MarylandSaves, the workplace savings and retirement program created by the state of Maryland, won a 2023 Excellence & Innovation Award from Pensions & Investments Magazine and the Defined Contribution Institutional […]
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Ball: State of Howard County is strong
The state of Howard County remains strong, despite recent economic challenges, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball believes. In his fifth State of the County address, Ball said bolder and brighter […]
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Sydnor elected as Laurel’s Mayor
The City of Laurel has a new Mayor and City Council. Keith Sydnor defeated opponents Seeta Deonauth, Martin Mitchell, Brencis Smith and Sophady Uong in Laurel’s Nov. 8 election and […]
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Maryland Department of Planning Announces ADU Policy Task Force
The Maryland Department of Planning announced the new Accessory Dwelling Unit Policy Task Force that will study the placement of ADUs on land zoned for single-family residential use. It will […]
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State announces $10M innovation grant program
The state of Maryland has founded the Build Our Future grant program, a financial resource for innovation infrastructure projects to support eligible technology sectors. Funded at $10 million, the pilot […]
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Adieu Craig Moe: an exit interview with Laurel’s longest-tenured mayor
Earlier this year, City of Laurel Mayor Craig Moe decided against running for reelection in November. Digital edition This item appears in the October 2023 issue of The Business Monthly. […]
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City of Laurel highlighted at ICMA Conference
The City of Laurel was among several communities highlighted through ICMA TV/WebsEdgeSociety videos at the International City/County Management Association Conference. Laurel’s video, “Prioritizing Community in a Fast-growing City”, showcases its […]
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SDAT conducts annual tax credit awareness campaign
The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation announced the implementation of its 2023 Tax Credit Awareness Campaign, urging Marylanders to consider whether they may be eligible to receive a […]
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Goals smashed: $162.9 billion in federal contracts awarded to small businesses
There was recently big news out of Washington with the Small Business Administration’s announcement that the Biden-Harris Administration exceeded its small business contracting goal of 23% in fiscal 2022. When […]
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State to revamp government, modernize IT Information operations
Gov. Wes Moore announced a series of actions to rebuild state government and modernize operations within the Maryland Department of Information Technology. To improve core services the state will employ […]