Prince George’s County Economic Development Corp. wants to attract potential retailers by showing them what the jurisdiction has to offer up-close and personal. On Tuesday, the county’s quasi-governmental economic development arm unveiled a new strategy that involves getting potential retailers ...

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After a 2015 feasibility study found that Cecil County could benefit from having a dedicated space for entrepreneurs, the county’s economic development office has formed an advisory committee and is moving forward with the project. With the county’s proximity to ...

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On a recent weekend, prospective Dundalk homeowners and renters were invited to “Live the Unexpected” and tour the peninsula community to see firsthand its redevelopment, new jobs and housing options. “Dundalk has a lot of charm and historic character in ...

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How to address the decaying economy of an industrial city in decline has long been a question to which Baltimore’s political leaders have lacked answers. Some of the Democratic candidates for mayor are beginning to put forward plans they argue ...

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OAKLAND — Garrett County says it wants to expand production and consumption of locally produced food. The county’s economic development agency is surveying food producers and distributors, as well as wholesalers, buyers and restaurants, to better understand their challenges and ...

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ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Larry Hogan has been named chairman of the economic development and commerce committee of the National Governors Association. The Washington Post reports that the governor’s spokesman Matt Clark said Monday that Hogan will be able to meet ...

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As planes swoop low over Route 100 preparing to land at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, a typical observer doesn’t look up and think of flying dollar signs. But those planes mean serious money for the area’s economy. BWI ...

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Providing a more personal connection to the city through educational leadership programs may be enough to retain young professionals in Baltimore. At least, that’s what Economic Alliance of Baltimore and Business Volunteers Maryland leaders hope their LEAD pilot program will do. “Millennials will be ...

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LANHAM — Sen. Ben Cardin is scheduled to tour the Thompson Creek Window Company in Lanham. The senator will meet Monday with the company’s leaders to talk about economic development and job creation. Thompson Creek has been manufacturing and customizing ...

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A trade mission to Asia led by Gov. Larry Hogan should be considered a long-term investment in Maryland’s economy and necessary to keep pace with other nearby states looking to increase outside investment, according to business and economic development experts. ...

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