Montgomery County and Fairfax County are the economic engines of their respective states. Over the last 25 years, Fairfax has passed Montgomery on nearly every…
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The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Three
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In Part Two, we examined Montgomery County’s role in the Maryland’s economy. The county accounts for one-fifth of the state’s employment, one-fourth of its personal…
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The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Two
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Montgomery County is often called the “economic engine” of Maryland. But how important is it to the state’s economy? Let’s find out.The Bureau of Economic…
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The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part One
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Barry C. Watkins, CEO and president of Fidelity & Trust Bank, 6/10/05: Montgomery County is a powerful economic engine. Former Governor Robert Ehrlich on Montgomery…
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Why Baltimore Should Support I-270 Widening
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Baltimore Guy (and Sun reporter) Mike Dresser feels cranky about the I-270 widening proposal. Well, we have news for you, Baltimore – the I-270 project…
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The recent loss of Hilton Hotel’s headquarters to Fairfax and the resignation of Department of Economic Development (DED) Director Pradeep Ganguly have created significant debate…
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MPW’s far-flung spy network was quite excited this week over County Executive Ike Leggett’s appointment of former County Council Member Steve Silverman as the new…
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Following is the press release from the Leggett administration.For Immediate Release: April 7, 2009 Leggett Names Steve Silverman to Direct Economic Development Department Montgomery County…
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In a tart letter to County Executive Ike Leggett, County Council Members George Leventhal, Nancy Floreen, Valerie Ervin and Mike Knapp refer to a “leadership…
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Growth? What Growth?
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For those who are still worried about growth, we have a message for you: there’s nothing to worry about.That’s right, there is little to no…