Kicking off the 2018 MEDA Winter Conference was Julie Mussog, CEO of Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation. Highlighting Maryland’s economic activities, Mussog mentioned that Maryland’s unemployment rate is 3.9%, 24th in…
Economic Development Stake Holders Agree: More Incentives and Less Regulation to Grow Maryland’s Economy
Sam Shoge, Economic Development Coordinator, Talbot County Government
Historic Inns of Annapolis hosted a gathering of economic developers from across the state of Maryland for the 2018 MEDA Winter Conference. On the agenda was “Maryland Business Leadership Report,”…
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Community Development Block Grant Awards as Part of Homelessness Initiative
Sara Luell
Approximately $1.5 million awarded to programs serving the homeless NEW CARROLLTON, Md. — The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced the recipients of special Fiscal Year 2018…
State Announces Maryland Apprenticeship Ambassador Program
Theresa Blaner
Regional Manufacturing Institute Named First Ambassador BALTIMORE, Md. — Today, Maryland Labor Secretary Kelly M. Schulz announced the launch of the Maryland Apprenticeship Ambassador Program, an incentive program that raises awareness…
Harford County Retains Triple-A Bond Ratings; Highest Possible Ratings Reduce County Borrowing Costs
Karen Holt
BEL AIR, Md. — Harford County has retained its Triple-A bond rating from all three of the nation’s major independent bond-rating agencies. Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, and Fitch have each reaffirmed…
HCEDA Releases Economic and Fiscal Assessment Regarding the Howard County Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO) Legislation
Sandy Dubay
In preparation for tonight’s Public Hearing on the proposed Howard County Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO) legislation, also known as CB01-2018, the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) is releasing an independent…
University of Maryland UAS Test Site Adds TigerSharks to Fleet
Sandy Dubay
The University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Test Site today announced the acquisition of 11 TigerShark vehicles to enhance and expand the site’s long-range testing efforts. The new vehicles,…
Twelve Anne Arundel County Businesses Receive Travel Awards Through the Runway to Success Program Powered by Southwest Airlines
Rosa Cruz
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A dozen county-based small businesses will take advantage of out-of-state sales opportunities and employee training events thanks to the Runway to Success Program Powered by Southwest Airlines. The program,…
Maryland Commerce Designates, Redesignates and Expands Three Enterprise Zones
Maureen Kilcullen
Zones help to revitalize communities, attract businesses and create jobs BALTIMORE, Md. — The Maryland Department of Commerce has designated and expanded two enterprise zones in the state, and redesignated and…
Merritt Properties Secures Additional Capital Investment of up to $400 million from Almanac Realty Investors
Sandy Dubay
BALTIMORE, Md. — Merritt Properties announced today that it has entered into an agreement with an investment fund managed by Almanac Realty Investors (“Almanac”), under which the fund has committed up…
