Name, Title, Organization: Clark Martz, Business Specialist – Business Retention & Expansion, Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development Explain your background in economic development: This is my first…
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
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The Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband (OSB) has published the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and application materials for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. These materials are…
Governor Moore Scales Up Nationally-Recognized EARN Maryland Program to Connect More Workers with High-Demand Careers
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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced an additional $4 million in EARN Maryland awards and an additional $6.5 million in new EARN Maryland grants, made possible through a…
Notification of Upcoming Tax Changes
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New 3% Sales and Use Tax on Data and IT Services Effective July 1, 2025, a 3% sales and use tax will be applied to a wide range of digital…
Governor Moore Announces $50 Million in Grant Awards and a New Philanthropic Fund to Support Vacancy Reduction in Baltimore City
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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced $50 million in grant awards to support vacant property reduction efforts in Baltimore City through the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative. The governor also announced…
DHCD Success Story: Denton dress boutique expands operations and community impact with small business assistance
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“This funding has allowed us to grow the business into the potential we know it can have.” Over two decades, Lizzie Hernandez, and her mother, Elizabeth Escobar, have transformed a…
Governor Moore Announces Additional Action to Close Maryland’s Racial Wealth Gap by Promoting Just Community Investment and Expanding Cannabis Pardons
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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced additional action to close the racial wealth gap and expand access to work, wages, and wealth for Black Marylanders. Before a congregation of…
Strengthening Economic Development Through Partnership with MEDA
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At the City of Frederick’s Department of Economic Development (DED), we recognize that strong partnerships are essential to building a resilient and thriving economy. One of our most valued statewide…
Governor Moore Announces First Road to Careers Funding Recipients to Promote High-Skill Workforce Development
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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced the first round of Road to Careers grant recipients. The six-year, $24 million investment will expand the pipeline of highly-skilled workers to…
Department of Housing and Community Development Announces $5 Million in Additional Support for East Baltimore Southern Streams Health and Wellness Center
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NEW CARROLLTON, MD (June 17, 2025) — The Department of Housing and Community Development today announced the closing of a $5 million loan to support the Mary Harvin Transformation Center Community…
