DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

DEFUNCT AGENCIES

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
Under Business Development, restructured as Aerospace, Communications, Information Technology and Defense Team in Jan. 2008.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TOURISM
Created in 1993, the Advisory Committee on Tourism advised the Maryland Tourism Development Board on the tourism industry (Chapter 625, Acts of 1993). The Committee's forty members were appointed to four-year terms by the Governor with advice of the Secretary of Business and Economic Development and the Maryland Tourism Development Board (Code 1957, Art. 83A, sec. 4-209).

The Committee became inactive in 1997 and was abolished July 1, 2004 (Chapter 153, Acts of 2004).

AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS
Under Technology Strategy and Business Development, reorganized as Resource-Based Industries in Jan. 2004.

BIOSCIENCES
Under Business Development, restructured as Life Sciences and Health Care Team in Jan. 2008.

BUSINESS & ECONOMIC RESEARCH
In July 2000, transferred to Office of Business Information Services as Business Research and Analysis.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Abolished in Sept. 2008. Some functions incorporated into Office of Marketing and Business Development.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT-RURAL REGION
An offshoot of the Division of Business Development, Business Development-Rural Region started in December 2003 to assist businesses in the rural counties of the Eastern Shore (Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico & Worcester); Southern Maryland (Calvert, Charles & St. Mary's); and Western Maryland (Allegany, Garrett & Washington). It focused on job retention and job creation.

In February 2007, its functions were dispersed to other units.

BUSINESS LOCATION GROUP
Under Office of Business Development, renamed Business Location Assistance in 1997.

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.

COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Under Division of Regional Development, merged with Office of Regional Response to form Office of Community Assistance in April 1998.

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Repealed in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).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
With addition of Information and Technology Management in July 2007, renamed Division of Administration and Technology.

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
In July 2000, restructured as Office of Administrative Services.

DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Restructured as Division of Business and Enterprise Development in July 2009.

DIVISION OF ECONOMIC POLICY, RESEARCH, & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
In Sept. 2008, restructured as Research; some functions moved to Business Assistance and Outreach.

DIVISION OF MARKETING
Renamed Division of Business Development in Sept. 1999.

DIVISION OF MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
In July 2009, funtions dispersed into other divisions.

DIVISION OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In Dec. 2003, functions dispersed to three regional divisions of Business Development.

DIVISION OF SMALL BUSINESS
In Sept. 2008, restructured as a unit under Office of Economic Development.

DIVISION OF TOURISM, FILM, & THE ARTS
Restructured as Division of Tourism and Culture in July 2009.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Reorganized as Office of Economic Policy and Legislation in 1998.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT UNIT

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
Under Division of Marketing, discontinued in Feb. 1998.

FINANCE, INSURANCE, & RETAIL MANUFACTURING
Under Business Development, restructured into Financial Services, Insurance and Real Estate Team, and Manufacturing and Logistics Team in Jan. 2008.

FINANCE & INSURANCE SECTOR
Under Division of Marketing, discontinued in Dec. 1996.

FINANCIAL SERVICES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
Under Division of Marketing, discontinued in Feb. 1998.

FINANCING PROGRAMS
In Sept. 2008, reorganized as Finance Team under Office of Economic Development.

FOREIGN INVESTMENT
Under Office of Technology and International Business in Division of Business Development, disbanded; functions dispersed within Division in July 2001.

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS ADVOCACY
Reorganized as Governor's Office of Business Advocacy and Small Business Assistance in Dec. 2000.

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS ADVOCACY & SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
Functions absorbed by Division of Small Business in Feb. 2007.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Under Office of Technology and International Business in Division of Business Development, disbanded; functions dispersed within Division in July 2001.

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
Under Deputy Secretary, renamed Office of International Trade and Investment, and moved under Business Development in July 2007.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT
Under Office of International Business, renamed Trade Development in 1997.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
Under Governor's Office of Business Advocacy and Small Business Assistance, reorganized as Interagency and Local Government Coordination and transferred to Business Development-Rural Region in Sept. 2004.

INTERAGENCY & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COORDINATION

MANUFACTURING, TRANSPORTATION, & DISTRIBUTION
Under Technology Strategy and Business Development, reorganized as Insurance, Manufacturing, and Finance in Jan. 2004.

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
Under Office of Industry and Professional Services in Division of Business Development, absorbed by Manufacturing, Transportation, and Distribution in July 2002.

MARYLAND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FINANCING FUND WORK GROUP
Staff: 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 Maryland Film Commission, renamed 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 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Reorganized in Dec. 2003 as Office of Support Services.

OFFICE OF ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
In Jan. 2003, renamed Office of Strategic Marketing.

OFFICE OF ARTS & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Under Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts, the Office formed in Feb. 2003 and ceased to exist in 2007.

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 DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES

OFFICE OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SERVICES
Under Division of Business Development, units dispersed to Office of Business Development Support Services and Division of Economic Policy, Research, and Legislative Affairs in Sept. 2003.

OFFICE OF BUSINESS RELATIONS
Created in Sept. 2008, the Office oversaw Communications, and Intergovernmental Affairs.

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 COMMUNICATIONS & BRAND MANAGEMENT
In Dec. 2003, reformed as Office of Communications and Marketing.

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
In December 2003, the Office of Communications and Marketing formed under the Deputy Secretary. It combined functions of the former Office of Communications and Brand Management with marketing components from the Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts. The Office was headed by the Chief Marketing Officer. In January 2007, the two functions were separated, and the Office became Communications.

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
Under Division of Regional Development, reformed in July 1999 as Office of In-State Business Services.

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING
Under Division of Regional Response, merged with Office of Regulatory Affairs and Analysis in Jan. 2001 to form Office of Interagency and Local Government Coordination.

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC POLICY & LEGISLATION
In Oct. 2003, reorganized as Division of Economic Policy, Research, and Legislative Affairs.

OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Under Office of Secretary, merged with Contracts and Procurement Unit to form Office of Fair Practices and Procurement in Sept. 2003.

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 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Under Division of Regional Development, functions assumed by Economic Development Support Unit in Aug. 2003.

OFFICE OF GLOBAL INVESTMENT & TECHNOLOGY
The Office of Global Investment and Technology began as the Office of International Trade in 1985. Reformed as the Maryland International Division in 1988, it was renamed the Office of International Trade in 1995 under the Division of Business Development. The Office of International Business became its new name in 1996. Its international marketing functions were assigned to the Office of Marketing and Sales in 1999. In July 2000, duties of that office were assumed by the Office of Industry and Professional Services, and the Office of Technology and International Business. In December 2001, the Office of Technology and International Business restructured as the Office of Global Investment and Technology, and its international marketing component expanded to become the Office of International Trade.

Under the Office of Global Investment and Technology were two teams that specialized in high-tech industry: Advanced Technologies; and Biotechnology and Life Sciences.

Under Division of Business Development, Office of Global Investment and Technology restructured as Office of Biosciences and Life Sciences, and Office of Advanced Technologies in Sept. 2003.

OFFICE OF IN-STATE BUSINESS SERVICES
Under Division of Regional Development, restructured as Office of Small and Minority Business Initiatives in Sept. 2003.

OFFICE OF INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Some functions of the Office of Industry and Professional Services began as National Business Development in 1991. Renamed the Business Development Group in 1992, it resumed its former name in 1994. Within the Division of Marketing, it reorganized as the Office of Business Development in 1995, and under the Division of Business Development as the Office of Marketing and Sales in 1999. In July 2000, it became the Office of Industry and Professional Services.

Through marketing campaigns in this country and abroad, the Office encouraged new businesses to locate and develop in Maryland. The Office provided information to corporations about economic resources of the State, including raw materials, power and water resources, transportation facilities, markets, labor, banking and financing options, industrial sites, and incentives offered by State government.

Maryland as a premier business location for foreign and domestic firms was marketed by the Office. With key decision makers and business location consultants, the Office targeted certain markets and industries to recruit the fastest growing firms for relocation in the State.

Within the Office were two teams that targeted specific segments of industry: Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate; and Manufacturing, Transportation, and Distribution.

Under Division of Business Development, Office of Industry and Professional Services reorganized as Office of Business Development Support Services in Sept. 2003.

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, Office functions were placed directly under Office of 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 MANUFACTURING, LOGISTICS, & FINANCIAL SERVICES
Formerly under Division of Business Development, reformed as Manufacturing, Transportation, and Distribution under Technology Strategy and Business Development in 2004.

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 MILITARY AFFAIRS
Under Deputy Secretary, reorganized as Office of Federal and Military Affairs in Sept. 2008.

OFFICE OF POLICY, PLANNING, & RESEARCH
Restructured as Office of Policy and Governmental Affairs in July 2009.

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 Office of Business Advocacy in Jan. 1997; transferred to Office of Secretary in 1998.

OFFICE OF REGULATORY RELIEF

OFFICE OF STRATEGIC MARKETING
The Office of Strategic Marketing began as National Trade Shows and Missions, became National Marketing in 1997, and Office of Advertising and Promotion in 1999. In January 2003, it was renamed the Office of Strategic Marketing. The Office developed marketing strategy to attract businesses to Maryland through advertising, special events, and trade shows.

Under Division of Business Development, functions assumed by Office of Business Support Services in Sept. 2003.

OFFICE OF SUPPORT SERVICES
In 2005, renamed Office of Administrative Services.

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 WORKFORCE COORDINATION
In Jan. 2001, became part of Office of Interagency and Local Government Coordination.

PARTNERSHIP FOR WORKFORCE QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Business & Economic Development & Chair of Workforce Investment Board to 3-year terms:
H. K. Norman Wolske, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2003
John A. Sabatini, Jr., Ed.D., 2001; Charles M. Blackburn II, 2002; James B. Kauffman, Jr., 2002; Dharapuram Srinath, 2002; Gilbert Cephas, 2003; Richard G. McClure, 2003; Katherine M. Oliver, 2003; Karen L. Sitnick, 2003; Sadhna Agrawal, 2004; Melvin Forbes, 2004; Vickie L. Fultonberger, 2004; Robert N. Smelkinson, 2004.

Appointed by Senate President: Edward J. Kasemeyer

Appointed by House Speaker: John F. Wood, Jr.

The Partnership for Workforce Quality Advisory Board formed in 1989, when the Partnership for Workforce Quality Program was established within the Department of Economic and Employment Development (Chapter 292, Acts of 1989). Formerly under the Office of In-State Business Services, the Board transferred to Business Development-Baltimore Region in December 2003.

The Program provided training services to improve the competitiveness and productivity of Maryland's workers and businesses, upgrade employee skills for new technologies or production processes, and help Maryland businesses promote employment stability. The Board consulted with the Workforce Investment Board and advised the Secretary of Business and Economic Development about the Program.

With advice from the Secretary of Business and Economic Development and the Chair of the Workforce Investment Board, the Governor named the Board's fifteen members to three-year terms (Code 1957, Art. 83A, secs. 3-701 through 3-704).

The Advisory Board has been inactive since 2003.

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Abolished in Sept. 2008; functions transferred to Office of Economic Development.

RESOURCE-BASED INDUSTRY
Under Business Development, discontinued in Dec. 2007.

SISTER STATES GROUP
Under Office of International Business, renamed Sister States Program in 1997.

SISTER STATES PROGRAM
Privatized in 1997 (www.wtci.org/mdsisters).

SITE CONSULTANTS
Under Business Development, reorganized as Business Location Services in Jan. 2008.

SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS INITIATIVES

SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

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.

TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
In January 2006, became Business Development.

TRADE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Under Division of Business Development, functions expanded to become Office of International Trade in Dec. 2001.

TRADE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Under Division of Business Development, in 1999, reformed as Trade Development Group.

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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