The Community Foundation of Howard County, which raises, manages and distributes funds to support Howard County nonprofits, received $400,000 from Apple Ford for the foundation’s endowed fund supporting the mission and operating costs of the foundation in perpetuity.Read about it
The BWI Business Partnership held its Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony June 3 at The Hall at Live! Casino & Hotel where Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot and Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman offered congratulatory remarks on the Partnership’s 35th year anniversary.Find out more
At the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit, Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz announced a new program to match international prospects with local incubators throughout the state. Learn more
Thursday, May 27, marked the busiest day for departing passengers at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport since the start of Maryland’s COVID-19 State of Emergency. More info
National Independent Venue Association members have received approval notices from the Small Business Administration stating that their Shuttered Venue Operators Grant applications have been approved. Read about it
As Maryland residents continue to be economically challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, BGE reminds customers to be on alert for potential scams targeting utility customers.See the details
Blinds To Go recently signed a lease with St. John Properties for 26,520 square feet of production, distribution and office space at Arundel Overlook, which is located near BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. Read it
Columbia-based W. R. Grace & Co. announced the completion of its acquisition of the Fine Chemistry Services business of Albemarle Corp. for approximately $570 million. Learn more
The Pearl Modern Spa & Boutique and the Columbia Association have finalized a sublease agreement for the former Haven on the Lake space on the Columbia Lakefront. Find out more
The Maryland Chamber Foundation announced the launch of its 2021 Teacher Externship Program, a unique opportunity for 25 Maryland educators to be paired with local businesses with the goal of gaining real-world learning essential to transition their students into the workforce.See the details
A strong recovery continued in April at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore’s state-owned, public marine terminals, with key cargo indicators up double-digits compared to COVID-19 lows and several categories also posting year-over-year increases. Learn more
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and the Veterans Affairs Commission announces the creation of a new point of entry phone line for veterans seeking assistance from County services. More info
