Melody Simmons’ real estate notebook
Maryland’s real estate community is already gussying up for the party of the year on May 23 — in Las Vegas. At least 800 are expected to show up at […]
Maryland and Virginia dueling for development
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland and Virginia have upped the ante in their high-stakes competition for economic development with plans for more than $200 million in new spending as other states struggle […]
Newsmakers: Business and Economic Development Secretary Christian Johansson
Maryland's Secretary of Business and Economic Development Christian Johansson speaks with Daily Record reporters and editors about Maryland's economy, unemployment, tourism and other issues affecting the state.
DBED’s Invest Maryland Day back on
The Department of Business and Economic Development‘s snowed-out Invest Maryland Day is back on. You’ll find the DBED folks drumming up support for the $100 million venture fund legislation on […]
Some state permitting to be streamlined for businesses
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley will announce Friday plans to allow businesses to apply for and monitor review of the litany of permits and licenses required in Maryland, and streamline […]
DBED’s Johansson talking up $100M venture fund
Economic Development Secretary Christian Johansson was working the State House lobby between the House and Senate chambers Thursday morning, cornering lawmakers after they wrapped up their quick floor sessions. “I’m […]
‘Backtracking’ feared in face of state’s fiscal woes
ANNAPOLIS — Business advocates and lawmakers say the pro-business rhetoric at the center of the governor’s race that concluded just two months ago may be rolled back in the face […]
DBED to focus on small-ticket initiatives in 2011
Maryland’s business development arm will focus much of its energy in the coming year on small-ticket initiatives to better market the state and make it more responsive to the needs […]






