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Katie Pumphrey announces 1-mile Baltimore harbor swim, launches nonprofit
Katie Pumphrey announced the launch of her nonprofit, Baltimore Open Water Swimmers, along with the first-ever Baltimore Harbor 1-Mile Swim.
Startup government?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking private businesspeople to participate in a new program that aims to cultivate a spirit of entrepreneurship among employees and develop an environment conducive to innovation. Sounds like Uncle Sam has been following Mark Zuckerberg on Twitter.
Experts: Public-private partnerships a good tool for government
Barriers to partnerships between private firms and government for major projects should be knocked down, and elected officials should embrace — rather than shy away from — such deals, according to a panel of experts speaking at a summer conference here.
Week in review: 4/6/12
Hope springs eternal for O’s When the Baltimore Orioles open their season against the Minnesota Twins this afternoon — their 20th at Oriole Park at Camden Yards — they will find […]
BlackBerry maker to focus on business customers
TORONTO — Struggling BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. said Thursday that it plans to return its focus to its corporate customers after failing to compete with flashier, consumer-oriented phones […]
Administration seeks transparency for new partnerships
ANNAPOLIS — Legislation creating rules of the road for public-private partnerships in Maryland would create a predictable and transparent process for awarding such contracts, according to Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown. […]
Lt. Gov. Brown leading state’s effort to make public-private partnerships common
ANNAPOLIS — As lawmakers prepare to consider tax hikes to pay for transportation projects, Maryland’s lieutenant governor is directing an effort to pump private dollars directly into state roads, bridges […]
