ADMINISTRATION & CREDIT
Under Division of Financing Programs, restructured as Loan Administration and moved to Economic Development Support Unit in Aug. 2003.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Under Office of Strategic Industries and Entrepreneurship, renamed Manufacturing in Oct. 2015.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
Under Business Development, restructured as Aerospace, Communications, Information Technology and Defense Team in Jan. 2008.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TOURISM
Committee became inactive in 1997; abolished July 1, 2004 (Chapter 153, Acts of 2004).
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE IMPACT OF REGULATIONS ON SMALL BUSINESSES
Chair: Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of Commerce
Appointed by Governor: Ellington E. Churchill, Jr.
Appointed by Senate President to 2-year terms: Pamela G. Beidle; Leslie Goodwyn; Claudia Towles.
Appointed by House Speaker to 2-year terms: Benjamin T. Brooks, Sr.; two vacancies.
In Oct. 2015, Advisory Council on the Impact of Regulations on Small Businesses was created (Chapter 137, Acts of 2015).
Council reviewed proposed regulations, and determined if a regulation has a significant impact on small businesses in Maryland.
Eight members constituted Council. One was appointed by the Governor. The Senate President and House Speaker each appointed three members. The Secretary of Commerce served ex officio.
Authorization for the Council ended October 1, 2021 (Chapter 212, Acts of 2019).
AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST, & SOUTH ASIA
AGENCY PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS
AUSTRALIA, & NEW ZEALAND
BIOMARYLAND CENTER
BIOSCIENCES
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC RESEARCH
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - CAPITAL REGION
Created in Dec. 2003, this office promoted Maryland's business advantages, supported expansion of existing businesses, assisted local businesses in increasing exports to world markets, and provided site selection assistance. Capital Region included Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George's counties.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT-RURAL REGION
In Feb. 2007, functions dispersed to other units.
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT WORKING GROUP
Under Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board, functioned from 2007 to 2008, providing input for BioMaryland 2020 Strategic Plan.
BUSINESS LOCATION ASSISTANCE
BUSINESS LOCATION GROUP
CAPITAL FORMATION WORKING GROUP
Under Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board, functioned from 2007 to 2008, providing advice and comment on BioMaryland 2020 Strategic Plan.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Abolished in April 2013, functions assigned to Deputy Secretary.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGY & RENEWABLE ENERGY
CLEAN TECHNOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY
COMMUNITY FINANCING GROUP
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
DAY-CARE FACILITIES FINANCING COMMITTEE
DAY-CARE FINANCING PROGRAMS
DEFENSE ADJUSTMENT FINANCING COMMITTEE
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION & TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION OF BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ECONOMIC POLICY, RESEARCH, & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
DIVISION OF INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT & TRADE
DIVISION OF MARKETING
DIVISION OF MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
DIVISION OF MILITARY & FEDERAL AFFAIRS
DIVISION OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF SMALL BUSINESS
DIVISION OF TOURISM, FILM, & THE ARTS
DIVISION OF TOURISM, FILM, & THE ARTS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT UNIT
EDUCATION & INNOVATION
ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & FAIR PRACTICES
FEDERAL FACILITIES
FEDERAL FACILITIES ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor:
In Jan. 2010, Federal Facilities Advisory Board was created by Governor.
Board was charged with developing a comprehensive plan to maximize business opportunities for Maryland firms with the more than fifty federal facilities, twelve military installations, and the influx of BRAC-related jobs in State.
On Feb. 7, 2013, Board submitted its Plan to Governor.
FINANCE, INSURANCE, & RETAIL MANUFACTURING
FINANCE & INSURANCE SECTOR
FINANCIAL SERVICES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
FINANCING PROGRAMS
FOREIGN INVESTMENT
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
GOVERNOR'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & JOB CREATION FAST-TRACK-INITIATIVE COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Chair: Boyd K. Rutherford, Lt. Governor
In June 2011, Governor created Governor's Economic Development and Job Creation Fast-Track-Initiative Coordinating Committee (Executive Order 01.01.2011.12).
Committee assisted in implementing Fast-Track-Initiative, a coordinated review process to process more expeditiously permit applications for business and economic development projects in targeted areas such as a Priority Funding Area or projects that meet other criteria. Fast-Track Initiative was a component of Maryland Made Easy, an interagency effort to improve State's business climate.
Disbanded in 2015.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS ADVOCACY
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS ADVOCACY & SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
INTERACTIVE SERVICES
INTERAGENCY & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COORDINATION
Office coordinated and oversaw Department initiatives relating to workforce, regulatory and community planning, and interagency coordination. It facilitated and promoted the efforts of Maryland businesses to develop and train employees, and meet business growth needs. To create a business-friendly environment, Intergovernmental Coordination streamlined regulatory processes. To advance business and economic growth, it built and strengthened partnerships between State, local governments, area businesses, and community organizations.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by Governor:
Ex officio: Dominick E. Murray, Secretary of Business & Economic Development; James J. White, Executive Director, Maryland Port Administration; Abba David Poliakoff, Chair, Maryland Israel Development Center; Deborah M. Kielty, President, World Trade Center Institute; Bill Burwell, Director, Baltimore U.S. Export Assistance Center.
In March 2009, Governor created International Advisory Council.
Council advised Governor and Department of Business and Economic Development on strategically enhancing Maryland's global presence.
Inactive. Last met Nov. 2014.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MANUFACTURING, TRANSPORTATION, & DISTRIBUTION
MANUFACTURING & FINANCE
MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
MARYLAND ADVISORY COMMISSION ON MANUFACTURING COMPETITIVENESS
MARYLAND BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTER
MARYLAND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FINANCING FUND WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development:
Appointed by Senate President: John J. Hafer; Thomas M. Middleton.
Appointed by House Speaker: Kerry A. Hill; Verna L. Jones.
Maryland Competitive Advantage Financing Fund was created in 1999 to provide loans to small businesses unable to borrow from traditional lenders (Chapter 299, Acts of 1999). At request of Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and House Appropriations Committee, Department fashioned Work Group in Aug. 2000 to examine role of local economic development officials and organizations in small business lending, and evaluate whether Fund should be administered at State or local level.
On Dec. 31, 2000, Work Group reported to Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, and House Appropriations Committee.
MARYLAND ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT FINANCING COMMITTEE
Committee approved applications for defense adjustment loans and set terms and conditions for such loans.
Appointed by Secretary of Business and Economic Development, Committee consisted of at least seven members who served two-year terms (Code Economic Development Article, secs. 5-202).
Authorization for Committee was repealed effective July 1, 2010 (Chapter 14, Acts of 2010).
MARYLAND ENERGY FINANCING ADMINISTRATION
MARYLAND ENTERPRISE INCENTIVE DEPOSIT FUND
MARYLAND ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT FUND & CHALLENGE PROGRAMS
MARYLAND FILM OFFICE
MARYLAND GREEN JOBS & INDUSTRY TASK FORCE
Chair: Christian S. Johansson, Secretary of Business & Economic Development
Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development: Paul J. Allen; Dion Banks; Frazier W. Blaylock; Carol Collins; David A. Costello; Kerinia Cusick; Brian P. Darmody, Esq.; James C. Dinegar; Jack Duley; Donald C. Fry; Julie E. Gabrielli; Thomas M. Gaines; Thomas H. Graham; James M. Harkins; Ronald Jackson; Douglas L. Lashley, J.D.; Keith Losoya; I. Katherine Magruder; Fred D. Mason, Jr.; John Mello; Douglas R. M. Nazarian, Esq.; Dan Petrescu; Eric C. Sprague; Diane Sweeney; Malcolm D. Woolf.
Ex officio: Earl F. Hance, Secretary of Agriculture; Shari T. Wilson, Secretary of the Environment; Raymond A. Skinner, Secretary of Housing & Community Development; Alexander M. Sanchez, Secretary of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation; John R. Griffin, Secretary of Natural Resources; Beverly K. Swaim-Staley, Secretary of Transportation.
In March 2010, Secretary of Business and Economic Development convened Maryland Green Jobs and Industry Task Force. Charge of Task Force was to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to move Maryland towards a green and sustainable economy by promoting green jobs, clean and efficient energy, and resource protection and restoration.
In July 2010, Task Force reported to Governor.
MARYLAND INDUSTRIAL TRAINING PROGRAM
To develop new workforces and underwrite training necessary to start and expand operations, Program gave grants to businesses. It helped firms use Maryland One-Stop Career Centers to determine staffing needs and recruit employees. Program also linked businesses to other State services, to resources available for productivity and training needs assessments, and to training curricula and resources for curriculum development.
MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTER
Disbanded in Jan. 2015.
MARYLAND LIFE SCIENCES ADVISORY BOARD
MARYLAND OFFICE OF SPORTS MARKETING
In Jan. 2013, Office transferred to Maryland Stadium Authority.
MARYLAND SEAFOOD & AQUACULTURE LOAN FUND
MARYLAND TRADE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
MARYLAND VENTURE FUND AUTHORITY
MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
NATIONAL MARKETING
NATIONAL TRADE SHOWS & MISSIONS
NORTH AMERICAN RECRUITMENT
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION & TECHNOLOGY
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
OFFICE OF ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
OFFICE OF ARTS & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
OFFICE OF BIOHEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES
OFFICE OF BIOHEALTH TECHNOLOGY
OFFICE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMIC RESEARCH
OFFICE OF BUSINESS ATTRACTION
OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - BUSINESS RETENTION
OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS SERVICES
OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
OFFICE OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SERVICES
OFFICE OF BUSINESS RELATIONS
Created in Sept. 2008, Office oversaw Communications, and Intergovernmental Affairs.
OFFICE OF BUSINESS RETENTION, EXPANSION, & STRATEGIC RURAL DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF BUSINESS SERVICES
Restructured in July 2000 as Office of Industry and Professional Services, and Office of Technology and International Business.
OFFICE OF BUSINESS SERVICES
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & BRAND MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
In Jan. 2007, two functions separated, and Office was renamed Communications.
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING
OFFICE OF CYBER DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC POLICY & LEGISLATION
OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
OFFICE OF FAIR PRACTICES
OFFICE OF FEDERAL RESPONSE & TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION
OFFICE OF FINANCE
OFFICE OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF GLOBAL INVESTMENT & TECHNOLOGY
Under Division of Business Development, Office of Global Investment and Technology had two teams that specialized in high-tech industry: Advanced Technologies; and Biotechnology and Life Sciences.
Office of Global Investment and Technology restructured as Office of Biosciences and Life Sciences, and Office of Advanced Technologies in Sept. 2003.
OFFICE OF INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Through marketing campaigns in this country and abroad, Office encouraged new businesses to locate and develop in Maryland. Office provided information to corporations about economic resources of State, including raw materials, power and water resources, transportation facilities, markets, labor, banking and financing options, industrial sites, and incentives offered by State government.
Maryland as a premier business location for foreign and domestic firms was marketed by Office. With key decision makers and business location consultants, Office targeted certain markets and industries to recruit fastest growing firms for relocation in State.
Within Office were two teams that targeted specific segments of industry: Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate; and Manufacturing, Transportation, and Distribution.
Under Division of Business Development, Office of Industry and Professional Services reorganized as Office of Business Development Support Services in Sept. 2003.
OFFICE OF INDUSTRY SECTOR ASSISTANCE
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
OFFICE OF IN-STATE BUSINESS SERVICES
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT & TRADE
OFFICE OF MANUFACTURING, LOGISTICS, & FINANCIAL SERVICES
OFFICE OF MARKETING & SALES
OFFICE OF MILITARY AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF MILITARY AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF MILITARY & FEDERAL AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF POLICY, PLANNING, & RESEARCH
OFFICE OF POLICY & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF POLICY & RESEARCH
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF REGIONAL GROWTH & RETENTION
OFFICE OF REGIONAL RESPONSE
OFFICE OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS & ANALYSIS
OFFICE OF REGULATORY & ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE
OFFICE OF REGULATORY RELIEF
OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS
OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES & INNOVATION
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC MARKETING
Under Division of Business Development, functions assumed by Office of Business Support Services in Sept. 2003.
OFFICE OF SUPPORT SERVICES
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
OFFICE OF WORKFORCE COORDINATION
OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC ASSISTANCE
OPERATIONS & SPECIAL PROJECTS
PARTNERSHIP FOR WORKFORCE QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Senate President: Edward J. Kasemeyer
Appointed by House Speaker: John F. Wood, Jr.
Partnership formed in 1989, when Partnership for Workforce Quality Program was established within Department of Economic and Employment Development (Chapter 292, Acts of 1989). Formerly under Office of In-State Business Services, the Board transferred to Business Development-Baltimore Region in Dec. 2003.
Partnership for Workforce Quality Program provided training services to improve competitiveness and productivity of Maryland's workers and businesses, upgrade employee skills for new technologies or production processes, and help Maryland businesses promote employment stability. Board consulted with Workforce Investment Board and advised Secretary of Business and Economic Development about Program.
With advice from Secretary of Business and Economic Development and Chair of Workforce Investment Board, Governor named Board's fifteen members to three-year terms (Code 1957, Art. 83A, secs. 3-701 through 3-704).
Board has been inactive since 2003.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & SPECIAL PROJECTS
PERFORMANCE MEASURE & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
POLICY & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
PUBLIC AFFAIRS & MEDIA RELATIONS
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
RESOURCE-BASED INDUSTRY
SECURITY & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SISTER STATES GROUP
SISTER STATES PROGRAM
SITE CONSULTANTS
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS INITIATIVES
Functions absorbed by Division of Small Business in 2007.
SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAM
SMALL BUSINESS TASK FORCE
Ackneil M. Muldrow II, Chair
Appointed by Senate President: George C. Edwards; Katherine A. Klausmeier.
Appointed by House Speaker: Adrienne A. Jones; James J. King.
Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development: Marilyn M. Blandford; Roland O. Campbell; Elda M. Devarie; Annie L. Geiermann; Paul Hartgen; George N. Holback; Kevin Miller; Ackneil M. Muldrow II; Carmen Ortiz-Larsen; Shailesh (Sly) Patel; Timothy Ring; William F. Simmons; R. Wayne Strausberg; Gregory P. Thompson; Robert L. Wallace; John Walters.
Ex officio: Christian S. Johansson, Secretary of Business & Economic Development; Joan M. Cadden, designee of Secretary of General Services; Raymond A. Skinner, Secretary of Housing & Community Development; Jaclyn R. Lichter, designee of Secretary of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation; Luwanda W. Jenkins, Special Secretary of Minority Affairs; Renee C. Sprow, Executive Director, Maryland Small Business Development Centers; Stephen D. Umberger, Baltimore District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration.
In Aug. 2009, Secretary of Business and Economic Development convened Task Force. Advocating for Maryland's small businesses, Task Force considered challenges faced by small businesses and other issues affecting them.
In Dec. 2009, Task Force made recommendations to Governor on how State can improve services to small businesses and help them operate more efficiently.
STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES
STUDY PANEL TO REVIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCING PROGRAMS
Appointed by Senate President: Martin G. Madden; Nathaniel J. McFadden; Ida G. Ruben; J. Lowell Stoltzfus.
Appointed by House Speaker: Kumar P. Barve; Kerry A. Hill; Nancy Hubers; Richard A. La Vay.
Representing private business sector: Arthur D. Ebersberger; Joseph Haskins, Jr.; Kimberly S. Repac; William J. Reuter.
Representing local economic development officials: Brian T. Duncan; John T. (Jack) Lyburn, Jr.; David J. Ryan, Jr.
Panel submitted its recommendations in Dec. 1999.
TAX INCENTIVES
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
TRADE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
TRADE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
TRADE FINANCE PROGRAM
TRADE PROMOTION GROUP
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Created in 1993, Committee advised Maryland Tourism Development Board on tourism industry (Chapter 625, Acts of 1993). Committee's forty members were appointed to four-year terms by Governor with advice of Secretary of Business and Economic Development, and Maryland Tourism Development Board (Code 1957, Art. 83A, sec. 4-209).
Staff: Malachy F. Rice (410) 767-2201; e-mail: malachy.rice1@maryland.gov
web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce/advisory-council-on-the-impact-of-regulations-on-small-businesses
Under Chief Operating Officer, reorganized as Performance Management and Special Projects in July 2011.
Under Technology Strategy and Business Development, reorganized as Resource-Based Industries in Jan. 2004.
Transferred to Maryland Technology Development Corporation in Oct. 2015 (Chapter 141, Acts of 2015).
Under Business Development, restructured as Life Sciences and Health Care Team in Jan. 2008.
In July 2000, transferred to Office of Business Information Services as Business Research and Analysis.
Abolished in Sept. 2008; some functions incorporated into Office of Marketing and Business Development.
20 Courthouse Square, Suite 104, Rockville, MD 20850
An offshoot of Division of Business Development, Business Development-Rural Region started in Dec. 2003 to assist businesses in rural counties of Eastern Shore (Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico & Worcester); Southern Maryland (Calvert, Charles & St. Mary's); and Western Maryland (Allegany, Garrett & Washington). It focused on job retention and job creation.
Charles M. Fleischman, Chair (chosen by Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board)
In July 2000, functions dispersed to Office of Industry and Professional Services, and Office of Technology and International Business.
Under Office of Business Development, renamed Business Location Assistance in 1997.
Kenneth C. Carter, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board)
Office of Chief Operating Officer was created in March 2009 to oversee Agency Performance Measurement, Fair Practices, Internal Audits, and Office of Administration and Technology. In July 2012, Chief Operating Officer also became responsible for Office of Policy and Government Affairs.
Under Office of Strategic Industries and Entrepreneurship, renamed Energy and Sustainability in Jan. 2016.
Under Office of Business Development, renamed Clean Technology and Renewable Energy and moved to Office of Strategic Industries and Innovation in July 2012.
Under Division of Financing Programs, functions dispersed to regional teams in 2000.
Under Division of Regional Development, merged with Office of Regional Response to form Office of Community Assistance in April 1998.
Authorization for Committee was repealed in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).
Under Division of Financing Programs, functions dispersed to regional teams in 2000.
In 1998, renamed Maryland Economic Adjustment Financing Committee (Chapter 693, Acts of 1998).
Renamed Division of Administration and Information Technology in July 1999.
In July 2000, restructured as Office of Administrative Services.
Renamed Division of Business and Industry Sector Development in July 2015.
Reformed as Division of Business and Enterprise Development in July 2009.
In Sept. 2008, restructured as Research; some functions moved to Business Assistance and Outreach.
In Nov. 2019, reorganized as Office of International Investment and Trade under Division of Business and Industry Sector Development.
Renamed Division of Business Development in Sept. 1999.
In July 2009, funtions dispersed to other divisions.
Restructured as Division of Marketing, Tourism, and the Arts in Nov. 2019.
In Nov. 2019, reformed as Office of Military and Federal Affairs under Division of Business and Industry Sector Development.
In Dec. 2003, functions dispersed to three regional divisions of Business Development.
In Sept. 2008, restructured as a unit under Office of Economic Development.
Reorganized as Division of Tourism and Culture in July 2009.
In Nov. 2019, reformed as Division of Marketing, Tourism, and the Arts.
Reorganized as Office of Economic Policy and Legislation in 1998.
Under Office of Strategic Industries and Entrepreneurship, renamed as Energy and Agribusiness in Aug. 2016.
Under Division of Marketing, discontinued in Feb. 1998.
Under Chief Operating Officer, renamed Office of Fair Practices in July 2012.
Under Office of Strategic Industries and Innovation, phased out in July 2014.
Staff: vacancy (410) 767-6881
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Kevin F. Kelly, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Larry O. Arthur, Ph.D.; Charles H. Atwell; John M. Belcher; Douglas L. Britt; Natalie D. Eddington, Ph.D.; Ray O. Johnson, Ph.D.; Belkis Leong-Hong; Lloyd B. Minor, M.D.; Matt Mountain, Ph.D.; Martin T. Neat; John C. Parris; Darryll J. Pines, Ph.D.; James F. Pitts; Richard T. Roca, Sc.D.; J. Thomas Sadowski; James W. Sheaffer; David K. Wilson, Ed.D.; Jingli Yang, Ph.D.
Under Business Development, restructured into Financial Services, Insurance and Real Estate Team, and Manufacturing and Logistics Team in Jan. 2008.
Under Division of Marketing, discontinued in Dec. 1996.
Under Division of Marketing, discontinued in Feb. 1998.
In Sept. 2008, reorganized as Finance Team under Office of Economic Development.
Under Office of Technology and International Business in Division of Business Development, disbanded; functions dispersed within Division in July 2001.
Under Office of Policy and Research, renamed Policy and Government Affairs in Oct. 2015.
Richard G. Higgins, Administrator (410) 767-2288; e-mail: richard.higgins@maryland.gov
Reorganized as Governor's Office of Business Advocacy and Small Business Assistance in Dec. 2000.
Functions absorbed by Division of Small Business in Feb. 2007.
Under Office of Strategic Industries and Entrepreneurship, abolished in Oct. 2015, and some functions moved to Office of Biohealth Technology.
Under Office of Technology and International Business in Division of Business Development, disbanded; functions dispersed within Division in July 2001.
Under Office of Tourism Development, discontinued in July 2021; functions absorbed by marketing and communications unit.
Origins of Interagency and Local Government Coordination trace to 1993 when Office of Regulatory and Environmental Assistance was established within Division of Regional Development. In July 1999, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Analysis emerged. That office developed policy initiatives and cooperation to make Maryland's business climate "business-friendly." Also in July 1999, Office of Community Planning was created to work with local government officials and their economic development offices on strategic planning. Functions of these two offices combined in Jan. 2001 to form Office of Interagency and Local Government Coordination. As Intergovernmental Coordination, it moved to Governor's Office of Business Advocacy and Small Business Assistance in Dec. 2003. It reorganized in Nov. 2004 as Interagency and Local Government Coordination and transferred to Business Development-Rural Region, whose functions were reassigned in Feb. 2007.
Under Governor's Office of Business Advocacy and Small Business Assistance, reorganized as Interagency and Local Government Coordination and transferred to Business Development-Rural Region in Sept. 2004.
Staff: Signe Pringle (410) 767-3542; e-mail: signe.pringle@maryland.gov
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Harold L. Adams, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Katherine A. (Katie) Gray, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor)
Mohamed S. Al-Ibrahim, M.B., Ch.B.; Carlos Ayala; David B. Cooke; Ronald J. Daniels, LL.M.; Drew Greenblatt; Vinita Gupta; Ken Hackett; A. Reza Jafari; William E. Kirwan, Ph.D.; Douglas Liu; Leslie D. Mancuso, Ph.D.; Thomas A. McDonald; Scott Menzies; Norman F. Oblon; R. Todd Ruppert; Maurice B. Tose; Zhai Yifan, M.D., Ph.D.
Under Deputy Secretary, renamed Office of International Trade and Investment, and moved under Business Development in July 2007.
Under Office of International Business, renamed Trade Development in 1997.
Under Information and Technology Management, functions transferred to Department of Information Technology in May 2016.
Under Office of Policy and Government Affairs.
Under Technology Strategy and Business Development, reorganized as Insurance, Manufacturing, and Finance in Jan. 2004.
Under Office of Business Development, restructured as Next Generation Manufacturing, and Office of Strategic Industries and Innovation in July 2012.
Under Office of Industry and Professional Services in Division of Business Development, absorbed by Manufacturing, Transportation, and Distribution in July 2002.
Under Office of Strategic Industries and Entrepreneurship, restructured as Maryland Manufacturing Advisory Board in July 2017 (Chapter 259, Acts of 2017).
Under Office of Secretary, renamed BioMaryland Center in April 2013.
Staff: Marla Posey-Moss (410) 767-2030
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Business & Economic Development)
James Davenport; Joseph J. James; Tina M. Jolivet, Esq.; Paula Klepper; Joseph Mangini; James H. McLean; Ackneil M. Muldrow II; Helen M. Spinelli; Renee Sprow; Allan Stephenson.
In 1994, the Defense Adjustment Financing Committee formed to oversee the Defense Adustment Loan Fund within Department (Chapter 689, Acts of 1994). In 1998, Committee was renamed Maryland Economic Adjustment Financing Committee, and Fund became Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund (Chapter 693, Acts of 1998). Formerly under Office of In-State Business Services, Committee transferred to Financing Programs (now Finance Team) in Dec. 2003.
Authorization for Administration was repealed in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).
Repealed and functions consolidated in Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).
Not funded in FY2017.
Under Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts, restructured as Office of Film and Digital Media in June 2010.
Staff: Kassie Lewis (410) 767-0697; e-mail: klewis@choosemaryland.org
Formerly under Office of In-State Business Services, Maryland Industrial Training Program transferred in December 2003 to Business Development-Baltimore Region, which reformed as Regional Development. In September 2008, Program was placed under Division of Economic Development and, in July 2009, under Division of Business and Enterprise Development. Effective July 1, 2015, funds no longer were available for Program.
In March 2009, initiated by Governor within Office of International Investment and Trade to expedite contacts with government and nonprofit organizations assisting businesses to access Maryland markets or export from the State.
Effective Oct. 1, 2015, transferred to Maryland Technology Development Corporation (Chapter 141, Acts of 2015).
Formed in Aug. 2008 as a joint venture between Division of Tourism, Film, and Arts and Maryland Stadium Authority, Maryland Office of Sports Marketing promoted Maryland as a sports tourism destination. Office evaluated Maryland's sports assets and developed strategies to increase number of sports events, both professional and amateur, in State.
Authorization for Fund was repealed in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).
Under Office of International Business, absorbed by Trade Development Group in Sept. 1999.
Effective Oct. 1, 2015, transferred to Maryland Technology Development Corporation (Chapter 141, Acts of 2015).
Also known as Maryland Film Commission, renamed Maryland Film Office on July 1, 1997 (Chapter 49, Acts of 1997).
Under Division of Business Development, renamed Office of Advertising and Promotion in Sept. 1999.
Under Office of Business Development, renamed National Marketing in 1997.
Under Office of Business Development, reorganized as Business Attraction in July 2012.
Under Deputy Secretary, reorganized in Oct. 2015 as Division of Adminstration and Technology.
Reorganized in Dec. 2003 as Office of Support Services. Resumed former name in 2005. With addition of Information and Technology Management in July 2007, became Division of Administration and Technology.
In Jan. 2003, renamed Office of Strategic Marketing.
Under Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts, formed in Feb. 2003; ceased to exist in 2007.
Under Division of Business and Industry Sector Development, renamed Office of Life Sciences in Oct. 2021.
Under Division of Business and Industry Sector Development, renamed Office of BioHealth and Life Sciences in March 2016.
Under Division of Business Development, became Business and Economic Research within Office of Business Services in Sept. 1999.
Under Office of Business Development, restructured as Office of Recruitment and Business Location Services in Sept. 2017.
Under Division of Business Development, units dispersed to Office of Business Development Support Services, and Division of Economic Policy, Research, and Legislative Affairs in Sept. 2003.
Under Division of Business and Industry Sector Development, reorganized as Office of Business Development - Business Retention in Nov. 2019.
Under Division of Business Development, Office of Business Services formed in July 2009. It oversaw three offices: Small Business, Strategic Initiatives, and Workforce Development and Strategic Assistance.
Under Division of Business and Enterprise Development, functions dispersed to Office of Business Development, and Office of Strategic Industries and Innovation in July 2012.
In Dec. 2003, reformed as Office of Communications and Marketing.
In Dec. 2003, Office was created under Deputy Secretary. Headed by Chief Marketing Officer, it combined functions of former Office of Communications and Brand Management with marketing components from Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts.
Under Division of Regional Development, reformed in July 1999 as Office of In-State Business Services.
Under Division of Regional Response, merged with Office of Regulatory Affairs and Analysis in Jan. 2001 to form Office of Interagency and Local Government Coordination.
Under Office of Secretary, abolished in Oct. 2015 reorganization. Some functions reassigned to Office of Cybersecurity and Aerospace under Division of Business and Industry Sector Development.
In Oct. 2003, reorganized as Division of Economic Policy, Research, and Legislative Affairs.
Under Office of Secretary, merged with Contracts and Procurement Unit to form Office of Fair Practices and Procurement in Sept. 2003.
Under Deputy Secretary, restructured as Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Fair Practices in March 2016.
Under Division of Regional Development, renamed Office of Technology Support in March 1998.
Under Division of Administration, renamed Office of Budget and Finance in 1997.
Under Division of Regional Development, functions assumed by Economic Development Support Unit in Aug. 2003.
Office began as Office of International Trade in 1985. Reformed as Maryland International Division in 1988, it was renamed Office of International Trade in 1995 under Division of Business Development. Office of International Business became its new name in 1996. Its international marketing functions were assigned to Office of Marketing and Sales in 1999. In July 2000, duties of that office were assumed by Office of Industry and Professional Services, and Office of Technology and International Business. In Dec. 2001, Office of Technology and International Business restructured as Office of Global Investment and Technology, and its international marketing component expanded to become Office of International Trade.
Some functions of Office began as National Business Development in 1991. Renamed Business Development Group in 1992, it resumed its former name in 1994. Within Division of Marketing, it reorganized as Office of Business Development in 1995, and under Division of Business Development as Office of Marketing and Sales in 1999. In July 2000, it became Office of Industry and Professional Services.
Under Division of Marketing, reorganized as Office of Information Technology Marketing in Feb. 1998.
Formerly under Division of Marketing, Office functions were placed directly under Office of Secretary in March 1998.
Under Division of Regional Development, restructured as Office of Small and Minority Business Initiatives in Sept. 2003.
Under Division of Business Development, duties assumed by Office of Marketing and Sales in Feb. 2000.
In Oct. 2015, restructured as Division of International Investment and Trade.
Formerly under Division of Business Development, reformed as Manufacturing, Transportation, and Distribution under Technology Strategy and Business Development in 2004.
Under Division of Business Development, restructured as Office of Industry and Professional Services, and Office of Technology and International Business in July 2000.
Under Deputy Secretary, reorganized as Office of Federal and Military Affairs in Sept. 2008.
In Oct. 2015, reorganized as Division of Military and Federal Affairs.
Under Division of Business and Enterprise Development, restructured as Office of Military Affairs in July 2012.
Restructured as Office of Policy and Governmental Affairs in July 2009.
Under Office of Secretary, restructured as Office of Policy and Research in Oct. 2015.
Under Office of Secretary, renamed Office of Policy, Research, and Government Affairs in 2019.
Under Division of Marketing and Communications, renamed Office of Communications.
Under Office of Business Development, restructured as Office of Business Retention, Expansion, and Strategic Rural Development in Sept. 2017.
Under Division of Regional Development, merged with Community Infrastructure Development to form Office of Community Assistance in April 1998.
Under Division of Regional Development, combined with Office of Community Planning to form Office of Interagency and Local Government Coordination in Jan. 2001.
Under Division of Regional Development, reorganized as Office of Business Advocacy in Jan. 1997; transferred to Office of Secretary in 1998.
Under Office of Business Services, renamed Office of Small Business Resources and transferred to Office of Business Development in July 2012.
Under Office of Business Resources, transferred to Office of Small Business Regulatory Assistance in Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation in March 2018.
Under Division of Business and Industry Sector Development, renamed Office of Strategic Industries and Entrepreneurship in Oct. 2015.
Under Officeof Business Services, functions absorbed by Office of Strategic Industries and Innovation in July 2012.
Office began as National Trade Shows and Missions, became National Marketing in 1997, and Office of Advertising and Promotion in 1999. Renamed Office of Strategic Marketing in Jan. 2003, it developed marketing strategy to attract businesses to Maryland through advertising, special events, and trade shows.
In 2005, renamed Office of Administrative Services.
Under Division of Business Development, restructured as Office of Global Investment and Technology in Dec. 2001.
Under Division of Regional Development, functions dispersed in 1999 between State Technology Coordinator, and Office of Military Affairs and Federal Facilities.
In Jan. 2001, became part of Office of Interagency and Local Government Coordination.
Under Office of Business Services, functions absorbed by Office of Business Development in July 2012.
Formerly under Division of Business and Enterprise Development, renamed Operations in Oct. 2015 under Division of Business and Industry Sector Development.
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Business & Economic Development & Chair of Workforce Investment Board to 3-year terms:
H. K. Norman Wolske, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2003
John A. Sabatini, Jr., Ed.D., 2001; Charles M. Blackburn II, 2002; James B. Kauffman, Jr., 2002; Dharapuram Srinath, 2002; Gilbert Cephas, 2003; Richard G. McClure, 2003; Katherine M. Oliver, 2003; Karen L. Sitnick, 2003; Sadhna Agrawal, 2004; Melvin Forbes, 2004; Vickie L. Fultonberger, 2004; Robert N. Smelkinson, 2004.
Under Chief Operating Officer, renamed Performance Measurement in July 2012.
Under Office of Policy and Government Affairs, abolished in Oct. 2015.
Under Office of Policy and Research, renamed Policy and Program Development in Nov. 2019.
Under Division of Marketing and Communications, renamed Public Affairs in Oct. 2015.
Abolished in Sept. 2008; functions transferred to Office of Economic Development.
Under Business Development, discontinued in Dec. 2007.
Under Office of Business Development, reorganized in July 2012 under Office of Strategic Industries and Innovation as two units: Cyber Security, and Technology Development.
Under Office of International Business, renamed Sister States Program in 1997.
Privatized in 1997 (www.wtci.org/mdsisters).
Under Business Development, reorganized as Business Location Services in Jan. 2008.
Under Division of Business Development, Small and Minority Business Initiatives began as Maryland Business Assistance Center. In 1991, Center functions reorganized as Office of Business Assistance under Division of Business Resources. Office became Business Assistance in 1993 and Office of Regional Response in 1995. In April 1998, Office of Regional Response merged with Community Infrastructure Development to form Office of Community Assistance. In July 1999, Office was renamed Office of In-State Business Services, and, in Sept. 2003, became Office of Small and Minority Business Initiatives. In Dec. 2003, Office moved to Governor's Office of Business Advocacy and Small Business Assistance as Small and Minority Business Initiatives.
Formerly under Office of Strategic Industries and Innovation, renamed Small Business in Oct. 2015 under Office of Strategic Industries and Entrepreneurship.
Abolished in 1997 (Chapter 51, Acts of 1997).
Staff: Jorge I. Austrich (410) 767-6678
Under Office of Strategic Industries and Entrepreneurship, functions moved to Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation with the Office of Small Business Resources in March 2018.
Thomas M. Middleton, Senate Co-Chair
Michael E. Busch, House Co-Chair
Under Office of Finance Programs, renamed Tax Programs in July 2012.
Under Office of Strategic Development and Innovation, phased out in July 2014.
In Jan. 2006, became Business Development.
Under Division of Business Development, functions expanded to become Office of International Trade in Dec. 2001.
Under Division of Business Development, in 1999, reformed as Trade Development Group.
Under Financing Programs, functions transferred to regional teams in Sept. 1999.
Formerly under Office of International Business, renamed Marketing Strategies Group and moved under Office of Marketing and Sales in Sept. 1999.
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