Investing in the Greater Baltimore community, M&T Bank has provided $50K in funding to the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Community Engagement Center to provide West Baltimore residents with career development and financial literacy programming through its partnership with Operation...
Attention small businesses! Join SMART PROC GOVCON for the 2021 PROC GOVCON on Jan. 22, 8:30am-5pm - The virtual event will help small businesses navigate the federal procurement system focusing on contracting and programs at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Fort Meade and more. Featuring key leaders from...
Baltimore City has been selected by the Rockefeller Opportunity Collective (ROC) to receive $1M from The Rockefeller Foundation in support of projects and programs that increase access to capital and credit among low-wage workers, as well as small businesses run by women, Black and Latinx owners....
Supporting talent development for the Region’s thriving life science industry, the first graduates of University of Maryland Baltimore County’s Translational Life Science Technology (TLST) degree are ready to launch their careers. The TLST program of study helps students gain a deep knowledge of...
Assisting small businesses across Greater Baltimore with COVID-19 relief and recovery, MyBGE is providing $15M for BGE Energizing Small Business Grants of up to $20,000 each. The grants program is a multi-year commitment by BGE and is expected to run through 2023. The newly announced program is...
Greater Baltimore’s manufacturing industry is thriving! Glen Burnie-based manufacturing company INEOS Pigments USA Inc. has announced the opening of a new administrative, lab and distribution facility at Tradepoint Atlantic (TPA) in Baltimore County. The new, 120,000 sf facility will be located at...
Progress at Baltimore City’s Port Covington tech, cyber and lab-focused waterfront development. Led by Weller Development , in partnership with Plank Industries subsidiary Sagamore Development and Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group, Maryland’s economic development agency has issued TIF bonds...
EAGB congratulates Baltimore City-based Catalyte on receiving the “Best in Business Award” in 2020 from Inc.! Inc.’s inaugural award recognizes impact in 2020; in their words: leaving “collaborators, clients, customers, employees, and surroundings better off than when [they] found them.” Catalyte...
Bank of America has provided $400K in grant funding to NPower and Baltimore Community Lending for their work in the Baltimore community.“Npower and Baltimore Community Lending are critical pillars of our community, helping to advance economic mobility and community sustainability for those in...
Attention Greater Baltimore and Maryland employers! Join Baltimore Collegetown Network on January 21, 9:00 am - 11:00 am for its annual 2021 Internship Bootcamp. The online event in partnership with the MCC, Maryland Technology Internship Program, and Baltimore County is designed to enhance the...
Supporting Greater Baltimore’s restaurants by cutting fees, a group of TU StarTUp Accelerator cofounders members have developed the startup app “Flave.” The app aims to boost sales at local restaurants by providing benefits similar to third-party apps like Uber Eats and GrubHub. Users that order...
Pivoting to meet PPE needs for N95 masks, Mt. Royal Soaps, Quality Mask Supply-QMS, SewLab USA and Nightmare Graphics, inc. have partnered to create a Greater Baltimore-based manufacturing company for N95 masks: Maryland Medical Industries. As collaborators, Mt.
Baltimore City-based, digital loan technology company eOriginal has been acquired by global firm Wolters Kluwer in a $280M deal. The 24-year-old company's employees and local presence will remain in downtown Baltimore. The new deal will allow eOriginal to integrate its technology with Wolters...
Adding to its flavorful product assortment, Baltimore County-based McCormick Spice & Company has acquired premium hot sauce brand Cholula Hot Sauce for $800M. The new agreement plans to increase breadth and market reach through complementary products and an expanded consumer base, drive growth...
Baltimore-based education technology company EThink Education has been acquired by industry leader Learning Technologies Group. The initial $20M cash consideration for the Betamore spin out includes an integration with LTG’s subsidiary, Open LMS, to innovate and scale up the company's course...
Backed by $17K in CARES funding, Howard County Executive and EAGB board member Calvin Ball has announced the launch of the new “HoCo Harvest Program.” Through a partnership of the Howard Soil Conservation District and Howard County Economic Development Authority (EDA), the new pilot program will...
The season of giving! Dedicated to giving back in the communities where it operates, e-commerce industry leader Amazon has donated $15K to the Maryland Food Bank to support three “Pantry on the Go” events in Baltimore City’s Broadway East neighborhood, the location of Amazon’s Baltimore City...
See how the Maryland Department of Commerce rallied behind our businesses, bolstered the arts, forged global partnerships, promoted Greater Baltimore and Maryland businesses, and so much more!
Howard County-based MedStar Health has acquired Righttime Medical Care and its urgent care clinics in order to expand the health system’s urgent care footprint across Maryland. The new agreement will add 19 additional clinics, including nine in Greater Baltimore, and 300 additional employees to the...
The dual health and economic challenges posed by COVID-19 have brought business to a standstill in many places. Greater Baltimore, however, has faced these challenges head on. World-class doctors and scientists at the Region's renowned hospitals & research institutions are leading the...
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Expansion across the Region! Lidl US, a German discount grocer, is celebrating the grand opening of a new 31,000 sf market at the Padonia Village Shopping Center. This is Lidl’s third location in Baltimore County.
Attention Cecil County small businesses and restaurants! Application deadline is Dec. 11! Cecil County Office of Economic Development - OED is accepting applications for two new COVID-19 small business grants – one for businesses and one specifically targeted to restaurants.
EAGB was a proud sponsor of the Baltimore Area Council Boy Scouts of America "2020 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award" virtual event on December 9, 2020! Congratulations to honoree Brian D. Pieninck, EAGB board member and President & CEO at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield! View the full event...
Congratulations! The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Maryland Port Administration (MPA) has received the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Award of Excellence for Environmental Mitigation for their Algal Flow-way Technology (AFT) project. AFT is a demonstration project...
Honored with the nation’s highest presidential honor for performance excellence, GBMC - Greater Baltimore Medical Center is the first healthcare system in Maryland to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality award. The Award is named for Malcolm Baldrige, U.S. Secretary of Commerce from 1981...
For the third consecutive year, Columbia, Howard County has been ranked “The Safest City in America,” according to a survey from wallethub.com! The ranking recognizes performance by more than 180 cities across 42 key indicators of safety, including COVID-19 cases, assaults per capita, unemployment...
T. Rowe Price has announced that it is relocating its Baltimore City-based global headquarters to the Baltimore’s new waterfront development at Harbor Point. "T. Rowe Price is excited to make this commitment — it's an investment in our people, in our clients, and in our community and continues our...
Backed by a $250K grant from Truist Bank (formerly SunTrust), Sheppard Pratt is expanding the work of their Vocational Services Program which served nearly 2,000 people last year. The funding from Truist has already assisted Sheppard Pratt's Veterans Services Center in Baltimore City with the...
Serving the workforce needs of thriving e-commerce and distribution business, CCBC has announced the opening of a new Transportation Training Center at Tradepoint Atlantic (TPA)! The new, five-acre center will be located at the TPA logistics and distribution hub where CCBC will offer Commercial...
Baltimore City-based Marlin Steel Wire Products LLC has acquired the neighboring Baltimore Automatic Wire Forming Corporation (BAWFC) company and plans to expand its existing 43,000 sf manufacturing facility by 56% to accommodate new workforce and operation needs. Marlin Steel will move all...
THIS FRIDAY! EAGB is a proud partner of Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) for their upcoming FREE webinar, "Why Maryland’s Future Economy Needs Manufacturing," on December 4, 10-10:45 am.
The Logistics industry is thriving in Greater Baltimore! Tradepoint Atlantic (TPA) in Baltimore County has attracted dozens of major shippers and third-party logistics service providers to expand and open distribution centers, including Amazon.com, Floor & Decor, McCormick Spice, and more.
Leading the world! The The Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center’s COVID-19 dashboard has been named by TIME Magazine as one of the "Best Inventions of 2020." TIME notes that JHU’s COVID-19 dashboard is used as “the de facto clearinghouse” for stats on global cases and trends,...
FDA-cleared health technology born in Greater Baltimore! Dr. Bartley Griffith, a University of Maryland School of Medicine Official Page surgeon and professor, developed the technology for the “Breethe” system that received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance in late October. Acquired...
EAGB congratulates NetCraftsmen, LLC on receiving the “Partner of the Year Award” from Cisco at the Cisco Partner Summit Digital 2020! Cisco Partner Summit awards regional excellence by top-performing partners within specific markets. It is an honor to be recognized - “We value our long-standing...
A merger of two medical device companies is bringing about a new Baltimore-based company that will be listed on the Nasdaq. MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has entered into a deal to merge with Akers Biosciences, Inc. to form a combined company focused on developing the drug candidates in MyMD...
IBM is striving to close the national skills gap and train local students for the jobs of tomorrow through the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program. In June, IBM’s P-TECH Program graduated 25 high school seniors in its first class at Carver Vocational Technical High...
With the shift to remote work due to COVID-19, Howard County-based Attila Security is seeing increased business from the federal government for solutions to help workers remain secure online while working from home.
Investing in Baltimore’s community, LifeBridge Health has broken ground on a $12M, 32,000 sf facility – the “Center for Hope” – near Pimlico race course.
Apkudo, a Baltimore-based data startup, has raised $14M in seed funding and is preparing for additional growth. The new funding will be used to further develop their platform “Hive,” and add additional team members to their headquarters location in Canton. The platform is designed to manage and...
Increasing tech talent in the Region, Howard Community College has launched a new software development apprenticeship program that allows students to earn while they learn. Participants of the two-year program take classes at Howard C.C. and learn the skills necessary to do their job with NewWave,...
Did you know? Greater Baltimore’s University of Maryland School of Medicine Official Page completed phase one of the clinical trial for pharmaceutical company Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate earlier this spring. Reported by WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore, the Pfizer vaccine that got its start in...
Amazon.com is expanding again in Greater Baltimore with the opening of their 300,000 sf sorting center in Harford County. “Logistics and distribution centers are a growing and crucial part of our local economy. We are excited to have a global company like Amazon making substantial capital...
Happy National Entrepreneur’s Day! Governor Hogan has just announced the "Maryland's Future 20" list of Greater Baltimore and Maryland startups that have the potential to be the state’s next major business success story. “It is now more important than ever that we support our innovators and...
The Digital Harbor Foundation (DHF) has been awarded a $1.5M grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) “Advancing Informal STEM Learning” program.
Supporting the urgent workforce needs of the healthcare industry and backed by up to $1M in funding from the Maryland Higher Education Commission, Notre Dame of Maryland University has launched new, accelerated degree programs in nursing.
Attention Cecil County small businesses and restaurants: Cecil County Office of Economic Development - OED has received $660K from the Maryland Economic Development Assistance Fund and is now accepting applications for the “Cecil Restaurant Relief” grant pr
Innovation Works, a Baltimore-based organization focused on supporting socially focused startups, has launched a new $4M fund. The Ignite Capital fund will offer loans and grants to local ventures aiming to address social problems in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods. According to the Baltimore...
Responding to the needs of Harford County businesses and families, the Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development is now accepting applications for the COVID-19 Childcare Provider Relief Grant Program which provides up to $7,500 to eligible child care establishments. Funds may be...
Telehealth visits have become an essential part of healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. MedStar Health system has reported that they logged more than 500k telehealth visits so far this year, with Telehealth video visits now making up 15 to 20 percent of the system’s outpatient visits. MedStar...
Femly, a Baltimore-based feminine care startup, has received more than $17K in funding from several grant makers, including Beyonce’s BeyGood Foundation. The startup company hopes to build on the momentum and expand services across all areas of reproductive health and wellness, according to the...
The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) has received the 2020 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine for the third year in a row! Awarded by the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education,...
The crane watch is taking us to Harford County as UM Upper Chesapeake Health has begun construction on its new Aberdeen hospital campus as well as a related renovation project at its nearby Bel Air campus in order to better serve their community. Both projects total $228M and are expected to be...
Rose: Smarter Mental Health, a Baltimore-based mental health technology startup, has raised $1.5M in seed funding and is poised for additional investment growth. The new funding will be used to further develop their app to help monitor patients' mental health, aid in marketing, and add several new...
Minority Enterprise Development Week is here! Register now for the 2020 Minority Manufacturing Symposium & Procurement Fair, Nov. 9-12, highlighting the critical role minority and women-owned businesses play in our economy. Join the MiHUB Cooperative for virtual events throughout the week,...
Baltimore City-based T. Rowe Price’s third-quarter results reflect a market recovering, despite the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. T. Rowe’s net revenues reached $1.6B, an increase from $1.4B in 2019, and assets under management grew to $1.3T, up from $1.126T at the end of last year’s...
Greater Baltimore businesses: the MD MEP is offering a new series of virtual programs designed to help small businesses advance their cybersecurity knowledge and capabilities. Funded by the United States Department of Defense (DoD), the Defense Cybersecurity Assistance Program (DCAP) Cyber Series...
Baltimore is included in the PepsiCo and The National Urban League launch of the “Black Restaurant Accelerator” program in 2021.The program, backed by $10M in funding from the PepsiCo Foundation, will offer training, mentorship, access to capital, and more to current and aspiring Black...
GBMC HealthCare System has opened a new, 14,000 sf primary care location in Baltimore County to provide increased accessto family health care and specialty services. The new “GBMC Health Partners Primary Care – Padonia” joins the GBMC HealthCare System that includes GBMC – a 342-bed medical non-...
Calling all Greater Baltimore farmers! The Maryland Department of Agriculture is accepting applications now through Dec. 1 for the Maryland Farmer COVID-19 Relief Program. The new program is for contract poultry producers who were not eligible for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)...
Attention Greater Baltimore business owners! Join RSM for their 2020 Virtual Tax Summit Nov. 9-13. The annual summit will host 16 plenary sessions focusing on insightful post-election perspectives, changes in our world and business models due to recent events, and considerations for business owners...
Morgan State University has received $1M in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help increase the number of undergraduates with degrees across the highly critical fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
New in November: Carroll County Department of Economic Development is accepting applications for two new business assistance grant programs – one for Carroll County small retail businesses, and one specifically targeted to Carroll County restaurants. The funding will be provided on a first-come,...
Baltimore City - based, Thrive Earlier Detection Corp., a JHU cancer diagnostic spinoff, has been acquired by molecular diagnostics company Exact Sciences in a $2.1B deal to further advance development of CancerSEEK, a liquid biopsy test designed to detect multiple types of cancer at early stages...
Our daily lives have been significantly impacted by the pandemic, including how we seek and receive healthcare. As EAGB reported in our newly released Region On Point newsletter – “Your Health in the ‘New Normal’ of the Pandemic" https://bit.ly/2TzxSG5 – Greater Baltimore is ideally-suited to...
Loyola University Maryland has selected 13 ventures to join their 2020 “Baltipreneurs” accelerator program this fall. The accelerator is built on a peer-to-peer model where the cohort members learn from each other and participate in 10 virtual sessions, followed by a demo day in the spring. “...
Another great win for the Port! The Maryland Port Administration (MPA), Finland Metsä Group, and the Baltimore Forest Products Terminal have signed a three-year contract starting Jan. 1 for Metsä to lease 797,980 sf of warehouse space and move all of its mid-Atlantic operations to the Port of...
Are you looking to jumpstart your career? Cecil College has received a $250K grant from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund to support students’ training for a career or re-entering the workforce. Learn more about the eligible programs and courses available, and enroll for summer...
Exceptional news from a Greater Baltimore icon! McCormick Spice plans to open its state-of-the-art 1.8M sf distribution site at Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point. According to the Baltimore Business Journal, the new center will be McCormick’s largest distribution site in the world and will...
Attention Greater Baltimore residents! Check out the new “Carroll County Grown Farm & Agritourism Guide” featuring a key to different products, local produce, farm markets, agri-tourism and more. To learn more about opportunities to explore the “family fun” side of agriculture, download the...
BLOCKsynop Inc. and JHU Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Howard County have partnered to develop and market a novel monitor for neural blocks used in surgery and during recovery, a technique advanced by the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and APL over the past 25 years.
BALTIMORE CITY For Baltimore Innovation Week, ETC’s Deb Tillet Spoke with Three Baltimore Startups who Adapted Health Technology for COVID-19 Response
Entrepreneurs and startups - hear from the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) and Squadra Ventures on the next Maryland Business Innovation Association Monthly Info and Opportunity Lunchtime Zoom Series, Nov. 10, 12-1pm. Grab your lunch and enjoy the free webinar featuring a conversation on...
Howard Community College (HCC) is celebrating 50 years as the first community college in Maryland to open with a dedicated campus location. The anniversary celebration will continue into 2021 with a series of lectures, events, and opportunities for the College and Howard County residents to connect...
The City of Baltimore and Catalyte are partnering to launch the Technology and Software Development Fellowship program that aims to serve as a pipeline to software development jobs with the local government. “As the fellowship progresses, it will utilize Catalyte’s technology platform to find,...
ReGelTec, a Baltimore City-based medical device startup, has raised $3.75M in Series A funding. The new funding will assist the company in conducting clinical trials in South America for its “HYDRAFIL” hydrogel, a treatment for chronic lower back pain. According to Technical.ly, ReGelTec is...
Greater Baltimore entrepreneurs, inventors and researchers! Join Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland, Baltimore's Anchor Ventures for the free webinar "Commercialization Planning" on October 29, 4-5:30 PM. The virtual event will highlight agency expectations, commercialization plans...
Governor Larry Hogan has announced the "Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative," a new $250 million relief package to provide assistance to businesses throughout the Greater Baltimore region and state that have been impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. Maryland.gov reports that the...
The Domino Sugar Baltimore facility is growing! Domino is investing $21M to build new silos at its 30-acre Downtown Inner Harbor refinery. The additional storage capacity to facility will assist workers in efforts to refine and stoaraging store more than 6M pounds of sugar daily.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has acquired two health plans from the University of Maryland Medical System that signal CareFirst's re-entry into the Medicaid and Medicare Advantage markets in Maryland. "Through this partnership, we are investing in joint innovation and capabilities that will...
Attention Greater Baltimore entrepreneurs! Applications are officially open now through Nov. 1 for the BCAN - Baltimore Creatives Acceleration Network “Scale Your Passion” program. For 40 creatives who are ready to grow their idea into a business or take their business to the next level, a two-day...
Kaiser Permanente has just launched a new insurance plan, “Virtual Forward,” that provides those insured with unlimited access to virtual, no-cost care visits. "We are always thinking about how we can put more affordable health care options out into the marketplace, to remain competitive and...
In case you missed it! UMBC is featured in 2020 by the NSA - National Security Agency Central Security Service “Featured School Series.” Each year, NSA features at least three schools that are designated Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity. NSA and UMBC have been working together for...
With a spotlight on Baltimore Innovation Week, three Greater Baltimore-based health-focused startups recently spoke with Emerging Technology Centers President Deb Tillett about how they have pivoted to respond to COVID-19 needs. The group also discussed starting and growing their companies in...
The Greater Baltimore Committee has released a report on the Region’s top jobs in leading industries. They include information technology, construction, nursing careers and clinical lab technicians, and legal positions – jobs that will continue to be strong as the region rebounds from the impact of...
Exciting news for the Logistics Industry! Baltimore County’s Tradepoint Atlantic has received $10M in funding from the Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program. The funding will help TPA expand and upgrade its growing rail and port operations, add waterfront access and...
EAGB partner the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) has announced the 2020 Champions of MD Manufacturing award winners! Congratulations to the businesses and institutions representing the Greater Baltimore Region: Notre Dame Preparatory School, Manufacturing Innovation Hub...
Join The BWI Business Partnership, Inc. for their webinar: "5G's Impact on Transportation," on Oct. 28, 8:30-10am. Hear from Laura Toraldo, Executive Director of MD5G Partnership and Joe Greco, Sr. Vice President of Ports America Chesapeake as they discuss 5G's impact on transportation, logistics,...
2020 marks 10 years of celebrating Economic Development Week across Greater Baltimore and Maryland! This year, MEDA is celebrating with 10 weeks of economic development: after today’s virtual kickoff to recognize proclamations and ongoing local events all week, MEDA will host nine themed weeks...
It’s National Cybersecurity month! ZeroFox, one of Baltimore City’s high-growth companies and a Betamore spinout cybersecurity firm, has acquired threat intelligence agency Cyveillance. “ZeroFOX was attracted to Cyveillance for its access to nearly 150 world-class threat intelligence analysts,...
Pompeian Inc. is expanding its footprint in Baltimore City and Baltimore County! The Baltimore-based olive oil and vinegar company has revealed plans to develop a 400,000 sq. ft.
Attention Cecil County businesses! Cecil County Office of Economic Development is accepting applications for the second round of the “Cecil CARES 2” grant totaling $1.5M. For-profit businesses are eligible for up to $20k in grants depending upon the size of their business - $5k for sole proprietors...
Attention Baltimore City businesses and non-profits: the City of Baltimore is making more relief available to assist small businesses, non-profits and childcare centers that are still impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Available funding can be used to assist with payroll, purchasing of PPE...
THIS SATURDAY! Charles Street Promenade Pedestrian Takeover! Join EAGB partner Downtown Partnership of Baltimore on Baltimore City’s Charles Street Promenade Sat., Oct.17, 9 AM-9PM to shop at unique local retailers and dine out at more than 10 locations. Portions of N. Charles Street will be closed...
Jellyfish, an international digital marketing firm with a U.S headquarters in Baltimore City, has acquired two digital media companies from Latin America. According to the Baltimore Business Journal, Jellyfish employs about 1,400 across 32 international offices. The company has 166 employees in...
Space is limited! EAGB is a proud sponsor of bwtech@UMBC's VIRTUAL CyberTini on October 15, 1-2 PM. Join us for a panel discussion, including Ron Gula of Gula Tech Adventures, Sarah Lenti, Executive Director of the Lincoln Project, and Rick Forno, Assistant Director UMBC Center to discuss the...
Infosec Learning, a Baltimore City-based startup, has raised $1M in debt and equity funding to expand its virtual cyber learning platform. The company, founded in 2015, has experienced recent growth and now works with over 200 colleges and universities, for profit businesses, and several government...
Attention tech start-ups in the Region! DataTribe, a Howard County-based cyber investment firm, is accepting applications now through Oct. 30 for their third annual “2020 Cybersecurity Start-Up Challenge.” The virtual challenge is seeking technology start-ups with a vision to scale a cybersecurity...
EAGB is a proud sponsor of the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland's 2020 Champions of Maryland Manufacturing program. Voting for the People's Choice Awards begins TODAY through Sunday, Oct. 18. The public is invited to review all selected Champions of Maryland Manufacturing and vote for...
UMBC researchers and MxD are partnering to develop a cybersecurity curriculum and online platform for manufacturing professionals. Backed by $650K in funding from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the new curriculum will increase the cybersecurity skills needed to protect manufacturing plants...
Attention Harford County restaurant owners! Harford County is now accepting applications for the new COVID-19 Winter Restaurant Relief Grant which will provide grants of $10K to eligible Harford County food and beverage service businesses in support of operations through the winter season. Grants...
As Greater Baltimore businesses reopen, it’s important to understand how to adapt operations to COVID-19 safety practices and regulations. In this short Q and A, Ellin & Tucker Director Bryan Porter shares tips with the Maryland Department of Commerce that will help businesses navigate...
Spotted in Rolling Stone Magazine – University of Maryland School of Medicine! Baltimore City-based UMSOM Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health researchers and UMMS are at the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic as they spend countless hours helping to develop a COVID...
Longeviti Neuro Solutions, a Baltimore County-based startup, has raised $6M in Series C funding to make infrastructure and manufacturing upgrades in support of its medical devices used in complex brain surgeries. The company plans to increase employee headcount and scale operations at Port...
Focusing on safe travel right here in the Region - our businesses are "open for you!" Check out the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism's new video and plan your next shopping, recreation and travel experience right here in Maryland: https://youtu.be/QlZjxni_phU. You can learn more...
Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT) will receive $10M in federal funding to protect the Helen Delich Bentley Dundalk Marine Terminal against severe weather events and climate change. As reported by citybizlist, the...
While 2020 has been a challenging year for live spectator sports, excitement is building for the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill VIRTUAL “sneak peek” event taking place October 15-18. The online event will feature exclusive content and footage from the new Fair Hill Special Event Zone at noon each...
Smiths Detection has received a $379M contract from the U.S Department of of Homeland Security to provide its "HCVT" advanced scanner to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) division. Smiths Detection is part of the British engineering firm Smiths Group, and nearly 300 people work at the...
Mercy Health has opened a $30M Stella Maris Rehabilitation and Nursing facility in Baltimore County. The 76,000 sq. ft. center includes 60 private patient rooms, a rehabilitative gym and more to help patients recover and ease their transition to returning home. The new Center will also offer...
BALTIMORE CITY Morgan State University (MSU) has Received Three STEM-related US Patents for Inventions by MSU Faculty
Congratulations to Johns Hopkins University spinout company Graybug Vision on its Wall Street debut Friday! Graybug expects to use the anticipated $90-$100M proceeds from the IPO to continue development of drugs for ocular diseases that cause blindness. Founded in 2011 from groundbreaking research...
Whitebox, a Baltimore-based startup that manages e-commerce logistics and fulfillment, has raised $18M in Series B funding. The new funding comes after closing $5M in a Series A round in 2019. The company plans to expand its e-commerce technology platform, fulfillment centers and more. “Our...
Hungry Harvest closed with 14M in its Series A funding round. The farm to doorstep produce delivery company rescues fruits, vegetables and other grocery items that would otherwise be thrown out due to surplus or retail cosmetic standards, and delivers them directly to subscribers’ homes. The...
Bank of America is providing 46K face masks to the Region's undeserved communities. This donation is part of a nationwide effort by BOA to immediately distribute nearly four million PPE masks to communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the The Daily Record, the Maryland Food Bank...
Applications close tomorrow (9/25)! Greater Baltimore start-ups with innovative solutions to climate change are encouraged to apply for the Exelon Foundation Climate Change Investment Initiative 2c2i program. 10 startups were selected as winners for the first year cohort that launched in 2019. This...
Working to address the changing needs of 400-plus student-athletes during COVID-19 – including student-athletes’ return to workouts and competition,Loyola University Maryland has announced that LifeBridge Health will now serve as the official health care provider for its athletic department....
Penguin Random House, one of the largest general-interest paperback publishers in the world, is expanding its Carroll County operations with the addition of 1M sq. ft. through a multi-year lease of the former Dart Container Corporation building. According to The Baltimore Sun, the company will...
Supporting the strength and growth of the nonprofit sector in the Region, University System of Maryland's, Coppin State University is offering a major and minor in nonprofit leadership. According to The Daily Record, the nonprofit sector has emerged as the third-largest workforce in the U.S....
Despite the COVID-19 crisis, entrepreneurs and investors are moving forward with revitalization projects and innovative public-private partnerships in and around Opportunity Zones. Register now for this live Zoom event that will highlight the people who are leading OZ initiatives in Baltimore: join...
With significant growth in customers since the pandemic began, Howard County-based Blackpoint Cyber has raised $7M in Series B funding that will help support hiring, future product launches, and marketing of its technology platform “SNAP-Defense.” The firm is one of a cluster of cybersecurity...
Focused on increasing access to quality care, Greater Baltimore-based health care insurer CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and MedStar Health patient care have announced an innovative partnership focused on positive patient outcomes, rather than traditional payments linked solely to the volume of...
The Carroll County Regional Airport runway received more than $232K in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for maintenance and upkeep, part of a $15.9M grant to Maryland’s airports. With those funds, Carroll’s airport is lengthening a runway for aircraft with heavier loads to land...
There's still time to apply for Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development's "Small Business Reimbursement Grant" program. If you have between two and 25 full-time employees, you may qualify for reimbursement for COVID-19 related purchases of furniture, fixtures, equipment...
CoapTech, a medical device startup co-founded by a critical care physician at Baltimore’s University of Maryland School of Medicine and a clinical innovation researcher, has raised $7M in Series B funding for its ultrasound feeding tube placement device, “PUMA-G.” CoapTech moved into in Port...
Making public transportation safer amid COVID-19, engineers at Carroll County’s Knorr Brake Company are developing an air filtration system for train cars. The technology installed in HVAC units on metro, rail and light rail trains is capable of eliminating 99.9% of airborne particulates, bacteria...
Restaurants, shops, workplaces and other services reopen, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has invested $1M to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) care packages for high-risk members in the communities they serve, including Greater Baltimore. This initiative is one of several actions...
APPLY NOW! Loyola University Maryland‘s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is accepting applications now through Sept. 30 for their “Baltipreneurs Accelerator” program. The now fully-virtual program is seeking up to 12 ventures to join the cohort, with every participant receiving a $2,000...
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Harford County will host three festive events at the county's new agri-business incubator - The Grove. "The Grove" is an outlet for local area farmers, artists, and food processors to sell their products directly to consumers and to actively promote agriculture commerce and...
Champions of MD manufacturing - submit your stories today! EAGB is a proud partner of the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI)’s Champions of MD Manufacturing program that celebrates the individuals, companies, organizations, agencies and academic/training entities whose exemplary...
Emerging Technology Centers (ETC) announced the five companies selected to participate in its AccelerateBaltimore™ (AB) 2020 program, each receiving $50,000 in seed funding from the Abell Foundation: Made @ Dent, Fight Blight Bmore Blight Bmore, FullBlast STEAM, Supir, and The Black Brain Trust (...
Backed by the 2.6M OnTrack Initiative, The University System of Maryland is partnering with Copenhagen-based Labster to allow USM students access to the company’s 150 virtual laboratory simulations, which can be used if a course is moved entirely online or to supplement in-person instruction. “...
Catalent Geno Therapy has signed an agreement with AstraZeneca to manufacture a COVID-19 vaccine at their Greater Baltimore facility near BWI. According toTechnical.ly Baltimore, the 200,000 sf facility was acquired last year by New Jersey-based Catalent when it bought Baltimore-born Paragon...
The Port of Baltimore has set a new record for the number of containers moved from one ship: 5,536 - the largest number of moves for a single ship in the Port’s 314-year history! According to The Maryland Port Administration, last year the Port of Baltimore handled a record 43.6 million tons of...
Amazon.com has opened its second fulfillment center at Tradepoint Atlantic (TPA), adding 500 additional jobs to the 2k already at work in their first TPA facility. "In these challenging times, we are especially excited to see Amazon doubling-down on Baltimore County — bringing even more employment...
Greater Baltimore’s community colleges are providing affordable academic opportunities such as transfer degrees, workforce training, and lifelong learning – all while encouraging business development and providing the talent that supports economic growth. EAGB COO and Harford County native Sharon...
NextStep Robotics, born out of University of Maryland Baltimore and Baltimore Veterans Affairs Motor Performance Laboratory has raised $500K in new funding to help the company progress toward the launch of its wearable device “AMBLE.” “Our plan will first establish AMBLE as the ‘standard of care’...
UMBC set out to offer 19 members of their STEM BUILD Cohort 5 program an authentic research experience this summer; but how to do that during a pandemic? Now, after completing the eight-week program virtually, UMBC reports that the use of EdTech converted their in-person program into a successful...
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, a California- based Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) with a focus on technology and life sciences research and development, has revealed plans to develop a 170,000 sq. ft. office and lab building at Port Covington in Baltimore City. According to the Baltimore...
Attention Baltimore City residents your opinion is needed! EAGB partner organization Downtown Partnership of Baltimore wants to hear from Downtown residents in order to learn more about the resources and events you would like to see from DPOB. Take the Downtown Resident Network survey today -
Olive, an Ohio-based Healthcare AI company, has chosen Port Covington’s Betamore for its first satellite office. According to Technical.ly, it is the first dedicated office in a new distributed model that the company shifted to after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Baltimore has a great...
Morgan State University (MSU) has received three STEM-related US Patents for inventions by MSU faculty - an unprecedented number for the university in a single year. According to @tdr, the university’s roster of patent-holding technologies bridge advancements in critical science, technology,...
The Maryland Defense Technology Commercialization Center (DefTech) is hosting an online pitch event on September 1, 8:30 AM - 10 AM to support clients working in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) space as part of their Taking Technology to Market series. Three DefTech clients will have 10 minutes...
BALTIMORE CITY JHU Spinoff Thrive Earlier Detection Corp. Raises $257M in Funding
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The University System of Maryland (USM) Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation and University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) formed a $2.6M partnership to support “USM OnTrack,” a critical response as school systems prepare online learning and in-person instruction for fall 2020.
Medly Pharmacy, a New York-based digital pharmacy is expanding to Greater Baltimore. Co-founder Chirag Kulkarni told Baltimore Business Journal that "The company chose the Baltimore area as the site of its latest expansion because of the strong medical and health care market, as well as a broad...
Did you know that Greater Baltimore is home to successful IT startup companies located throughout the Region with specializations as diverse as cybersecurity, digital health, and more? Most recently, Fixt: On-Site, On-Demand Device Solutions, a Baltimore-based mobile tech support startup, was...
Baltimore County Executive and EAGB Board Member Johnny Olszewski presents "The Evolving Role of Non-Profits and the Federal Government in the COVID-19 Response" virtual forum on August 25, 1-2 PM. Register now -
Have you seen the Inc. 5000 2020 list yet? More than 70 Greater Baltimore companies are ranked as the nation’s fastest-growing companies on the list, and four made the “Top 500” including Four Twelve Roofing, Ad Hoc Research LLC,Clear Ridge Defense and Confidio. According to the Baltimore Business...
Howard County’s Merriweather District, in partnership with the Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission , has announced the four artists selected for their 2020 Artist in Residence (AIR) program: Johannes Barfield, Amy Reid, Ying Zhu, and Peter Krsko. Under this year’s theme of “commUNITY,”...
Carroll County small businesses and non-profits: The Carroll County Department of Economic Development has secured additional grant money from the federal government through their Coronavirus Relief Fund Plan (CRF Plan). The “Carroll Rebound” program will provide grant funding for businesses and...
Chris Moyer, Leader of Cecil County Economic Development and EAGB Advisory Committee Member, has announced that he is stepping down. The Region has long benefitted from his leadership and contributions as an engaged member of the economic development community. According to the BBJ, as head of...
Bank of America,The Franciscan Center of Baltimore, and Community Assistance Network have partnered to provide 4,400 meals to those in need during the pandemic. Bank of America is utilizing the cafeteria of its over 300,000 sq. ft. office located in Baltimore County’s Hunt Valley community to...
Interested in doing business with Aberdeen Proving Ground? The Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development and the Army Alliance have partnered to develop “Alphabet Suit” – a new guide for doing business with Aberdeen Proving Ground. The 84 pg. e-booklet provides basic military...
Nominate an innovator, startup or small business in Greater Baltimore today! Join the Maryland Department of Commerce in the “Search for the Maryland Future 20: Innovation Uncovered,” a new program highlighting entrepreneurs, small businesses, startups, and innovators. The program features the...
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, Towson University and the National Park Service have partnered to create a new national resource, the “Suffragist Storymap.” On August 18, from 11am– noon, you will be able to join the live launch of the new GIS tool that...
Thrive Earlier Detection Corp., a JHU cancer diagnostic spinoff, has raised $257 million in new funding to advance development of CancerSEEK, a liquid biopsy test designed to detect multiple types of cancer at early stages - “...we welcome the opportunity, with these investments, to remain focused...
Just Released! The new Aberdeen Proving Ground Installation Guide 2020 provides up-to-date information and news from “The Army’s Home of Innovation” located in Harford County, MD. If you are interested in learning more about or working with Aberdeen Proving Ground, you’ll find useful information...
Calling all entrepreneurs! The new, live-in business accelerator “Emergence Baltimore” is the first-of-its-kind in the Region and is accepting applications now for its first cohort. Founders who are accepted into the program will spend three months immersed in their businesses in 4,000 sf of office...
In case you missed it, the application deadline for the HoCo Rise Child Care Provider Grant has been extended. Applications are now scheduled to close on Friday, August 14th. To see if your business qualifies, visit:http://hceda.org/c19grants.
Systems Engineering Group (SEG), based in Columbia, Howard County, has been awarded a $119M Navy contract. According to the, The Daily Record, the “threat engineering task order” funding was received from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division for SEG to provide threat-based engineering...
PathSensors Inc., a biotechnology and environmental company based in Baltimore City, has been acquired by Smiths Detection to produce new technologies to detect COVID-19 in the air. According to the Baltimore Business Journal, PathSensors is testing new COVID-19 detection capabilities and hopes to...
Sprouts Farmers Market has opened a new, 30,000 sq. ft., all-natural market in Baltimore City’s Canton neighborhood. According to the Baltimore Business Journal, Sprouts will be the first retailer to open at the Collective at Canton. This is the fourth location in Greater Baltimore for the national...
As part of part of Exelon’s EVsmart charging network, BGE has installed six new electric vehicle charging stations in Harford County. According to the The Daily Record, BGE installed the stations at no cost to the county to provide electric vehicle drivers with continual access to power. Harford...
Volkswagen Group of America recently celebrated their first day of operations at the Tradepoint Atlantic at the Port of Baltimore. Volkswagen’s vehicle import and processing facility will encompass more than 4 million square feet (115 acres), according to The Daily Record. As the automaker’s newest...
Shaw Real Estate, a Baltimore developer, has announced plans to develop a 130,000 sq. ft. industrial park in Cecil County adjacent to I95. According to the Baltimore Business Journal, the Elkton area of Cecil is also expanding with development of the 250-acre Southfields of Elkton mixed-use project...
As a result of the USM COVID App Challenge, the University System of Maryland COVID Research & Innovation Task Force selected five COVID-19 response apps developed by students and faculty from their institutions in Greater Baltimore. “This app challenge was a great way to get everyone excited...
BALTIMORE CITY AsclepiX Therapeutics, Inc., Raises $35M for Blindness-Fighting Therapies
UMBC researchers and MxD are partnering to develop a cybersecurity curriculum and online platform for manufacturing professionals. Backed by $650K in funding from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the new curriculum will increase cybersecurity skills to protect manufacturing plants from cyber...
Stanley Black & Decker has donated $50K to the United Way of Central Maryland for the organization’s “COVID-19 Community Fund” to support people and organizations in need during the pandemic. According to the The Daily Record, Stanley Black & Decker has been supporting other critical...
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has awarded Harford Community College $54k through the “One Step Away” grant aimed at increasing college completion rates. The program will assist students who are no longer attending classes despite completing or being near fulfillment of their...
Miles & Stockbridge has launched the “Black Business & Start-Up Initiative” to boost black-owned businesses. According to the Baltimore Business Journal, the new legal assistance program will provide $20K in legal counsel to some businesses at no cost. “This is an initiative to eliminate...
The Howard Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. has created several funds in order to assist students in need of technology, food, and other emergency assistance due to the disruption caused by COVID-19. More than $60K has been raised for students in need. “With the move to remote...
ATTENTION Baltimore County small businesses: County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced a $3M grant program. The “Small Business COVID-19 Reimbursement Grant Program” will reimburse service industry businesses for investments in critical improvements to help prevent the spread of COVID-19....
Protaryx Medical, a startup out of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), has raised $8.3M in funding to expand its efforts in developing a first-in-class device for beating heart cardiology procedures. According to Citybizlist Baltimore, the Protaryx device is intended to provide physicians...
UMBC, and Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology's (IMET) are partnering for the Maryland fish farming effort project backed by a $1B investment from AquaCon - "… this new opportunity is a major step for us," said Yonathan Zohar, UMBC professor of marine biotechnology. According to the ...
T. Rowe Price has announced the release of four active exchange-traded funds - “Through this new vehicle, RIAs, private banks, broker dealers, and individual investors alike will have access to the building blocks that will help them develop foundational investment portfolios,” said George Riedel,...
TOMORROW! Join the Maryland STEM Festival Inc. on Tues., July 14, 4-5 PM, for the 2020 STEM Festival webinar "Building the Manufacturing Pipeline," focused on expanding the talent pipeline for the manufacturing industry. The 2020 theme is "Manufacturing and Design" and will feature a conversation...
ATTENTION Carroll County small businesses and non-profits: The Carroll County Department of Economic Development has secured additional grant money from the federal government through their Coronavirus Relief Fund Plan (CRF Plan). The “Carroll Rebound” program will provide grant funding for...
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. has signed a $480M manufacturing deal with Johnson & Johnson to manufacture its COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The new five-year agreement follows a $135M deal dating back to April from Johnson & Johnson that supports large-scale manufacturing of J&J’s lead COVID...
Helping to make homes smart! The Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, and University of Maryland are joining the new Security and Privacy in the Lifecycle of IoT for Consumer Environments (SPLICE) initiative to address security in homes. “Many smart home IoT devices have been built,...
Glyscend Incorporated, a Baltimore-based biotechnology company out of Johns Hopkins University, has raised $20.5M in Series A funding to develop treatments for Type 2 Diabetes. According to theBaltimore Business Journal, the startup has been developing technologies that aim to recreate the effects...
Catalio Capital Management LP, a venture capital firm out of Inner Harbor-based growth equity firm Camden Partners Nexus group, plans to invest in biomedical technology companies - “By spinning off Nexus, we hope to allow the platform access to additional capital and talent, as well as continue to...
AsclepiX Therapeutics, Inc. , a Baltimore City-based biopharmaceutical company out of The Johns Hopkins University, has raised $35M in new Series A funding to support development of blindness-fighting therapies. According to the Baltimore Business Journal, the new financing will be used to fund...
Sterilex a Baltimore County-based developer of innovative solutions, has launched the Sterilex Small Business Continuity Program initiative to protect small businesses. According to The Daily Record, the initiative is designed to keep employees and customers of small businesses and organizations...
Cecil County has finalized U.S. Department of Agriculture loan documents, coming in under budget for the two-phased installation of public sewer pipelines serving the Route 40 corridor. “It has certainly been a long time coming and will positively impact the County’s economic expansion along the...
More than 50 companies and organizations in the Greater Baltimore region are being recognized for supporting their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic through PPE production, research and development, volunteer time and labor, and more. And the numbers of participating companies continue to...
Twenty-five Greater Baltimore and Maryland companies have been awarded $1.6M in the second round of grants to expand and continue efforts in PPE production through the Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Manufacturing Fund administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce - "We are pleased that...
UMBC and the University of Maryland School of Medicine Official Page (UMSOM) have received a second Rapid Response Research (RAPID) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Science Foundation to detect COVID-19 infections through computing. “This work will use machine learning to improve...
The University System of Maryland (USM) Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation and University of Maryland Global Campus(UMGC) have formed a $2.6M partnership to support “USM OnTrack,” a critical response as school systems prepare online learning and in-person instruction for fall 2020.
The Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) received $302,800 in funding from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) for four RMI Energy Program manufacturing companies: Aquafin, Inc., Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, Terumo Medical Corporation, and Tishcon Corporation. Both...
BALTIMORE CITY Catalyte Launches Platform to Help Millions of Out-of-Work Americans Train for Jobs
Abel Communications, a Baltimore City-based public relations firm, has launched the "Boost Bmore Project" initiative to empower neighborhood small businesses, start-ups, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and restaurants with no-cost communications consulting. Organizations in the Greater Baltimore area...
The heart of the East Coast – This location has catapulted Greater Baltimore’s logistics industry into one of the strongest among the top 25 largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) nationwide, pumping billions of dollars into the local economy and generating thousands of jobs.
Baltimore County is offering a free webinar series. Learn from local small business experts about accessing available relief resources, employment options and how best position yourself for the eventual economic recovery.
APPLY TODAY - The University System of Maryland COVID Research & Innovation Task Force is inviting the USM community to participate in the USM COVID App Challenge competition. Applications close June 28. Learn more and apply today:https://airtable.com/shrvr44cnF3RXzl3Z.
Kennedy Krieger Institute has received a $994,950 grant from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to expand and improve access to its telehealth services. The funding will allow Kennedy Krieger to address patient disparities in access to telehealth services, and expand & build on its...
Join HopkinsLocal free Small Business Webinar: Legal Considerations for Reopening, June 25, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. The webinar will provide small businesses with resources and legal information designed to assist them as the Region reopens, and will feature legal experts and a discussion of topics...
Tech companies CreditXpert and Tricerat, and marketing firm Harvey Agency have leased a total of 22,463 sq. ft. at the former airplane parts manufacturing plant now known as the Hangar Building in North Baltimore. According to the Baltimore Business Journal, all three lease deals were brokered for...
The Maryland Department of Labor will be hosting a Back to Business Virtual Information Session for Baltimore County employers and employees. No registration required.
Shield Pals, a Howard County-based personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturer, will be opening its first Shield Pals PPE retail store at The Mall in Columbia. The PPE retail store will offer a full catalog of character face shields, sneeze guards, gowns, hand sanitizers, and more from local...
Caves Valley Partners has announced that Orangetheory Fitness fitness signed a lease for 3.6K sf of space at The Hanover Cross Street at Stadium Square. According to The Daily Record, the building in Baltimore City’s Federal Hill neighborhood features roughly 12K sf of retail - “This lease marks...
DefTech: The Maryland Defense Technology Commercialization Center's next virtual MeetUp will be held June 30 at 8:30 AM. The event is free and the topic is “How to Read a Patent.” Sign-up today and view past virtual sessions covering topics such as how businesses can prepare to license research,...
ATTENTION STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS - Innov8MD has launched a new AddVenture Pre-Accelerator Program! The free, virtual, 6-week summer pre-accelerator program will guide students through the earliest stages of venture-building and prepare them to be competitive applicants for accelerators, incubators,...
Switzerland-based R&M Reichle & De-Massari (R&M), a developer and manufacturer of network infrastructures, has opened a new U.S. East Coast office and production facility in Elkridge, Howard County. According to The Daily Record, the 10,000 sq ft facility will serve R&M’s existing...
As construction firms prepare to ramp up when a sense of normalcy returns, there are key things to consider in order to strengthen operations and limit exposure to COVID-19. Todd Feuerman, director in the audit and accounting department and chair of the construction services group at Ellin &...
EAGB Board Member and Baltimore County's Economic Development Director, Will Anderson has stepped down - “It’s been an honor to serve and I’m so proud of the impact our team has achieved by meeting the needs of our existing employers, helping them grow, and capitalizing on Baltimore County’s unique...
Howard County General Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine was rated a top patient safety institution by The Leapfrog Group. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades assign letter grades to hospitals across the nation based on the prevention of medical errors, infections and more. Learn more about the...
Attention Harford County business owners! Harford County is now accepting applications for the NEW COVID-19 Business Owners Assistance Grant Program, which will provide grants of $5,000 each to eligible Harford County business owners until available funds are exhausted. The federal funds are...
Greater Baltimore’s world-renowned institution Johns Hopkins Medicine is leading the way as businesses across the world prepare for reopening in the COVID-19 era. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is partnering with Johns Hopkins Medicine International for a new health and safety program - “Lead With...
EAGB congratulates William Doyle on becoming the new Executive Director of the Port of Baltimore and the Maryland Port Administration - effective July 22. Doyle has three decades of experience in the transportation and energy sectors, and has served on the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).
Baltimore County startup BurnAlong has raised $4M in funding to expand its corporate wellness benefit. The company offers web and app-based wellness programs to companies for their employees - “Now it’s being viewed as a critical necessity for companies to have a digital solution to help their...
Manufacturing solely out of Baltimore City, Lion's Wood Banquet Furniture is partnering with Clyde’s restaurant group to make dividers that separate bar and guest booth seating as restaurants prepare to reopen in the era of COVID-19. According to the Baltimore Business Journal, Lion’s Wood has...
Carroll County farmers markets are working hard to provide access to fresh, local foods while emphasizing public health and safety. Due to COVID-19, it is important to understand markets' procedures for social distancing, sanitation and shopping changes. Learn more on Carroll County Grown’s "2020...
EAGB welcomes Shelonda Stokes as the new President and Executive of Downtown Partnership of Baltimore! In her new role, Stokes will also serve as a member of EAGB’s Advisory Committee. “Shelonda is a successful entrepreneur and business executive with deep Baltimore connections,” stated Mark...
In response to the death of George Floyd, the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore has released the following statement: https://www.greaterbaltimore.org/sites/default/files/EAGB%20Statement%20PDF.pdf
Did you complete your 2020 Census? Carroll County leads Maryland in the 2020 Census response rate and ranks 29th nationally, out of 3,215 U.S. Counties. "The Census is very important to our Carroll County community and I am thrilled our residents are fantastic at completing the census questionnaire...
Baltimore County-based ECD Lacrosse has been awarded a grant from the Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Manufacturing Fund to manufacture personal protection equipment (PPE) for front line healthcare professionals working in smaller healthcare institutions. “I am excited that we are able to...
Always a champion of the Region, Merritt Companies has leased the two-building Lynwood Executive Center in Elkridge - "Howard County has traditionally been a very strong submarket for our company, both in the industrial and the mid-rise office sector,” said Vince Bagli Jr., a broker with Merritt....
MyBGE has announced significant support along with the Maryland Public Service Commission to freeze customer base rates through the end of 2022. The new investment plan is in support of the Region’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. BGE will also invest $5B in the electric grid and natural gas...
Loyola University Maryland’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CI&E) has awarded $5K in funding from their Baltiprenuers Accelerator program to four small business ventures: Stone's Throw Hash, Tomana Inc., Halal Beauty Cosmetics, and Smalltimore Homes. Awards were distributed...
The Maryland Hispanic Chamber received a total of $100K in COVID-19 relief grants from Wells Fargo and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC). According to The Daily Record, each year Wells Fargo and USHCC partner to provide funding in a competitive process to help support small businesses...
Celebrating our Region’s many connectors and innovators and sharing our congratulations to EAGB Board members, partners and collaborators! Technical.ly has just released their "RealLIST Connectors" list featuring a selection of leaders who are working to build their local tech, entrepreneurial and...
Cecil County Executive and EAGB Board member Alan McCarthy has announced a $1M grant program to support Cecil’s small businesses in response to COVID-19, including farm operations - “I am thoroughly pleased to be able to offer the Cecil CARES grant program to our local, small businesses. Returning...
BALTIMORE CITY The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) launches Baltimore Together Website
Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) is partnering with the Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) on "Design for Distancing: Reopening Baltimore Together," an initiative to develop urban public space configurations that create safe, socially distanced patronage of small businesses and more. BDC and...
Baltimore City-based Catalyte has launched a new program to prepare out-of-work Americans for the workplace. “RetrainAmerica” will offer government agencies, businesses, and more the tools to provide training aimed at preparing individuals for jobs in technology, cybersecurity, logistics and health...
Welcome to World 2.0! The Maryland Innovation Center and Howard County Economic Development Authority have launched their new World 2.0 site: https://worldversiontwo.com. The platform will serve as a place for virtual collaboration, connection, leadership and insight for businesses facing changes...
Baltimore coworking spaces are continuing to be a catalyst for businesses and entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Function Coworking Community coworking space in northeast Baltimore City has kept members informed about enhanced safety and cleaning protocols for the space and have been...
Further advancing the biotech industry in the Region, Baltimore City-based Personal Genome Diagnostics has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its diagnostic kit called PGDx elio tissue complete. The kit is the first of its kind and is designed to provide genomic profiling...
The MD MEP and the Maryland Department of Commerce have partnered to launch the Maryland Manufacturing Network Supplier Portal: https://marylandmanufacturingnetwork.com. The website is designed to connect manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) with companies in need of critical PPE...
The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Baltimore City-based Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has released a resource to assist business owners throughout the world – the "Operational Toolkit for Businesses Considering Reopening or Expanding Operations in COVID-19."...
Join Towson University for a webinar conversation with the T. Rowe Price Foundation on Wednesday, May 27, 12-1 PM, to learn how the Foundation was able to quickly pivot to support the Baltimore community and how corporate philanthropic resources can enhance your organization’s disaster preparedness...
LAI International, Inc., a Baltimore County-based aerospace manufacturer, is lending a hand in the fight against COVID-19. According to Technical.ly, the company shifted operations to produce face shields for local healthcare professionals. The company received funding from the Maryland Department...
Harford County businesses and farms - The Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development is providing a COVID-19 small business relief grant, paid for from Harford County’s share of federal CARES Act funding. Small businesses with 2 to 50 employees can apply for $7,500 grants toward...
Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) has granted $20K to support the Howard Hospital Foundation's "Care for our Caregivers" program. The funding will provide meals to frontline health professionals at the Howard County General Hospital. “It is an outstanding opportunity to provide multifaceted...
The Maryland Department of Commerce and MD MEP have partnered to create the Maryland Manufacturing Network Supplier Portal. The newly launched portal will serve buyers seeking suppliers with PPE healthcare equipment and other essential materials - https://marylandmanufacturingnetwork.com. According...
The Greater Baltimore region is leading the nation’s search for a Coronavirus vaccine with assets including The Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland Baltimore - and life science companies such as Emergent BioSolution’s manufacturing center located in Baltimore City. The full breadth...
Harford County Government has released their May e-Newsletter featuring COVID-19 resources for small business, the Harford County Farm Finder, information on Census 2020, and more. Read the full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gAWz_Au
EAGB welcomes JB Holston as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Washington Partnership (GWP), beginning September 2020. Currently serving as dean of the University of Denver's Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science , Holston brings experience in global business,...
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore has launched a weekly webinar series to assist Baltimore City residents and businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis. The weekly webinar series will be hosted by DPOB interim president and EAGB Advisory Committee member Shelonda Stokes, and each week experts will...
Welcome to Greater Baltimore! AWAYK Health Health is moving their offices to South Baltimore near M&T Bank Stadium this summer. AWAYK Health creates sleep therapy devices, masks, cleaning products and more.
As the Region continues to lead the fight against COVID-19, data has been an important element in shaping response. Baltimore County-based Audacious Inquiry has been working on healthcare data sharing - bringing their Application Program Interface (API) to potentially treat and stop the spread of...
The Maryland Department of Commerce selected 16 companies from the Greater Baltimore region to receive grant funding to manufacture personal protective equipment (PPE). Many companies “…had to rapidly ramp up production of these items, while others pivoted completely from their normal operations...
Baltimore-based investors Camden Partners' Nexus Management LP and the Abell Foundation joined with national investors to back Baltimore City-based biotech startup LifeSprout as they closed a $29M series A round of funding. Born out of the Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology, the biotech...
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. has received $135M in funding from Johnson & Johnson that will support large-scale manufacturing of J&J’s lead COVID-19 vaccine candidate at their Baltimore City-based manufacturing facility. "Emergent could make up to 300 million doses to advance the vaccine...
The benefit of having everything you need in one location: The U.S. Army’s C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) experts are teaming up at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) to provide COVID-19 response units with the most up-to-date...
Baltimore County-based manufacturer Sterilex has seen sales more than double due to demand for their proprietary disinfectant. Company president Alex Josowitz told the Baltimore Business Journal, “The firm is serving users in industries Sterilex has "never been a part of before," he said, including...
Towson University has launched its first StarTUp Accelerator cohort sponsored by their Division of Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research. The eight-week StarTUp Accelerator focuses on entrepreneurs who are already in the market and poised for growth. "I will tell them that they’re walking...
Howard County is connecting residents to fresh food, plants, and farm products with their HoCo Farms Connect map. The online tool can be used to locate farms across Howard County that are offering delivery or pick up services. As of today, over 35 farms are listed with information about products...
A Baltimore physician and serial entrepreneur has launched Drape Medical, a new medical device company focused on protecting healthcare workers from airborne viruses and infections like COVID-19. Their cover device – “Care Cove” - can completely encapsulate a patient. Baltimore County-based Root3...
Since the SBA reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on April 27, Bank of America is the #1 SBA lender in the second round of funding.
Greater Baltimore's small businesses and banks are working together to seek funding through the second round of Payroll Protection Protection (PPP) Funding launched last week. Augie Chiasera, President of the Greater Baltimore and Chesapeake region for M&T Bank and EAGB board member, knows that...
In honor of the 2020 National Travel and Tourism Week theme "Spirit of Travel," Visit Baltimore is celebrating Baltimore’s professional, resilient, and always innovative hospitality industry. “The Spirit of Travel is meant to honor that innate curiosity that leads us to explore new places, to make...
Tradepoint Atlantic has released their Spring 2020 "Straight To The Point" newsletter featuring TPA's expansion in Baltimore County, a tour of the site, job growth, what's to come, and more. Get updates now from one of the largest, most strategically significant intermodal global logistics hubs in...
Greater Baltimore is especially grateful for the Region's front line responders! Towson University's Police Department and Seasons Pizza in Towson partnered to donate 20 pizzas to local hospitals. "We wanted our health care professionals to know that we admire their bravery and appreciate their...
For our Harford County-based businesses:The Harford County Office of Community & Economic Development invites you to participate in a Business Impact Survey to assess the needs of county businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.Your participation will assist in compiling data to accurately inform...
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is committed to supporting the Region's healthcare industry. CareFirst announced a new accelerated payment program of more than $170M to health care providers where practices have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. According to The Daily Record, the...
Towson University Incubator-based startup InferCabulary by CommApptitude has received $250k in new venture funding from the University System of Maryland (USM) Maryland Momentum Fund to expand their team and accelerate growth. The education technology company seeks to help solve illiteracy, and is...
BALTIMORE CITY Novavax Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate will be Manufactured in Baltimore
From Aberdeen Proving Ground in Harford County comes news that Army Futures Command is developing software to support field hospital medical units during the COVID-19 crisis. The Auto Distribution Illumination System Electrical (AutoDISE) software will assist units supporting of a variety of...
Loyola University Maryland's Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is offering pro-bono business consulting through their Loyola Crisis Navigators team. Designed for Baltimore City-based small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, trained business consultants...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $108M through the CARES Act to Maryland airports. Funds will support operations and replace lost revenue due to the impact of COVID-19 on air travel. Greater Baltimore’s location at the center of the East Coast, combined with significant rail and...
The University System of Maryland is establishing a Research & Innovation Task Force to engage policymakers and entrepreneurs to address the Coronavirus pandemic - “Innovation is what we do. But we can do it bigger, better, and stronger if we do it together,” said EAGB Board Member and USM...
Navigating COVID-19 programs can be tough. To help businesses, Mindgrub, Maryland Tech Council, Howard County Economic Development Authority have collaborated to launch the Maryland Business Relief Wizard which includes a questionnaire that matches businesses with the right government aid programs...
The Mid-Atlantic region’s largest purchase of N95 masks – over seven million – has been made possible by a bulk-purchasing partnership of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG). N95 masks are recommended for use by medical and emergency...
Merritt Companies and their CEO Scott Dorsey – a long-time EAGB board member - and President Robb Merritt have been featured in I95 Business Magazine. Dorsey has continued the legacy of Merritt Companies since 1972 and is committed to the company's core values - “We are unique in the industry...
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has released new economic activity data for Maryland Counties between 2015-2018. According to Maryland.gov, Cecil County Government the largest GDP increase among the 20 Mid Atlantic top growers’ counties. Baltimore City and Baltimore County continue to lead the...
Just released: EAGB’s Q1 2020 Investment Report for Greater Baltimore. The Region's growing companies received over $205 million in investment last quarter, a dramatic increase from 2019. Learn more about where these investments are taking root and what they mean for the future of tech...
LifeBridge Health is benefiting from loaned 3D printing equipment from several Baltimore schools that will assist with the increasing need for emergency equipment. According to the Baltimore Business Journal, with the additional 3D printers LifeBridge now has in its arsenal, they may be able to...
Maryland Department of Commerce has launched a $5M funding program to help Maryland Manufacturers produce personal protective equipment and other critical necessities during the COVID-19 crisis. To learn more about the Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Manufacturing Fund and to apply, visit:
Senator Ben Cardin, EAGB Board Member and co-founder C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, and the balance of the Maryland Congressional Delegation have announced more than $48M in aid to support counties and cities in Maryland as they experience the economic impact of COVID-19. Funds available through the new...
Baltimore City is partnering with Goldman Sachs to provide loans for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The $10M program is designed to connect City businesses with potentially forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loans. “It is important that we help our small businesses stabilize, reopen,...
Share some love and help support Downtown Baltimore’s local businesses and restaurants! The Downtown Partnership of Baltimorehas launched a "Stay Home, Shop Baltimore: Curbside Baltimore Gift Card Program." Purchase $20 gift cards to popular Downtown eateries and stores and receive a $10 bonus on...
Responding to the growing need for personal protective equipment, Howard Community College's Health Sciences Division is lending a hand to donate nursing, dental, surgical, and medical supplies from their instruction programs to assist with PPE needs in Howard County and the state of Maryland. “Our...
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announced a volunteer program available in response to the novel coronavirus. The new program offers licensed CareFirst nurses and behavioral health practitioner employees the opportunity to volunteer their time and expertise as cases increase during the crisis. “In...
As we thank Kirby Fowler for his many years contributing to the Region as the former president of the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (DPOB), EAGB welcomes Shelonda Stokes as the interim president of DPOB and new EAGB Advisory Committee member. As president and CEO of greiBO Media, Stokes has...
Lidl US, a German discount grocer with multiple locations in Greater Baltimore and a distribution center located in Cecil County, plans to hire 1,000 US workers and will provide free healthcare coverage for COVID-19 related issues. "Every day, our number one priority is the health and safety of our...
The State of Maryland has created a "Coronavirus Rumor Control Page" to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more here:
The CareFirst Blue Distinction Specialty Care program recognizes healthcare providers for their quality care and patient results. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has recently named UM Upper Chesapeake Health as a Blue Distinction Center+, and University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital a Blue...
BGE’s 3000+ employees are committed to keeping natural gas flowing and the lights on for businesses and residential customers during this global health emergency. “This is an extremely fluid situation and we want you to know that you will continue to see BGE employees who are essential service...
Helping vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield will donate $2M to local nonprofits serving communities struggling with access to medical care and food, according to Baltimore Business Journal - "We are honored to work with community organizations on the...
The Greater Baltimore region has long been a hub for research in the life sciences - research that has led to breakthroughs in disease prevention and medical tests and treatments . As cases of COVID-19 increase, Maryland Tech Council's Maryland Life Sciences division is bringing 17 Maryland biotech...
BGE, Constellation and Exelon are partnering to donate $1M to Greater Baltimore and Maryland relief organizations and small businesses to assist with daily operations during COVID-19. “Our commitment to the relief organizations doing heroic work to help our community through the pandemic challenge...
Maryland biotech companies Emergent BioSolutions Inc. and Novavax have expanded their partnership to include production of an influenza vaccine. Emergent will guide the NanoFlu vaccine to the commercial manufacturing stage at its Bayview location in Baltimore City, according to the Baltimore...
bwtech@UMBC is hosting a webinar about why human centered design (HCD) is critical in times of crisis. The webinar will feature a case study of how HCD was used to turn a recent catastrophe into a great success story. Join the “Human Centered Design (HCD) by Tom Heffner” webinar on Monday, April 6...
The Washington Post recently gave a shout out to UMBC for their memorable performance in the 2018 NCAA first-round men’s basketball tournament. Remember when UMBC became the first No. 16 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed?! Read the full story:
Lidl US has opened its new 754,000 sf distribution center and headquarters in Cecil County earlier than expected to assist with the high demand for food due to COVID-19. According to the Baltimore Business Journal, Lidl US plans to create 200 jobs and will quickly provide supplies to five states...
Research out of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins Medicine has received $4M in funding for a potential treatment for COVID-19. Funding from the state of Maryland and Bloomberg Philanthropies will allow researchers to conduct tests using the blood of recovered...
We are especially grateful for the Region’s first responders, healthcare professionals and caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.To assist families, The Y in Central Maryland is providing free childcare services for the children of certain hospital workers and people in emergency services during...
Under Armour is using Lighthouse, the firm’s innovation hub in Baltimore City, to produce face masks to protect healthcare professionals against COVID-19. According to The Daily Record, the company plans to develop 100,000 masks a week to help supply regional healthcare institutions such as ...
Greater Baltimore and Maryland distillers are lending a hand during COVID-19 to help develop hand sanitizer - “We will continue to be who we are as distillers and creative spirits producers, but there’s an opportunity for us to help the community here and we’re not going to pass it up. We are...
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced a new COVID-19 emergency response fund to support the County’s efforts to protect and support residents. “We know that in addition to health concerns, many residents are facing job loss, food insecurity, and other challenges during this...
Senator Ben Cardin, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger and the entire Maryland Congressional Delegation are working for the quick approval of critical resources to support businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
The Baltimore Development Corporation and M&T Bank will host the "Federal and State COVID-19 Economic Disruption Resources for Small Businesses" webinar TOMORROW: March 31, from 2 - 3 p.m. The free webinar will provide information about resources for small businesses in Greater Baltimore and...
Responding to the urgent need for patient care, Mercy Medical Center has received $12.5M in emergency funding from the Maryland Health Care Commission. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is partnering on the expansion project with Mercy to allow construction to move forward immediately. The...
The Region’s banks are working to keep businesses and customers updated on changes to their operations while also providing prevention information, banking services, and links to additional resources: M&T Bank has an online help center for customers who are navigating the impact of COVID-19: ...
Greater Baltimore’s businesses and non-profits are working together to support communities impacted by COVID-19. “We always are looking for ways to make a difference in the communities we serve – even more so at a time like this,” said Augie Chiasera, EAGB Board Member and M&T Bank Regional...
The Greater Baltimore healthcare institutions are a critical resource to the Region and the world. Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have developed their own test for COVID-19, and LifeBridge Health along with UM Upper Chesapeake Health and others are offering drive-thru testing sites for COVID-19...
During this time of increased online activity, EAGB partner CAMI has established a cybersecurity breach incident hotline for businesses – promising help within one hour! The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. "Cyber Swat Team" is available to support businesses across Greater Baltimore and...
Baltimore City-based Open Works Baltimore is bringing several Baltimore makers back together to 3D print face shields for medical professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Will Holman, executive director, developed the idea after seeing a design online for protective equipment. The shields, when...
b.well Connected Health, a Baltimore City-based health tech startup, has raised $16M and is planning for expansion. b.well provides healthcare for underserved populations across the country. According to Baltimore Business Journal, the startup provides a platform for individuals to store their...
Calling all Maryland manufacturers! The EAGB is partnering with the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland for the "Maryland Made to Save Lives" campaign to i.d. Maryland manufacturers that make components, technologies, materials and products needed for the medical supply chain. Ultimately,...
The City of Baltimore Development Corporation - BDC is collecting surveys of businesses and non-profits impacted by COVID-19 in Baltimore City. Information is confidential. Complete the survey here:
The cybersecurity industry thrives in Greater Baltimore! QuoLab Technologies , based in Howard County’s Maryland Innovation Center, is offering tools to sync security data. According to Technical.ly, the goal of the newly launched platform is to provide information that will respond to a threat and...
Maryland and the Region are leading the way in the development of COVID-19 trial vaccines: Emergent Biosolutions in Baltimore City will manufacture the drug product being developed by Novavax, a Maryland-headquartered biotech company that received $4 million in funding from the Coalition for...
A University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Dentistry alumni and faculty members have licensed smart mouth guard technology from the University to develop protective mouth pieces. Building on the success of Dr. Michael Wright’s mouth guards for NFL celebrities that made TMZ headlines, The...
Are you a small business looking for dialogue and resources during COVID-19? Baltimore startup Soiree has launched a forum for small businesses to support and discuss the issues that businesses are facing during the coronavirus pandemic. The forum has channels providing resources, sharing similar...
Businesses helping to make a difference. BGE has joined Exelon and Constellation to donate to nonprofits in Greater Baltimore that are providing essential services during the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). They will donate $175k to Maryland organizations such as United Way of Central Maryland,...
EAGB is helping to share updated guidance important to our Greater Baltimore business community following Governor Hogan's press conference today (3/19). Businesses are encouraged to check https://businessexpress.maryland.gov/coronavirus for updated information, and to email questions/concerns to:...
COVID-19 has and will continue to dictate how we go about our daily business, both professionally and personally - the seriousness of the situation cannot be overstated. In recognition of that, EAGB is issuing this special edition of Region On Point, dedicated to keeping our readers and followers...
The University System of Maryland (USM) Maryland Momentum Fund has been selected by MEDA (Maryland Economic Development Association) as the winner of the 2020 MEDA Economic Development Program Award. The program provides funding to technology startups that originated at one of the 12 USM...
Baltimore City Downtown Partnership of Baltimore Baltimore City Health Department Baltimore City Events Updates Baltimore City Public Transportation:
#ICYMI Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced the WE CARE Initiative (Wellbeing Education by Community Advocates Right in your Environment) in partnership with the Howard County Health Department and the Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS). The initiative will focus on high...
Growing talent! CCBC received $2M in funding for pre-apprenticeship programs to address healthcare workforce needs. The programs will focus on two different areas in healthcare – medical front office and central service technician training. Programs are no cost to students, will last 5-10 months,...
Did you know that the LifeBridge Health BioIncubator is Maryland’s only hospital-based startup incubator? The incubator plans to quadruple space for biotech startups at Sinai Hospital in Northwest Baltimore. According to the Baltimore Business Journal, the designated space currently provides...
In the national spotlight – again! Howard County’s Columbia is home to The Howard Hughes Corporation's Merriweather District – a new ‘live-work-play’ destination that is quickly emerging as a regional hub of culture and commerce - “Downtown Columbia’s Merriweather District is creating an ecosystem...
Growing talent! Howard County was chosen to host Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) USA Learning Action Lab for master’s students to complete a field study focused on technology, infrastructure and more - “What an incredible opportunity for Howard County to open our doors to eager,...
Please note that the following event has been CANCELLED: Cecil County Government and the Agriculture Business Development Committee “2020 Rooted in Our Community: Farming Up-Close and Personal” event on March 28, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM at Cecil College.
Urban farming continues to ‘grow’ in Greater Baltimore! Gotham Greens has opened its 100,000 sq. ft. hydroponic greenhouse on the former Steel Mill located in Baltimore County’s Tradepoint Atlantic - “When we set out to expand our distribution into the Mid-Atlantic region, Baltimore quickly emerged...
Happy Women’s History Month! Did you know that women in Greater Baltimore are among the most educated in the world? Did you know that SmartAsset.com named Baltimore the #1 US city for women in the tech industry? Learn more about how the Region is supportive of women in business in the I95 Business...
The state of Maryland and the Greater Baltimore region are leaders in tech, bio and cyber opportunities for STEM professionals as the home of federal and military installations such as the NSA and Army Research Lab, and some of the nation’s top talent magnets like Cisco,Tenable, Northrop Grumman...
Growing business and jobs in a thriving Region! Marra Forni, one of the world’s fastest growing manufacturers of handcrafted brick ovens, recently opened a new facility in Elkridge, Howard County. The company has moved into a 25,000 sq. ft. space and will create 50 new jobs – “Our county is...
The Baltimore Sun has shared a not-to-be-missed testimonial to Greater Baltimore’s strengths: “Baltimore: poised for a revolution in health business.” From education and research to patient care and health insurance, the Region is a world leader in every aspect of the healthcare industry. Johns...
Attracting business and ground-breaking health innovation to Greater Baltimore! ExoRenal medical device firm has moved from Vermont and is now headquartered in Launch Port at Port Covington’s City Garage. The firm is developing a device with components that focus on allowing dialysis patients to...
ARMR Systems, a University of Maryland BioPark GRID-based startup, has raised a $750k seed round and is planning for expansion. ARMR develops hemorrhage control systems to increase survival of soldiers suffering from battlefield injuries. According to Technical.ly , the company moved its...
Continued expansion in the Region! Lidl US, a German discount grocer, plans to move into an empty space in Baltimore County, Maryland, Reisterstown Shopping Center. This is the County’s third Lidl location and construction is scheduled to begin winter 2021- according to Baltimore Business Journal.
Greater Baltimore’s tech industry is thriving and needs you! NET/WORK Baltimore 2020 returns March 4, 6 – 9pm at The Assembly Room. NET/WORK is a technology job fair for companies seeking talented individuals interested in opportunities to work in design, engineering, programing and more.
Growing and protecting business! Enveil data security firm based in Fulton, MD raised $10M in Series A funding – “over the past three years, we’ve successfully created a market, solidified customer use cases, executed enterprise deployments, and expanded our capabilities for protecting Data in Use...
Baltimore City LifeBridge and CareFirst Reveal Location, Launch Date for New Health Tech Incubator
The cyber industry thrives in Greater Baltimore! Huntress Labs Inc., founded by former National Security Agency cybersecurity operators and headquartered in Howard County, Ellicott City has raised $18M in new funding. Huntress offers managed threat detection and response services and plans to use...
Growing investment and workforce in Greater Baltimore! ZeroFOX , a cybersecurity firm headquartered in Baltimore, has raised $74M in new funding – “the new funds will chiefly be used to support growth of ZeroFox's internal staff and international customer base, in addition to further investments in...
Howard County General Hospital has just opened a new, 50,000 sq. ft., two-story addition. The $45M expansion includes a new and technologically advanced home for their observation and psychiatric care units. Did you know that Greater Baltimore is a world leader in nearly every aspect of the...
“Championing a Regional Community” – I95 Business Magazine. EAGB's President & CEO Michele Whelley is featured in February’s I95 Business magazine. Read the full story to learn about Michele’s “Three Things” and EAGB’s focus to expand messaging about Greater Baltimore’s assets and opportunities...
Growing business, talent and investment! Checkout this year’s RealList Startups and the 20 Baltimore tech companies to keep an eye on in 2020. Greater Baltimore's growing start-up companies received over $355M in investment in calendar year 2019. Learn more about the Region’s innovation ecosystem...
It’s that time again! Census information provides the basis for federal funding for many programs – education, workforce development, transportation infrastructure and more. Carroll County Department of Economic Development is encouraging Carroll County’s employees, businesses, and residents to...
Exciting things are in store for Baltimore’s historical Lexington Market! Here’s what you need to know.
Greater Baltimore is growing talent and leadership skills through innovative, impactful programs. Most recently, Towson University the first Outstanding Young Women Leaders cohort in January. An extension of Towson University’s signature Women’s Leadership programs, the new program prepares select...
“…the City is outpacing national trends.” – Technical.ly. Baltimore is the #1 US city for women in the tech industry according to SmartAsset’s annual study. The Greater Baltimore region is a global leader in IT and has what you need to thrive in the industry. Learn more about the Region’s...
Microsoft supports the Region’s local startups and exceptional talent pipeline! Oncospace, Renalert, VecTech, Graff Golf, and Cellular Analysis Technologies founded at Johns Hopkins FastForward have been awarded Microsoft acceleration awards. The awards give the companies access to guidance from...
Spreading love for the Region from across the Atlantic on Valentine’s Day! Visit Baltimore shared a lovely letter from the UK, released December 2019 - “A love letter to Baltimore, ...” Spread some love, and read the full letter about some of the City’s most charming attractions.
Growing talent, business and investment! Cyber Incubator, bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park located in Baltimore County serves growing businesses and start-ups. The companies are provided support and guidance to focus on growing industry sectors such as cyber, IT, life sciences, healthcare...
Enjoy sweet treats while visiting the Greater Baltimore region’s local businesses this Valentine’s Day! Carroll County is hosting their annual “Chocolate Crawl,” Friday, Feb.14 (Valentine’s Day) from 5-8 pm, throughout their historic Mount Airy Main Street area. The event brings together the...
Growing the workforce pipeline supports Greater Baltimore’s growing industries. You can help fellow Marylanders re-enter the workforce by donating time, money, and work clothes to career-focused organizations around the state – don’t miss this guide from Maryland.gov to learn how.
EAGB is excited to announce that its Chief Operating Officer Sharon Markley Schreiber has been selected to participate in the Leadership Maryland Class of 2020! The class roster includes 52 leaders from across the state who are committed to learning more about Maryland's most critical issues and...
Celebrating the attraction of investment to Greater Baltimore in 2019 – over $355M went to growing start-up companies! Check out EAGB’s newly released 2019 Investment Report. Highlights include a breakout of investment by deal value and industry, a list of the top 10 recipient companies, and more....
Check out the newly released Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development 2020 Growth Report- Thrive. The report includes new information and updates on Harford’s advanced manufacturing, defense and technology industries, as well as quality of life in Harford County.
LifeBridge Health and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield are planning to open an innovation center at CareFirst’s Canton headquarters later this year. The first of its kind in the Region 11,000 sq. ft. space will eventually house up to 30 digital health startups focused on developing technologies to...
Greater Baltimore continues to add jobs! Overall, Maryland added an additional 6,500 jobs in December – its fifth straight month for job growth, according to the Baltimore Business Journal.
Baltimore’s SHIFT Ventures’ accelerator program Conscious Venture Lab closed out its fifth cohort with nine startups. The program provides mentorship and curriculum to support startup businesses that have a social mission. Learn how the latest cohort of companies are planning to add value to the...
The Rouse Company Foundation supports Greater Baltimore’s growing STEM talent pipeline! The foundation has granted $500k to Howard Community College to develop a free, week-long math academy supporting incoming students. Maryland has the #1 density of computer, mathematics, and statistics graduates...
Carroll County is growing its Agricultural Land Preservation Program. The program is currently accepting applications through April 3, according to Carroll County Times. Did you know that the highly diverse Greater Baltimore region contains over 3,750 farms spanning 430,000 acres? Learn more in...
Growing investment in Greater Baltimore! Catalyte a workforce development and software engineering services firm headquartered in Baltimore City, opened 2020 with $4M in new funding. Catalyte’s novel workforce development model seeks to increase the nation's supply of trained software developers –...
Striving for success! ATHENA PowerLink Baltimore, headquartered at Towson University is helping women in business achieve growth and profitability. The yearlong program designed for women entrepreneurs provides mentorship from business professionals, guides them in reaching tangible goals, and much...
As seen in December at EAGB’s 2019 Annual Meeting walk of industries, Greater Baltimore is well positioned for continued growth in key industry sectors for the future: Cybersecurity, Life Sciences, IT, Logistics, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Agriculture. Read more about the Region’s economic...
Baltimore County Catonsville is Named Baltimore County's First Arts and Entertainment District
TU (Towson University) is revitalizing the former Maryland National Guard building in uptown Towson. The historic space is set to open Fall 2020 and will house a number of TU’s programs and offices focusing on community engagement & outreach, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and more....
No doubt you’ve noticed the development underway at Port Covington for the mixed-use waterfront community. Watch their latest video “Port Covington: Better Together,” for highlights of the incredible transformation
2019 was a year of economic progress and growth in Greater Baltimore. Whether you’re starting, growing or locating a business in the Region, The Maryland Department of Commerce is committed to leading the way in helping businesses succeed through assets and well positioned advantages. Check out...
Former Maryland National Guard leader General Linda L. Singh, Ph.D, has been announced as Towson University inaugural leader-in-residence. The program aims to help build TU’s efforts in leadership development by bringing in leaders to share experiences and insights for faculty, staff, students and...
Exciting things are in store for Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with new features at the redeveloped Rash Field park. Completion is expected by summer 2021 and the park will feature educational spaces designed for children, fitness areas and more. “This project creates a state-of-the-art, 7.5 acre...
Sign-up for Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore's monthly newsletter Region On Point for information about the Region’s growth industries, talent pipeline, and #ICYMI from the Region’s jurisdictions.
Check out the newly released Downtown Partnership of Baltimore 2017-2019 Downtown Development Report. Highlights include how Baltimore’s population is outperforming cities like Atlanta and Houston, an investment report, and updates on important developments at Charles Center, Inner Harbor, Pigtown...
Balti Virtual a full-service augmented and virtual reality software company based in Port Covington’s City Garage is partnering with Hallmark to create AR (Augmented Reality) greeting cards and (newly released!) an AR app for Hallmark’s Shoebox brand – the nation’s number one brand of humor cards.
A Johns Hopkins University grad is looking to change the way we measure ourselves and shop for jeans. Soohong Park, founder of technology firm Bagel Labs, and JastinTech technical consulting firm have launched a Kickstarter campaign for a smart tape measuring kit that will help contributors track...
T. Rowe Price Foundation plans to invest $2.7M and partner with CASH Campaign of Maryland to open a center for entrepreneurs in downtown Baltimore: Bmore CoLab. The center will begin serving community members in February 2020 and will host four nonprofit organizations, including Innovation Works , ...
University of Maryland, Baltimore has always provided services to their community and what is coming in summer 2020 will greatly expand UMB’s capacity to engage with their surrounding West Baltimore neighborhoods. Work is underway on the new home of UMB’s Community Engagement Center – a 20,000 sq....
The 2020 Greater Baltimore Business Climate magazine, sponsored by the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore and the Greater Baltimore Committee , has just been released! Read more about the diverse industry sectors and talent that drive the Region’s economy, our high quality of life, and new...
Further strengthening the talent pipeline in the Region, Maryland Department of Labor awarded $500K in federal funding to Howard Community College and Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) to support the development of career pathways that offer opportunities for adult learners. “...
Attracting, retaining, and developing top talent are always a priority in a thriving region like Greater Baltimore. Set your 2020 workforce business goals and explore how Maryland.gov can help you meet and exceed expectations.
HighRock, a marketing technology agency located in Baltimore City was ranked one of the fastest growing inner city businesses in America on the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City top 100 list by Fortune magazine!
Amazon and University of Maryland Global Campus are partnering to provide computer science and IT online courses to hourly employees, according to maryland.gov. Amazon employs thousands of workers throughout Maryland with Greater Baltimore locations in Baltimore City and Baltimore and Cecil...
Karen Cherry, EAGB Board Member and Vice President, Office Leasing, for The Howard Hughes Corporation, has been elected chair of the Maryland Marketing Partnership. The board is made up of 17 members with diverse expertise in business, economic development, marketing and appointed by Governor Larry...
Johns Hopkins University Center for Biotechnology Education is moving in 2020 to the JHU main campus in Baltimore City, supporting workforce development in the Region’s expanding life sciences market. The Greater Baltimore region is home to three of the top life sciences universities in the country...