With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, don’t forget to pick up a little something special from one of our local retailers. Maryland businesses offer plenty of options for your loved ones no matter what region you live in. Here are a few of our favorite gift ideas for the

As part of our #BuyLocalMD series this holiday season, the Maryland Department of Commerce hopes to inspire you to explore the small businesses in your own community. Nothing says the holidays like a delicious homemade meal. Here at Maryland Commerce, we suggest spicing up your meals with some local flavor.

As part of our #BuyLocalMD series this holiday season, the Maryland Department of Commerce hopes to inspire you to explore the small businesses in your own community. Get into the holiday spirit with help from our local breweries, wineries, and more. Here’s a toast to our favorite picks throughout Maryland.

As part of our #BuyLocalMD series this holiday season, the Maryland Department of Commerce hopes to inspire you to explore the small businesses in your own community. Guest feature: Julie Oberg is the Communications Director for the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Follow along with MDA @MdAgDept and Maryland’s Best @MdsBest.

In conjunction with Small Business Saturday on November 25th, the Maryland Department of Commerce encourages Maryland residents to explore their neighborhoods and support local businesses. Show us how you shop small on Twitter with #ShopSmall and #BuyLocalMD @MDBiz. It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping! With Small Business

Time is running out and the new year is quickly approaching! Don’t forget to make time for grocery shopping and plan out your shopping list. Here are some suggestions for incorporating Maryland ingredients into your holiday meals. Meat If farm-fresh turkey is your choice for the main course, Maryland has

There’s nothing like strolling along festively-decorated Main Street shopping districts or swinging by your favorite local shop to pick up your holiday gifts. But in today’s busy world, the convenience of online shopping makes it easy to browse and buy gifts. If you’d rather shop from the comforts of home,

Start your holiday shopping early this year with help from the Maryland Department of Commerce. Our state has plenty of small businesses to help you find unique gifts for the holiday season. Remember that when you shop small and buy local, you are supporting the communities throughout Maryland that need

In conjunction with Small Business Saturday on November 26th, the Maryland Department of Commerce encourages Maryland residents to explore their neighborhoods and support local businesses. Show us how you shop small on Twitter at #ShopSmall and #BuyLocalMD @MDBiz. This week, while you are planning your Thanksgiving feast and your Black Friday

From appetizers to dessert and everything in between, you can help power Maryland’s economy and support local farmers and businesses by buying local this Thanksgiving. Here are some ideas for incorporating locally-produced food and goods into your Thanksgiving meal. Turkey Locally-raised turkeys have superior flavor, as evidenced by the high