Biotech, Aerospace, and Government Services Move Maryland’s Economy

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Aug/Sep 08)

Incentives are key to Maryland’s expanding sectors. Governor Martin O’Malley introduced his new vision for the future of biosciences under the banner of Bio 2020. More

2008 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards

By Mark Crawford (Jun/Jul 08)

Area Development’s Gold & Silver Shovel awards honor states that have generated top job-creation and investment projects across the nation. More

A conversation with…Robert McGlotten, Assistant Secretary for Business Development, Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Aug/Sep 07)

“Transportation equipment is currently the largest Maryland export industry, followed closely by computers and electronic products, chemicals, and non-electrical machinery. The state exported globally to more than 200 foreign countries, with Canada continuing to be the top destination. Behind Canada, the top export markets for Maryland are Egypt, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Japan, China, Mexico, and France.” More

A Discussion With Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley

By Jennifer LeClaire (Apr/May 07)

Time magazine called him one of the America’s five best mayors. That’s because during his six years as mayor of Baltimore City, he spearheaded programs that reduced violent crime, increased achievement and test scores across the board in city schools, and reduced property taxes to a 30-year low. Indeed, during Martin O’Malley’s two terms as mayor, Baltimore became a national model for improvement in public safety, government efficiency, education, and economic development. Now, O’Malley is hoping to repeat the performance at the state level. More

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City of Bowie - www.cityofbowie.org

Bowie is just minutes from Washington, D.C., and convenient to all forms of transit, with outstanding quality of life.
John Henry King, Econ. Dev. Dir.

2614 Kenhill Dr.
Bowie, MD 20715
301-809-3042
Fax: 301-809-2315

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Howard Cty. Econ. Dev. Auth. - www.hceda.org

Howard County offers unique locational assets for business success, and an outstanding environment in which to live and raise a family.
Richard W. Story, CEO

6751 Columbia Gateway
Dr., Ste. 500
Columbia, MD 21046
410-313-6500
Fax: 410-313-6525

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Maryland State Department of Business & Economic Development - www.choosemaryland.org

The Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development (DBED) helps companies tap Maryland’s strategic assets for business location. From discovering tech transfer opportunities at Maryland’s world-renowned research institutions to accessing the highest concentration of professional and technical workers in the nation, DBED can help your business succeed.
Robert McGoltten, Assistant Secretary, Business Development