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Jun 29, 2015

Tenable Network Security plans to add 350 jobs in Maryland

A Columbia, Maryland-based technology company said it will add hundreds of jobs as the result of an expansion of its operations in the state.

May 12, 2015

Hogan signs Augustine Commission bills

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland will soon have a new commerce secretary charged with leading economic development efforts in the state. The legislation is part of a package of five bills that stem from recommendations of the Maryland Economic Development and Business Climate Commission, more commonly known as the Augustine Commission after its chairman Norman Augustine. Gov. Larry […]

Apr 27, 2015

Sources: Hogan poised to announce McCormick staying in Md.

Gov. Larry Hogan had been scheduled to appear at the headquarters of McCormick & Company Tuesday to make a major announcement about the future of the company, but the unrest in Baltimore postponed those plans. Sources familiar with the matter said it was to announce that the state would retain the headquarters of the Sparks-based […]

Mar 31, 2015

Panel would assess impact of proposed rules on small business

A bill creating an advisory panel to review the impact of proposed regulations on small businesses in Maryland took one more step toward becoming law.

R. Michael Gill
Mar 30, 2015

DBED Secretary Gill: ‘I’m out of here’

Department of Business and Economic Development Sec. Michael Gill is chomping at the bit to get out of the office.

Joan Carter Conway
Mar 9, 2015

Carter Conway’s long memory spells trouble for Gill

Behind the delay is the long memory of one state senator her passion for an issue was the subject of a federal discrimination lawsuit that directly affects Morgan State University.

Pete K. Rahn
Mar 2, 2015

Rahn, others head to full Senate for vote

One name that will not be on the list for a vote this week is Michael Gill, Hogan's pick to head the Department of Business and Economic Development.

Jan 25, 2015

Maryland, Israel find common ground in cybersecurity

Collaboration is the driving spirit behind MIDC’s second trade mission to Israel in March, a week in which Maryland companies will visit Israel’s budding CyberSpark cybersecurity center in Be’er Sheva and attend the second annual CyberTech conference and exhibition in Tel Aviv.

Jan 20, 2015

Five quick 2015 business tips from DBED

For small businesses and entrepreneurs, here's a pithy list of quick tips for the new year.

Sep 11, 2014

Developers criticize state, DBED attitude toward business

Two prominent developers leveled pointed criticism at Maryland government and the state Department of Business and Economic Development for what they said was an almost a willful avoidance of businesses in the state.

Sep 10, 2014

Commission weighs privatizing DBED programs

Reforming the business climate in Maryland could include a recommendation to privatize some or all of the programs within the state Department of Business and Economic Development.

Jul 30, 2014

State gives $1M grant to Washington County

The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development approved a $1 million conditional grant to Washington County to help Hagerstown-based National Golden Tissue expand.

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