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Maryland invests $2.2 million in minority, veteran-owned business growth

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $2.2 million in financial assistance to support small, minority, and veteran-owned business growth in Maryland. According to a press release from the Governor’s Office, the funding includes loans, loan guaranties, and equity investments from the Military Personnel and Veteran-owned Small Business Loan Program and the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority. The funds […]

Maryland increases procurement goal for Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise Program participants

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the state is increasing the goal for veteran-owned small businesses receiving state contracts from 1% to 3%. The change is effective immediately and is part of an effort to diversify Maryland’s contracting landscape and support veteran-owned businesses. “The military teaches you not just how to serve, but also how to lead. […]

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Maryland honors 150,000 military, veteran caregivers with Hidden Heroes Campaign

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—More than 150,000 military and veteran caregivers across the country will be honored by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign for their service to their country. The campaign, launched in 2016, seeks to raise awareness about the challenges that military caregivers face and to connect them with resources available to them. “Military and veteran caregivers are just as […]

Funeral arrangements announced for retired Baltimore police officer, Harford County volunteer firefighter Timothy Holt

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

FALLSTON, MD—Funeral arrangements have been announced for a retired Baltimore police officer and Harford County volunteer firefighter. Timothy A. “Tim” Holt, an Iraq War veteran, died July 3 of a stroke at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. The Bel Air resident was 57 years old. Tim was born in Baltimore and grew up in Fallston. He attended Youth’s Benefit Elementary […]

THE AVENUE at White Marsh to donate fountain coins to Honeygo Regional Veterans Memorial Project

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—THE AVENUE at White Marsh is doing its part to honor local veterans. Officials this week announced that all fountain coins collected in 2024 will be donated to the Honeygo Regional Veterans Memorial Project. This memorial will be located in Gough Park at the southeast corner of Joppa Road and Honeygo Boulevard. The Honeygo Regional Veterans Memorial will […]

Baltimore County man pleads guilty to VA fraud

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man pleaded guilty to wire fraud after he lied and said he was paralyzed to receive more than $750,000 in benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland announced this week. William Rich, 43, of Windsor Mill, received $750,000 in special monthly compensation, caregiver assistance compensation, and medical equipment, according to […]

U.S. Army veteran from Middle River scratches out $100,000 lottery win

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The wife of a U.S. Army veteran, who served 28 years in the military, was surprised at how little expression the Middle River man showed upon finding out he won $100,000 on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off. According to his account, when he showed her the prize-winning instant ticket, he wasn’t particularly excited. Although $100,000 is the top prize […]

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Maryland earns national award for military family support

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland has received a national award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its efforts to support military families. The Hiring Our Heroes Community Leader Impact Award was presented to Governor Wes Moore for his work creating opportunities for military spouses. The award was announced in a press release from the Governor’s office. “When I joined […]

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