Annapolis, MD As Prepared for Delivery Thanks very much. Kevin Kelley and the entire Advisory Board have worked very hard on these recommendations – thank you all very much for everything you are doing on behalf of our State. We’re here for three reasons: Jobs. Opportunity. Economic growth. Maryland’s Economy is an Innovation Economy: the Read the Rest…
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Posts Tagged ‘DBED’
Federal Facilities Advisory Board, February 7th, 2013
Governor Martin O’Malley Appoints Dominick Murray Secretary of Economic Development, December 19th, 2012
Secretary Christian S. Johansson leaving public service to join private sector education organization ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced Dominick Murray as Maryland’s Secretary of Business & Economic Development (DBED), following the decision by current Secretary Christian S. Johansson to leave public service to join Maryland-based Laureate Education to head a new group focused Read the Rest…
Governor Martin O’Malley Announces Opening of Vorbeck Manufacturing Facility in Pocomoke, June 27th, 2012
Company will create up to 50 new jobs Governor also announces designation of Pocomoke-Worcester County Enterprise Zone POCOMOKE CITY, MD – During his speech to the Maryland Municipal League last evening, Governor Martin O’Malley announced that Vorbeck Materials Corp., a Howard County-based high technology company, has plans to purchase a State-owned building in Pocomoke City Read the Rest…
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on Sparrows Point, May 31st, 2012
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement after Sparrows Point owner RG Steel filed for bankruptcy: “For generations, Sparrows Point has been a major employer for hundreds of Baltimore families and a significant asset for the State. “Since the acquisition of the facility by RG Steel, our Departments of Business and Read the Rest…
International Business Awards, March 9th, 2012
Baltimore, MD Thank you very, very much. It’s great to see all of you. Oh, say can you see – I could if the lights were on. Don’t turn on the lights. It’s great to be with all of you. This is one of my favorite gatherings every year. And, Deb, I’m not sure I’ve Read the Rest…
Regulatory Reform (2012), March 1st, 2012
Following an Executive Order issued in 2011, State agencies conducted a comprehensive review of all regulations to identify those that could be revised, repealed or streamlined to enable economic and job growth. Thanks to the help of Maryland’s business community and our dedicated citizens, more than 130 regulations were identified for reform.
Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board (2007), March 1st, 2007
Establishes a 15-member Life Sciences Advisory Board (LSAB) in the Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED). Life sciences include biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biomedical technologies, life systems technologies, food sciences, environmental sciences, and biomedical devices. LSAB must report to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 15 annually. The report must include any recommendations from Read the Rest…
