Economic Development

See also:

• Regional: North America: United States: Business and Economy: Economic Development  (6)

Doing Business in the State of Maryland - - "Making Maryland business friendly should be about lower taxes, deregulation and other fundamental changes that reduce the costs and risks of doing business in the state. Business friendly means less government. The State of Maryland is clueless." This is an informative site, but one with information of protest against Maryland business regulatory practices.

Maryland Chamber of Commerce Online - - promotes the profitable growth of its members through the collective strength of a statewide alliance of businesses and their employees.

Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program - - MIPS accelerates technology commercialization by providing matching research funds for collaborative projects between Maryland companies and University System of Maryland faculty.

Maryland Small Business Development Center - - Provides management and technical assistance programs for the small business owner.

MDBusiness - Maryland Business Information Network - - business information, products and services throughout the state of Maryland.

Office of Minority Affairs - - responsible for coordinating the programs and operations of state government that promote or otherwise affect the establishment, strengthening and preservation of minority business enterprise.

One Stop Shop for Business Assistance - - Research, training services for businesses at the University of Marylan.