When Catapult Technology graduates from the 8(a) program this month, it will be well-positioned for “full and open” competition
Strung between the National Institutes of Health and Bethesda Naval Hospital in the south, and Fort Detrick United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC), and the National Cancer Institute in Frederick, the I-270 corridor has struggled to evolve into a major global powerhouse in the technology and biotech industries.
- Laura Willoughby appointed regional director for BENS
- RCM&D Senior Vice President dubbed "Power Broker" by Risk & Insurance Magazine
- Dennis Wraase joins U-Md. Center for Social Value Creation as Executive-In-Residence
- Laria elected vice chairman of Healthy Neighborhoods
- Ann Kottcamp appointed as vice president/senior strategist of MMG's central nervous system
- New Generation Biofuels Holdings, Inc. appoints Douglas Perry to its board
Breaking News
Biotherapeutics company Zyngenia moves into new space
March 11, 2010 — Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett joined Peter Kiener, D.Phil, Zyngenia Chief Operating Officer; Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot; Mayor of Gaithersburg Sidney Kat; David Mott, New Enterprise Associates (NEA) General Partner, Chair of the Montgomery County Biosciences Task Force and Zyngenia Chairman; local and state elected officials; and members of the local life sciences community to celebrate the build-out of Zyngenia’s new 14,000-square-foot office and laboratory space in Gaithersburg today. Read more... Link
By Rachel Leven — Supporters of a dime-a-drink tax told a Senate committee Wednesday they need the fee in order to provide essential funds for mental health, disabilities and substance abuse programs to Marylanders. But opponents claimed the alcohol tax would deprive retailers of their livelihood in the midst of an economic recession.
The Lorraine Sheehan Health and Community Services Act of 2010, which was presented to the Senate Budget and Taxation committee, would tax each drink of alcohol an extra 10 cents. The proceeds of the tax would go towards health care, substance abuse treatment and prevention, and developmental disabilities support, or into the state's general fund.
Read more: Alcohol tax pits supporters against liquor industry
By Adam Kerlin — The General Assembly has been reluctant to raise taxes in an election year, but 39 legislators across both chambers are cosponsoring an act that would place a 5-cent tax on disposable carryout bags.
The Chesapeake Bay Restoration Consumer Retail Choice Act would require Maryland businesses to tack the 5-cent fee onto each disposable bag used by a customer.
Businesses stand to receive a penny per bag sold, unless they offer a 5-cent credit to customers who provide reusable bags when checking out. Businesses offering the credit would receive 2 cents for every bag sold. The rest would go to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund.
Corridor News
DJS halts high-security placements at Waxter
By Shauna Miller — The condition of the Thomas J.S. Waxter Center for female juvenile offenders is so bad that Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Donald DeVore told Capital News Service during a tour Thursday that the facility recently stopped accepting girls into its high-security program.
Also Thursday, several girls who have lived at Waxter reported through the American Civil...
Bill would improve Maryland's "cushion" against future recessions
By Brady Holt — Maryland needs to strengthen its "rainy day" reserve fund to prepare for future budget crises, a state senator testified Wednesday at the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee.
Sen. Jim Rosapepe, D-Prince George's, was speaking in support of his bill that would divert unexpected budget surpluses — extra money that the state's analysts had not projected — into the rainy...
State roundup: March 11, 2010
MarylandReporter.com — DEATH PENALTY: The death penalty is up for discussion again as state lawmakers plan for more revisions, writes Baltimore Sun staff writer Julie Bykowicz. The bill would allow prosecutors to seek the death penalty on...
Read More...Chevy Chase woman appeals to congress for unemployment extension
By Diana Nguyen — Meei Shi Child has been out of a job for almost a year. Without her unemployment checks, she wouldn't be able to care for her 3-year-old daughter and 91-year-old mother-in-law.
She is not alone: The Chevy Chase resident is one of more than 78,000 residents receiving benefits from the Maryland Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.
"Meei Shi puts a face on the over 1 million...
Corridor Colleagues
Laura Willoughby appointed regional director for BENS
March 11, 2010 — Business Executives for National Security (BENS) has selected Laura Willoughby as its Washington, D.C., Metro Area regional director. Willoughby most recently served as director of marketing communications at iJET Intelligent Risk Systems, an Annapolis-based global intelligence company. She was previously executive director of the Chesapeake Regional Technology Council (Anne Arundel...
Read More...RCM&D Senior Vice President dubbed "Power Broker" by Risk & Insurance Magazine
March 11, 2010 — Risk & Insurance Magazine, a publication focusing on the risk management industry, has named Harry C. Wallace of Riggs, Counselman, Michaels & Downes, Inc. (RCM&D) as a Power Broker in their annual list of the most influential commercial insurance brokers. Wallace currently serves as senior vice president and Life Science practice leader with RCM&D. Prior to that,...
Read More...Dennis Wraase joins U-Md. Center for Social Value Creation as Executive-In-Residence
March 11, 2010 — The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business announced former Pepco Holdings Inc. president, board chair and CEO Dennis R. Wraase has joined the Center for Social Value Creation as its first executive-in-residence. Wraase will support the center's mission to engage students in courses and experiential learning programs, enabling them to become global leaders who...
Read More...Corridor Breaking News
Biotherapeutics company Zyngenia moves into new space
March 11, 2010 — Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett joined Peter Kiener, D.Phil, Zyngenia Chief Operating Officer; Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot; Mayor of Gaithersburg Sidney Kat; David Mott, New Enterprise Associates (NEA) General Partner, Chair of the Montgomery County Biosciences Task Force and Zyngenia Chairman; local and state elected officials; and members of the local life sciences community to celebrate the build-out of Zyngenia’s new 14,000-square-foot office and laboratory...
Read More...Stevenson announces new Master’s in Nursing Education and Leadership
March 11, 2010 — Stevenson University launched a new accelerated online Master’s in Nursing for RNs with a bachelor’s degree who would like to earn a master’s with a focus on either leadership/management or nursing education.
“Our program is perfect for working adults who want to expand their career horizons and complete their degrees at a flexible pace,” said Judith A. Feustle, RN, Sc.D., Associate Dean, School of Graduate and Professional Studies in a statement.
National Press Club and Adfero Group launch PR education series
March 11, 2010— The National Press Club and Adfero Group, a public relations company, announced today "Get PR Smart," a series of continuing education events custom-tailored for public relations and communications professionals, according to a press release. The series will cover a variety of topics including how social media has changed the way reporters, sources and communication professionals interact, as well as learning how to use new, inexpensive technologies to get a client's message in...
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- Maryland Senate passes unemployment tax relief bill
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- January figures show 18th straight month of job losses in Maryland
- Baltimore-area home sales continued rise in February
- NYSE rebukes Black & Decker, says firm should have considered partnership
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Latest Events
March 11, 2010 (5:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Annual MD Int'l Leadership Awards, sponsored by the World Trade Center Institute and MDDBED.
Located at the Jim Rouse Visionary Center, 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230. Call 410-576-0022 x102 or contact eddie@wtci.org
March 11, 2010 (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM)
Don't miss this exciting evening of drama and discussion to benefit the Center for Public Integrity! Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers
New York Theatre Workshop. Cocktail reception at The Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery
New York, NY 10003.
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March 12, 2010(9:00 AM) - March 13, 2010 (11:00 AM)
Location: Sheraton Washington North, 4095 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Join the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce for this MEMBERS ONLY Networking Opportunity!
Enjoy the beautiful Sheraton Washington North and a delicious full course...
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