New Members
JANUARY 2012
Joseph DiCara
President
DiCara & Associates, Inc.
Paulette Francois
Assistant Secretary
Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
Brian Halma
MA Student
University of Maryland
Joseph Jackson
Manager, Legislative Affairs
Northrop Grumman
Marcia Keeth
Business Development Manager for Retention & Expansion
Charles County Economic Development
Jennifer Leonard
Director of Planning
Frederick Ward Associates
Andrea Mansfield
Legislative Director
Maryland Association of Counties
Kelly Robertson-Slagle
Director
Southern Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Bryan Smith
SBDC Counselor
Frederick County Office of Economic Development
Stanley Tucker
President/CEO
Meridian Management Group, Inc.
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Wed, 02/15/2012
Join us and welcome Beverley Swaim-Staley Secretary, Maryland Department of Transportation and our transportation partners.
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Tue, 02/07/2012
Senator Theatre, 5 others to receive nearly $7 million in tax credits to leverage projects that will create an estimated 500 construction.
Governor Martin O'Malley today announced the recipients of the latest round of Sustainable Communities Tax Credits, which will help create 500 construction jobs in projects designed to revitalize communities and promote green building practices.
Six projects that scored highest in the application process received a total of $6,958,000 in tax credits to...
Wed, 02/01/2012
The Board of Cecil County Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa L. Webb as the new Director of Economic Development.
Ms. Webb has worked in economic development for over 10 years. She was the Business Development Director for Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation for four years where she developed and managed county business development retention, attraction and expansion programs; lead outreach campaigns resulting in over $300MM capital investments and...
Tue, 01/17/2012
As part on an ongoing effort to connect Maryland small businesses that may not qualify for traditional bank financing with State resources to help them access credit, the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) is launching a 10-week advertising campaign to promote four of the State's key financing programs that received the first round of $23 million of funding from the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), part of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010....
Tue, 01/17/2012
Richard Seibert, the co-owner and Managing Partner of Knob Hall Winery, has been named as the President of the Maryland Wineries Association. Seibert was elected President of Maryland Wineries Association, and began his term on January 1st.
Knob Hall Winery is located in Clear Spring, Maryland.
The Maryland Wineries Association represents 53 licensed wineries and is expecting to add 8 additional members in 2012. "Seibert has played a vital role in the recent growth of the Maryland...
Tue, 01/10/2012
Recognition for Chesapeake Bay focus, transit-oriented development, PlanMaryland.
The American Planning Association today named Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley as the recipient of its 2012 National Planning Leadership Award for his advocacy of environmental planning issues. The association, which represents the field of city and regional planning in the United States, made the announcement at its Washington, D.C. headquarters. The Planning Advocate award recognizes an individual who has...
Wed, 12/28/2011
Four Anne Arundel County companies have been approved for loans through the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) Business Financing Program. The Program provides alternative sources of business financing for growing Anne Arundel County companies. The four companies are:
Chesapeake Light Craft – a 21-year old company specializing in wooden boat kits, boat plans, boat-building materials, and boat building classes. Owner John Harris was approved for a $300,...
Tue, 12/20/2011
I would like to share some exciting news with you. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), last week signed a 15-year lease renewal for more than one million square feet of Foulger-Pratt Companies-owned office space in Silver Spring - keeping more than 4,000 well-paying jobs in Montgomery County.
Below are quotes from County Executive Leggett and Bryant Foulger of the Foulger-Pratt Companies pulled from the press...
Mon, 12/19/2011
Greenbrier State Park and Fort Frederick State Park in Washington County are Two of Many Celebrating Family-Friendly and Invigorating Event.
"We are excited to host First Day Hikes as part of this national effort to get people outdoors and into our parks. First Day Hikes are a great way to cure cabin fever and burn off those extra holiday calories by starting off the New Year with an invigorating walk or hike in one of our beautiful state parks," said Maryland Park Service...
Sat, 12/17/2011
Annapolis Mayor Joshua J. Cohen and Annapolis Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Lara Fritts are pleased to join with local entrepreneur Jennie Grimm in announcing the official launch of AnnapolisVIP.
AnnapolisVIP is a Lifestyle Discount Membership Card that provides consumers with access to exclusive offers and privileges at businesses throughout the City and surrounding communities, without the need to clip coupons or remember codes.
In addition to offering tremendously...
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