{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-economic-development-13-1207","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Economic Development § 13–1207","heading":"","body":"To further the purposes of this subtitle, the Partnership shall:\n(1) foster collaborative efforts, including public–private partnerships and memoranda of understanding, among government agencies, military installations, educational institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, individuals, and other entities in the region to:\n(i) share resources, including existing manufacturing infrastructure;\n(ii) cooperate in the development of new products and processes; and\n(iii) bridge gaps between research, product development, and the commercial application of new technologies and manufacturing processes;\n(2) facilitate the involvement of Harford Community College, Cecil College, Towson University, and other segments of the higher education community in developing and sustaining a skilled advanced manufacturing workforce through degree, certification, specialized training, and continuing education programs;\n(3) assist the Cecil County and Harford County public school systems in preparing students for employment in the advanced manufacturing workforce;\n(4) support manufacturing businesses in retaining and expanding production and jobs;\n(5) obtain, coordinate, and disseminate marketing resources to promote and enhance advanced manufacturing opportunities and investment in the region;\n(6) support priority access to workforce training funds and enterprise investment tax credits for entities that are investing resources and creating jobs in the region;\n(7) pursue federal, State, local, and other public and private funding and collaboration initiatives; and\n(8) perform any other function consistent with the purposes of this subtitle.","path":["Article - Economic Development"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gec\u0026section=13-1207","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:28Z","sha256":"016b07313e708313654e46f6d2e5633363e1f60fa41fa823f0b92ae0c81db4f9","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-economic-development-13-1206","next":"us-md/md.-code-economic-development-13-1208"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}