Maryland’s Census Response Rate Above National Average, Governor Hogan Encourages Full Participation
Governor Larry Hogan announced that Maryland is now in the top ten in self-response rate for the 2020 Census and continues to encourage all Marylanders to complete their forms at 2020Census.gov. Maryland has a 67.6% self-response rate, well above the national response rate of 63.4%. Maryland ranks fourth in the U.S. in Internet response. Carroll County leads the state with a self-response rate of 79.2%, ranking 26th in the U.S. out of more than 3,200 counties.
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census.maryland.gov
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Nominations for Governor's Service Awards Now Open
The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism, Maryland’s State Service Commission, announced that nominations for the 2020 Governor's Service Awards are now open. Throughout this challenging year, Marylanders have united to demonstrate extraordinary resilience, expand community relationships, and contribute to a collaborative ecosystem of service. In 2019, 19 individuals and groups were recognized by Governor Hogan and the State of Maryland at the awards ceremony in October.
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SDAT Conducts Tax Credit Awareness Campaign, Encourages Marylanders to Apply Online
The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) is urging Marylanders to consider whether they may be eligible to receive a homeowners’ or renters’ property tax credit by accessing our innovative online tax credit application system, which strengthens our ability to continue processing all tax credit applications in an accurate and timely manner. Legislation sponsored by the Department was also passed earlier this year, extending the submission deadline to October 1.
The Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit Program
The Renters’ Property Tax Credit Program
To determine whether you are eligible to receive a tax credit, you may visit the links above or call 410-767-4433 or 1-800-944-7403 (toll-free within Maryland). To receive an application, please call 410-767-4238.
Mark Your Calendars - Maryland Small Business Training
In this new environment of social distancing, everyone is adapting. Today's seminars are webinars, Zoom meetings, Facebook Live events, Google Meets, and more. If you have a smart phone or a computer, you have what you need to tap into these valuable training and information sessions. Capacity can fill quickly, so sign up early when required to do so
08/20/2020 - Effective RFP Responses: Tips from Corporate Procurement Experts
Check out our full listing of small business events
online at goMDsmallbiz.maryland.gov.
Enter the DNR Photo Contest by August 31
Calling all photographers: Be sure to enter your photos of Maryland landscapes, weather, wildlife, insects, and plants before the contest closes on Aug. 31.
Contest Tip: Enter your best fall and winter photos! We don't receive as many photos from these seasons and the contest is judged by season. Contest info here.
Assist the Breeding Bird Atlas Project
The Breeding Bird Atlas of Maryland and the District of Columbia is a five-year project documenting the distribution and abundance of our local breeding bird populations, from turkeys to ducks to sparrows. This information is used to manage habitat and sustain healthy ecosystems.
If you find a nest—whether it’s in the backyard or the backwoods—you can contribute to the project. Visit the department's Breeding Bird Atlas website to learn how to get involved or to explore the data.
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