Commission appoints next Executive Director of the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund COLUMBIA, Md. (May 10, 2021)—The Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission has approved funding to its second-round of 2021…
MARYLAND COMMERCE SECRETARY NAMES NEW SENIOR STAFF, SIGNE PRINGLE TO SERVE AS DEPUTY SECRETARY
Karen Glenn Hood
BALTIMORE, MD (May 5, 2021) — Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly M. Schulz today announced several senior staff appointments, including Signe Pringle as deputy secretary. An economic development professional who…
Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards: Nominations are open for the 2021 awards
Sandy Dubay
The Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards celebrate significant achievement by individuals, businesses, organizations, and local governments to support the 12 planning visions adopted by the Maryland General Assembly. The awards promote exemplary work that represents…
BGE Providing $15 Million to Assist Small Businesses with COVID-19 Challenges
Richard Yost
Application period for BGE Energizing Small Business Grants of up to $20,000 to eligible businesses opens in January 2021 BALTIMORE (Dec. 17, 2020) – BGE announced that it is pledging $15…
SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM RE-OPENS APRIL 30, 2021
Sandy Dubay
To support Maryland’s small businesses facing continued financial impacts from the novel coronavirus, the State of Maryland established through bipartisan legislation the new Maryland Small Business COVID-19 RELIEF Grant Program administered by…
Grant funding still available for small businesses in some areas
Sandy Dubay
We are reaching out to inform you that there is still funding available for businesses in most counties through the Maryland Small Business Covid-19 RELIEF Grant Program. The Maryland Department of Commerce will…
INDEPENDENT FILM “THE ROAD TO GALENA” FILMING ON MARYLAND’S EASTERN SHORE
Karen Glenn Hood
BALTIMORE, MD — Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly M. Schulz today announced that “The Road to Galena,” an independent film that follows one man’s pursuit of personal fulfillment over traditional success, is…
MEDA Members’ Corner: Jamie Williams, CEcD
Sandy Dubay
Jamie Williams, CEcD, Director, Kent County Economic & Tourism Development Explain your background in economic development I started Economic Development work with Kent County seven years ago. I achieved my…
CAPITAL ELECTRIC PLANS EXPANSION AND NEW JOBS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
Amanda Winters
Internationally-owned electrical distribution company to open new office in Upper Marlboro BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (April 27, 2021) – Capital Lighting and Supply, LLC (DBA Capital Electric), a privately-owned, electrical distributor that provides…
Vigene Biosciences Plans Major Expansion in Montgomery County, Adding up to 245 New Jobs
Jeffrey Hung, Ph.D.
Global leader in gene therapy and vaccine manufacturing taking additional space in Rockville BALTIMORE, MD — Vigene Biosciences, a global leader in gene therapy development, has announced plans to expand into a…
