More than 100 of the fastest-growing companies in the country are based right here in Maryland, according to the latest Inc. 5000 rankings. The recent announcement names 120 Maryland companies in the rankings, including six businesses among the top 500 in the nation. Click here to read the full list

Baltimore’s own supplier of theme park attractions is celebrating the opening of its newest thrill ride. Premier Rides spent the last year creating the new Hype roller coaster, which officially opened at Finland’s Särkänniemi Amusement Park in June. The engineering company is known for designing and manufacturing roller coasters, water

MGM National Harbor opens its doors today in the National Harbor waterfront development in Prince George’s County. The project is expected to have a significant lasting economic impact on Maryland, Prince George’s County, and the Capital Region, attracting visitors from Washington, D.C., neighboring states, across the country, and around the world.

Bourn Environmental, a small construction firm that provides environmental restoration services, has received a $50,000 loan from the Maryland Department of Commerce. The loan, made through the state’s Military Personnel and Veteran-Owned Small Business No-Interest Loan Program, will assist Bourn Environmental with operational costs including equipment purchases and improvements to

Guest feature: Robert Brennan is the executive director of the Maryland Economic Development Corporation.  Last week, the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), together with Wye River Group and Bengur Bryan, announced the launch of an investment fund we believe is the start of something truly dynamic for economically challenged communities

Alsco​, a family-owned-and-operated linen supplier with 150 global locations, has relocated its laundry processing facility from Washington, D.C. to Prince George’s County. The company recently hired more than 40 employees at its new facility in Lanham, bringing their current employment at that facility to 225, and anticipates creating 30 more

In the heart of Calvert County lies Calvert Brewing Company, a small farm brewery that is accomplishing big things. Connected to Running Hare Vineyard, Calvert Brewing first opened in 2014 as a small-batch production with a beer garden attached. The company quickly achieved success and this past January it expanded

Metropolitan Meat, Seafood & Poultry Company, a leading Mid-Atlantic specialty foods distributor, is consolidating its Washington, D.C. operations into its Landover facility in Prince George’s County. With this move, the company will add 80 jobs in Maryland to its existing workforce of 150 employees. Operating since 1944, Metropolitan Meat, Seafood

2U Inc., a leader in technology-enabled education headquartered in Prince George’s County, is moving its headquarters to Lanham to accommodate its growing workforce. The company is targeting the creation of more than 900 jobs in the county in the next five years and is leasing space at 7900 Harkins Road,

In conjunction with Small Business Saturday on November 28th, the Maryland Department of Commerce encourages each Maryland resident to explore their neighborhood and support local businesses all year long. Show us how you shop small on Twitter at #ShopSmall @MDBiz. It’s easy to visit any big box retailer when you’re