The Business Monthly won the top prize — News Organization of the Year — for scoring the most points for awards in its division in the Maryland Delaware District of Columbia Press Association’s 2021 editorial, design and revenue contests, which recognize journalism, advertising and other efforts from the previous year. The Business Monthly also won 16 other awards, including […]
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CMC hosts 6th annual meeting: Hall of Fame inductees announced
The Central Maryland Chamber hosted its 6th Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Business Awards on May 9, at the Westin- BWI Hotel. The event featured Keynote Speaker Mike Gill, Maryland Secretary of Commerce. The event recognized and honored the companies and volunteers who partner with the chamber to be the voice of businesses, create jobs, and […]
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TEDCO presents new DEI initiatives 
TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, continues to elevate and build on its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work with a series of new initiatives, including a DEI webpage, a TEDCO diversity rider and a company registration process. TEDCO is committed to ensuring its programs and funds are utilized by a broad array of under-represented innovators […]
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CA, Columbia Festival partner for Lakefront Live
Columbia Association has announced a new partnership with Columbia Festival of the Arts to provide the community with a new series of fun, food and music. In total, CA will provide 55 nights of free entertainment at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront through the summer and beyond. Lakefront Live includes five headline performances by a diverse group […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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CFHoCo opens grant application process
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) has opened the application process for its 2022 Community Grants Program. The 2022 grants are part of an open grant application process in which any eligible 501(c)3 nonprofit in Howard County may submit a request for funding. “The Community Foundation of Howard County is pleased to work with so […]
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Think exec Mullin named chapter director of BRTC
Think Systems, a national management consulting firm, announced that Ed Mullin has been named chapter director of the newly launched Baltimore Regional Tech Council (BRTC). The BRTC will operate as a chapter of the Montgomery County-based Maryland Tech Council. Mullin, a CIO and CTO consultant with Think, will lead an organization focused on driving innovation through advocacy, education, workforce development, cost […]
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St. Louis-based firm opening office near BWI Marshall 
Second Sight Systems has signed a lease with St. John Properties for 15,000 square feet at International Trade Center, a 93-acre business community situated near BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. The St. Louis-based company intends to establish a co-headquarters at 508 McCormick Drive and hire approximately 50 employees to fulfill a new contract recently awarded by […]
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Maryland Business Adapts Set for June 3 in Baltimore, registration open
Leaders of Maryland companies selected for persevering through the pandemic will share insights on topics like minimizing business risk of their global operations or preparation for sudden operational changes, as part of Maryland Business Adapts, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 3. The event takes place at the World Trade Center Baltimore, 401 East Pratt […]