Maryland Means Business: News, Stories and Insights

Workers at the Story cannabis dispensary in Mechanicsville, Maryland, have voted to authorize a strike after rejecting a contract offer, demanding higher pay in a growing industry. This action reflects a broader trend of unionization among cannabis dispensaries in Maryland.

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Discover how the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is fueling economic growth and innovation in Southern Maryland with a significant $200,000 grant to the Maryland Technology Center. This funding will support the final phase of construction for a facility fostering technology development, workforce training, and cutting-edge research.

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Are you a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur in or around Worcester County? Don't miss the Business Resource Day on April 24th in Berlin! Connect with experts from the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, U.S. Department of Agricultural Rural Development, Small Business Development Center, and more to discover the tools, loans, grants, and investment opportunities that can help your business thrive. Register online to secure your spot!

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Explore how Maryland law firms are responding to President Trump's executive orders aimed at the legal profession, with some standing firm against what they call "bullying" and others reaching deals. Learn which firms condemned the actions and which remained silent.

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Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. secures a significant $17 million loan to refinance a diverse nine-property retail portfolio across Silver Spring, MD, and Fairfax, VA. Learn about the types of properties involved and the details of this financial move.

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A new emergency rental assistance program is open for applications! Find out how the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Community Schools Rental Assistance Program will provide crucial support to eligible student households experiencing housing instability.

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A New York business owner, Idrissa Bagayoko, has been sentenced in Maryland for illegally transporting and selling the dangerous pesticide SNIPER DDVP, a probable carcinogen. Find out how this risky trade led to a conviction under federal law.

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Find out about the Maryland Senate's energy package that includes direct payments to ratepayers, and understand the debate over whether these funds will provide significant relief from soaring utility costs

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Under the Trump administration's anti-immigration efforts, Latino-owned businesses in Maryland and beyond report a dramatic drop in customers and employees due to fear of ICE, with some saying the impact is more severe than the pandemic. How is the climate of fear impacting local economies?

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Maryland's budget process takes a dramatic turn as the House of Delegates approves a plan relying on an estimated $1.6 billion in new and increased taxes. From higher levies on millionaires and cannabis to a brand-new "tech tax," understand the key elements of this budget and the deep partisan divide it has created.

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