Maryland Tech Council 2021 General Assembly Final Report The Maryland General Assembly began its 442nd Session at noon on Wednesday, January 10th and concluded its legislative work at midnight on Monday, April 12th. As expected, this was a unique Session, conducted entirely virtually via YouTube and Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This format created…
Maryland Tech Council awarded CARES Act grant to expand biz mentorship services With the $378,000 grant, the org can now expand its Business Continuity Task Force to small businesses in the City of Baltimore, Baltimore County and Prince George’s County. Maryland Tech Council (MTC) received a $378,000 grant through the federal CARES Act to expand its free mentorship…
Maryland Tech Council Receives $378,000 Federal Grant to Expand Task Force Advising Tech & Life Science Firms During COVID-19 MTC’s Business Continuity Task Force advises tech & life science executives at no cost CARES Act grant expands mentoring service to City of Baltimore, Baltimore County, and Prince George’s County businesses FREDERICK, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Maryland Tech…
Week Ending March 26, 2021 As the Session approaches Sine Die, the House and Senate have transitioned from hearings to voting. March 22nd was crossover, which is the date by which the House and Senate must pass bills originating in their Chamber to guarantee consideration by the other Chamber for passage. For crossfiled bills, it…
Maryland Tech Council Announces 2021 Industry Awards Celebration Finalists Winners will be revealed at the virtual celebration on May 20th FREDERICK, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, the Maryland Tech Council (MTC) announces the finalists for its annual Industry Awards Celebration (IAC). The event celebrates individuals and companies in the government contracting, life sciences and technology industries that have made a significant impact…
Week Ending February 19, 2021 There were several of bills of interest to the Maryland Tech Council that were heard last week. Senate Bill 444/House Bill 658: Transforming Manufacturing in a Digital Economy Workgroup (Making it in Maryland) was heard by both the House and Senate. Similar legislation was considered in 2020 and the legislation…
Maryland Tech Council General Assembly Weekly Report Week ending February 5, 2021 There were two bill hearings of interest to the Tech Council this week. House Bill 654: Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Program, which establishes the Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Program administered by the Maryland…
Maryland Tech Council General Assembly Weekly Report Week ending January 29, 2021 This week, there were a number of bills of interest to the Tech Council that were heard in both Chambers. The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee heard three important bills advanced by the Department of Commerce – Senate Bill 19: Economic Development…
Maryland Tech Council Kicks-Off Inaugural Digital Transformation Virtual Summit Working Group Announced to Address Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Through Technology Frederick, Maryland, September 16, 2020 – Maryland Technology, the division of the Maryland Tech Council (MTC) representing technology and cyber innovation in Maryland, kicked-off its inaugural Digital Transformation Virtual Summit today. The event is open…
Viewpoint: Maryland’s life sciences industry leading fight against Covid-19 By Marty Rosendale – Contributor As the Covid-19 pandemic approaches the five-month mark, advances in testing, treatment and vaccine development are giving reason for cautious optimism. The Maryland life sciences industry has been central to both the state’s and the nation’s coronavirus response, and these organizations’…