Maryland Defense Cybersecurity Assistance Program helps contractors comply with federal cybersecurity standards Baltimore, MD (May 21, 2020) – The Maryland Department of Commerce, in coordination with the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership…
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Governor Hogan Announces Pandemic Adjustment Funding for Agricultural, Forestry, and Seafood Businesses
Sandy Dubay
Annapolis (May 15, 2020) — Governor Larry Hogan announced today that the Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO) will receive $2.2 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds to help…
Maryland Commerce launches COVID-19 Back to Business Page
Sandy Dubay
As businesses slowly transition to reopening, the Maryland Department of Commerce is sharing guidance and best practices for Maryland’s companies at: open.maryland.gov/backtobusiness. Leaders across Maryland’s business community have assisted in developing…
Local Production Fund Supports COVID-19 Needs, PPE Manufacturing
Sandy Dubay
The 25 Local Production Fund recipients — including tailors, artisans, tech companies, and commercial printers in Montgomery County, MD — will receive a total of $200,000. In Maryland, the Montgomery County…
Maryland Innovation Center launches new World 2.0 site as an ongoing COVID-19 recovery resource for businesses and entrepreneurs
Zach Jones, Howard County Economic Development Authority
COLUMBIA, MD (May 13, 2020) – The Maryland Innovation Center (MIC), powered by Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA), launched its new World 2.0 site (www.worldversiontwo.com) dedicated to providing thought…
Local entities band to aid virus-affected businesses
Marty Madden, SoMD News
Calvert County Department of Economic Development Director Kelly Robertson-Slagle admits in her lengthy career of business growth she has never seen anything like the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. It even outdoes…
GOVERNOR HOGAN PROVIDES UPDATE ON PPE SUPPLY, CRITICAL BUILDING BLOCK OF RECOVERY PLAN
Karen Glenn Hood
State Launches Maryland Network Supplier Portal to Help Address Supply Chain Demand BALTIMORE, MD (May 5, 2020) – Governor Larry Hogan today provided an update on the State of Maryland’s supply of…
Update from Secretary Robinson Regarding the BEACON One-Stop
Fallon Pearre
BALTIMORE, MD (May 5, 2020) – Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Tiffany P. Robinson today provided the following update: “At Governor Hogan’s direction, we have taken every necessary step to improve the…
2020 Census
Sandy Dubay
Census Is Important for Maryland Business The 2020 decennial census is upon us. Maryland’s business community relies on census data for important decisions such as location, workforce, and opportunities for…
GOVERNOR HOGAN ANNOUNCES $1.6 MILLION IN GRANTS TO COMPANIES PRODUCING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Karen Glenn Hood
20 Maryland companies working to manufacture face shields, masks, gowns and ventilators BALTIMORE, MD (April 28, 2020) – Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland has awarded more than $1.6 million in…
