The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System has launched the $250 million Terrapin Middle Market Infrastructure Fund in partnership with global asset manager Barings, a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at investing in lower middle-market infrastructure and Maryland-based emerging managers—strengthening local economies while delivering long-term value for the state’s 412,000 pension system members.
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MBE Night in Annapolis slated for Feb. 20
The 2025 MBE Night in Annapolis conference will take place on Feb. 20, featuring speakers such as Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Governor Wes Moore, and two panel discussions on leading Black CEOs and the state of Black economic mobility.
Posted inBaltimore News
Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival returns for eighth year
The Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival celebrated its eighth anniversary on July 4, featuring performances from Sister Carol, N’Dea Davenport, Navasha Daya, Orquesta Nfuzion, and more, as well as educational activities and fireworks.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland Tax Connect: Revolutionizing state tax payments with a modern, user-friendly portal
Comptroller Brooke Lierman has launched Maryland Tax Connect, a modernized business tax system that simplifies the tax filing process and allows businesses to make payments, track payments, obtain business licenses, and more.
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Black business leaders and entrepreneurs gather for AFRO News’ fourth Black business Matters Expo
The AFRO American Newspapers hosted the fourth Black Business Matters Expo, featuring master classes, a “Sip and Say” on the terrace level, and a panel discussion with business leaders discussing the importance of diversity in the MBE space.
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Replay available: The AFRO returns with fourth annual Black Business Matters Expo
The AFRO is hosting the Black Business Matters Expo to celebrate and uplift small Black-owned businesses, featuring workshops, musical performances, and interviews with industry experts and emerging entrepreneurs.
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AFRO News to host Black Business Matters Expo 2024
The AFRO is hosting the Black Business Matters Expo 2024 on May 30, featuring a lineup of top-notch speakers and special performances, and is supported by sponsors including Chase, United Bank, TEDCO, United Way of Central Maryland, Giant, Security Plus Federal Credit Union, PNC Bank and Live Casino and Hotel.
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Maryland Comptroller’s Office relocates to Baltimore’s Central Business District
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Comptroller Brooke Lierman kicked off tax season on Jan. 23 at the ribbon-cutting of her new Baltimore office at 7 Saint Paul Street. The new Office of the Comptroller is the first Maryland agency to move from the State Center Complex to downtown Baltimore. The space will accommodate […]
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Year in review: A look at Brooke Lierman’s first year as comptroller of Maryland
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com As Brooke Lierman’s first year as comptroller comes to a close, the AFRO reflects on her accomplishments and goals as Maryland’s chief financial officer and general accountant. In 2023, the Comptroller’s Office of Maryland processed more than $2.7 million in tax returns and sent out $1.8 million in refunds valued […]