Gov. O’Malley and members of the state’s Federal Facilities Advisory Board released a report spelling out a series of recommendations that Maryland can use to spur job creation, innovation and economic growth through partnerships with the federal government.
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Business Owners Excited for Capitals Return after NHL Lockout
When the Washington Capitals take the ice for the first time this season on Saturday, the only people cheering louder than the fans will be business owners whose profits were frozen by the NHL lockout.
Maryland Stands Out With High Percentage of Women Managers
Stephanie Cohen, CEO of Golden & Cohen, a Gaithersburg-based insurance brokerage firm, for 23 years, and Ann Mitchell, CEO of Montgomery Hospice in Rockville for 14 years, are the facts behind the statistics: More women in Maryland worked as managers relative to other states in 2010.
Maryland, a Hotbed for Immigrant Tech Entrepreneurs
Immigrant entrepreneurs founded about a quarter of the engineering and technology startups in Maryland between 2006 and 2012. Maryland tends to attract high-skilled immigrants, researchers said.
Baltimore business benefits from Orioles’ success
A sportswear company in East Baltimore sees growth in sales with each Orioles win.
Romney’s Bain Capital has mixed investing record in Maryland
COLLEGE PARK – Under Mitt Romney’s leadership, investment firm Bain Capital had some notable successes — and some equally notable failures — when buying companies to turn around. Their record in Maryland is no exception. Under Romney, the firm invested…
Electric Car Charging Stations Cause A Stir
Prohibiting cars that run solely on gas from parking at electric vehicle charging stations is elitist, according to Maryland Sen. E.J. Pipkin, R-Cecil. Regardless, the Senate is poised to vote in favor of a bill that would do just that.
As Foreclosures Rise, Business Booms for One Prince George’s Company
At first, it was difficult for Jamel Isaac to help evict people from their foreclosed homes. But he quickly got used to it.
Jobs Top Priority for O’Malley
Despite Maryland’s economic strengths, including a highly educated and skilled workforce, business leaders and others argue change is needed to make the state a more attractive place to do business.