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Stop New Taxes on Maryland Employers

At the end of the 2020 Maryland legislative session, the General Assembly passed a bill that would create a gross receipts tax on revenues derived from digital advertising services in Maryland. The outcome was legislation that will increase costs for every single person and business that advertises services online—from the smallest mom-and-pop to the largest […]

Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Meeting Update

There is no BOCC meeting this coming week. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. In case you missed the BOCC meetings earlier this month, we encourage you to watch the videos or review the minutes below. Gov. Hogan Announces Additional Actions to Slow COVID-19 Spread With Maryland’s positivity rate […]

Grants to Help Restaurants and Food Service Businesses

Calvert County to Offer up to $15,000 in Financial Relief to Restaurants and Food Service Businesses On October 23, 2020, Gov. Larry Hogan launched a $50 million grant program to provide direct relief to restaurants and food service businesses across Maryland. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce Calvert County will […]

Calvert County Congratulates New, Expanded and Relocated Businesses

Calvert County Congratulates New, Expanded and Relocated Businesses Calvert County is committed to fostering a dynamic and competitive business climate to ensure economic growth and sustainability. New businesses are a sign that the Calvert County economy continues to thrive. These new businesses help stimulate the economy and provide employment opportunities for local residents. The Calvert […]

Grants to Create and Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities

Governor Hogan Announces Over $2.8 Million in Grant Awards to Create and Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities Investing in the Future of the State’s Workforce Through Registered Apprenticeship Programs Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Department of Labor has awarded over $2.8 million to assist businesses and organizations creating and expanding apprenticeship opportunities in Maryland. […]

Historic Sotterley to Celebrate & Support Business

Historic Sotterley Hosting Riverside Community Marketplace and Fall Farm Day on Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2020 Historic Sotterley is holding the Riverside Community Marketplace & Fall Farm Day on October 3rd and 4th to celebrate and support our local businesses during these challenging times while also providing a range of family-friendly activities […]

Congratulations to New, Expanded and Relocated Businesses

Calvert County is committed to fostering a dynamic and competitive business climate to ensure economic growth and sustainability. New businesses are a sign that the Calvert County economy continues to thrive. These new businesses help stimulate the economy and provide employment opportunities for local residents. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners and the Department […]

Companies and Nonprofits Contribute to COVID-19

Maryland Unites: More Than 200 Maryland Companies and Nonprofits Contribute To COVID-19 Relief Efforts Maryland’s Business Community Unites to Support Health Care Heroes, Donate Meals, and Flatten the Curve Governor Larry Hogan today announced that more than 200 Maryland companies and nonprofit organizations across the state have supported their communities’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]