TEDCO Announces the Appointment of the Equitech Growth Commission

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Mar 05, 2024, 15:18 ET

Maryland thought leaders support the diversification of Maryland's workforce

COLUMBIA, Md., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, recently announced the newly appointed Equitech Growth Commission, that manages the Cultivate Maryland initiative.

The Cultivate Maryland initiative was established by the Maryland General Assembly as the Equitech Growth Fund and Commission during the 2023 legislative session to increase Maryland's competitiveness as an innovation economy. This decision was made in response to a recent study that outlined the need for promoting more diversity and inclusion in Maryland's technology ecosystem.

As established, the Cultivate Maryland initiative is managed by a 24-member commission – the Equitech Growth Commission. Of these individuals, 10 are appointed by the Governor, three are appointed by the Speaker of the House, three are appointed by the President of the Senate.

"Maryland needs more strategies to support the growth and development of our economy," said Governor Wes Moore. "The Equitech Growth Commission is one of the many new strategies in place to bring Maryland to the forefront of the competition, and we are excited to see the positive change they bring."

The Equitech Growth Commission includes:

Troy LeMaile-Stovall, TEDCO
Tom Sadowski, Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO)
Heather Gramm, Department of Commerce
Rachael Parker, Department of Labor
Richard Kincaid, Office of College and Career Pathways, Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
Christy Wyskiel, Johns Hopkins University
Michele Masucci, University System of Maryland
Anthony Jenkins, Coppin State University
Jermaine Williams, Montgomery College
Kevin Kinnally, Maryland Association of Counties
Rodney Williams, Maryland Technology Council
Kory Bailey, Upsurge
Gwen Greene, AiTech
David White, Tomorrow's Bio Today
Jonathan Horowitz, Washington County Maryland Department of Business Development
Saman Qadeer Ahmad, Esq., Qade Law
Kendra Parlock, NPower

"The appointment of the Equitech Growth Commission brings us one step closer to establishing a strong strategy that will stitch together Maryland's innovation ecosystem, creating a more sustainable and competitive ecosystem for businesses to thrive," said Mindy Lehman, Chief Government Relations & Policy Officer, TEDCO. "These seats have 2-year tenures, bringing together Maryland's thought-leaders, allowing opportunities to bring in different perspectives and allowing for more collaboration across the state to bring about a more competitive, inclusive ecosystem."

For more information about TEDCO and our commitment to supporting Maryland's economic growth and development, go to our website at https://www.tedcomd.com/.

About TEDCO
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. Learn more at www.tedcomd.com.

Media Contact
Tammi Thomas, Chief Development & Marketing Officer, TEDCO, [email protected]

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