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April 9, 2021
EAGB Sponsored Event - The Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland’s Technology in Manufacturing Conference
Calling all Greater Baltimore manufacturers and IT professionals! EAGB is a proud sponsor of the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland’s virtual “Technology in Manufacturing Conference” on Tuesday, June 8, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. The virtual conference will feature the positive technologies...
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April 7, 2021
Amazon Nabs a Third Facility at Tradepoint Atlantic
Amazon is expanding again in the Region with the opening of its third facility at Baltimore County’s Tradepoint Atlantic! The 520,000 sf center will open in the fall and be part of the new generation of Amazon’s operations to consolidate orders onto trucks which will allow quicker deliveries....
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April 5, 2021
EAGB Sponsored Event - Betamore's Founder City Conference April 28
Will we see you at #FounderCity? Join Betamore and FITCInc for the Founder City Conference which brings together some of Greater Baltimore and Maryland's greatest startups for weekly programming, mentorship, and pitch competitions. EAGB is a proud sponsor of the April 28 session on Workforce...
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April 1, 2021
TEDCO’s Pre-Seed Builder Fund Invests $150K in Maryland Technology Start-up SkySquad
Attention Greater Baltimore start-ups! TEDCO’s Builder Fund invests in and provides executive support to technology companies run by entrepreneurs who demonstrate economic disadvantage. “Our pre-seed Builder Fund invests with the goal of helping Maryland tech-based companies reach meaningful...
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April 9, 2021
Wayfair to Add 250+ New Jobs and Distribution Site in Harford County
Wayfair, the national online furniture and home goods retailer, has announced plans to develop a new distribution center and bring 250+ jobs to Harford County. The new 1.2 million sf facility at MRP Industrial's Eastgate Logistics Park in Aberdeen will allow Wayfair to reach one-third of the U.S....
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April 8, 2021
Made in Baltimore Launching New Accelerator for Home-Based Businesses
Attention Baltimore City small businesses! Made In Baltimore has launched a new “Home Run” accelerator program to help home-based businesses. According to the Baltimore Business Journal, the five-month program will use a virtual learning curriculum developed by small business consulting firm...
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April 6, 2021
Maryland Carey Law Receives $5M Gift to Establish Chacón Center for Immigrant Justice
The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law located in Baltimore City has received a $5M gift from two prominent biotech entrepreneurs to develop the Chacón Center for Immigrant Justice. Marco Chacón, born in Costa Rica, is founder and former CEO and Debbie Chacón is former VP of...
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April 5, 2021
EAGB Sponsored Event - Baltimore College Town's Industry Day Series
Interested in a career in cybersecurity, IT, or emerging technology? EAGB is a proud sponsor of Baltimore Collegetown Network's "Launch Your Life in Baltimore" Industry Day series.
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April 1, 2021
Maryland Department of Commerce Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
Don’t miss the deadline! The Maryland Department of Commerce is accepting applications for the "Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program" now through April 6. The grant program will provide $10M in funding to support Greater Baltimore and Maryland small businesses facing continued...
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March 31, 2021
EAGB and BioHealth Innovation Digital Health Forum Recap
On March 25th, EAGB and BioHealth Innovation, Inc., partnered to host a free, virtual Forum focused on the growing Digital Health industry in the Baltimore/Washington region and beyond.
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March 30, 2021
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore State of Downtown Baltimore Virtual Event
The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore’s 2021 Virtual “State of Downtown” presented by Gallagher, Evelius & Jones will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 8:30-10:00am. The virtual conversation focusing on Downtown Baltimore’s wins and losses during the COVID-19 pandemic and DPOB’s vision for the...
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March 30, 2021
#ICYMI March 2021: News and Events From Across the Region
BALTIMORE CITY Lexington Market and Baltimore Corps Seeking Vendors for the Market
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March 29, 2021
TEDCO Announces Request for Applications for the Agriculture and Rural Rebuild Challenge
Attention Greater Baltimore rural and ag businesses: Maryland Technology Development Corporation - TEDCO is requesting applications for the Agriculture and Rural Rebuild (ARR) Challenge. The ARR challenge is designed to assist rural and agricultural businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-...
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March 26, 2021
Coalition of Baltimore Tech Companies Launch Baltimore Tracks to Increase Technology Opportunities for People of Color
A group of 22 of the Region’s leading tech companies have launched “Baltimore Tracks” to help address shortcomings of diversity and increase career opportunities for People of Color in the tech industry. Members commit to advancing initiatives that can build Baltimore into a hub for diverse and...
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March 26, 2021
University of Baltimore Spinout Dynamhex Raises $1.5M to Help Businesses and Communities Meet Climate Targets
University of Baltimore spinout Dynamhex, a data software company based in Baltimore City, has raised $1.5M in seed round funding. The funding includes a $250K investment from the University System of Maryland Maryland Momentum Fund which provides venture funding to companies with USM ties, and $...
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March 25, 2021
Merritt Properties, LLC Acquires Former General Motors 56-acre Plant Located in Baltimore County
Merritt Properties, LLC has acquired the former General Motors 56-acre plant located in Baltimore County. The redevelopment will include 750,000 sf of office, light-warehouse and flex space for up to 100 companies. “We are excited to have the opportunity to develop this property.
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March 25, 2021
Loyola University Maryland’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Virtual 2021 Baltipreneurs Accelerator Demo Day
Join Loyola University Maryland’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship for the virtual 2021 Baltipreneurs Accelerator Demo Day on Wednesday, April 14, 6:30-8:30pm. Participants will have the chance to hear pitches from the 13 ventures, enjoy a live musical performance by John Tyler and...
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March 24, 2021
Aidar Health Received FDA clearance for its MouthLab device and Plans to grow in Baltimore
Aidar Health, a healthcare technology company, has received approval in the U.S. and Europe for its handheld device called “MouthLab” and is looking to grow in Baltimore. The device was designed by CEO Sathya Elumalai and Johns Hopkins biological engineering professor Dr. Gene Fridman, partnering...
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March 24, 2021
IronNet Cybersecurity to go Public in SPAC Merger Deal Valued at $1.2B
Howard County-based IronNet Cybersecurity has plans to go public after a 1.2B merger with LGL Systems Acquisition Corp (NYSE:DFNS), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Following the merger, the business will operate under IronNet's name and will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under...
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March 23, 2021
Baltimore County Manufacturing Virtual Job Fair
Are you or is someone you know looking for a new career opportunity? Join Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) in partnership with Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development and College of Baltimore County CCBC for the "Baltimore County Manufacturing Virtual Job...
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March 23, 2021
Maryland Oncology Hematology Signs Lease for first Anne Arundel County Location
Maryland-focused medical group Maryland Oncology Hematology has signed a lease for 19,676 sf of space with St. John Properties, Inc. for its first location in Anne Arundel County. The group performs clinical trials for new medications to treat different types of cancers and provides a variety of...
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March 22, 2021
Harford Community College GenCyber Smart Girls Camp: Activating the Next Generation of Cyber Defenders
Preparing the next generation of cyber experts at no-cost to students! With funding from the National Security Agency and National Science Foundation, Harford Community College will host the “GenCyber Smart Girls Camp: Activating the Next Generation of Cyber Defenders” on June 21 – July 30, from 9...
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March 17, 2021
310 Tempering Establishes New Manufacturing Facility in Carroll County
310 Tempering, a Kentucky-based glass manufacturing company, is opening a new production and manufacturing facility in Carroll County. The company, which is headquartered in Louisville, is opening an 85,000 square-foot facility in Westminster. The custom glass works company plans to hire 80 new...
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March 17, 2021
SC&H Group Launches Hybrid Work Environment Innovation Challenge
SC&H Group is challenging Maryland’s Innovation Community to bring forward a partner or several partners to assist in the establishment and rollout of a hybrid work environment suited to meet the needs of their clients, colleagues, and community. Proposals should explain how they will transform...
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March 16, 2021
Top-Ranked Tuesday: JHU's R&D Funding
It's TOP-RANKED Tuesday! Next Up: #1 University for Research Funding Since 1979, there has not been a single year in which The Johns Hopkins University was not #1 in research and development funding. Hopkins researchers have contributed to discovery of restriction enzymes, CPR, the implantable...
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March 15, 2021
Harford County Hosts "Rooted in Agriculture"
This Saturday! Learn more about agriculture in Harford County at "Rooted in Agriculture", a free virtual event. The event will focus on Harford County as the birthplace of the modern sustainable agriculture movement in the U.S. It will also include discussions on hydroponics and community gardening...
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March 15, 2021
TEDCO Invests $200K in Truvelop
Truvelop, headquartered in Baltimore City, has received a $200K investment from
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March 12, 2021
Friday Facts: Baltimore's Streetlamps
Time for this week's edition of FRIDAY FACTS: Baltimore was the first US city to have gas streetlamps In 1816, the artist Rembrandt Peale - known for his paintings of Washington, Jefferson, and others - created a gas lamp inside his art gallery on Holliday Street in downtown Baltimore. Within days...
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March 11, 2021
Coppin State University Launches Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship
Coppin State University's College of Business has announced the launch of its Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship (CSE).
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March 11, 2021
F3Tech & CAMI Host CyberAg Symposium
On April 14th & 15th, join leaders in both agriculture and cybersecurity at the intersection of these two industries to explore emerging opportunities presented by the rise of AgTech.
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March 10, 2021
Carroll County Chamber Hosts Virtual Orientation
Carroll County Department of Economic Development and
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March 9, 2021
JMI Equity Raises $1.7B for Software Start-Up Fund
Greater Baltimore companies benefit from a number of large-scale investors in their own backyard. One of those, JMI Equity, a Baltimore & San Diego-based firm that invests in software startups, just closed its latest fundraising round at $1.7 billion. The firm said the fund was oversubscribed,...
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March 9, 2021
Top-Ranked Tuesday: BWI Marshall Airport
It's TOP-RANKED Tuesday! Next Up: #1 Passenger Airport in the DC-MD-VA Region
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March 8, 2021
UMBC Launches ESTEEMED Scholars Program
This spring, the first cohort of ESTEEMED Scholars arrived at UMBC on their path to revolutionizing biomedicine. The new program stands for Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Educational Diversity.
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March 8, 2021
L3 Harris Technologies Doubles its Space in Anne Arundel County
Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies plans to double its space in Anne Arundel County and add 90 new jobs. The company will renovate its existing 45,000 sq. ft. space in Millersville and lease an additional 45,000 sq. ft.
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March 8, 2021
EAGB Celebrates International Women's Day
The Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore, a women-led organization, stands with women across the Region and around the world today in celebration of International Women's Day. We take a moment to recognize the women of every race & ethnicity whose tireless efforts are critical to the economic...
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March 5, 2021
Announcing Baltimore Collegetown Network's Industry Days
Calling all employers! Are you looking to connect with college students to recruit for intern or full-time opportunities? Consider hosting a virtual booth at an upcoming Baltimore Collegetown Network Industry Day. Booths are FREE. Interested?
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March 5, 2021
Friday Facts: Hampstead Hill
It's time for this week's edition of FRIDAY FACTS! Did you know? Baltimore was the site of not one, but two battles that saved the fledgling United States during the War of 1812. One if by land, two if by sea? For Baltimore in 1814, it was all of the above. While most Baltimoreans know about the...
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March 4, 2021
Five More Tech Companies Sign Leases in Merriweather District
Downtown Columbia is buzzing, with 5 more tech companies agreeing to locate in the Merriweather District.
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March 4, 2021
State of Maryland Offers New COVID Relief Funding
With the passage of the RELIEF Act of 2021 by the Maryland General Assembly, new COVID-19 relief will soon be made available for certain Maryland businesses. The new funding will be available through the Advantage Maryland program and the Small, Minority, & Women-Owned Business Account....
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March 3, 2021
Baltimore County-based BurnAlong Raises $7M
Baltimore County-based BurnAlong raises $7 million Series A round to accelerate the growth of its wellness platform.
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March 3, 2021
Mayor Brandon M. Scott Appoints Deputy Mayor for Community & Economic Development
The City of Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott announces Ted Carter to become Deputy Mayor for Community and Economic Development. Carter will manage a portfolio including housing, planning, workforce, and community development initiatives.
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March 2, 2021
UMBC Entrepreneurs Win Record Number of MIPS Awards
UMBC faculty and alumni entrepreneurs received a record number of Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) grants in the latest round of funding.
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March 2, 2021
Top-Ranked Tuesday: Nursing Informatics
It's TOP-RANKED Tuesday! This week's special: #1 Nursing Informatics Degree Program
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March 1, 2021
TEDCO Invests in Baltimore City's Yo Tengo Bot
Maryland Technology Development Corporation - TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for tech companies, has invested $200K in Baltimore City's
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February 26, 2021
Anne Arundel County-based Impact Analytics raises $11M
Anne Arundel County-based Impact Analytics has closed on $11 million in Series A financing.
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February 26, 2021
Harford Community College Signs Partnership Agreement with DEVCOM CDC
Harford Community College has signed a partnership agreement with the
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February 25, 2021
#ICYMI February 2021: News and Events From Across the Region
BALTIMORE CITY Downtown Partnership launches Downtown BOOST (Black-Owned & Occupied Storefront Tenancy) Program
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February 25, 2021
Exelon Announces Plans to Separate Businesses
Exelon has announced its plan to separate Exelon Utilities (RemainCo), comprised of the company’s six regulated electric and gas utilities, and Exelon Generation (SpinCo), its competitive power generation and customer-facing energy businesses, into two publicly traded companies. The separation will...
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February 25, 2021
Merriweather District Accepting Applications for Artist-in-Residence Program
The Merriweather District Artist in Residence program has announced its 2021 call for applications, due 11:59pm on March 8th.
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February 24, 2021
University of Maryland School of Nursing Receives Record $13.8M Gift
The University of Maryland School of Nursing has received its largest-ever gift of $13.8 million from Bill and Joanne Conway to support the establishment of 345 new Conway Scholarships.
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February 24, 2021
Healthworx Launches Health Equity Challenge
Tomorrow at 12pm, join the conversation with Emily Durfee, Program Manager at Healthworx, the innovation and investment arm of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Healthworx' Challenge focuses on improving health equity at the community level.
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February 23, 2021
Register for Digital Health Forum presented by EAGB & BioHealth Innovation, Inc. - March 25, 1-3pm
The Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore (www.greaterbaltimore.org) and BioHealth Innovation (www.biohealthinnovation.org) have partnered to host a Forum focused on the growing Digital Health industry in the Baltimore/Washington region and beyond. The Forum is free and will be held virtually on ...
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February 23, 2021
Sinai Hospital Debuts Innovative Newborn Care Center
The Herman & Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital At Sinai has debuted its new Newborn Care Center, a state-of-the-art, family-centered unit offering innovative and nurturing care for premature infants with the most critical needs as well as for full-term babie
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February 23, 2021
Top-Ranked Tuesday: Fastest Internet
It's TOP-RANKED Tuesday! Next Up: #1 Fastest Average Internet Speeds
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February 22, 2021
GreenLight Fund Expands to Baltimore
Nonprofit investment firm GreenLight Fund is expanding to Baltimore, with the backing of more than 80 local investors, including
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February 22, 2021
CareFirst Launches "Better Together" Vaccine Campaign
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield recently launched “Better Together,” a public health campaign urging everyone to get vaccinated as soon as they are able.
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February 19, 2021
AAEDC Launches Hotel Relief Grant Program
Applications for Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation's $5 million Hotel Relief Grant Program open today! Qualified businesses include hotels and motels with at least ten rooms and bed & breakfasts establishments with at least five rooms.
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February 19, 2021
Maryland Business Innovation Challenge Launches February 23
The Maryland Business Innovation Challenge webinar series launches on February 23rd! The Challenge will facilitate deliberate connections in order to accelerate innovation, grow companies, elevate talent, attract investors, create jobs, and provide opportunity for stakeholders across our Region....
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February 19, 2021
Friday Fact: Silo Point
Presenting Vol. 3 of EAGB's series: FRIDAY FACTS. This week's special: The EAGB's office location was once the largest grain elevator in the world.
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February 18, 2021
Great Wolf Lodge Plans for Cecil County Expand Significantly
The construction plans for Cecil County's new Great Wolf Lodge have expanded significantly!
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February 18, 2021
PGDx Raises $103M in Third Mega Deal of 2021
Baltimore City's Personal Genome Diagnostics (PGDx) has raised $103 million in Series C funding to "go out and sell" its groundbreaking cancer diagnostic technology.
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February 17, 2021
Route 40 Business Association & Harford Community College Offer Financial Relief Webinar
The Route 40 Business Association is partnering with
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February 17, 2021
Insightin Health raises $12M, Plans to Grow Baltimore Headquarters
Digital health company Insightin Health has raised $12M in Series A funding and plans to grow its Baltimore City HQ.
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February 16, 2021
Fireside Chat with Towson University's Patrick McQuown
Want to learn more about Towson University's fast-growing entrepreneurship hub? Join TU Executive Director of Entrepreneurship Patrick McQuown for a fireside chat.
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February 16, 2021
St. John Properties Plans Greater Baltimore Building Boom in 2021
Keep an eye out for new development across the Region in 2021! St.
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February 15, 2021
UMBC's Cyber Incubator Achieves National Reach
UMBC's @CYNC cybersecurity incubator - supported by expertise from
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February 15, 2021
University of Maryland Baltimore Lab Develops Molecular Rapid COVID Test
Scientists at University of Maryland, Baltimore have developed a molecular rapid COVID-19 test that is designed to be just as effective as the currently available variety of tests that are sent to a lab for processing.
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February 12, 2021
University System of Maryland Announces Winners of Public Health Challenge
The University System of Maryland COVID Research & Innovation Task Force has announced the winners of its Public Health Challenge - six individuals or teams in two categories: live action/animated video & social media campaign.
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February 12, 2021
Friday Facts: Cecil County 5 Star
Presenting Vol. 2 of EAGB's new series: FRIDAY FACTS. Next up: Starting in 2021, Cecil County will be home to one of only seven 5 Star equestrian events in the world. Watch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsxTnH6aSsw
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February 11, 2021
Tradepoint Atlantic Readies for Logistics of the Future
Baltimore County's Tradepoint Atlantic is at the forefront of supply chain reinventions taking place worldwide amidst the global pandemic.
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February 11, 2021
Visit Baltimore & Guinness Launch Diversity Apprenticeship Program
Visit Baltimore's Diversity Apprenticeship Program is accepting applications through Feb. 15.
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February 10, 2021
Howard Community College Launches "Training & Development Solutions"
Howard Community College has re-branded and re-imagined their workforce and professional development operations to serve as an even more vital resource for the Region.
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February 10, 2021
University of Maryland Climbs to Highest R&D Ranking, Joining Top-Ranked JHU
University of Maryland now ranks 14th among all universities (8th among public universities) on the NSF's annual survey of research expenditures, with almost $1.1 billion in R&D investment.
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February 9, 2021
Verizon Offering Grants for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Small businesses can apply for a $10,000 grant from Verizon's $10 million commitment. Grants will be eligible for small businesses across the U.S., particularly in historically underserved communities hit hard by the pandemic. Eligible expenses for the grant include: paying rent and utilities;...
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February 9, 2021
Top-Ranked Tuesday: Roll-on, Roll-off
Presenting Vol. 2 of EAGB's new weekly series: TOP-RANKED TUESDAYS. Today's Feature:
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February 8, 2021
1.1 Million SF of Vertical Construction Set to Begin in Port Covington
The Port Covington Development Team (lead investors Sagamore Ventures and Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group, and lead developer Weller Development), today announced that financing for the next development phase has been finalized.
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February 8, 2021
Harford Community College Foundation to Host 2021 ATHENA Leadership Award
Looking ahead, make plans to join the Harford Community College (HCC) Foundation on March 5, at 7:30 am, for the “2021 ATHENA Leadership Award Breakfast.” The ATHENA Leadership Award and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recognize leaders who have achieved excellence in their business or p
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February 8, 2021
Harford County Distributing Grants to Local Restaurants
Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development is distributing additional funds to local restaurants through its NEW State Restaurant Assistance Grant program. The amount of each grant award will be determined by the total number of applicants for the program.
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February 5, 2021
EAGB Celebrates Black History Month
The Alliance joins with the entire Greater Baltimore region in celebrating Black History Month and its theme, "The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity." EAGB’s board of directors -- representing corporate
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February 5, 2021
Friday Facts: Havre de Grace
Introducing EAGB's new series: FRIDAY FACTS. This is our chance to tell unique stories about our Region through some little-known facts. First up: Havre de Grace was one vote away from becoming the permanent capital of the United States
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February 4, 2021
Downtown Partnership Launches BOOST Program for Black-Owned Small Businesses
Now accepting applications! Downtown Partnership of Baltimore's Downtown BOOST program is offering grants of up to $50,000 to help Black-owned small businesses set up shop in downtown Baltimore storefronts.
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February 4, 2021
Hanover-based DTLR Acquired for $495 Million
DTLR Villa, headquartered in Anne Arundel County, has been acquired by UK-based JD Sports Fashion Plc for $495 million. DTLR Villa has 247 stores across 19 states, including 16 in Greater Baltimore.
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February 3, 2021
SparkPost closes $180M Funding Round
Howard County-based SparkPost recently secured $180 million in funding to power further innovation of its market-leading email technology. SparkPost is the world's largest email optimization platform, delivering nearly 40 percent of the world's corporate email.
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February 3, 2021
Carroll Community College launches Leadership Peer Advisory Group
Calling all Carroll County business leaders! Carroll Community College is now accepting applications for a new Leadership Peer Advisory Group.
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February 2, 2021
Top-Ranked Tuesdays: Science & Tech Workforce
Introducing EAGB's new series: TOP-RANKED TUESDAYS. Some of these rankings you may know, and others may surprise you. First up: #1 Science & Tech Workforce The Milken Institute's 2020 State Technology and Science Index ranked Maryland's Science & Tech Workforce 1st for the third cycle in a...
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February 2, 2021
Baltimore Startups Bringing in Bigger and Bigger Funding Rounds
Greater Baltimore startup companies are bringing in increasingly larger funding rounds according to data from the MoneyTree report. Baltimore City’s top five largest rounds in 2020 were all above $20M, and Baltimore's growing companies collectively took in about 26% of the record $1.159 billion in...
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February 1, 2021
Catalyte to Spin Out Workforce Retraining Platform
Catalyte has announced the spinout of their workforce and retraining program “RetrainAmerica'' as an independent 501(c)3 following a successful pilot with The City of Baltimore where residents were trained for local government software development jobs.
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February 1, 2021
VoiceVibes Acquired by Global Sales Enablement Company
Baltimore City-based startup VoiceVibes speech coaching platform has been acquired by global firm Bigtincan. The platform uses voice analytics on a sample of speech providing feedback informed by millions of data points about what a typical audience would perceive – key data for sales teams.
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January 29, 2021
Melalogic Wins Grant to Explore the Effects of AI on Racial Justice
Baltimore City-based startup Melalogic has received grant funding from the software community Mozilla to support development of its new app that creates a database of Black skin issues.
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January 29, 2021
Healthworx and LifeBridge Health Launch Startup Incubator: 1501 Health
Attention Greater Baltimore startups! CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s Healthworx and
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January 28, 2021
Last Mile Education Fund Helps Women Finish STEM Degrees
Striving to bring a more diverse workforce to technology fields, the Last Mile Education Fund is aiming to provide funding for women who are within four semesters of completing an undergraduate degree in tech and engineering.
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January 28, 2021
MD Department of Labor Offers Recruitment Events for Hospitality Workers
Benefitting the Region’s hospitality businesses and employees, the Maryland Department of Labor's (Labor) Division of Workforce Development is offering a series of nine virtual recruitment events, from January 27-April 22, to assist workers who have been temporarily dislocated from the hospital
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January 27, 2021
Ecommerce Software Startup Tradeswell Raises $15.5M in Funding
Tradeswell, a Baltimore City-based e-commerce startup, has raised $15.5M in Series A funding and plans to hire new employees. The new funding will also be used to further develop their newly launched e-commerce operating system designed to help companies aggregate data across e-commerce channels,...
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January 27, 2021
Baltimore City Wood Pallet Manufacturer Opens Warehouse with Aim of Creating up to 50 Jobs
Baltimore City-based Greenway Products & Services, LLC, a wood pallet manufacturer, has opened a new warehouse to support rapid growth in online shopping and the emerging network of warehouses fulfilling business and home deliveries. “Greenway’s choice to expand in Baltimore reaffirms the city’...
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January 26, 2021
#ICYMI January 2021: News and Events From Across the Region
BALTIMORE CITY Baltimore City Selected to Receive $1M from The Rockefeller Foundation
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January 26, 2021
LifeBridge Health Debuts New Emergency Room in West Baltimore
LifeBridge Health recently opened a newly renovated emergency department inside West Baltimore's former Bon Secours Hospital. The new 17,000 sf facility includes 27 renovated treatment rooms, a new lobby and ambulance entrance, negative pressure rooms allowing isolation for people with suspected...
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January 26, 2021
Delfi Diagnostics Raises $100M in Series A Financing
Baltimore City-based Delfi Diagnostics Inc. cancer treatment center has raised $100M in Series A funding. The company plans to use the funding to expand its team of cancer researchers and machine learning experts to validate its novel next-generation liquid biopsy technology through multiple...
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January 25, 2021
Harford Community College Foundation will host the 2021 ATHENA Leadership Award Breakfast
Looking ahead, make plans to join the Harford Community College (HCC) Foundation on March 5, at 7:30 am, for the “2021 ATHENA Leadership Award Breakfast.” The ATHENA Leadership Award and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recognize leaders who have achieved excellence in their business or...
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January 25, 2021
Carroll County Department of Economic Development Restaurant Relief Grant II
Attention Carroll County restaurants: The Carroll County Department of Economic Development has secured $720k in additional grant funding to assist restaurants impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Applications open on Jan. 11 at noon for the “Carroll County Restaurant Relief Grant II” that will be...
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January 22, 2021
Loyola University Maryland's "Building a Better World Through Business" Series
Reserve your spot today! Join Loyola University Maryland for their “2021 Building a Better World Through Business'' series in March. Three virtual events ranging from an hour to an hour and a half are planned for March 3: “Advancing Equity Through Entrepreneurship: My Journey from Incarceration to...
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January 21, 2021
University System of Maryland COVID Research and Innovation Task Force’s Student PSA Public Health Challenge
Students ,staff, faculty and alumni of University System of Maryland - there is still time to submit your video or social media campign! EAGB is a proud sponsor of USM's COVID Research and Innovation Task Force’s Student PSA Public Health Challenge. Members of the USM community are invited to take...
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January 21, 2021
Huntress Cybersecurity Firm has Acquired San Antonio Startup Level Effect’s Tech Platform
The Region’s cybersecurity industry is thriving! Howard County-based cybersecurity firm Huntress has acquired San Antonio startup Level Effect’s tech product “Recon.” The platform will allow Huntress to better monitor a wider range of hidden threats on customers' networks and devices, including...
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January 21, 2021
AbsoluteCare Medical Center & Pharmacy Receives $105M in Funding from NY Private Equity Firm
Baltimore City-based healthcare firm AbsoluteCare Medical Center & Pharmacy has received $105M in funding from NY private equity firm Kinderhook Industries LLC to expand its work with vulnerable patient populations, particularly those covered by Medicaid and Medicare. AbsoluteCARE currently has...
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January 20, 2021
Columbia Named Second Best City for Jobs by WalletHub
Columbia, Howard County has been ranked no.2 as “The Best City for Jobs,” according to a survey from WalletHub. The ranking recognizes performance by more than 180 cities across 32 metrics of job opportunities, employment growth and monthly average starting salary. “Howard County continues to be an...
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January 20, 2021
Cecil County Cannabis Grower SunMed Completes $18M Expansion
Cecil County-based SunMed Growers has completed a $18M expansion of its cannabis greenhouse facility. The expansion has tripled the company's facility to 250,000 sf and includes the creation of at least 50 new jobs this year. Construction began in July 2019 and includes new LED lighting, storage...
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January 19, 2021
Loyola University Maryland’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship will Host the Inaugural “Baltipreneurs Ecosystem Night”
Loyola University Maryland’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CI&E) will host the inaugural “Baltipreneurs Ecosystem Night” on Jan. 27, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The virtual event will provide specialized services and resources to local startups to support their success and is sponsored by...
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January 19, 2021
BGE “Energizing Small Business Grants” Program
Attention Small Businesses - Baltimore Gas & Electric (MyBGE) will begin accepting applications for their “Energizing Small Business Grants” program on January 20. BGE has pledged $15M to assist small businesses in BGE’s central MD service area with COVID-19 relief and recovery. Eligible small...
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January 15, 2021
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore “Downtown Download” Webinar
Make plans now to join the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (DPOB) on Jan. 19 at 9 AM for their next “Downtown Download” webinar. The virtual event provides participants with the latest and most useful information available from DPOB CEO and EAGB advisory committee member Shelonda Stokes,...
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January 14, 2021
Maryland Horse Industry Board Announces 2021 Grant Recipients
The Maryland Department of Agriculture's Maryland Horse Industry Board has awarded $30K in Feed Fund grants to 33 organizations and equestrian operations that represent a variety of equine groups and disciplines across the state, including Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Harford and Howard Counties....
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January 14, 2021
Howard County 2021 State of Business: Road to Recovery Address by County Executive Calvin Ball
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will deliver his “2021 State of Business: Road to Recovery” address in a virtual forum on February 24, from 11am-1:30pm. The virtual event through the Howard County Chamber will provide businesses and community leaders with information on the County’s progression...
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January 13, 2021
bwtech@UMBC "Social Media & Design Workshop" Virtual Event on January 15
Are you looking to amplify your social media messaging? Join Cyber Incubator, bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park for the "Social Media & Design Workshop" on Jan. 15 from 9:30 am-10:30 am. The virtual workshop will provide training on basic design tools used in Canva, social media...
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January 13, 2021
Howard County Approves $131M New Cultural Center for Columbia
Backed by $131M in funding, Howard County has approved development of a “New Cultural Center” (NCC) in downtown Columbia featuring arts and culture and affordable housing. The new center will serve as a hub for arts and culture, including a new home for Toby’s Dinner Theatre in a merger with the...
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January 12, 2021
Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) Emergency Response and Safety Grants Program
Committed to safety and the safety of the communities they serve, Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) has once again opened their “Emergency Response and Safety Grants” program for applications through January 15. The program supports non-profit organizations that respond to the community’s needs...
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January 11, 2021
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Awarded $400K Grant for 2-year Cancer Project
The American Cancer Society and Pfizer have awarded $400K to the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for a two-year cancer project as part of grants totaling more than $3 million in 10 communities to promote equity in cancer outcomes for Black men and women. The goal of the funding is to...
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January 11, 2021
SEED School of Maryland Unveils New InfoArmor Cyber Lab
Baltimore City-based The SEED School of Maryland has announced the opening of its 2,500 sf InfoArmor Cyber Lab. The new lab space will allow more than 400 students in grades six to 12 to pursue cyber and technology-related programs and careers. The program will include specialized elective courses...
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January 8, 2021
Microsoft Invests $300K in B-360, Baltimore’s Dirtbike STEM Program
Microsoft has invested $300K in a Baltimore City-based organization focused on job training and digital access. B-360’s STEM program engages “dirt bike culture” to introduce youth to STEM careers, and is one of 50 Black-led organizations in the U.S. to receive funding from Microsoft's $15M...
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January 8, 2021
445th Airman Fights COVID-19 Behind the Scenes
Research performed in Greater Baltimore is leading the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic – including research from the Bioscience Division of the Army’s Chemical Biological Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) in Harford County. Senior Master Sgt. Sarah Katoski, superintendent of medical...
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January 7, 2021
Ports America Chesapeake Seagirt Marine Terminal Expansion Video
Did you know that the entire Greater Baltimore region has easy access to CSX and Norfolk Southern rail lines, and every terminal at the Port of Baltimore is within one stoplight of an interstate highway? Ports America Chesapeake (PAC) has made significant improvements at Port of Baltimore's Seagirt...
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January 6, 2021
MedStar Health Wins $1.7M CDC Contract to Study Covid-19 Spread
Howard County-headquartered MedStar Health has received a two-year, $1.7M contract from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to study the spread of the coronavirus and vaccine adoption in local communities. MedStar's researchers will use the information to learn more about COVID-19...
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January 5, 2021
TEDCO will Provide $5M in COVID-19 Aid for Maryland Tech Businesses
Maryland Technology Development Corporation - TEDCO, economic engine for technology companies, is offering a new $5M economic relief initiative to benefit socially and economically disadvantaged and rural early-stage technology-based businesses throughout the Greater Baltimore Region and state that...
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January 5, 2021
Gula Tech Adventures 2021 Cybersecurity Grants
Applications are now live for Howard County-based, Gula Tech Adventures 2021 Cybersecurity Grants. The new funding aims at helping cybersecurity nonprofits demystify the industry and make cybersecurity a more accessible field for workers to enter. The Gula Tech Foundation will offer an initial $1M...
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January 4, 2021
EAGB's CEO Michele Whelley Joins TEDCO'S Virtual Series "TEDCO Talks"
EAGB's CEO, Michele Whelley, joined the Maryland Technology Development Corporation - TEDCO CEO & Executive Director, Troy LeMaile-Stovall, for their virtual series "TEDCO Talks," in a thought-provoking conversation about the future of Maryland’s innovation ecosystem.
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January 4, 2021
Aquafin Received More Than $60K in Funding from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
Congratulations to Cecil County-based manufacturer, Aquafin for receiving more than $60K in funding from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) to replace highly inefficient metal halide and sodium bulb lighting, upgrading their HVAC units to reduce their inefficient use and high energy...
