U.S. Chamber of Commerce ranks Maryland #1 in the nation for entrepreneurship and innovation for second year in a row Governor visits House of Cards set to tout Maryland Film Production Tax Credit ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 14, 2013) – Governor Martin O’Malley today visited the House of Cards set to tout the Administration’s commitment to Read the Rest…
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Leading the Region in Job Creation, April 19th, 2013
In the first three months of 2013, Maryland led the region in job creation. Together with Maryland’s businesses, we created 22,000 new jobs in the first quarter of the year at the 4th fastest rate in the nation. Maryland’s dynamic private sector led our job growth creating 9 out of every 10 of our new jobs at the 5th fastest rate in the nation.
The SOTU & what we’ve done in Maryland…Part I, February 13th, 2013
Last night the President made a persuasive case for why we must begin to make better choices as a nation. He focused on finding new and innovative ways to cut waste, improve efficiencies, improve education — from Pre-School to higher education — and create jobs. Here in Maryland, we are already working towards stronger families, stronger communities, and Read the Rest…
Better Choices Deconstructed, January 31st, 2013
By Matt Gallagher, Chief of Staff Yesterday, Governor Martin O’Malley delivered his State of the State address focused on the better choices we’ve made together to deliver results and nearly eliminate the inherited $1.7 billion structural deficit while maintaining our Triple A bond rating. We wanted to break down an excerpt of the speech and Read the Rest…
Making it easier to do business, January 23rd, 2013
Progress is a choice. Job Creation is a choice. Creating the conditions that allow our businesses to grow and prosper — this too is a choice. In Maryland, we are — according to the US Chamber of Commerce — the #1 state in America for innovation and entrepreneurship. But we know that we can always Read the Rest…
#MDForward Finalists, January 8th, 2013
By Zoe Pagonis, Director of Digital Strategy We asked Marylanders to share their stories on how they’re moving Maryland forward; and we were blown away by the submissions. We’re very pleased to announce the finalists of the first-ever #MDForward contest. Please vote for your favorite. The contestant with the most votes will be invited to Read the Rest…
Maryland: A Hotbed for Startups, September 27th, 2012
By Raquel Guillory, Director of Communications We wanted to share this blog from the co-chairs of Startup Maryland where they talk about their experiences on the first-ever “Pitch Across Maryland” tour meeting entrepreneurs and discovering all that the State of Maryland has to offer for small businesses and startups. Contributed jointly by Startup Maryland Board Co-Chairs Julie Lenzer Read the Rest…
A Story of Skills Training, September 26th, 2012
By Kathleen Weiss, Executive Director of the BioTechnical Institute of Maryland Last week, we had the opportunity to host Governor Martin O’Malley at BTI and showcase how we contribute to Maryland’s innovation economy through innovative, educational programs. As the only non-profit in the State of Maryland that is focused on providing tuition-free training to low-income Read the Rest…
Maryland chooses to innovate for a brighter future, September 24th, 2012
By Raquel Guillory, Director of Communications In case you missed it, we wanted to share this oped in the Washington Post from our Secretary of the Department of Business and Economic Development on how Maryland continues to invest in innovation to make our children winners in the new economy. Maryland chooses to innovate for a Read the Rest…
Governor Martin O’Malley Visits Biotechnical Institute of Maryland, September 18th, 2012
Governor continues “Jobs and Opportunity” Tour Highlights skills goal and importance of training Maryland’s workforce ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today continued the “Jobs and Opportunity” Tour by visiting the BioTechnical Institute of Maryland, Inc (BTI) in Baltimore. The Governor highlighted Maryland’s highly-skilled and educated workforce as the key to competing in a rapidly-changing Read the Rest…
