Economic Development
Most Distinguished Leader of the Year for Minority Business
Lt. Governor Brown was recently honored for his on-going efforts to support minority and women-owned businesses throughout Maryland at MWMCA’s 9th Annual Spring Breakfast and Business Showcase Expo, where he received the 2012 Distinguished Leader of the Year for Minority Business award.
“Governor O'Malley and I have made a commitment to strengthening and growing our middle class and to expanding opportunity to all Marylanders,” said Lt. Governor Brown. “Investing in Maryland's small and minority-owned businesses is critical to keeping that promise. These investments not only support our working families and create jobs, but they build a stronger, more diverse economy. I'm honored to accept this award on behalf of the entire O'Malley-Brown Administration and all who are working diligently to support Maryland’s minority business community.”
Through innovative initiatives like Maryland’s MBE University Program, Lt. Governor Brown has traveled across the state to provide Maryland’s minority and women-owned businesses with vital information and resources to successfully grow, and create new jobs in their communities.
Accomplishments
- Maryland created 30,300 new jobs in 2011, 98.5% of which were in the private sector
- Achieved 25% Minority Business Enterprise participation statewide-the highest ever attained
- Protected BRAC Zone Investments that are supporting over 23,000 military and defense-related jobs in Maryland
Lt. Governor Brown recently toured local businesses on the Ocean City Boardwalk to highlight the economic impact of Worcester County Tourism. See photos here:
"As the official BRAC process comes to an end, our hard work goes on. We must continue our efforts to improve our infrastructure and ensure a workforce pipeline in order to maximize and sustain the benefits of BRAC for years to come.”
ECONOMIC NEWS
- Lt. Gov. Honored as Distinguished Leader of the Year for Minority Business 5.11.12
- Lt. Gov. Testifies on Behalf of Public-Private Partnerships Legislation 2.24.12
- MoU for National Cyber Center of Excellence at NIST 2.21.12
- Lt. Gov., Commission on Public-Private Partnerships Submit Recommendations 1.10.12
- Lt. Gov. Addresses Maryland Farm Bureau's 96th Annual Meeting 12.05.11
- Maryland Forward Forum on Public-Private Partnerships 11.04.11
- Maryland Officials Secure $90 million for BRAC Road Projects 11.01.11
- Lt. Gov. Testifies Before General Assembly on Job Creation Through Infrastructure Projects 10.18.11
- Fourth Joint Commission Meeting on Public-Private Partnerships 10.12.11
- MBE University Conference in Prince George's County 10.03.11
- Gov., Lt. Gov. Announce Relocation of Dept. of Housing & Community Dev. to Pr. George's County 09.19.11
- Lt. Gov. Marks End of Base Realignment and Closure Process 09.15.11
- Lt. Gov. Convenes Second Commission Meeting on P3's 09.14.11
- Joint Commission on Oversight of Public-Private Partnerships 08.31.11