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MD tourism sees ‘uneven recovery’ amid convention center, downtown challenges
Maryland tourism faces uneven recovery as the Baltimore Convention Center's size and hotel closures impact the industry, though events and visitor spending remain strong.
To the ’burbs and beyond: How can MD boost business outside cities?
Locales in Maryland’s outer reaches have their own strengths and attractions — and varied approaches to economic development.
MEDA announces 2026 Economic Development Award winners
The Maryland Economic Development Association announced its Annual Awards winners, recognizing the state's economic development initiatives.
MD-based JBG Smith helps debut National IQ innovation district in VA
Officials launched National IQ, an innovation district in Virginia designed to accelerate “cutting-edge technology solutions.”
Like Goldilocks … parking has to be ‘Just Right’
It is easy to accept community advocates nationwide and community voice groups, like StrongTowns, YIMBY groups, and BaltPOP locally, who favor a position on blanket citywide no-parking minimums. The challenging […]
5 economic issues MD should confront this legislative session
Here are five issues to guide how Maryland talks about its economy, evaluates policy proposals, and decides what to advance this year.
Gov. Moore rolls out legislation to enhance economic competitiveness
Gov. Moore proposes DECADE Act to expand tax credits, grants, and incentives, strengthening Maryland’s business growth and innovation.
Frederick County agriculture grant program awarded
A Frederick County program has received the Rural Economic Development Award from the Rural Maryland Council.
MD, PG County sue Trump administration over FBI HQ relocation
Maryland and Prince George’s County sued the Trump administration for moving plans for the FBI headquarters from Greenbelt to D.C.
BDC opens registration for 4th annual Baltimore Together Summit
The Baltimore Development Corp. announced it has opened registration for the Baltimore Together Summit, scheduled for Oct. 27-30.
Hitachi Rail opens $100M Hagerstown train factory
Hitachi Rail opened a $100M factory in Hagerstown, creating 500 jobs and boosting Maryland’s rail industry with next-generation train production.
NewCold to invest $275M in cold storage site in western Maryland
NewCold will invest $275M in a high-tech cold storage facility in western Maryland, creating up to 150 jobs in advanced food logistics.
