Maryland’s unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.2 percent BALTIMORE, MD (August 21, 2026) – New employment estimates released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate total nonfarm employment in…
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TEDCO Announces Fireside Discussion “Advancing America’s Innovation Economy” at 2026 Entrepreneur Expo
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The discussion will explore the critical role of innovation in strengthening the nation’s economic competitiveness and national security COLUMBIA, Md., (August 10, 2026) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies,…
Maryland Supports Research Professorships at Four Higher Education Institutions
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BALTIMORE, MD (July 29, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Commerce today joined Hood College; Johns Hopkins University; the University of Maryland, Baltimore; and the University of Maryland, College Park in…
Governor Moore Announces Expanded, Redesignated Enterprise Zones in Maryland
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BALTIMORE, MD (July 13, 2026) — Governor Moore today announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has approved an expansion of Baltimore City’s Enterprise Zone to include an additional 120…
State of Maryland Announces 2027 Main Street Improvement Program Grants to Main Street Maryland Communities
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Nearly $1 million awarded to 34 local programs to promote economic development and growth NEW CARROLLTON, MD (July 9, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day…
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Small Business Lending Program, Competitive Round for Low-Cost Loans
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The reimagined program provides essential access to capital to small businesses and nonprofits NEW CARROLLTON, MD (July 8, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day…
Governor Moore Announces Platform Aerospace Growth in St. Mary’s County With Hundreds of New Jobs
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BALTIMORE, MD (July 6, 2026) — Governor Wes Moore today announced that Platform Aerospace is expanding its operations in St. Mary’s County to grow its engineering, design, and production space,…
Maryland Department of Labor Welcomes Angela Lagdameo Cabellon as Deputy Secretary for Modernization, Andrew Stettner as Assistant Secretary for Unemployment Insurance
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BALTIMORE, MD (May 27, 2026) — The Maryland Department of Labor today announced the appointment of Angela Lagdameo Cabellon as Deputy Secretary for Modernization. This new role reflects growth in the scale and complexity…
Governor Moore Announces Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund Awards and Maryland Opportunity Accounts to Expand Financial Opportunity in Maryland Communities
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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller today announced the first two awards from the Maryland Community Investment Venture (MCIV) Fund, designed to expand access to capital and…
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Issues Record $43.1 Million in Bonds for Local Infrastructure Improvements
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NEW CARROLLTON, MD (May 19, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced it has carried out a record bond issuance through the Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program,…
