Conference Shines Light on Economic Impact of Regional Airports Maryland’s economic development professionals will turn their attention to the state’s aviation industry at the Maryland Economic Development Association’s (MEDA) summer conference Wednesday, June 12 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. “Aviation in Maryland: An Economic Engine, Jobs Generator and Business Development Opportunity,” will examine …
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Tech Park Incubator to Open Spring 2014
Posted on: Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 @ 6:21 pm
By Logan B. Anderson, Reprinted from The Banner, June 3, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — After nearly two decades of political maneuvering, inaction and disagreements, thanks to the Dorchester County Council’s recent budget vote and its Economic Development Department Director’s work, the Regional Technology Park is in its final phases. The county’s fiscal year 2014 budget, adopted …
DCED Welcomes Tammi Scroggin to Team
Posted on: Thursday, May 16th, 2013 @ 1:39 pmThe Dorchester County Economic Development is pleased to announce that Tammi Scroggin, a resident of Cambridge, was recently hired as the office’s Administrative Associate. With a background in biopharmaceutical, quick service restaurant management, and investment businesses, Tammi brings great organizational, administrative and customer service skills to the County’s business development agency. “I am excited to join Dorchester’s economic development team working to …
Local Team Selected Incubator Design-Builder
Posted on: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 @ 2:27 amAnother major milestone in the development of the Dorchester County Regional Technology Park was reached on May 7, when the County Council approved the design-build team for the Innovation Crossroads Incubator. Working in partnership with Cambridge-based architects Crosby and Associates and Lane Engineering, Willow Construction was selected. “The winning team presented a preliminary proposal that was …
Shore Gourmet Brings Local Goods to Market
Posted on: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 @ 2:22 am
Five years ago, the Mid-Shore Regional Council joined with the USDA to leverage the area’s reputation for great produce and seafood and capitalize on the “Buy Local” movement sweeping the country. The result was Shore Gourmet, a 501(c)6 formed in 2009 to help farmers and food producers develop, distribute and market their goods to retailers …
Economic Development Director Elected Statewide Asso VP
Posted on: Monday, April 29th, 2013 @ 3:03 pm
Keasha Haythe will lead 2014 conference planning Dorchester County Economic Development (DCED) Director Keasha Haythe, CEcD was elected Vice President of the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) today at the organization’s 52nd Annual conference held at the Chesapeake Bay Hyatt in Cambridge. Haythe, a 12-year industry veteran, certified economic development professional and MEDA board member …
Rural Development Center Creates Manufacturing Jobs
Posted on: Thursday, April 11th, 2013 @ 4:07 pm
Reale Revives Downtown Space; Prepares to Manufacture Craft Beer Behind the picture windows at 504 Poplar Street, construction is well underway for Cambridge’s newest manufacturing business, ReAle Revival Brewing. Scheduled to open this summer, the much anticipated craft beer manufacturer is Dorchester’s first brewery since Wild Goose was acquired in 1997 and another successful deal …
Major Milestone Reached with Tech Park Incubator
Posted on: Thursday, April 11th, 2013 @ 9:43 am
County Secures $1.2M State Grant Dorchester County Council President Jay L. Newcomb applauded Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and the Board of Public Works (BPW) for approving a $1.2 million for construction of Innovation Crossroads, the Eastern Shore’s first, full-service incubator and anchor tenant of the new Regional Technology Park. Funds were authorized by the Maryland …
Economic Developers Convene in Cambridge
Posted on: Thursday, April 11th, 2013 @ 9:04 am
Cambridge once again welcomes the Maryland Economic Development Association’s (MEDA) annual conference to Dorchester when more than 200 business and government leaders convene at the Hyatt April 28-30 for the region’s premiere economic development event. Former Pennsylvania Governor and DNC Chairman Ed Rendell will deliver the keynote speech at the awards banquet Monday evening. This …
Cambridge VC Fund Helps Fill Vacant Retail Spaces
Posted on: Thursday, April 11th, 2013 @ 8:48 am
Bright red signs decorating Cambridge storefronts boldly invite entrepreneurs to “Open Your Business Here” and pledge up to $50,000 to “promising new retail businesses for acquisition, equipment, merchandise and marketing.” Targeting specific blocks of High, Poplar and Race streets, the six month old Cambridge Venture Capital Fund is making its mark downtown with plans to …
