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Christian Johansson

May 13, 2011

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 […]

Mar 10, 2011

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 […]

Mar 3, 2011

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.

Feb 10, 2011

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 […]

Jan 27, 2011

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 […]

Jan 20, 2011

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 […]

Jan 13, 2011

‘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 […]

Dec 17, 2010

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 […]