Defense Contractors and Office Park Developers Get the Play-by-Play
(Eatontown, NJ) – - Harford County Executive David R. Craig, the Office of Economic Development and the Harford County Chamber of Commerce hosted over 100 defense contractors and office park developers at a recent football-themed reception designed to introduce construction projects in Harford County.
Held at the Eatontown Sheraton in New Jersey, “Position Yourself For A Touchdown In Harford County” showcased not only office parks, but also quality of life and opportunities in the City of Aberdeen, Havre de Grace and the Town of Bel Air. The program was hosted by Scott Garceau, Baltimore sportscaster and personality; Michael McCrary, Baltimore Ravens Pro-Bowl and Super Bowl star; and Sean Landeta, punter for the New York Giants World Champion teams and a graduate of Towson University.
Twenty-four sponsors participated in the event, which reached over 60 different defense contractors. “The reception enabled us ...Continue Reading
From January 2000 to December 2009, Harford County enjoyed an historic housing boom, then suffered through historic economic downturn.
Harford was the big winner in the U.S. Army’s Base Realignment and Closure decision, but has yet to experience any meaningful impact from BRAC other than the headaches and problems associated with preparing for the anticipated growth.
Harford lost many familiar faces who passed away doing what they loved most in the last decade, but also saw several who left the scene for more nefarious reasons.
Havre de Grace saw a major international golf tournament arrive and depart, and watched as its Promenade was destroyed and rebuilt.
Harford hero Cal Ripken, Jr. retired from baseball, built a stadium in his hometown, and was elected to the Hall of Fame, while ice skater Kimmie Meissner propelled herself toward Harford hero status with her Olympic performance.
O’Malley-Brown Administration invests $42.6 million to make key interchange improvement at Aberdeen Proving Ground
ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 11, 2009) –Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that the O’Malley-Brown Administration, in partnership with federal funds, will begin a $42.6 million BRAC-related improvement project at the interchange of US 40 and MD 715. The project is the first that is BRAC-related to move to construction in Harford County. The interchange is the primary access point to the U.S. Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground. Working with Harford County, the City of Aberdeen and military officials, this interchange was identified as a key transportation priority as the region prepares for an influx of BRAC-related jobs. The project advances after months of planning and prioritizing by the BRAC Sub-Cabinet created by Governor O’Malley and chaired by Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown.
“All agree that improving the interchange in Harford County ...Continue Reading
(Bel Air, MD) – - Over 125 students, parents, teachers and administrators attended a career and internship program to explore opportunities at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). This was a “pilot project” hosted by Bel Air High School in partnership with the Harford County Office of Economic Development, the Susquehanna Workforce Network, and Army Alliance, Inc.
Students were presented with information about Aberdeen Proving Ground and the current jobs on Post as well as the future opportunities as it relates to the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) with the additional 8,200 positions that are a result of BRAC.
Attendees were able to meet one-on-one with the 16 APG organizations and defense contractors to learn about internships offered in their senior year and during college as well as explore various careers.
I am very appreciative of the efforts of the Office of Economic Development and all of the other sponsors of the ...Continue Reading
CORPORATE OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST SCHEDULES GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW CLASS “A” OFFICE BUILDING AT NORTH GATE BUSINESS PARK AT ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND FOR MONDAY, NOV. 2
WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremony for 210 Research Boulevard, a new three-story, 84,000 square foot Class “A” office building in Harford County
WHEN: Monday, November 2 at 9:00 am
WHERE: North Gate Business Park at APG, located off MD Route 22 (Exit 85 off Interstate 95) in Aberdeen (see directions below).
WHO: Officials expected to participate include Randall M. Griffin, President and CEO of Corporate Office Properties Trust; United States Congressmen C.A Dutch Ruppersberger, Harford County Executive David R. Craig, Aberdeen Mayor Michael E. Bennett and Christian S. Johansson, Secretary, Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development.
DETAILS: This is the second building constructed within the business community by COPT, which is designed to satisfy the commercial real estate needs ...Continue Reading
(Aberdeen, MD) – - Harford County Executive David R. Craig with representatives from the Harford County Office of Economic Development and the Chesapeake Science and Security Corridor regional BRAC office, hosted a tour of the Aberdeen Proving Ground to members of the Maryland House of Delegates, House Appropriations Committee. The tour and briefing were conducted Monday, September 28.
The tour commenced with a briefing at the HEAT Center in Aberdeen by county and military officials followed by a tour of the Aberdeen Proving Ground. The purpose of the visit by the House Appropriations Committee was to gain first-hand information as to the progress Harford County has made in preparation for BRAC and the challenges to the county which lie ahead.
Also attending the tour were several legislative staffers to the House Appropriations Committee, as well as the Chief of Staff for the Speaker of the ...Continue Reading
Recipient of the John Leigh Public Sector Official of the Year
(Bel Air, MD) – - Harford County Executive David R. Craig has received the John Leigh Public Sector Official of the Year award. Craig and Harford County Government were recognized last weekend at the Association of Defense Communities national conference in Boston for the county’s preparations for BRAC.
The award acknowledges County Executive Craig’s leadership in establishing local and regional planning groups to prepare for an influx of new residents to Harford County, as well as dedicated significant resources to resolving many of the challenges related to growth as a result of BRAC. The planning and advisory commission established by County Executive Craig, helped produce an action plan to guide the county’s efforts to address its needs in the areas of land use, transportation, infrastructure, education, workforce development, public safety and health.
Additionally, the county executive applied for and obtained a federal ...Continue Reading
Aberdeen Proving Ground Science & Technology Showcase 2009
June 17-18, Harford Community College, Bel Air, MD
Aberdeen Proving Ground’s Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) will be showcasing Army science and technology at Harford Community College’s Amoss Center on Wednesday and Thursday between 7:30 AM-4:30PM and Thursday, June 18, 2009.
Participants include the Army Research Laboratory, the Communications-Electronics Research, Development, and Engineering Center, and the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center. They will display technologies such as innovative power solutions that make the Soldier faster and lighter, unmanned autonomous systems, and a robot that conducts sampling and detection of chemically contaminated surfaces.
Army representatives will be discussing contract and funding opportunities for technology-focused entrepreneurs, researchers, and education officials.
For more information please contact Nancy Dysard, Public Affairs Officer for Harford Community College, at 443-412-2408, or Robert DiMichele, Public Affairs Officer for RDECOM at 4410-436-8797.
“It was a dark and dreary evening…rain poured down in sheets as Jack and Jill walked home from after school basketball practice…past the rusty old water tower…past row after row of old abandoned Army barracks. Thunder rolled and lightning flashed…something inside the partially boarded up building looked down on the children and moved…”
Harford County will be a primary beneficiary of $65 million in federal funds designated for infrastructure improvement as part of the BRAC process.
Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger presented a ceremonial check for the amount to Harford County Executive David R. Craig, Councilwoman Mary Ann Lisanti and Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown.
The funds will help pay for road, mass transit, and other important infrastructure improvements on and around Aberdeen Proving Ground. Of particular importance will be intersection improvements along key transit routes to the APG area.
Monies specifically earmarked include over $3 million dollars for road improvements in Harford, $13 million for improvements to the MARC train service, $475,000 for the Aberdeen MARC Rail Storage Yard, $1.9 million for locally operated transit systems and $500,000 for improvements to the water infrastructure at APG.
As a result of the Base Realignment and Closure process, Harford County is in the midst of preparing for the ...Continue Reading
