During a fireside chat at the Baltimore Together spring update, Baltimore Development Corp. President Colin Tarbert and Maryland Commerce Secretary Harry Coker Jr. outlined a shared vision for inclusive economic growth. The two leaders emphasized that equity isn’t just a social good—it’s a smart, strategic driver of long-term prosperity.
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Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce builds momentum with procurement-focused event during Preakness 150
Minority business enterprises (MBEs) in Maryland miss out on billions of dollars in contracts because of* systemic barriers. The Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce is bringing together MBEs, corporate procurement leaders, prime contractors, policymakers, and economic development stakeholders on May 15 to discuss ways to address disparities in contracting and reshape the procurement process in Baltimore and the state.
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Governor Moore appoints Harry Coker Jr., former national cyber director, to secretary of commerce
Governor Wes Moore has appointed Harry Coker Jr. as the new secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce, succeeding Kevin Anderson, who is now serving as the governor’s senior adviser on economic development.