser referrals, financial assistance, general real estate development assistance, navigation of public review and approval processes, coordination of city services with other city agencies and small business resources and mentoring. BDC is headquartered in Baltimore, M.D.