The State of Maryland will deploy up to $198 million in federal small business relief through the State Small Business Credit Initiative. Maryland was the first state in the nation to submit its SSBCI deployment plan to the United States Treasury Department, and was one of the first five states to be approved. Initially established […]
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Hub for medical equipment launches in Howard
Howard County has announced new partnerships, including a volunteer-based delivery service, that will significantly expand no-cost access to medical equipment provided through an innovative program known as the Loan Closet. The Maryland Department of Aging will make a variety of more complex medical equipment, such as hospital beds and motorized chairs, available at Howard County’s Loan […]
Posted inBusiness News
TEDCO to receive up to $50M from SSBCI
Columbia-based TEDCO will receive up to $50 million from Gov. Larry Hogan’s small business relief plan that was approved for funding from the United States Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative. TEDCO will allocate the funds into four existing programs targeting technology-based Maryland businesses and entrepreneurs. Three programs – the Venture Equity Fund, Venture Capital Limited Partnership Equity […]
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Connect in the Maryland Life Sciences Directory
The Maryland Life Sciences Directory, a free tool for exploring more than 1,000 profiles of companies active in Maryland’s life science markets – including biotechnology, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, digital health, manufacturing, regulatory services and related subsectors – is available to businesses nationwide that are looking to expand their networks. The Maryland Department of Commerce uses the […]
Posted inTransportation
Bowie Road safety audit is underway
The City of Laurel’s Department of Public Works crews are conducting a roadway safety audit on Bowie Road, which connects Route 1 to Route 197. The audit will examine roadway safety and traffic signal effectiveness to mitigate hazards for all road users, including pedestrians. The safety audit was made possible by a $30,000 grant from […]
Posted inEducation
HCPSS to participate in state personnel development grant
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) was selected as one of two local school systems to participate in the Maryland State Personnel Development Grant through the Maryland State Department of Education. The total grant award is $5.5 million to be spent during the next four years between MSDE and the two participating school systems. […]
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Spring Grove property approved as future space for UMBC 
A proposal by Governor Larry Hogan to transfer the 175-acre Spring Grove Hospital Center site to UMBC was approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works. The Board also approved a lease between UMBC and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to enable continued operation of Spring Grove for up to 20 years while MDH […]
Posted inAnne Arundel County
Anne Arundel, City of Annapolis select Nees
Anne Arundel County and the City of Annapolis announced the selection of Dan Nees as interim executive director of the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. As interim director, Nees will lead efforts to launch, establish, and position the authority for long-term success. Nees has more than 20 years of experience assisting communities […]
Posted inDiversity
State announces $200M affordable housing package 
Gov. Larry Hogan has announced that more than $200 million in financing tools and new programs will be made available to create new affordable housing opportunities in the state. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will administer the funds to produce more than 6,000 additional units statewide amid rising construction costs and interest […]
Posted inHoward County
State delegation announces $5M-plus for early childhood programs
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen; and Congressmen Steny Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $5,382,250 in federal funding for the Community Action Council of Howard County’s Head Start projects, as well as the Head Start of Washington County and the Board of Education of St. […]