Three Maryland Tech Council Leaders Named to Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s Stakeholder Council

Three Maryland Tech Council Leaders Named to Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s Stakeholder Council FREDERICK, MD (March 14, 2022) — The Maryland Tech Council (MTC), the state’s largest technology and life sciences trade association, today announced that three of its leaders have been appointed to the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s Stakeholder Council. The appointees are…

Maryland Tech Council Expands Statewide Impact with Two Regional Tech Councils

Maryland Tech Council Expands Statewide Impact with Two Regional Tech Councils FREDERICK, Md.–The Maryland Tech Council (MTC), the state’s largest technology and life sciences trade association, today announced it has launched two new regional tech councils to leverage its statewide impact locally in the Baltimore region and Prince George’s County. The Baltimore Regional Tech Council…

Measuring Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Matters

Measuring Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Matters Insights from MTC’s Technology Inclusivity Initiative (TI2) The Maryland Tech Council (MTC) strongly believes that companies that implement strategies, practices and policies that advance diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI) within their organizations enjoy an economic advantage over the competition, and the benefits of doing so can extend far beyond…

MTC’s Marty Rosendale – Forging a Life Sciences & Technology Ecosystem

MTC’s Marty Rosendale – Forging a Life Sciences & Technology Ecosystem I95 BUSINESS  |  Apr 14, 2021  |  By Alex Keown Maryland has always boasted of a strong, vibrant life sciences community anchored by prestigious universities, government institutions and the private sector. But, COVID-19 brought the state and its capabilities to the forefront as these cornerstone…

Week ending March 19, 2021

Week ending March 19, 2021 Hearings were held in the Senate on two bills that propose to create a Technology Infrastructure Pilot Program within TEDCO to expand opportunities for technology validation, entrepreneurial development, and industry engagement at State Universities.  Senate Bill 732:  Economic Development – Maryland Innovation Initiative University Partnership Pilot Program – Establishment, focused…

BioCapital Life Sciences Career Fair

At the BioCapital Life Sciences Career Fair, a job application every minute Congratulations to the Maryland life sciences community for a successful BioCapital Life Sciences Virtual Career Fair on February 18th, where 18 life sciences companies across the region met with nearly 200 job seekers in our virtual exhibit hall. In all, job seekers submitted…

Week Ending February 12, 2021

Week Ending February 12, 2021 There were three hearings of interest to the Maryland Tech Council this past week. Senate Bill 66: Department of Housing and Community Development – Office of Digital Inclusion – Established (Digital Connectivity Act of 2021), which establishes the Office of Digital Inclusion in the Department of Housing and Community Development. This newly created…

Maryland Tech Council General Assembly Weekly Report Week ending January 22, 2021

Maryland Tech Council General Assembly Weekly Report Week ending January 22, 2021   As members are aware, this week’s primary activity was the Tech Council’s Leadership Assembly which was highlighted by Governor’s Hogan’s address to attendees.  It provided an excellent opportunity for the Council to provide the Legislators and Executive Branch with an overview of…

Maryland Tech Council General Assembly Weekly Report Week ending January 15, 2021

Maryland Tech Council General Assembly Weekly Report Week ending January 15, 2021   The 2021 Maryland General Assembly commenced on Wednesday.  The focus of both the Senate and House was the finalization of new operational plans that required rule changes in both the House and Senate.  In addition, Committees held organizational meetings that primarily focused…

Week ending January 8, 2021

Maryland Tech Council General Assembly Weekly Report Week ending January 8, 2020 The 442nd Session of the Maryland General Assembly will commence on January 13th.  It will be an unprecedented Session given the continuing public health emergency due to COVID-19.  Both the House and Senate have developed extensive plans for operation of the Session essentially on…