Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.) announced that five Baltimore-area projects worth $37.2 million, including an upgrade in Howard County, will be included in the House’s major transportation bill thanks to […]
Economy
Casinos set new record in May with $172.4 M in revenue
Casinos set new record in May For the second time in three months, Maryland’s six casinos have set a single-month gaming revenue record, generating $172,394,450 during May 2021. The total […]
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball give ‘State of Business’ address
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball delivered the 2nd Annual Howard County State of Business address virtually to the Howard County Chamber of Commerce. Ball noted the economic challenges and uncertainty Howard […]
Maryland earns AAA bond rating, according to Treasurer Nancy Kopp
Maryland Treasurer Nancy Kopp announced that, despite continued fiscal headwinds caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the three major bond rating agencies have reaffirmed the state’s AAA bond rating, all with […]
Anne Arundel Economic Development Corp. to open hotel relief grant program
Anne Arundel Economic Development Corp. (AAEDC) has announced the Hotel Relief Grant (HRG) program aimed at helping hotels, inns and bed-and-breakfast establishments in Anne Arundel County. Five million dollars of […]
Q&A with TEDCO’s Troy LeMaile-Stovall
Any conversation with Troy LeMaile-Stovall will always be punctuated by action words that lead to a more inclusive and productive environment. The new CEO and Executive Director for the Maryland […]
ECD ready to renovate Hickory Ridge Place
Enterprise Community Development (ECD) closed on financing last month for the preservation and modernization of Hickory Ridge Place, an existing apartment community located at Hickory Ridge Road in Columbia. ECD […]
Hogan unveils $1B in relief for Marylanders
Gov. Larry Hogan is continuing to fight to provide tax cuts and economic relief directly to those who desperately need it the most, unveiling a major proposal targeted to Maryland […]
Timeline released for New Cultural Center
The Howard County Council has finalized funding for a transformative first-class New Cultural Center (NCC) in Downtown Columbia. This project has been in development for more than a decade and will finally […]
E-commerce triggers logistics revolution
Technology, new consumer behavior and prolonged COVID-19 restrictions are driving an upheaval in retail businesses and an explosion in transportation and logistics industries. “The fastest growing sector in [our] county […]