We are pleased to introduce the 2025 In the Lead : Best Family-Owned Businesses in Maryland, which recognizes accomplished companies owned by families that demonstrate excellence across a broad spectrum of criteria.

The businesses highlighted in this section are contributing in many ways to the economic success we see in our state.

Family-owned businesses face lots of challenges. Technological changes. Competition from well-financed corporate chains. Succession issues.

The companies you will learn about in this section succeed and overcome these challenges. They thrive on some or on many levels – growth in the marketplace; high employee morale; strong community engagement; innovation and product breakthroughs.

This list was compiled by The Daily Record’s editorial leadership team bas

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