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…
RESI economists highlight ‘stranger things’ and economic growth at annual forum
Arthur Smith
Regional Economic Studies Institute event highlights economic trends on the local, state and national level—and how TU is making an impact “Are we in a recession? Are we in a full recovery?…
Jodie Bollinger Promoted to Director of Business Retention and Expansion
Amanda Lee
OED currently has 10 staff and are working feverishly with several businesses that have great potential to locate in Frederick County, while continuing to support existing businesses by assisting with workforce, potential expansions, and other…
To Fund Kirwan, Union Proposes Corporate and Income Tax Reforms
Danielle E. Gaines
An influential labor union is pressing for changes to Maryland’s tax code that would result in higher tax rates for the wealthy and corporations ― and, in turn, fund the…