BRAC & Defense : Featured Stories

Don't Break the Bank: Nonprofit Teaches Kids to Manage Money

Elizabeth Heubeck Tuesday, August 28, 2012

A new state mandate now requires Maryland schools to teach financial literacy. Junior Achievement of Central Maryland is leading the way with programs that teach students how to manage credit card debt and live within their means.

BRAC & Defense, Community, Diversity, Education, Entrepreneurship , Howard County, Kid-centric, Philanthropy

Innovation and Economic Impact at Maryland's Military Facilities

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

BRAC is coming, and with it a significant impact on Maryland's economy. In this video we take a look at the role military facilities play in keeping the state moving forward.

BRAC & Defense, Development

What cyber means in Baltimore

Walaika Haskins Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Over the past decade, "cyber" has become a catch-all term stuck in front of anything remotely related to IT or Internet technologies. It's come to mean everything but define nothing. That got us wondering what "cyber" really means in the Greater Baltimore Area. Here's what we found out.

BRAC & Defense, Emerging Technologies, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Innovation, Innovation, internet, IT

Securing the Future - Maryland's Cyber Tech Scene

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Is it Maryland's location? It's universities or colleges? It's skilled workforce? Or the innovative spirit of its leaders and entrepreneurs? Just what makes Maryland a burgeoning hub for cyber security firms?

BRAC & Defense, Emerging Technologies, High Technology, Innovation, Internet, IT

Getting BRAC on the Road

Michael Cook Tuesday, December 08, 2009

The Fed's Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program will bring an economic boom to the Greater Baltimore area with 40,000 new jobs at local bases, and new gigs created by government contractors. More jobs mean more cars on Maryland roads. So, what're state and local agencies doing to avoid a traffic jam?

BRAC & Defense, Transportation

Going Hither and Yon in Baltimore, It Ain't So Easy

Michael Cook Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Blaring horns...orange cones and detours...commuters jogging, their briefcases flapping, to make the train, there's no question that getting in, around and out of Baltimore is a growing challenge. In this first of a series, we look at what's wrong and the city's plans to make it right.

BRAC & Defense, Sustainability, Transportation

Baltimore: A City Charmed for Business

Jim Lodico Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Growth in the biosciences, IT, the impact of BRAC and Baltimore's proximity to D.C. are fueling a "second renaissance" in the region. With all that going for it, Baltimore offers fertile ground for companies looking for their first home or a new location for their HQ.

Biotechnology, BRAC & Defense, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare, High Technology, Life Sciences, Medical Research and Innovation

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