MD tax incentive programs supported 24K jobs in FY2025, report finds
Maryland's tax incentive programs supported about 24,000 jobs in fiscal year 2025, investing $434 million in private capital statewide, a report found.
Maryland tech firm aims to fill 800 jobs at future Detroit HQ
Maryland-based defense and cybersecurity firm Eccalon plans to move its headquarters to Detroit, invest $71M and create up to 800 jobs.
Montgomery County backs first-ever TIF for $2.8B Viva White Oak project
Montgomery County recently announced its first-ever Tax Increment Financing proposal to support the $2.8 billion Viva White Oak project.
CFG Bank invests $3M in Arctaris to boost Baltimore jobs
CFG Bank invested $3M with Arctaris Impact Notes to support job growth, small business diversity and community revitalization in Baltimore.
Tense moments color nearly 6-hour Board of Public Works meeting
Gov. Martin O'Malley did not appear to enjoy himself during a nearly six hour meeting of the Board of Public Works on Wednesday.
Eye Opener: Jobs to be O’Malley’s focus in State of State
Gov. Martin O'Malley is expected to focus on job creation when he delivers his annual State of the State address Wednesday at noon in the House of Delegates chamber.
Productivity rises as employers cut back on hiring
WASHINGTON — U.S. companies got more output from their workers this spring than initially thought. Productivity rose at a modest 2.2 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter, largely because […]
New law extends job creation tax credit program
ANNAPOLIS — The duration of a job creation tax credit program was doubled Tuesday, as legislation authorizing the credit’s extension was among the dozens of bills signed by Gov. Martin […]
Obama signs small business legislation
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has signed legislation that will help small businesses and make it easier for startups to raise capital. Obama says it’s a “potential game-changer” for American […]
Tax credit review legislation wins tentative approval in House of Delegates
ANNAPOLIS — The House of Delegates gave preliminary approval Saturday to legislation that would require the review of 31 of the state’s 341 tax breaks, many of which go to […]
Job creation driving highway bills in Congress
WASHINGTON — The lure of roads, bridges, buses and trains isn’t enough anymore to drive an expensive transportation bill through Congress. So to round up votes, congressional leaders are pitching […]
Frederick County steps up business development
FREDERICK — Frederick County officials say they’re stepping up efforts to attract and keep businesses. County Commissioners Chairman Blaine Young says that starting Monday, the new office of Business Development […]










