State of Maryland Distinguished Service Cross

Frederick County Maryland State’s Attorney’s Office Selects the NICE Justice Solution to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 13, 2023

The Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office represents the State of Maryland in all criminal prosecutions that result from crimes charged by local law enforcement agencies occurring in Frederick County.

Key Points: 
  • The Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office represents the State of Maryland in all criminal prosecutions that result from crimes charged by local law enforcement agencies occurring in Frederick County.
  • The NICE Justice solution will help the State’s Attorney’s Office streamline its management of digital evidence so it can improve its effectiveness in managing cases and delivering justice.
  • Part of the Evidencentral cloud-based platform, NICE Justice digitally transforms how prosecutors receive, interact with, manage and share digital evidence throughout the criminal justice process.
  • The State’s Attorney’s Office collaborates with multiple law enforcement agencies, and each has its own way of sharing digital evidence.

Metrc Expands Track-And-Trace Government Contract with the State of Maryland for Regulation of its Adult-Use Cannabis Market

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Metrc has been the state’s partner in the regulation of its medical cannabis market since 2016.

Key Points: 
  • Metrc has been the state’s partner in the regulation of its medical cannabis market since 2016.
  • After Maryland’s medical marijuana program was passed by the General Assembly in 2014, the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) was created and the governor signed it into law.
  • Metrc was subsequently selected to help launch and regulate the new market, and medical sales began in 2017.
  • Metrc’s track-and-trace government contract was expanded to include the adult-use supply chain, and the Company will work alongside the renamed Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Commission.

Interior Secretary Haaland, White House Climate Advisor Zaidi, Maryland Governor Moore to Headline 2023 International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Baltimore, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Business Network for Offshore Wind today announced U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi, and Maryland Governor Wes Moore as the keynote speakers for its 2023 International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum (IPF) taking place March 28-30 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Key Points: 
  • Baltimore, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Business Network for Offshore Wind today announced U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi, and Maryland Governor Wes Moore as the keynote speakers for its 2023 International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum (IPF) taking place March 28-30 at the Baltimore Convention Center.
  • “By bringing together the industry’s most important stakeholders, IPF will create unprecedented opportunities for collaboration and continue offshore wind’s forward momentum.
  • Governor Wes Moore will open Wednesday’s plenary and discuss his administration’s efforts to supercharge the state’s offshore wind development.
  • See the full agenda for the 2023 International Partnering Forum and more from our host sponsors Aker Solutions , the State of Maryland, Ørsted , and US Wind.

Clene Announces Closing of $5 Million Debt Facility from the State of Maryland

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 12, 2022

The State Small Business Credit Initiative (“SSBCI”) program within DHCD sourced the funds for the Loan from the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Key Points: 
  • The State Small Business Credit Initiative (“SSBCI”) program within DHCD sourced the funds for the Loan from the U.S. Department of Treasury.
  • All conditions related to the Loan were satisfied by Clene.
  • Mark Mortenson, Founder and Chief Science Officer of Clene, commented, “We are immensely appreciative of the financial support from the State of Maryland and DHCD.
  • The company is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with R&D and manufacturing operations in Maryland.

Maryland Farm Bureau Convention Assembles to Grow and Shape State's Agribusiness

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

DAVIDSONVILLE, Md., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 107th Maryland Farm Bureau Annual Convention & Meeting of Delegates convened last week at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, Maryland. The Maryland farming community gathered to hear from prominent guests and to set the organization's grassroots policy agenda for the year.

Key Points: 
  • The 107th Maryland Farm Bureau Annual Convention & Meeting of Delegates, an agriculture-focused event includes policy development priorities, awards and programming.
  • DAVIDSONVILLE, Md., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 107th Maryland Farm Bureau Annual Convention & Meeting of Delegates convened last week at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, Maryland.
  • MARYLAND FARM BUREAU, INC. is a 501(c)(5) federation that serves as the united voice of Maryland farm families.
  • Maryland Farm Bureau is a proud member of the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Orbee Receives an Investment from Pohanka Automotive Group for its Enterprise Marketing Data Platform

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 1, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pohanka Automotive Group, one of the nation's leading organizations in the automotive industry, has invested in Orbee, a leading provider of marketing technologies to the industry. Pohanka's investment into Orbee revolves around the common goal of driving innovation across the automotive software ecosystem. Their strategy of connecting legacy systems with new capabilities such as Orbee's Customer Data Platform (CDP) and Marketing Automation Platform (MAP), will provide a reference design for all dealership groups.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pohanka Automotive Group, one of the nation's leading organizations in the automotive industry, has invested in Orbee, a leading provider of marketing technologies to the industry.
  • Pohanka's investment into Orbee revolves around the common goal of driving innovation across the automotive software ecosystem.
  • Their strategy of connecting legacy systems with new capabilities such as Orbee's Customer Data Platform (CDP) and Marketing Automation Platform (MAP), will provide a reference design for all dealership groups.
  • Pohanka Automotive Group is an award-winning dealership group that is well known for its technology and process innovations.

Virtru, a Google-recommended data protection provider for Google Workspace, to sponsor and present at Google Cloud Next ‘22

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 11, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtru, a global leader in data security and a Google-recommended data-centric security solution, will sponsor and present an on-demand Partner Insight session at Google Cloud Next ‘22, Google’s annual conference attended by industry-leading developers, partners, and technology leaders.

Key Points: 
  • Our partnership with Google over the years has provided customers with the end-to-end data encryption and access control capabilities needed to govern sensitive data.
  • Omada Health, a chronic care integrated healthcare provider and longtime customer of Virtru and Google Cloud, will present alongside Virtru at Google Cloud Next 22.
  • We needed a solution that provided rigorous data protection but that was also easy to use to ensure adoption.
  • For more information on how to leverage Virtrus end-to-end encryption technology and key management solutions for the Google Cloud ecosystem, view these additional resources or contact us here :

Maryland Post-Acute Care Associations and Real Time Medical Systems Collaborate With CRISP to Integrate Nursing Facilities Into State-Designated Health Information Exchange

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 20, 2022

The program aims to build a statewide information technology solution specifically designed to connect and integrate nursing facilities through CRISP, the State-Designated Health Information Exchange.

Key Points: 
  • The program aims to build a statewide information technology solution specifically designed to connect and integrate nursing facilities through CRISP, the State-Designated Health Information Exchange.
  • LifeSpans membership includes skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, continuing care retirement communities, subsidized senior housing, community-based and hospital-based programs.
  • The Health Facilities Association of Maryland (HFAM) is the oldest nationally affiliated long-term and post-acute care trade association in the state.
  • CRISP is a regional health information exchange (HIE) serving Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, and the surrounding regions.

Golden Entertainment Enters Into Definitive Agreements to Sell Rocky Gap Casino Resort for $260 Million

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 25, 2022

Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: GDEN) (Golden or the Company) announced today that it entered into definitive agreements to sell Rocky Gap Casino Resort (Rocky Gap) for aggregate cash consideration of $260 million.

Key Points: 
  • Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: GDEN) (Golden or the Company) announced today that it entered into definitive agreements to sell Rocky Gap Casino Resort (Rocky Gap) for aggregate cash consideration of $260 million.
  • Blake Sartini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Golden Entertainment, commented, Rocky Gap is a truly unique destination resort and I want to thank all of our team members who work hard to consistently deliver a premier gaming and entertainment experience to our guests.
  • Since Golden began operating Rocky Gap seven years ago, we have invested our resources to enhance the propertys amenities and our contributions to the State of Maryland.
  • We are confident that Century Casinos will be a terrific operator of Rocky Gap and strong partner to the community going forward.

BINGO WORLD PARTNERS WITH RUSH STREET INTERACTIVE TO OPEN BETRIVERS RETAIL SPORTSBOOK IN MARYLAND

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 1, 2022

BALTIMORE, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bingo World and Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) ("RSI"), a leading online casino and sports betting company, today announced the launch of in-person sports betting at the BetRivers Sportsbook at Bingo World at 12:00 pm Eastern Time.  Eligible bettors, 21 and over, will be able to place a wide array of bets at the new retail sportsbook on a variety of U.S. and worldwide sporting events, including parlays, prop bets and in-game bets, through 12 self-service kiosks as well as three over-the-counter machines to place bets.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Bingo World andRush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) ("RSI"), a leading online casino and sports betting company, today announced the launch of in-person sports betting at the BetRivers Sportsbook at Bingo World at 12:00 pm Eastern Time.
  • "We are so excited and honored to be the first operator outside of a casino to offer Maryland residents a retail sportsbook," said Randy Clemens, President of Bingo World.
  • "Together with our partners at RSI, we can offer bettors a world-class in-person sports betting experience at the BetRivers sportsbook and lounge."
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Bingo World to launch the BetRivers retail sportsbook in the state of Maryland," said Richard Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of RSI.