Maryland Department of Commerce
State economic development agency that administers financial incentives, grants and loans, workforce training, trade and export assistance, and data tools to attract investment, support business expansion and create jobs in Maryland.
Industries
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Services
Financial incentives and tax credit administration
Manage state programs that provide income, property, and other tax credits to qualifying businesses; includes application processing, certification, and monitoring.
Grant and conditional loan programs
Provide grants and conditional loans to support facility expansions, workforce development, research commercialization, and targeted economic projects.
Export assistance and international trade support
Matching grants and marketing support for companies pursuing international markets, plus trade mission coordination and foreign trade office support.
Economic and workforce data dashboards
Publicly available dashboards presenting manufacturing, workforce, transferable skills, and regional economic data for analysis and planning.
Lender and commercial credit training (Credit Connections)
Workshops for commercial lenders to increase lending to Maryland businesses by leveraging state and federal finance programs.
Financial incentives and tax credit administration
Manage state programs that provide income, property, and other tax credits to qualifying businesses; includes application processing, certification, and monitoring.
Grant and conditional loan programs
Provide grants and conditional loans to support facility expansions, workforce development, research commercialization, and targeted economic projects.
Export assistance and international trade support
Matching grants and marketing support for companies pursuing international markets, plus trade mission coordination and foreign trade office support.
Economic and workforce data dashboards
Publicly available dashboards presenting manufacturing, workforce, transferable skills, and regional economic data for analysis and planning.
Lender and commercial credit training (Credit Connections)
Workshops for commercial lenders to increase lending to Maryland businesses by leveraging state and federal finance programs.
Expertise Areas
- Economic development program administration
- Tax incentive and credit administration
- Grant and loan program delivery
- Export assistance and international trade
Key Technologies
- Interactive GIS mapping
- Web-based interactive dashboards and data visualizations
- Economic and workforce data analytics
- Online application and certification portals