As the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) and the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore (EAGB) prepare to formally merge on May 25th at the GBC Annual Meeting, area leaders have launched a national search for the newly merged entity’s next president and chief executive officer (CEO).
EAGB was honored to join the Leaders in Higher Education Reception hosted by Baltimore Collegetown Network at Baltimore Center Stage, where university presidents, elected officials, and local leaders celebrated the legacy of Univerity of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) President Freeman Hrabowski...
Strengthening the Biomanufacturing workforce! Harford Community College has received $16K in funding from Scientific Bioprocessing, Inc. (SBI) and BioMADE for state-of-the-art bioprocessing equipment. The equipment will support student learning in the new AAS Biotechnology degree program, preparing...
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY St. John Properties Attracts Companies to Anne Arundel Business Park
It often surprises people to learn that agriculture is the number one commercial employer in Maryland and an industry that statewide produces $2.2B in output each year. The Greater Baltimore region alone has over 3,750 farms spanning 430,000 acres and producing over $400M in output each year.
Attention small, minority, woman, and Veteran business owners! If you're looking to learn more about navigating and identifying opportunities through Maryland's e-procurement platform join the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Technical Training Classroom Webinar:...
Time for EAGB Topped Ranked Tuesday!! Maryland ranks #4 in the nation as the most innovative state, according to WalletHub. The company compared all 50 states and DC based on two categories and 22 key metrics to rank each according to how innovation-friendly they are.
The Johns Hopkins University and Amazon.com Inc. have teamed up to advance artificial intelligence research and talent development in Baltimore. The new JHU + Amazon Initiative for Interactive AI will focus on making interactions between humans and AI more natural through language technology and...
TEDCO and Howard County Government have partnered to launch the “Open Institute for Black Women Entrepreneur Excellence.“ The pilot program kicks off in Howard County at the Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) and brings 25 entrepreneurial leaders together in a cohort to develop a network of peer...
Towson University has announced the grand opening of the “Brand New U,” an 85,000-sq. ft. addition to the University Union. “Places really matter on a university campus, and one of the most important places is a university union. Especially [for] a campus like ours that puts the student experience...
Minnowtech, a Baltimore City-based startup, has raised over $1M in funding for the launch of its commercial product. Minnowtech has developed a device that could help shrimp farmers count biomass in their ponds. The startup is part of Early Charm Venture's portfolio, and raised the new capital over...
Ryse Health, a diabetes-focused life sciences startup, has raised $3.4M in seed funding supported by Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield and LifeBridge Health. Ryse Health is one of the first companies in the second 1501 Health cohort to make major moves. The company developed an app that provides...
Niagara Bottling, a leading beverage manufacturer, is expanding in Baltimore County. The company is planning to build a 600,000 sq. ft. manufacturing operation at Tradepoint Atlantic with plans to bring 90 new jobs to the Region.
EAGB is pleased to announce that we are a founding sponsor of the Baltimore Regional Tech Network (“BRTC”), a Chapter of Maryland Tech Councill (MTC), and a satellite organization which will offer regionalized programming and support to the technology and life sciences communities.
NextStep Robotics, a therapeutic device and robotics company based on technology licensed from the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), is the newest tenant in the
Fearless, a Baltimore City-based software firm, has been awarded a five-year, $500M federal contract from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide IT and business process services. The partnership puts Fearless in a prime contractor position and will allow them to scale their...
Kicking off financial literacy month, Coppin State University and PNC Bank have partnered to launch the PNC Mobile Branch and Financial Literacy Lab to provide students and community members with expanded access to financial literacy education and banking services in West Baltimore.
EAGB shares our congratulations with UMBC and a warm welcome to Dr. Valerie Ashby as she is named the incoming president of UMBC, succeeding Dr. Freeman Hrabowski. Dr. Ashby, who currently serves as the Dean of Duke University’s Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, becomes the first female...
EAGB’s President & CEO Michele Whelley Named to the Circle of Excellence as one of The Daily Record’s Maryland’s Top 100 Women
March is Women’s History month, a month dedicated to reflect on and celebrate the often-overlooked contributions of women to history, culture and society. The month-long celebration grew out of a weeklong celebration organized by a California school district in 1978 and soon began to spread to...
Fanatics, a global retail and digital sports company, is expanding and bringing 135 jobs to the Region. The new, 500,000 sq. ft.
For the tenth consecutive year, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2022 by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
Time for EAGB Top Ranked Tuesday!! In case you missed it, 34 Maryland companies landed on Inc. Magazine's 2022 list of 131 fastest-growing companies in the Mid-Atlantic Region, including 10 from Greater Baltimore!
Congratulations to EAGB’s President & CEO Michele Whelley on being named to the Circle of Excellence as one of The Daily Record’s Top 100 Women for 2022!
Attention women entrepreneurs and CEOs! TEDCOhas launched its Women Entrepreneur Leadership programs. In collaboration with Coppin State University and Morgan State University in the Region, as well as Bowie State University and University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the new programs will focus on...
Recently announced - Maryland Technology Development Corporation - TEDCO’s Builder Fund has invested $100K in The Black Brain Trust, a Baltimore City-based DEI technology start-up.
Mary Ann Scully, Vice-Chair of the Greater Baltimore Committee board and co-founder of Howard Bank, has been named the Dean of
Attention Small Businesses in the Region! Through the “BGE Energizing Small Business Grants'' program, eligible businesses have two opportunities in 2022 to apply for grants of up to $20K. BGE has pledged $15M to assist small businesses in BGE’s central MD service area with COVID-19 relief and...
Happy National Ag Day! Did you know that the Greater Baltimore region has over 3,750 farms, spanning 430,000 acres?
Global manufacturer Dunlop Protective Footwear, with U.S. operations in Harford County, has received a gold rating for its sustainability practices from EcoVadis.
The EAGB joined with other Greater Baltimore leaders in Annapolis to voice support for legislation that enables renovations and upgrades for Oriole Park At Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium. In the bill, the Maryland Stadium Authority seeks to increase a debt cap for investment in the Baltimore...
Time for EAGB Friday Fun Fact! Did you know that the first woman in the world to captain a Boeing 747 jumbo jet is from Greater Baltimore? A Baltimore City native and Baltimore County resident, Captain Beverly Burns received numerous awards and commendations, including the Amelia Earhart Award and...
Vision Technologies, an Anne Arundel County-based national IT systems integrator, has been awarded a $2.5B subcontract by prime contractor Leidos for the Advanced Enterprise Global Information Technology Solutions (AEGIS) contract in support of the
Harford County Government has launched a new resource for veterans who want to start or grow a business! The new Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) provides business and entrepreneurial support services to active-duty personnel, veterans, service members transitioning out of the military,...
Supporting the future of leadership! The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute at Towson University builds on TU’s ongoing commitment to community and business engagement while serving as a key regional asset.
Happy International Women’s Day (IWD) from the all-women team at EAGB! Today and every day, we celebrate the achievements of women from across the Region and around the globe and work in partnership for a world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. “Being a woman itself is a superpower” - visit...
East Coast Warehouse & Distribution, a leading logistics provider to the food and beverage industry, is building a new facility located near the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore at
Happy National Women’s Month! Join StartupGrind Maryland for the virtual “Navigating Maryland’s Start-up Community as Women Entrepreneurs” event on March 22, at 6 PM. The event features entrepreneurs from Greater Baltimore and Maryland’s technology and life sciences community sharing their...
Medifast Inc (NYSE: MED), a Baltimore-based wellness company, is expanding in Harford County. The company plans to bring 300 jobs to an almost 400k sq.ft. distribution center in Harve de Grace with easy access I-95. The center will serve to accelerate delivery times and improve services for...
Attention startups and entrepreneurs! Towson University is accepting applications for the StarTUp Accelerator program now through March 18. The program is an intensive eight-week, cohort-based fellowship where ventures take residency and collaborate to accelerate their ventures. Accepted ventures...
Join the Maryland Innovation Center for the 2022 Pitch and Mingle Series: The Lucky Pitch competition featuring entrepreneurs and start up companies in the community on Tuesday, March 15, 5-7 PM.
Calvin Ball, Howard County Executive and EAGB board member and Howard County Economic Development Authority (EDA) have opened applications for a second cohort of “HoCo Higher,” a transformative entrepreneur accelerator program in partnership with
An important alert for all Greater Baltimore businesses and organizations: The Maryland Tech Council (MTC) and the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI) direct your immediate attention to the alert issued by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security CISA encouraging all organizations to...
Time for EAGB Topped Ranked Tuesday! Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD has been ranked as one of the top 500 midsize employers in the United States for 2022 by Forbes magazine.
Intralox LLC, a New Orleans-based conveyor belt manufacturer, is expanding again in Greater Baltimore!
Apkudo, a Baltimore-based startup, raised $14.4M in Series B funding to expand its connected device platform. The automation platform helps businesses assess and manage smartphones and other connected device inventory across their supply chain network.
Time for EAGB Friday Fun Fact! Did you know that Baltimore Gas and Electric (MyBGE), formerly known as The Gas Light Company of Baltimore, was established in 1816 and is the first gas utility company in the U.S.? In a world of candles and oil lamps, the gaslight proved to be extremely successful.
Exelon Corporation and the Exelon Foundation have committed $2.4M in scholarships to 24 college freshmen selected for the company’s HBCU Corporate Scholars Program, including three Morgan State University students. Launched in partnership with UN
Supporting local, minority-owned businesses in Howard County, Howard County Economic Development Authority has launched the Howard County Minority Business Directory.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) joins two other Research 1 (R1) institutions driving research and innovation in the Greater Baltimore region: The Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland. This is the highest and most coveted ranking of higher education research...
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY Chaney Enterprises Expands in Anne Arundel County
Cyber startup company SecurEd Inc., a Towson University spin-out, has received a $150K grant from the
Join the Army Alliance, Inc for the Annual Luncheon meeting Wednesday, March 16, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Hear from Maryland Secretary of Commerce and EAGB board member, Michael Gill, about Maryland's economic outlook and the impact of the defense mission on the Greater Baltimore region and state. Army...
Chaney Enterprises, a ready-mix concrete supplier, is expanding in Anne Arundel County. The Gambrills-based business, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, is starting a new apprenticeship program and bringing 50 new jobs to the Region.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the largest health care company in the mid-Atlantic Region, recently announced an investment of $1.76M to combat the diabetes epidemic.
The Howard Hughes Corporation is planning to invest $325M into redeveloping the Lakefront District in downtown Columbia, a project that will eventually include 2M sf of medical offices, housing, and retail.
EAGB partner the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI) has recently announced an expansion of its membership program and the creation of multiple centers of excellence. As cyber threats impacting all industries become more sophisticated and complex to defend, CAMI’s goal is to bring...
Time for EAGB Top Ranked Tuesday! Maryland ranks #2 for cybersecurity job openings and workers per capita. The Greater Baltimore region provides a rich environment for those seeking jobs in the cyber industry due to the demand for cyber workers at all skill levels. Greater Baltimore’s cyber...
“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do” – Rumi. Happy Valentine’s Day, Greater Baltimore, from your friends at EAGB! Have fun and show your love for Charm City with shareable valentines e-cards from The Baltimore Sun.
Baltimore-based b.well Connected Health has partnered with MedStar Health to create a digital platform that streamlines processes, reduces wait times and acts as a one-stop-shop for patient’s needs.
Longeviti Neuro Solutions, a medical device startup that makes implants used in neurosurgery, has received $5M in funding to scale operations to meet demand. The company, which has ties to Johns Hopkins and experienced 70% annual growth during the pandemic, will move its headquarters to Port...
In a Commentary in The Daily Record, EAGB Board Chair Brian Pieninck and Calvin Butler, GBC Board Chair, discuss why combining the two organizations is “more than just a merger.” They express the importance of Greater Baltimore’s rich assets and how the new partnership will
MAGIC, a non-profit organization building tech and cyber communities through innovative education programs, has received a $100k
Harford Community College’s Leading Edge Training Center empowers residents with knowledge, skills, and abilities to secure careers and earn head-of-household wages to enhance the quality of life in Harford County and throughout the Greater Baltimore region.
BMW of North America, LLC and Tradepoint Atlantic celebrated the grand opening of the new BMW Vehicle Distribution Center!
CoapTech Inc., a University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) spin-out, has received $50K in funding from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Pediatric Medical Device Consortium.
Time for EAGB Friday Fun Fact!! The CIAA, originally formed in 1912 as the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association, is one of the oldest athletic conferences in the U.S.
President Freeman A. Hrabowski III has led the University of Maryland, Baltimore County for 30 years. Under his leadership, and just a few months before his retirement, UMBC has been granted the prestigious R1 Carnegie Classification - https://gestar2.umbc.edu/news-highlights/. The classification...
Enjoy ‘March Madness’? Then nominate a Greater Baltimore startup for The Business Journal’s “Inno Madness” today. Maryland Inno is looking for nominations for its inaugural “Inno Madness” startup bracket challenge designed to generate awareness and excitement for the local tech ecosystem.
Further strengthening the Region’s life sciences ecosystem, Johns Hopkins Medicine and biotech company
WebstaurantStore, the largest online restaurant supply store, is expanding in Harford County. The new distribution center will be strategically located near I-95 and Route 40, and create more than 100 new jobs with plans to double employment within the first few years.
Time for EAGB Topped Ranked Tuesday! Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD has been ranked as one of the top 500 midsize employers in the United States for 2022 by Forbes magazine.
Greenland Technologies Corporation has selected Maryland for the next phase of their U.S. expansion to grow its line of electric industrial vehicles. Greenland plans to open a 40k-50k s.f. facility in Q4 2022. “We selected Maryland for the next phase of our planned major U.S. expansion due to its...
Baltimore, Md. – The Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore (EAGB) and the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) recently announced plans for a merger that will result in a new, unified approach that integrates the work of these two organizations within a broader and more inclusive framework for...
With a new edition out this month, the Baltimore Look Book highlights everything the Baltimore region has to offer college students. Baltimore Collegetown Network produces the Baltimore Look Book publication for the Region’s colleges and universities to use as they attract students to their...
Creating new legacies! After going virtual in 2021, The CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament is headed to Baltimore. Join Visit Baltimore to welcome over 100,000 excited fans February 21-26, 2022, at the Royal Farms Arena for the CIAA Tournament. Students, alumni and basketball fans come...
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY 21 Small Businesses Receive Grants to Help Them Recover from Historic Flooding
Advancing the Region’s biotech workforce! UMBC has received $900K in funding from the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) to develop and implement a new, short-term biomanufacturing training program. The program will be adapted from curriculum first...
Greater Baltimore is rich in economic assets and opportunities. This fact underscores EAGB’s marketing program which is grounded on robust industry sectors that are the bedrock for the Region’s ability to continue to grow economic health and vitality. Greater Baltimore’s industry assets are...
Calling all Carroll County business leaders! Carroll Community College is accepting applications for the Leadership Peer Advisory Group (LPAG).
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), the largest healthcare company in the Mid-Atlantic, has announced a renewed 15-year lease with Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) for its Baltimore City headquarte
Today, the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore (EAGB) and the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) announced plans for a merger that will result in a new, unified approach for the work of these two storied organizations. The new entity will represent a bold vision for how Baltimore will compete and...
Stevenson University (SU) is helping to fill the demand for qualified healthcare professionals with their recently announced Healthcare Management major. The B.S.
Facet Wealth, a Baltimore City-based financial services technology firm that targets underserved households, recently raised $100M in series C funding. The funding will continue to fuel the rapid growth of the company, which has raised nearly $165 million since its founding in 2016.
Time for EAGB Top Ranked Tuesday!!
Attention Anne Arundel County entrepreneurs! Applications for Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation(AAEDC)'s third Inclusive Ventures Program (IVP) cohort has officially opened!
Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) and SIXGEN, an Anne Arundel County-based company seeking to revolutionize cybersecurity training and service models, recently partnered to launch the SixGen scholarship.
Time for EAGB Friday Fun Fact!! Did you know that in 1968, Howard County planners examined more than 20 locations for possible ski slopes in Columbia, according to the Columbia Archives? In fact, there was a recommendation to develop a permanent camping and recreation area with a ski run west of...
M&T Bank's “Multicultural Banking Centers” initiative aims to make banking more accessible in the Region’s communities by designating 17 of the bank’s branches as multicultural centers.
Dwyer Workforce Development aims to recruit residents struggling to find a career path to study and become a certified nursing assistant — at no cost. The Baltimore City-based non-profit is focused on growing the workforce for the healthcare industry in the City and beyond.
Alertus Technologies, a leader in emergency mass notification systems, has plans to relocate to Greater Baltimore and bring 220 jobs early this year.
Calling all Greater Baltimore region employers! Are you ready to create or reimagine your internship program in 2022? Register for Baltimore Collegetown Network’s free “Internship Bootcamp: Recruiting Trends,” January 26, from 12-1:30 PM.
Fast track into a digital career!
Three years after opening a 1.5M sf warehouse at Baltimore County’s Tradepoint Atlantic,
Exceeding all expectations! Sage Policy Group recently completed a report showing that the BMW of North America, LLC Championship hosted in Baltimore County last year generated more than $53M in economic activity in Greater Baltimore. The four-day Championship attracted more than 100k spectators,...
Attention Cyber companies, transform your business in four months! The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. Association of Maryland, Inc. is partnering with SCALEUP Maryland to recruit cybersecurity companies for their next cohort.
Join EAGB's President and CEO Michele Whelley for CREWBaltimore's annual State of The State webinar on Jan. 19, 1-2:30 PM.
A 2020 study by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) ranked Maryland #3 in manufacturing output. The “State New Economy Index report uses 25 indicators to measure the extent to which state economies are knowledge-based, globalized, entrepreneurial, IT-driven, and innovation...
Attention small business owners!
Whitebox Inc, an e-commerce and logistics company headquartered in Baltimore City, recently announced that it has raised $20M in new funding to fuel more growth. The company does both logistics and data analytics for medium and large companies.
Time for EAGB Friday Fun Facts!! One of America’s most used tools, the first portable handheld drill was invented in Greater Baltimore in 1917. Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker opened Black & Decker Manufacturing Company in Greater Baltimore and began work on designing the world’s first portable...
H&S Bakery, headquartered in Baltimore City distributed 500 loaves of bread to drivers stranded on I-95, due to the recent snowstorm. The truck which was headed from Baltimore to a distribution center in VA was carrying nearly 8,000 units. It's not an uncommon practice for H&S, which has...
Support entrepreneurs and start-up companies! Maryland Technology Development Corporation - TEDCO’s Network Advisors group assists the Region’s entrepreneurs and start-up companies with growing their businesses.
Big things are happening at Baltimore County’s Tradepoint Atlantic as they announced a new subsidiary, Tradepoint Terminals, that will assume stevedoring and operations at TPA’s marine terminal.