§ 13–1207
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. § 13-1207 (2026)
Title 13. Regional Development Resources
Subtitle 12. Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland
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To further the purposes of this subtitle, the Partnership shall:
(1)
foster collaborative efforts, including public–private partnerships and memoranda of understanding, among government agencies, military installations, educational institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, individuals, and other entities in the region to:
(i)
share resources, including existing manufacturing infrastructure;
(ii)
cooperate in the development of new products and processes; and
(iii)
bridge gaps between research, product development, and the commercial application of new technologies and manufacturing processes;
(2)
facilitate the involvement of Harford Community College, Cecil College, Towson University, and other segments of the higher education community in developing and sustaining a skilled advanced manufacturing workforce through degree, certification, specialized training, and continuing education programs;
(3)
assist the Cecil County and Harford County public school systems in preparing students for employment in the advanced manufacturing workforce;
(4)
support manufacturing businesses in retaining and expanding production and jobs;
(5)
obtain, coordinate, and disseminate marketing resources to promote and enhance advanced manufacturing opportunities and investment in the region;
(6)
support priority access to workforce training funds and enterprise investment tax credits for entities that are investing resources and creating jobs in the region;
(7)
pursue federal, State, local, and other public and private funding and collaboration initiatives; and
(8)
perform any other function consistent with the purposes of this subtitle.