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Christian S. Johansson received official confirmation from the Maryland Senate, March 23, for his new role as secretary of the Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED). Appointed by Gov. Martin O'Malley in January, Johansson is a former CEO of the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore. He has targeted three main priorities at DBED: restore business confidence; forge more ties to existing businesses in the state; and help state companies market to the federal government. The Senate also confirmed Gov. O'Malley's appointments of Linda Norman and Terence Patrick Winch to the Maryland Tourism Development Board and the Maryland State Arts Council, respectively. Both Norman and Winch begin their terms on July 1.
This year's edition of Destination Maryland: The Official Guide to Maryland State Travel is now available. The free publication includes a "Maryland Welcome! Passport" which can save consumers up to $3,500 at 250 attractions, restaurants, retailers and places to stay. Organized by region, Destination Maryland has more than 2,000 listings of attractions, destinations, parks, lodging, and tour and travel services. It also highlights family-friendly activities, sporting events, outdoor adventures and places to go for romantic getaways. To obtain a copy, call 800-719-5900 or visit Maryland's tourism web site. The guide is also available at Maryland's 11 Welcome Centers. A&E district representatives convene in Havre de Grace
Carven then identified several significant capital projects that were completed by the districts in 2008: the Dorchester Community Arts Center; the Caroline County Council of Arts building; and an artists' retail and studio project in the Gateway A&E in Prince George's County. International soccer match set for Ravens stadium "Working with our partners in the state, Baltimore City and the private sector to secure this event," said Gov. Martin O'Malley, "shows that our newly launched Sports Marketing Initiative is really positioning Maryland as a top-tier destination for the kinds of high-profile international sporting events that we want to attract." The match will be part of a six-city series in the U.S., the inaugural World Football Challenge. In addition to AC Milan and Chelsea, two other teams are in the July 19-26 tournament: Inter Milan and Club America. Tickets are available on the Ravens web site. ESPN will broadcast the match. State's 1812 bicentennial gets boost in Congress The state's congressional delegation has actively supported heritage tourism in Maryland during the past month. On March 3, Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski introduced a bill that would establish a national Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission. The two senators also worked with Representative C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger to introduce the Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act in the Senate on March 19. This bill calls for the minting of coins to commemorate the bicentennial of the writing of the National Anthem. Proceeds would fund activities of the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission. Then, on March 25, the House approved the Baltimore National Heritage Area as part of the Senate-approved Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009. The legislation, which President Obama signed into law Monday, could provide up to $10 million to promote Baltimore’s heritage-tourism industry. The Baltimore Heritage Area is the second of Maryland’s dozen state-certified heritage areas to attain a national designation. The other is the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, located in Carroll, Frederick and Washington counties.
Online course examines economic value of cultural programs 'Celebrate Tourism Day the Grassroots Way' Maryland State Arts Council grants and opportunities:
Attention stewards of Maryland cultural heritage resources: Maryland Historical Trust Join the 1812 Commission's listserv
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