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,…
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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…
Towson University’s Division of Innovation and Applied Research Reviews 2017 Accomplishments
Sandy Dubay
As 2017 came to a close, Towson University’s Division of Innovation and Applied Research too a look at where they’ve been. The year in review highlights some of their accomplishments,…
Maryland Commerce, Montgomery County Support Relocation of Booz Allen Hamilton
Karen Glenn Hood
Global technology & consulting firm moving offices to Bethesda, retaining 750 employees in the county BALTIMORE, MD (December 22, 2017) – The Maryland Department of Commerce and Montgomery County today announced…
Nine Members Graduate from Leadership Maryland Class of 2017
Sandy Dubay
Nine MEDA members—including two members of the Board of Directors—recently graduated from Leadership Maryland as part of the Class of 2017! Each member took part in an intensive program of…
Host Hotels & Resorts to Build New Headquarters in Bethesda
Karen Glenn Hood
Company plans to move in by late 2019, retain 187 employees BALTIMORE, MD — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HST), one of the largest owners of luxury and upscale hotels,…
Maryland Commerce Accepting Online Applications for Nonprofit Loan Program
Karen Glenn Hood
Program provides short-term funding up to $25,000 for operating expenses BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Maryland Nonprofit Development Center, is accepting applications from…
Impact Study: Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund Awards $140 Million in Support of Research Projects, Generates 1,400 Maryland Jobs
Tammi Thomas
In 2017 MSCRF Awarded $9.1 Million to stem-cell based product companies and clinical trials contributing to life-saving technological advances BALTIMORE, Md. — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced the…