BUSINESS LOCATION ASSISTANCE
In July 2000, functions dispersed to Office of Industry and Professional Services, and Office of Technology and International Business.
COMMUNITY FINANCING GROUP
Under Division of Financing Programs, functions dispersed to regional teams in 2000.
DAY-CARE FACILITIES FINANCING COMMITTEE
Repealed in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).
DAY CARE FINANCING PROGRAMS
Under Division of Financing Programs, functions dispersed to regional teams in 2000.
DEFENSE ADJUSTMENT FINANCING COMMITTEE
In 1998, renamed Maryland Economic Adjustment Financing Committee (Chapter 693, Acts of 1998).
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
Renamed Division of Administration and Information Technology in July 1999.
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
In July 2000, restructured as Office of Administrative Services and Office of Information Technology.
DIVISION OF MARKETING
Renamed Division of Business Development in Sept. 1999.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
Under Division of Marketing, discontinued in Feb. 1998.
FINANCE & INSURANCE SECTOR
Under Division of Marketing, discontinued in Dec. 1996.
FINANCIAL SERVICES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
Under Division of Marketing, discontinued in Feb. 1998.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS ADVOCACY
Reorganized as Governor's Office of Business Advocacy and Small Business Assistance in December 2000.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT
Under Office of International Business, renamed Trade Development in 1997.
MARYLAND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FINANCING FUND WORK GROUP
Contact: Marla Posey-Moss (410) 767-2030
Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development:
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Business & Economic Development)
James Davenport; Joseph J. James; Tina M. Jolivet, Esq.; Paula Klepper; Joseph Mangini; James H. McLean; Ackneil M. Muldrow II; Helen M. Spinelli; Renee Sprow; Allan Stephenson.
Appointed by Senate President: John J. Hafer; Thomas M. Middleton.
Appointed by House Speaker: Kerry A. Hill; Verna L. Jones.
The Maryland Competitive Advantage Financing Fund was created in 1999 (Chapter 299, Acts of 1999). The Fund provides loans to small businesses unable to borrow from traditional lenders.
At the request of the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee, the Department fashioned the Maryland Competitive Advantage Financing Fund Work Group in August 2000. The Work Group examined the role of local economic development officials and organizations in small business lending. The Work Group also evaluated whether the Fund should be administered at the State or local level. On December 31, 2000, the Work Group reported to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, and the House Appropriations Committee.
MARYLAND ENERGY FINANCING ADMINISTRATION
Repealed in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).
MARYLAND ENTERPRISE INCENTIVE DEPOSIT FUND
Repealed and functions consolidated in Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).
MARYLAND SEAFOOD & AQUACULTURE LOAN FUND
Repealed in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).
MARYLAND TRADE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Under Office of International Business, absorbed by Trade Development Group in Sept. 1999.
MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Also known as the Maryland Film Commission, the Office became the Maryland Film Office on July 1, 1997 (Chapter 49, Acts of 1997).
NATIONAL MARKETING
Under Division of Business Development, renamed Office of Advertising and Promotion in Sept. 1999.
NATIONAL TRADE SHOWS & MISSIONS
Under Office of Business Development, renamed National Marketing in 1997.
OFFICE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMIC RESEARCH
Under Division of Business Development, became Business and Economic Research within Office of Business Services in Sept. 1999.
OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Under Division of Business Development, renamed Office of Business Services in Sept. 1999.
OFFICE OF BUSINESS SERVICES
Under Division of Business Development, restructured in July 2000 as Office of Industry and Professional Services, and Office of Technology and International Business.
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
Under Division of Regional Development, reorganized as Office of In-State Business Services in July 1999.
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING
Under Division of Regional Development, combined with Office of Regulatory Affairs and Analysis and Office of Work Force Coordination to form Office of Interagency and Local Government Cooordination in Jan. 2001.
OFFICE OF FEDERAL RESPONSE & TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION
Under Division of Regional Development, renamed Office of Technology Support in March 1998.
OFFICE OF FINANCE
Under Division of Administration, renamed Office of Budget and Finance in 1997.
OFFICE OF INDUSTRY SECTOR ASSISTANCE
Under Division of Marketing, reorganized as Office of Information Technology Marketing in Feb. 1998.
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Formerly under Division of Marketing, its functions were placed directly under the Office of the Secretary in March 1998.
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Under Division of Business Development, duties assumed by Office of Marketing and Sales in Feb. 2000.
OFFICE OF MARKETING & SALES
Under Division of Business Development, restructured as Office of Industry and Professional Services, and Office of Technology and International Business in July 2000.
OFFICE OF REGIONAL RESPONSE
Under Division of Regional Development, merged with Community Infrastructure Development to form Office of Community Assistance in April 1998.
OFFICE OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS & ANALYSIS
Under Division of Regional Development, combined with Office of Community Planning to form Office of Interagency and Local Government Coordination in Jan. 2001.
OFFICE OF REGULATORY & ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE
Under Division of Regional Development, reorganized as the Office of Business Advocacy in Jan. 1997, and transferred to Office of Secretary in 1998.
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Under Division of Business Development, restructured as Office of Global Investment and Technology in Dec. 2001.
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Under Division of Regional Development, functions dispersed in 1999 between State Technology Coordinator and Office of Military Affairs and Federal Facilities.
OFFICE OF WORK FORCE COORDINATION
In Jan. 2001, became part of Office of Interagency and Local Government Coordination.
SISTER STATES GROUP
Under Office of International Business, renamed Sister States Program in 1997.
SISTER STATES PROGRAM
Privatized in 1997 (www.wtci.org/mdsisters).
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAM
Abolished in 1997 (Chapter 51, Acts of 1997).
STUDY PANEL TO REVIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCING PROGRAMS
Thomas M. Middleton, Senate Co-Chair
Michael E. Busch, House Co-Chair
Appointed by Senate President: Martin G. Madden; Nathaniel J. McFadden; Ida G. Ruben; J. Lowell Stoltzfus.
Appointed by House Speaker: Kumar P. Barve; Kerry A. Hill; Nancy Hubers; Richard A. La Vay.
Representing private business sector: Arthur D. Ebersberger; Joseph Haskins, Jr.; Kimberly S. Repac; William J. Reuter.
Representing local economic development officials: Brian T. Duncan; John T. (Jack) Lyburn, Jr.; David J. Ryan, Jr.
The Panel submitted its recommendations in Dec. 1999.
TRADE DEVELOPMENT
Under Division of Business Development, functions expanded to become Office of International Trade in Dec. 2001.
TRADE FINANCE PROGRAM
Under Financing Programs, functions transferred to regional teams in Sept. 1999.
TRADE PROMOTION GROUP
Formerly under Office of International Business, renamed Marketing Strategies Group and moved under Office of Marketing and Sales in Sept. 1999.
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