AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoStartup Funding: Eight Montgomery County companies raised a combined $70.54 million in October, led by Rockville biotech Kaigene’s $54.96 million Series B. Research and development firms drew more than $58 million. State Procurement: Maryland DoIT became Marketplace.city’s first state customer, using its vendor-research platform to streamline technology purchasing. Investment Incentives: Gov. Wes Moore designated three Charles County sites, including the Morgantown power plant, as Opportunity Zones; three Garrett County census tracts also received the federal designation. Energy & Data Centers: Maryland leaders are weighing new data-center rules, including a possible statewide moratorium, as the regional grid braces for record winter demand and tighter power reserves. Baltimore Real Estate: Charles Plaza, with 857 apartments and retail space in Charles Center, is slated for a multi-year modernization.
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