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Governor Hogan announces 114 economic development projects for rural Maryland communities

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that 114 economic development projects in Maryland’s rural counties will be funded through the $50 million Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund. The grant fund, which is overseen by the Maryland Department of Commerce and administered by the five rural regional councils, was announced by Governor Hogan earlier this year to boost economic development […]

MilliporeSigma expanding biosafety testing in Maryland, adding 500 new jobs

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that MilliporeSigma, an international biosciences company, is growing its presence in Maryland with a $286 million investment in Montgomery County to expand its biosafety testing capacity. The company, known locally as BioReliance Corporation, currently has five locations in Rockville and is planning to consolidate in a new 250,000-square-foot facility at 9820 Darnestown Road […]

Maryland tourism continues strong recovery, reports increases in visitors and spending

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has announced that, according to an economic impact report released by the Maryland Department of Commerce, the state’s tourism industry is continuing a strong recovery, recapturing nearly 90% of pre-pandemic visitor spending. In addition, the state reported increases over pre-pandemic levels in the key sectors of lodging and restaurants. The state continues to experience a strong […]

Paramount+ original series ‘Lioness’ to be filmed in Maryland

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that the new Paramount+ original series Lioness will be filmed in Maryland. The production is scheduled to film throughout the state, including tentative locations in both the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metropolitan suburbs, Western Maryland, and the Eastern Shore. It will be produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios. “We are excited […]

Governor Hogan proclaims September as 4th annual International Underground Railroad Month

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week proclaimed September 2022 as the 4th annual International Underground Railroad Month in Maryland. The month acknowledges the significance of the Underground Railroad, and all those involved, for its contribution to the eradication of slavery in the United States and as a cornerstone for the more comprehensive civil rights movement that followed. Maryland also continues […]

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Governor Hogan announces launch of applications for Maryland’s Global Gateway Program

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that applications for the new Maryland Global Gateway program are now available. At the World Economic Forum in Switzerland earlier this year, the governor announced an inaugural $2 million investment in this innovative program, which helps attract more international businesses and eases their transition into the U.S. market by connecting them with local […]

Governor Hogan announces Maryland’s State Small Business Credit Initiative programs now open

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced Maryland programs funded by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) are open. Up to $198 million in federal small business relief is being administered by three state agencies: the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the Maryland Department of Commerce, and the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). These agencies will […]

Governor Hogan announces Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant program

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced the launch of the Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant program, a new Maryland Department of Commerce initiative that provides grants to small and mid-sized Maryland manufacturers to invest in Industry 4.0 technologies to modernize their operations. This pilot program is funded by $1 million in the fiscal year 2023 budget, which focuses on continuing […]