Ørsted, developer of Skipjack Wind in Maryland, expressed its support of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the state of Maryland for a $22.9 million federal investment in the state’s offshore wind workforce training and pledged to work closely with state leaders to prepare its offshore wind workforce. The state of Maryland, through the Maryland […]
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Maryland Delegation announces nearly $7M for health, disease
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony Brown, Jamie Raskin and David Trone (all Md.) announced $6,938,832 in federal funding to promote public health and support infectious disease and medical research efforts in Maryland. This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding will […]
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SIXGEN acquires Fourcast Management & Analysis
SixGen, an Annapolis-based cybersecurity services and products company, has acquired Fourcast Management & Analysis, of Hanover, a technology management consulting company. Fourcast provides advisory services and skills in executive strategic program management, systems engineering, cost estimation and budgeting execution to deliver substantial engineering and information system development efforts. “SIXGEN is pleased to welcome Fourcast to […]
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RXNT among Healthcare Technology Top 100 
RXNT, an absolutory medical software company, has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Healthcare Technology Companies of 2022 by the Healthcare Technology Report. The exclusive report represents organizations in the health tech space around the globe that are changing the face of the industry and finding “innovative solutions to the most pressing issues […]
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Feds fund $4M to mitigate noise for homes near BWI Marshall 
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressman John Sarbanes announced $4,000,000 in federal funding to support noise mitigation efforts for residents living near the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. This funding will support the installation of noise mitigation measures for more than 220 residences in Glen Burnie. Following the transition to NextGen flight […]
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HCC launches surgical technician apprenticeship program 
Howard Community College has launched a new surgical technician apprenticeship program designed to give aspiring health care professionals the foundational knowledge and skills needed to work in a hospital operating room environment. At the same time, the new apprenticeship creates a pipeline for the recruitment and retention of new talent for local hospitals. Surgical technician […]
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U.S. News: Luminis Health AAMC among best area hospitals 
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center has been recognized as a 2022-2023 Best Hospital in Maryland and the Baltimore Metro Area by U.S. News & World Report. LHAAMC also ranked high performing in 12 specialties for common adult procedures and conditions. The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings, now in its 33rd year, are designed […]
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It’s a wrap: 10 years in books for Live! Casino
The Cordish Companies and Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland recently celebrated 10 years since opening at Arundel Mills, in Hanover. Since opening in mid-2012, the casino and late hotel Maryland has made significant impacts on the state, Anne Arundel County and local community organizations. Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland has consistently been named the top […]
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Howard awarded funds to address health disparities 
The Howard County Health Department has been awarded a $463,369 Local Health Department Disparities Funding Opportunity from the Maryland Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The award will be used to reduce health disparities related to chronic disease and COVID-19 infections […]
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MEA announces $1.4M in awards under OPEN Energy Program
The Maryland Energy Administration has selected four awardees for its fiscal 2022 OPEN Energy Program. The four awards total $1.4 million in funding to help advance the state’s energy goals in innovative ways. MEA launched the OPEN Energy Program to provide an opportunity to receive and award proposals for energy projects and initiatives outside of […]