Baltimore arts gallery owner celebrates 10 years of success sparked by small business assistance October 31, 2023 Maryland financing program Neighborhood BusinessWorks ‘believed in my mission, the goals of my small business’ Felicia Zannino-Baker has always been connected with Baltimore. Her family established Zannino Funeral Home in the Highlandtown community in 1961 and she grew up with fond memories of the neighborhood. “The residential community was extremely wholesome with hard working, primarily Read the Rest… Comments Off on Baltimore arts gallery owner celebrates 10 years of success sparked by small business assistance
PUBLIC NOTICE: Task Force On Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity to Hold Public Meeting October 24, 2023 As mandated by the passage of HB1097 in 2022, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is establishing the Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity. The Task Force will: Beginning October 26, 2023, meet monthly through June of 2024 Address the persistent misvaluation and undervaluation of property owned by minorities by: studying Read the Rest… Comments Off on PUBLIC NOTICE: Task Force On Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity to Hold Public Meeting
In its first year, Maryland State Small Business Credit Initiative Assists 27 Businesses, Creates or Retains more than 1,300 Full-time Jobs October 24, 2023 Funding still available through three state agencies to support small businesses and entrepreneurs NEW CARROLLTON, MD (October 24, 2023) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development recently celebrated the first year of operations of the Maryland State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Launched in August 2022, SSBCI created a partnership between three state agencies Read the Rest… Comments Off on In its first year, Maryland State Small Business Credit Initiative Assists 27 Businesses, Creates or Retains more than 1,300 Full-time Jobs
Governor Moore Announces $69 Million in Federal Funds to Support High-Speed, Affordable Internet Access for Unserved Marylanders October 16, 2023 ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 16, 2023) — Governor Wes Moore today announced $69 million in federal funding for two new programs to help more Marylanders access high-speed, affordable internet. Administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Office of Statewide Broadband, the two programs, Home Stretch for Public Housing and Home Stretch for Difficult Read the Rest… Comments Off on Governor Moore Announces $69 Million in Federal Funds to Support High-Speed, Affordable Internet Access for Unserved Marylanders
PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development To Hold Public Hearing, Request Public Comment on HUD PRO Housing Application October 13, 2023 NEW CARROLLTON, MD (October 13, 2023) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has prepared an application for funding in response to the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department’s Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Pathways to Removing Obstacles (PRO) Housing grant. The application proposes to use nearly $10,000,000 in PRO Housing grant Read the Rest… Comments Off on PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development To Hold Public Hearing, Request Public Comment on HUD PRO Housing Application
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Releases New Application for Maryland’s Affordable Rental Housing Programs October 6, 2023 Competitive application round for development teams seeking Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and State Rental Housing Funds now open NEW CARROLLTON, MD (October 6, 2023) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development recently announced revisions to the State of Maryland’s 2023 Qualified Allocation Plan (the “QAP”) and Multifamily Rental Financing Program Guide (the “Guide”). Read the Rest… Comments Off on Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Releases New Application for Maryland’s Affordable Rental Housing Programs
Secretary Jake Day Celebrates Digital Inclusion Week at Baltimore City’s Digital Equity Resource Fair October 2, 2023 Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced award of 30,000 laptops to Baltimore City, Enoch Pratt Free Library BALTIMORE, MD (October 2, 2023) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day celebrated National Digital Inclusion Week at Baltimore City’s Digital Equity Resource Fair, hosted by Baltimore City Information and Technology (BCIT) Read the Rest… Comments Off on Secretary Jake Day Celebrates Digital Inclusion Week at Baltimore City’s Digital Equity Resource Fair