Destination Maryland
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Are you considering a move to Maryland? Relocating your
business to Maryland? Starting a company? Or just interested in the Old Line State?
This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in
Maryland, the state's economy, tax structure and cost of living, education,
transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history and more.
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Suggested Reading List
The Old Line State, a famed Chesapeake Bay locale, and site for where the words for "The Star-Spangled Banner" were composed; this is Maryland, where the forefront of life sciences research intermingles with a rich history.
Industry Snapshot
Maryland is poised to become a major force in biotechnology and life sciences. The Old Line state has been ranked second in the United States for its ability to capitalize on growth in the arena of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
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Economy/Cost of Living
Maryland offers a superb location for commerce, being centrally located on the Atlantic seaboard and within close proximity to the nation’s capital, as well as being within a few hours of New York City, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh.
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Education
The Old Line State benefits greatly from its wealth of excellent schools. The promise of Maryland’s future of fostering education and research seems assured to succeed.
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Recreation & Entertainment
Maryland provides many opportunities for recreation and entertainment, despite its small size.
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Transportation
Maryland’s central location on the eastern seaboard assures its position as a transportation hub.
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Geography & Climate
Maryland is located on the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States.
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History
In 1629, 1st Lord Baltimore, George Calvert, sailed from Newfoundland to Virginia. At that time part of modern Maryland existed within Virginia. Lord Baltimore’s son and 2nd Lord Baltimore, Cecilius Calvert, received a charter from England’s King Charles I, and the new colony was named Maryland to honor the king’s wife, Queen Henrietta Maria, or Queen Mary.
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Suggested Reading List
A list of select guides and reference books about Maryland.
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