A Message from the Secretary
 Yesterday I was honored to join Governor O'Malley, County Executive Jim Smith and a dozen Baltimore area business leaders for a private meeting with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke at Towson University. The Secretary was in town to promote President Obama's digital TV conversion initiative and took the opportunity to share with us his vision for business while outlining a host of U.S. economic initiatives during the President's first 100 days in office.
 Secretary Locke discussed a number of priorities of interest to the group including:
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Loosening antiquated federal regulations that restrict trade
- Increasing educational attainment goals to ensure that American students can compete in the global marketplace
- Expanding the Commerce Department's impact on small and medium-sized companies
Many thanks to our host, Dyan Brasington and her staff at Towson University and to the business leaders who joined us for this very engaging session.
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UM launches cyber security initiative to attract companies, create jobs
Building on the momentum of the recently dedicated advanced research facility in College Park, today Governor O'Malley announced the launch of the Maryland Security Technology Initiative. This public/private partnership will capitalize on Maryland's unique location near many of the nation's top federal agencies and help position the State as a global epicenter for the rapidly expanding cyber security industry. Click here for more information. |
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New headquarters to bring up to 100 jobs to Anne Arundel County
Last week, Governor O'Malley announced that the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades is  relocating its Washington, DC international headquarters to Hanover with plans to create up to 100 new jobs over the next 20 months. DBED will provide a $250,000 conditional loan to assist with the construction costs associated with their relocation. Click here for more information.
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Governor announces International Advisory Council members
Members of the newly-created Governor's International Advisory Council were announced today, bringing together for the first time a diverse group of seasoned Maryland business leaders to guide the State's international efforts. Chaired by Harold Adams, President of HLA, LLC and comprised of senior government and private-sector executives, the 16-member Council will provide strategic direction to the Governor and DBED on ways to enhance Maryland's global profile. Click here for more information.
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Federal Stimulus Funding Workshop
The Carroll County Department of Economic Development and DBED are working together to present a workshop for businesses and individuals interested in learning more about the roll-out of federal stimulus funding in Maryland. The workshop is on Friday, May 8 from 1:00 -3:00 pm in Room L287 at Carroll Community College in Westminster. Click here for more information.
MEDA 2009 Annual Conference
The Annual Conference (Maryland's Economic Development Forum) will be held May 31- June 2 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge. The Conference is designed to make an impact on the day-to-day jobs of the practitioner and provide businesses with the necessary tools to weather the storm. Click here for more information.
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