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Thursday, March 30, 2017

MARYLAND LAUNCHES ONLINE TOOL TO MAP STATE’S DEFENSE SPENDING

The Maryland Department of Commerce today announced the launch of the Maryland Defense Network, an interactive online tool that maps defense spending in the state. Maryland is typically among the top 10 states in the nation for defense spending, ranking 6th for fiscal year 2016. The Maryland Defense Network helps companies expand and diversify their customer base, identify opportunities to partner with prime contractors, and gain information on expiring Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.

“The defense sector is an important component of Maryland’s economy, with the Department of Defense awarding more than $13.4 billion to Maryland companies in 2016 alone,” said Maryland Commerce Secretary Mike Gill. “The Maryland Defense Network is a valuable tool for defense contractors, companies interested in competing in the defense community – and for economic developers and policy makers – and helps our businesses stay in sync with evolving defense priorities.”

Created with input from regional focus groups, including economic development professionals, industry partners, and defense contractors, the Maryland Defense Network is accessible through a secure website, MarylandDefenseNetwork.org. Registering with Maryland Defense Network offers several advantages, including:

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4 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is a waste of time and money. Everybody knows these jobs are in the Baltimore / DC corridor. They disregard the Eastern Shore for high paying jobs. I would ask our delegation, especially Mathias. I say this because in WWII OC beaches were the target for an invasion. this is why concrete watch towers were on the beaches from 60th street to the Delaware canal.

Anonymous said...

Screw maryland with its current anti american stance against the constitution on many fronts. I hope Donald flicks the democrats a shafting real proper like and tells them toe the line or bye! bye! Dollars. I for one, hope not to be here much longer.

Anonymous said...

Please don't leave out the other forgotten part of Western Maryland who suffers the same as the Eastern Shore!

Anonymous said...

dems dont want defense so take all those jobs outta md. serves the pukes right!