More than 200 of the state’s top tourism industry professionals recently convened for the 35th Annual Tourism and Travel Summit, which was sponsored by the Maryland Tourism Coalition (MTC) and the Maryland Office of Tourism Development (OTD).
BGE Completes Smart Grid Initiative, Savings to Exceed $1.5B
BGE has completed its five-year smart grid initiative to upgrade more than 1.7 million electric and gas meters and activate new customer savings programs. During the next 10 years, smart grid’s operational and customer benefits are expected to lead to more than $1.5 billion in savings.
Startup Maryland Announces Fan Favorites, Great Eight Finalists
Of the nearly 150 video pitches from Maryland entrepreneurs that were captured during its three-week Pitch Across Maryland tour and celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship, Startup Maryland has announced the Fan Favorites in two categories — Most Viewed and Most Social.
A Bond Market Bubble in the Making?
Since the Great Recession of 2008, the Federal Reserve reduced, and then held, short-term interest rates at virtually 0% in an attempt to combat a global financial crisis and stimulate the U.S. economy.
People In Business
DOC Announces Three Key Hires Department of Commerce (DOC) Secretary Mike Gill has appointed Col. Ken McCreedy, USA (Ret.) as senior director of cyber development and aerospace, Peter O’Neill as senior […]
Business Briefs
Tenable Among Fastest Growing North American Tech Companies in Deloitte’s Fast 500 Columbia-based Tenable Network Security has been named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, earning a place on the […]
NonProfit News & Charitable Giving
With One Tweet, Making Change Earns $10K Grant With a few simple, but powerful, words and the click of the “send” button, Making Change, of Columbia, became one of 10 […]
From The Desk Of CA President Milton Matthews
Howard County is fortunate to have so many groups and organizations committed to bettering the lives of our residents, whether it’s through cultural offerings, educational opportunities or providing a path to a better life for those who need assistance.
What Is Big Data Analytics and Why Should Business Leaders Care?
Business leaders face myriad decisions every day: How can my company be more efficient? What strategies should we use to exceed our customers’ expectations? Can we predict what our market will do?
Tips for Disposing of That Old Computer, Phone or Tablet
It’s the holiday season, and one of the best gift-giving ideas is new technology. Who doesn’t want the latest phone or the sharpest tablet or even the fastest computer? These are exactly the sorts of presents that many people ask for, or better yet, choose to buy for themselves.