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MD Solar invests $70M on solar county farm.

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ATK adding 50 aerospace manufacturing jobs.

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Johansson kicks off inaugural Entrepreneur Expo

In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week November 14-20, Secretary Johansson President Freeman Hrabowski and business leaders on Sunday for Innovation Nation: S Success, a panel discussion moderated by CNNs technology talk show host Mario Arms Yesterday, the inaugural Entrepreneur Expo, sponsored by TEDCO and DBED, highligh Marylands entrepreneurial and economic strengths, including the statesInvestMaryland Presenters included Marylands CIO Bryan Sivak, 410 Labs CEO Dave Troy, and Tech C Maryland CEO Renee Winsky. Throughout the week, DBED will highlight featured prese information onwww.ChooseMaryland.org and MdBiz Media. Learn more...

ATK Adds 50 New Aerospace Manufacturing Jobs

Aerospace and defense company ATK opened two new facilities last month at its Beltsvi Systems and Services facility, adding up to 50 new manufacturing positions and a poten in the next 12-18 months. The $1.5 million expansion includes an enlarged manufacturin the companys Integrated Thermal System plant and a new robotic laboratory for military space customers. The thermal plant expansion will improve production capacity by abou add more space for work on existing contracts totaling $35 million.

MEDA Celebrates 50 Years at Economic Dev. Week

Secretary Johansson joined more than 40 economic development, business and commu at Rocky Gap Lodge in Allegany County on October 24 to kick off Economic Developmen Maryland. The weeklong celebration proclaimed by Governor OMalley included events h the state and concluded with the Maryland Economic Development Associations Fall Co 50th anniversary celebration. Photo: Lt Gov. Anthony Brown and Frederick County Econ Development Director Laurie Boyer present MEDA executive director Pam Ruff (center) Governors citation for 30 years of service in economic development.

Veteran and Defense Firms on Hiring Spree

Howard Countys NewDay Financial seeks to hire up to 40 new employees by years end the Baltimore Business Journal. The Fulton-based veterans mortgage lender needs acc

Credit Connections: Facilitating Access to Capital

Dec. 6, 10-10:30 am | Online A free webinar on state supported finance programs for Maryland business owners, chamber of commerce members, bankers and accountants. Learn what financial products are available and the application process for programs including credit and equity investments, specialty bonds, contracts and guarantees. Register here.

Contract Connections Dec. 5 | Turf Valley Resort

This unique event hosted by DBED helps businesses connect with more federal contracting opportunities. Attendees will hear Civilian and DOD federal agencies present industry forecasts, learn about subcontracting and participate in a match-making session where businesses can present directly to federal procurement officers. Register here.

Business in MD Made Easy: Governors 2012 Symposium on Job Creation Dec. 9; 9:30 am Noon | Miller Senate Office Building
Provides a forum for industry leaders, business owners and policy makers to meet with the Governor to review preliminary regulatory reform recommendations and progress made in helping to improve conditions for businesses to operate and succeed in Maryland. Stay tuned for more details.

Bonus Bulletins + Deadline extended! Please take our small business survey + Read and subscribe to our MDbiz Media blog + Innovation Nation: Startup Success [Video] + Dozens of businesses heading to India with OMalley + Unemployment claims drop; Trade gap narrows + BWI seeking contractors for $65M in expansion work + State seeking consultant for $70+ million InvestMaryland fund + After years of out-of-state ales, breweries are booming in Maryland