#BetterTogether The Heart of Maryland During this challenging time, we’re seeing an impressive number of member companies joining forces throughout the state—to work alongside each other to combat the pandemic. You are the heart of what makes the state of Maryland unique. To acknowledge and celebrate this, we’ve created a special badge that we are…
Md. biotech firms working together on coronavirus responses By Tim Curtis – Daily Record Business Writer March 26, 2020 Traditionally competitive life sciences companies in Maryland have begun to collaborate as they develop tests, therapies and vaccines for COVID-19. Several Maryland firms have said they are working on vaccines for the disease caused by the…
These 17 Maryland biotech companies are collaborating in the fight against COVID-19 By Stephen Babcock – Technical.ly – March 20, 2020 As more cases of COVID-19 are being reported and leaders seek tests and treatments, biotech companies are stepping up efforts to develop new tests and treatments. That includes Maryland, where life sciences companies are…
Maryland Booms in the BioCapital Hotbed As the BioCapital Hotbed continues to grow, the state of Maryland is seeing a boom in life sciences employment as multiple companies build out manufacturing facilities in the state. Last year, Kite Pharma, a subsidiary of Gilead Sciences, broke ground on their Frederick, Maryland facility that will significantly expand the company’s ability to…
Maryland Tech Council Announces the Finalists for the Industry Awards Celebration Winners to be Revealed May 13 at the Industry Awards Celebration FREDERICK, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Maryland Tech Council (MTC) has announced the finalists for its annual Industry Awards Celebration (IAC). Winners will be revealed at a celebration on May 13, 2020 at the Bethesda North…
The bill deadlines have passed. As of today, legislators have introduced approximately 2,633 bills: 1,030 Senate bills and 1,603 House bills. There were a number of tech and tax related bills heard this week. On Thursday, the House Ways & Means Committee held hearings on more than a dozen tax bills will either a direct…
Legislators have introduced approximately 2,573 bills, with 1,567 House bills and 1,006 Senate bills introduced so far. Below are the meetings and bill hearings that were held last week. On Tuesday, the House Ways & Means Committee held a hearing on House Bill 185: Commission on Tax Policy, Reform, and Fairness, which would require the Commission to…
Maryland Tech Council Expands to Frederick to Create Larger Footprint in State of Maryland Forming Workforce Coalition in Frederick to address issues tied to attracting and retaining human capital Coordinating with Universities at Shady Grove to establish its Montgomery County offices Launched “We are Here” Campaign to Emphasize Reach and Impact Throughout the State Frederick,…
Monday, February 3rd is the Senate introduction date. Senate bills introduced after this date are referred to the Senate Rules Committee. There has been an uptick in the rate of bills introduced. It will continue to rise until the House introduction date on Friday, February 7th. Tuesday, January 28, 2020: The House Ways & Means…
Last week marked the first full week of Session. The major event this week was the release of the Governor’s FY2021 budget, which he has deemed the “Accountability Budget.” Under this budget, growth is limited to one percent with increases dedicated mainly to education and public safety initiatives. Tuesday, January 21, 2020: MTC submitted written…