Maryland Department of Commerce

March 23, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Hogan Orders Nonessential Businesses to Close, Announces Business Relief Funds

Gov. Larry Hogan has ordered all nonessential businesses in Maryland to close by 5 p.m. Monday to help combat the potential spread of the coronavirus. “We are not issuing or ordering a sheltering in place directive, or forcing people to stay home,” Hogan said. However, Hogan said the state is saying “unless you have essential […]

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March 22, 2019 | Laura Rowles

Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Presented with 70-Year Milestone Citation

Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz presented the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) with a citation from Governor Larry Hogan commemorating its 70-year milestone on March 20, 2019. In her remarks she applauded the Chamber on its accomplishments and sent best wishes for future success. Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce president Marilyn Balcombe – joined […]

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July 6, 2018 | Staff Writer

Datawatch Adding 50 Jobs in Bethesda with Help from Maryland, County

Datawatch Systems, one of the top commercial office security providers in the country, is relocating its headquarters in Montgomery County and adding 50 new full-time jobs over the next four years, according to a statement from Gov. Larry Hogan’s office. The company is moving its operations to a nearby space on East West Highway in […]

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October 21, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Maryland Deputy Secretary of Commerce on Montgomery County’s Economic Development (VIDEOS)

Deputy Secretary of Commerce for the State of Maryland Benjamin Wu headlined this month’s Small Business University event at Montgomery Community Media. MyMCMedia caught up with Wu after the event and in the Extra video, below, he talks about the economic impact of Marriott’s decision to stay in the County and move its headquarters to Downtown […]

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