Maryland Department of Commerce Archives

Governor Moore announces $6.95 million in ‘Build Our Future’ grant awards

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $6.95 million in state grants aimed at boosting Maryland’s innovation infrastructure, supporting projects in critical technology sectors from life sciences to clean energy and cybersecurity. Ten organizations across the state were awarded funds through the Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program, part of the Governor’s Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023. The grants, […]

Bernstein Management Corporation to relocate headquarters to Maryland

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—A commercial real estate investment and management company is moving its headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Montgomery County, Governor Wes Moore announced on Monday. Bernstein Management Corporation is relocating to Bethesda, where it will occupy a 15,000-square-foot office space. The company plans to move 50 full-time employees to the new space by the end of the year. “We are […]

Maryland craft beverage industry eeceives $2 million boost

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland’s craft beverage industry is getting a boost from the state with the announcement of over $2 million in funding awards. Fifty-two applicants across the state will receive funding for expansions, promotions, and agricultural projects, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor. “Maryland’s breweries, wineries and distilleries play a vital role in our state’s economic […]

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Governor Moore announces expanded academic exchange program through new partnership between Salisbury University, Japan

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOKYO, JAPAN—Governor Wes Moore has announced an expansion of the academic and cultural exchange program between Salisbury University and the Japan Study Abroad Foundation during his visit to Japan. The expansion aims to bolster existing study abroad programs at Salisbury University, enhancing ties with Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo and Aomori University in northern Japan. The partnership will enable students […]

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Governor Moore swears in new executive leadership to key positions across state government

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has appointed eight new executive leaders to crucial positions within the Maryland state government. The appointments, confirmed by the Senate during the 2025 legislative session, bring the total number of public servants appointed by the Moore-Miller administration to 3,400. “Maryland is caught in two storms. We’re being tested by an historic fiscal challenge, and we’re being […]

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Governor Moore to lead trade mission to Japan, South Korea

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore will lead a state trade mission to Japan and South Korea next month to promote Maryland’s growing industries in quantum technology, life sciences, and aerospace. The governor will be joined by representatives from the Maryland Department of Commerce, the Maryland Department of Transportation, the Secretary of State, and the private sector. The mission will take place […]

Governor Moore announces Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant recipients

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced this week announced that 43 Maryland businesses will receive a total of $5 million in grants to support their investment in Industry 4.0 technologies. The grants, awarded through the Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 program, aim to help small and mid-sized manufacturers modernize their operations and boost their competitiveness. The Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 program, administered by the […]

Governor Moore announces recommendations to modernize state permitting, remove barriers to employment

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced preliminary recommendations from the Government Efficiency Commission to modernize Maryland’s occupational permitting and licensing processes. The recommendations aim to streamline vendor credentialing, improve permitting reliability and predictability, and eliminate employment barriers for all Marylanders. “Modernizing state government is not just a talking point for us — it’s a governing philosophy,” Moore said. “As we […]

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