GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY ANNOUNCES “JOBS AND OPPORTUNITY” TOUR

GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY ANNOUNCES “JOBS AND OPPORTUNITY” TOUR


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GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY ANNOUNCES “JOBS AND OPPORTUNITY” TOUR


Governor to kick off tour with speech at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School



ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 10, 2012) – On Wednesday, September 12th, Governor Martin O’Malley will kick off the “Jobs and Opportunity” Tour by delivering a keynote economic development speech at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. In the days ahead, the Governor will participate in events to showcase Maryland as well-positioned for success in the New Economy.

With a highly-skilled and educated workforce, Maryland has become a hub for science, technology and discovery, and a leader in the Innovation Economy. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Maryland ranks #1 in the nation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and remains one of the best-positioned states to grow, create jobs and prosper in the coming years. The Milken Institute ranks Maryland #1 for human capital capacity, and the Kauffman Foundation ranks Maryland #3 for the state’s ability to win in the new economy in the 2010 State New Economy Index.

Below is a list of upcoming events to start the tour.



WHAT: Governor O’Malley to deliver keynote at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

WHEN: Wednesday, September 12th at 7:30 a.m.

WHERE: The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
100 International Drive
Baltimore, MD

WHAT: Governor O’Malley to visit BioTechnical Institute of Maryland, Inc.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 18th at 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: BioTechnical Institute of Maryland
2001 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, MD

WHAT: Governor O’Malley to help kick off Pitch Across Maryland Bus Tour hosted
by Startup America

WHEN: Wednesday, September 19th at 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Road
Baltimore, MD

WHAT: Governor O’Malley to announce InvestMaryland Challenge

WHEN: Monday, September 24th at 11:00 a.m.

WHERE: BrainScope, Inc.
8120 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 250
Bethesda, MD