State gains 3,100 jobs in October

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Baltimore 2nd Hottest City for Tech Jobs

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MD expects 25% increase in primary health pros by 2020

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Gov. Leads Trade Mission to India

Gov. O'Malley and the First Lady kicked off a historic trade mission to India on Monday jo more than 100 Maryland business leaders, educators and elected officials. The mission re new opportunities to expand into new global markets and create jobs. India was Maryland largest export market in 2010. As of September 2011, Maryland businesses had exported million of goods and services to India, up 18% from the same period last year. In 2007, th 8,279 Asian Indian American businesses in the state (up 37% from 2002) with total sales billion

Manufacturing Revival Could Add 2-3 Million Jobs

As China's cost advantage shrinks relative to North America some are predicting a U.S. manufacturing resurgence. The Boston Consulting Group reported transportation goods, equipment/appliances, furniture, plastics and rubber products, machinery, fabricated meta and computers/electronics are most likely to see a return to the U.S. starting around 2015 sectors in which wages account for a relatively small portion of total production costs and shipping costs and logistics are critical. Together, these industries could add $100 billion the U.S. economy and create 2 to 3 million jobs.Read more...

18 MD Firms Make Deloitte Tech Fast 500

The Technology Fast 500 ranks the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunicatio sciences and clean technology companies in North America based on revenue growth fro 2010. Maryland is home to 18 of the companies, up from 17 last year. New to the list is A based Zenoss, one of five companies on the list that received investment financing from D These five companies averaged revenue growth over 2000% from 2006 to 2010. With Inv on the horizon, the state is ready to support more of these cutting-edge companies.

State Gains 3,100 Jobs in October

Maryland job levels (seasonally adjusted) rose by 3,100 in October for a 0.1% growth rate number of Marylanders with jobs rose by 12,800 in October or 0.5%, sixth fastest growth

Business in MD Made Easy: Governor's 2012 Symposium on Job Creation

Dec. 9; 9:30 am Noon | Annapolis 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. Register here.

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.