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Maryland to unveil streamlined approval process
Maryland will unveil a streamlined approval process for developers and businesses pursuing large, job-creating projects on Thursday. Gov. Martin O’Malley is scheduled to sign an executive order in Halethorpe to […]
O’Malley to depart on trade mission with Md. businesses
Gov. Martin O’Malley is scheduled to jet off to Asia this morning with 68 Maryland business leaders in tow to drum up some export and investment deals for the state. […]
Maryland trolling for trade in Asia
Maryland’s overseas economic development efforts stretch beyond occasional gubernatorial visits with dozens of business leaders in tow. The Department of Business and Economic Development runs 11 foreign trade offices in […]
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.
Johansson: Economy is turning around — just not fast enough
While poised to lead the economic rebound, Maryland has holes in its game it must shore up if the state is to retain its front-running role in a global economy […]
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 […]
Remember those Northrop guys?
Northrop Grumman Corp., the one that got away, has finally settled on a new place to call home. The defense giant that had drawn multimillion-dollar dowry offers from Maryland, Virginia […]
WaPo columnist: Md. on “fool’s errand” in Northrop race
If you haven’t read Steven Pearlstein’s column on the capital region’s Northrop Grumman arms race, stop daydreaming about your NCAA brackets and check it out now. It’s a really interesting […]
On tap for Tuesday, Feb. 2
Gov. Martin O’Malley will give his State of the State address at noon today before both houses of the Maryland General Assembly and other assorted state government poobahs. If this […]
Senators question DBED over loan fund
Tucked into the raft of economic development and job creation initiatives on the table this year in Annapolis is a relatively innocuous looking bill that would shake up a small […]
Annapolis morning look, Jan. 21
Good morning, folks. Now that the governor’s budget has been read across the desks of the General Assembly, and the stacks of budget books distributed, focus shifts, at least a […]
