As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact everyone’s daily lives, many local businesses in Maryland are continuing to come up with new and innovative ways to align with the ever-changing…
Online Application is Now Open for New Anne Arundel Small Business Grant Fund
Sandy Dubay
Annapolis, Maryland (June 3, 2020) – Today Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced that the online application for the county’s Small Business Customer and Employee Protection (CEP) Grant Program…
Maryland State Arts Council Awards $1 Million in Emergency Grant Funding to 125 Arts Organizations and Independent Artists
Maryland State Arts Council
The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), an agency of the Maryland Department of Commerce, today announced awards totaling $1 million dollars to support arts organizations and independent artists across the…
Notice of a Public Review and Comment Period on 2019 Action Plan Amendments and Citizen Participation Plan Amendments
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
On March 27, 2020, the United States Congress passed The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (H.R. 748). The bill provided additional funding to rapidly respond to COVID-19 and…
Governor Hogan Names New Chief of Staff
Shareese Churchill
Maryland Environmental Service CEO Roy McGrath to Succeed Matthew Clark ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced the appointment of Roy McGrath, IOM, CAE as the new chief of staff for…
Hogan Administration Announces Funding for Rural Internet Connectivity
Owen McEvoy
Nearly $9.6 million to support broadband infrastructure and projects NEW CARROLLTON, MD (May 22, 2020) – Governor Larry Hogan today announced the Board of Public Works has approved nearly $9.6…
Jump Start Grants Available to Frederick County Small Businesses
Vivian Laxton
Program Supports Full-Time Farmers, Small Businesses, and Micro Businesses FREDERICK, Md. – Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced the launch of a new grant program to support local small…
MARYLAND COMMERCE RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT TO BUILD ON SUCCESSFUL CYBER SECURITY PARTNERSHIP
Karen Glenn Hood
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…
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…
