Armory Marketplace


Visit Armory Marketplace for great shopping, classes, workshops and much more!


The Armory Marketplace, located directly behind the Armory on Main Street, is a bank of garages which the Town of Bel Air has rehabilitated into business incubator suites. The suites are available for new and emerging retail-oriented businesses that have the end goal of moving to a Bel Air storefront in mind. The business incubator program offers an advantage to entrepreneurs as it provides a storefront opportunity with reduced rate leases, technical and marketing support, business coaching and a sense of community with other entrepreneurs while they build their business models and strengthen their financial standing.


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Suite 101: Cozy Cookies 

Did someone say warm cookies? Cozy Cookies, owned by Shannon Peterson and Steve Anderson got its start in 2020 as a cookie delivery business. With almost three years’ worth of experience baking, selling and perfecting their recipes, they have a loyal following across Harford County and we are excited to welcome them to Armory Marketplace. With classic flavors like Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin, deluxe cookies like Caramel Pretzel and Birthday Cake as well as seasonal options, there is sure to be something for everyone. Cozy Cookies can be purchased in the shop at Armory Marketplace, they are available for delivery or pick-up, and they can even be shipped nationwide. Looking for the perfect gift or something special for a celebration? Cozy Cookies also offers Custom Cookie Cakes or gift cards. For more information, visit their website and follow them on social media!

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Suite 102: Twisted Roots Rare and Common Plants

Twisted Roots Rare and Common Plants, owned by Savannah Bailey, offers a unique houseplant experience that provides high quality, unique plants to plant lovers of all ages.  Selling rare and common houseplants plus plant related merchandise, Twisted Roots will offer a wide variety of species including, but not limited to, cacti, succulents, tropical plants, carnivorous and rare foliage plants.  Twisted Roots staff shares their knowledge and love of plants with their customers to ensure that each customer selects a plant that matches their care requirements and space.  Looking for a gift?  Twisted Roots also offers nationwide shipping! Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for more info!

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Suite 103:  Odd Bird Bookshop - Opening April 11, 2026! 


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Odd Bird Bookshop, owned by Jessica Rosado, is a community-focused bookstore offering a thoughtfully curated selection of affordable, high-quality used books along with select new titles designed to spark imagination and help well-loved stories find a new home on your shelves. Odd Bird Bookshop's mission celebrates the magic of reading and the joy of discovering stories that stay with you long after the last page. Find additional information on their website or follow them on Facebook and Instagram. 

Suite 104: Harford Artists Gallery

Harford Artists Gallery serves as a permanent tenant anchoring the north end of the Arts and Entertainment District. The gallery hosts bi-monthly exhibits which feature a wide selection of original artwork in a variety of mediums. In addition, the gallery also offers workshops for association members as well as the community. Find additional information on their website or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.  

 

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Suite 105: AfroKouture

AfroKouture, owned and operated by Linda Aluoch, transforms lives through handcrafted fashion, home decor, and accessories by offering a curated selection sourced directly from African artisans. AfroKouture provides exclusive, limited-edition items that are culturally significant while ensuring fair compensation for the select group of artisans they have partnered with. Each product comes with a story, connecting the customer to the artisan’s craft and heritage, creating a more meaningful shopping and gift giving experience.   Crafted by artisans in underserved communities, each purchase creates jobs, funds water wells, and supports anti-trafficking programs, turning style into lasting impact. For more information, visit their website and follow them on Facebook.

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Interested in learning more?  Check out our FAQ page. The Town of Bel Air welcomes inquiries from business owners interested in getting their start in Armory Marketplace. Interested applicants may email economicdevelopment@belairmd.org or call the Town of Bel Air Department of Economic Development at 410-838-0584 for more information about the application process.

 Graduates include:

Kore Bootcamps, 102 North Main Street, Bel Air

REB Records, 4 North Main Street, Bel Air

Ferrari Frame & Design, 302 North Main Street, Bel Air

Love Evolution Studio, 130 North Bond Street, Bel Air

Old Line Mercantile, 4 Office Street, Bel Air


The Town of Bel Air is proud to receive the following awards in recognition of Armory Marketplace:

In the News:

Maryland Municipal League's September/October 2023 issue of The Local, features more information about how the Bel Air Armory and Armory Marketplace fit into Bel Air's Smart Growth initiatives. 

Funding for the project was provided in part by:

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Community Legacy Program,

Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development, Community Development Block Grants

The Greater Bel Air Community Foundation

 

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