BALTIMORE, MD (December 23, 2019) – The Maryland Marketing Partnership’s board of directors announced that Karen Cherry has been elected as its new board chair. Ms. Cherry is vice president of office…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Agricultural Producers and Rural Small Businesses Develop New Products
Sandy Dubay
The deadline to apply is March 10, 2020. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications for grants to help farmers, ranchers, and producer-based businesses develop new…
MARYLAND COMMERCE SUPPORTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH $25,000 MICRO BRIDGE LOANS
Amanda Winters
BALTIMORE, MD (December 12, 2019) – The Maryland Department of Commerce today announced that six nonprofit organizations have each received $25,000 in short term financing through the Nonprofit, Interest-Free, Micro Bridge Loan…
BENJAMIN H. WU SELECTED AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Robert G. Brewer, Jr.
Top Maryland official named as MCEDC executive to lead business growth in Montgomery County, the state’s economic driver Rockville, Md.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—The Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Economic Development…
Fiscal Year 2020 Maryland Housing Counseling Fund Awards Announced
Owen McEvoy
More than $2 million awarded to 40 organizations in 16 jurisdictions NEW CARROLLTON, MD (December 3, 2019) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced more than $2…
STATE LEADS DELEGATION TO EXPODEFENSA 2019
Amanda Winters
Colombian trade show hosts attendees from more than 30 countries BALTIMORE, MD (December 2, 2019) – The Maryland Department of Commerce is leading a delegation of nine Maryland companies this week to…
USDA launches economic development hubs to support communities
Madolin Edwards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the launch of the Centers of Community Prosperity (CCP), designed to increase the capacity of rural and underserved communities across the country. The…
Charles County presents annual report and ‘Year in Review’ video
The Maryland Independent
Charles County government announced that the 2019 Annual Report and Year in Review video are available online for public viewing. The Annual Report and Year in Review video offer a…
MARYLAND COMMERCE DESIGNATES NEW ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT IN BALTIMORE COUNTY
Karen Glenn Hood
Catonsville becomes the state’s 29th A&E District, first in Baltimore County BALTIMORE, MD (November 25, 2019) – Maryland Secretary of Commerce Kelly M. Schulz today announced that Catonsville in Baltimore County has been…
Governor Hogan Awards More Than $30 Million in Neighborhood Revitalization Funds
Owen McEvoy
Five Programs Provide Support for 181 Projects in 23 Jurisdictions Annapolis, Md. (November 21, 2019) – Governor Larry Hogan today announced more than $30 million in Fiscal Year 2020 neighborhood…
