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Governor O'Malley receives BIO Governor of the Year Award
O'Malley Named BIO Governor of the Year

Maryland’s biotechnology and life sciences companies are marking a week of great industry news, as a contingent of 400 attendees from Maryland, including a delegation of 30 state bioscience companies, participated in the 2010 BIO International Convention, held May 3-6 in Chicago. Governor O’Malley received the 2010 BIO Governor of the Year Award for outstanding leadership in growing the state's biotechnology industry. Related videos: BIO Governor of the Year | Land of Biotech Opportunity. READ MORE.

 

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Learn about New $5K Jobs Credit through HIRE Maryland Webinar
 Attention Maryland businesses: Planning to hire this year, fill a vacancy or create a new job? Maryland’s new Hiring Incentive Rebate for Employers (HIRE) can save you up to $250,000. A FREE Webinar will be offered on Wednesday, May 26, from 2 to 2:30 p.m. for Maryland business owners and HR managers who want to learn about the state's new Job Creation & Recovery Tax Credit. Click here for more information.

Governor O'Malley lends a hand installing panels on Earth Day
Sunburst to Triple Solar Power, Create 100 Jobs
On Earth Day, Governor O’Malley and Howard County Executive Ken Ulman joined Astrum Solar, a residential and small commercial solar panel systems installation company, to promote the new Project Sunburst program. Leveraging federal stimulus funds and administered by the Maryland Energy Administration, Project Sunburst will triple the amount of solar energy produced in Maryland over the next 12 months by funding solar installations on 32 government buildings. READ MORE.
 A rendering of Manekin LLC’s seventh building at Water’s Edge office park. Photo Credit : Courtesy of Manekin LLC
Sensor Tech. Adding 300 BRAC Jobs in Harford
 Sensor Technologies, a Northern Virginia defense contractor, recently leased 63,000 square feet of office space near Aberdeen Proving Ground in Harford County to accommodate 300 employees and could eventually double its staff to 600 at the Water's Edge Corporate Commons in Belcamp. The ManTech International subsidiary will relocate from New Jersey to Maryland as part of the Base Realignment and Closure process. READ MORE.

Cycle World hired three new employees in part due to the new Job Creation Tax Incentive

Tax Incentive Creates New Jobs
 Baltimore-based Cycle World recently hired three new employees though Maryland’s Job Creation and Recovery Tax Credit, and plans to hire additional workers to support its growing retail business. The company, owned by Jeff Jeffers with locations in Brooklyn Park and Rosedale, is the area’s largest volume power sports dealer with more than 25 employees and was one of the first companies to apply for the credit. READ MORE.

Baltimore Farmers' Market. Photo by Mark Dennis courtesy of Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts

MD's 100+ Farmers Markets Open for Business
 At more than 100 farmers markets across the state — many which opened last week — customers can purchase a wide variety of locally-grown products including fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, plants, eggs, meats and cheeses. Enjoy fresh regional produce and support Maryland's family farmers and the economic health of the community. Click here for a complete list of farmers markets.

Aviation mechanics perform aircraft modification for the Department of Defense
Recovery Bonds Create Jobs in Washington Co.
 Federal Recovery Zone bonds are creating jobs throughout Maryland, with Washington County’s Board of Commissioners recently awarding nearly $7 million in recovery zone bonds to the Rider Jet Center to build a hangar and office building for up to 180 employees to lease to Sierra Nevada Corp. READ MORE.