ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
Under Business Development, restructured as Aerospace, Communications, Information Technology and Defense Team in Jan. 2008.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TOURISM
Committee became inactive in 1997; abolished July 1, 2004 (Chapter 153, Acts of 2004).
AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS
BIOSCIENCES
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC RESEARCH
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - CAPITAL REGION
Created in Dec. 2003, this office promoted Maryland's business advantages, supported expansion of existing businesses, assisted local businesses in increasing exports to world markets, and provided site selection assistance. Capital Region included Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George's counties.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT-RURAL REGION
In Feb. 2007, functions dispersed to other units.
BUSINESS LOCATION ASSISTANCE
BUSINESS LOCATION GROUP
COMMUNITY FINANCING GROUP
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
DAY-CARE FACILITIES FINANCING COMMITTEE
DAY-CARE FINANCING PROGRAMS
DEFENSE ADJUSTMENT FINANCING COMMITTEE
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ECONOMIC POLICY, RESEARCH, & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
DIVISION OF MARKETING
DIVISION OF MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF SMALL BUSINESS
DIVISION OF TOURISM, FILM, & THE ARTS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT UNIT
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
FINANCE, INSURANCE, & RETAIL MANUFACTURING
FINANCE & INSURANCE SECTOR
FINANCIAL SERVICES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
FINANCING PROGRAMS
FOREIGN INVESTMENT
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS ADVOCACY
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS ADVOCACY & SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
INTERAGENCY & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COORDINATION
The Office coordinated and oversaw Department initiatives relating to workforce, regulatory and community planning, and interagency coordination. It facilitated and promoted the efforts of Maryland businesses to develop and train employees, and meet business growth needs. To create a business-friendly environment, Intergovernmental Coordination streamlined regulatory processes. To advance business and economic growth, it built and strengthened partnerships between State, local governments, area businesses, and community organizations.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT
MANUFACTURING, TRANSPORTATION, & DISTRIBUTION
MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
MARYLAND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FINANCING FUND WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development:
Appointed by Senate President: John J. Hafer; Thomas M. Middleton.
Appointed by House Speaker: Kerry A. Hill; Verna L. Jones.
Maryland Competitive Advantage Financing Fund was created in 1999 to provide loans to small businesses unable to borrow from traditional lenders (Chapter 299, Acts of 1999). At request of Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and House Appropriations Committee, Department fashioned Work Group in Aug. 2000 to examine role of local economic development officials and organizations in small business lending, and evaluate whether Fund should be administered at State or local level.
On Dec. 31, 2000, Work Group reported to Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, and House Appropriations Committee.
MARYLAND ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT FINANCING COMMITTEE
The Committee approved applications for defense adjustment loans and set the terms and conditions for such loans.
Appointed by the Secretary of Business and Economic Development, the Committee consisted of at least seven members who served two-year terms (Code Economic Development Article, secs. 5-202).
Repealed effective July 1, 2010 (Chapter 14, Acts of 2010).
MARYLAND ENERGY FINANCING ADMINISTRATION
MARYLAND ENTERPRISE INCENTIVE DEPOSIT FUND
MARYLAND FILM OFFICE
MARYLAND GREEN JOBS & INDUSTRY TASK FORCE
Chair: Christian S. Johansson, Secretary of Business & Economic Development
Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development: Paul J. Allen; Dion Banks; Frazier W. Blaylock; Carol Collins; David A. Costello; Kerinia Cusick; Brian P. Darmody, Esq.; James C. Dinegar; Jack Duley; Donald C. Fry; Julie E. Gabrielli; Thomas M. Gaines; Thomas H. Graham; James M. Harkins; Ronald Jackson; Douglas L. Lashley, J.D.; Keith Losoya; I. Katherine Magruder; Fred D. Mason, Jr.; John Mello; Douglas R. M. Nazarian, Esq.; Dan Petrescu; Eric C. Sprague; Diane Sweeney; Malcolm D. Woolf.
Ex officio: Earl F. Hance, Secretary of Agriculture; Shari T. Wilson, Secretary of the Environment; Raymond A. Skinner, Secretary of Housing & Community Development; Alexander M. Sanchez, Secretary of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation; John R. Griffin, Secretary of Natural Resources; Beverly K. Swaim-Staley, Secretary of Transportation.
In March 2010, the Secretary of Business and Economic Development convened the Maryland Green Jobs and Industry Task Force. The Task Force was to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to move Maryland towards a green and sustainable economy by promoting green jobs, clean and efficient energy, and resource protection and restoration. In July 2010, the Task Force reported to the Governor.
MARYLAND SEAFOOD & AQUACULTURE LOAN FUND
MARYLAND TRADE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
NATIONAL MARKETING
NATIONAL TRADE SHOWS & MISSIONS
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
OFFICE OF ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
OFFICE OF ARTS & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
OFFICE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMIC RESEARCH
OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
OFFICE OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SERVICES
OFFICE OF BUSINESS RELATIONS
Created in Sept. 2008, Office oversaw Communications, and Intergovernmental Affairs.
OFFICE OF BUSINESS SERVICES
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & BRAND MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC POLICY & LEGISLATION
OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
OFFICE OF FEDERAL RESPONSE & TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION
OFFICE OF FINANCE
OFFICE OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF GLOBAL INVESTMENT & TECHNOLOGY
Under Division of Business Development, Office of Global Investment and Technology had two teams that specialized in high-tech industry: Advanced Technologies; and Biotechnology and Life Sciences.
Office of Global Investment and Technology restructured as Office of Biosciences and Life Sciences, and Office of Advanced Technologies in Sept. 2003.
OFFICE OF INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Through marketing campaigns in this country and abroad, Office encouraged new businesses to locate and develop in Maryland. Office provided information to corporations about economic resources of State, including raw materials, power and water resources, transportation facilities, markets, labor, banking and financing options, industrial sites, and incentives offered by State government.
Maryland as a premier business location for foreign and domestic firms was marketed by Office. With key decision makers and business location consultants, Office targeted certain markets and industries to recruit the fastest growing firms for relocation in State.
Within Office were two teams that targeted specific segments of industry: Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate; and Manufacturing, Transportation, and Distribution.
Under Division of Business Development, Office of Industry and Professional Services reorganized as Office of Business Development Support Services in Sept. 2003.
OFFICE OF INDUSTRY SECTOR ASSISTANCE
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
OFFICE OF IN-STATE BUSINESS SERVICES
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
OFFICE OF MANUFACTURING, LOGISTICS, & FINANCIAL SERVICES
OFFICE OF MARKETING & SALES
OFFICE OF MILITARY AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF POLICY, PLANNING, & RESEARCH
OFFICE OF REGIONAL RESPONSE
OFFICE OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS & ANALYSIS
OFFICE OF REGULATORY & ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE
OFFICE OF REGULATORY RELIEF
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC MARKETING
Under Division of Business Development, functions assumed by Office of Business Support Services in Sept. 2003.
OFFICE OF SUPPORT SERVICES
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
OFFICE OF WORKFORCE COORDINATION
PARTNERSHIP FOR WORKFORCE QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Senate President: Edward J. Kasemeyer
Appointed by House Speaker: John F. Wood, Jr.
Partnership formed in 1989, when Partnership for Workforce Quality Program was established within Department of Economic and Employment Development (Chapter 292, Acts of 1989). Formerly under Office of In-State Business Services, the Board transferred to Business Development-Baltimore Region in Dec. 2003.
Partnership for Workforce Quality Program provided training services to improve the competitiveness and productivity of Maryland's workers and businesses, upgrade employee skills for new technologies or production processes, and help Maryland businesses promote employment stability. Board consulted with Workforce Investment Board and advised Secretary of Business and Economic Development about Program.
With advice from Secretary of Business and Economic Development and Chair of Workforce Investment Board, Governor named Board's fifteen members to three-year terms (Code 1957, Art. 83A, secs. 3-701 through 3-704).
Board has been inactive since 2003.
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
RESOURCE-BASED INDUSTRY
SISTER STATES GROUP
SISTER STATES PROGRAM
SITE CONSULTANTS
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS INITIATIVES
SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAM
SMALL BUSINESS TASK FORCE
Ackneil M. Muldrow II, Chair
Appointed by Senate President: George C. Edwards; Katherine A. Klausmeier.
Appointed by House Speaker: Adrienne A. Jones; James J. King.
Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development: Marilyn M. Blandford; Roland O. Campbell; Elda M. Devarie; Annie L. Geiermann; Paul Hartgen; George N. Holback; Kevin Miller; Ackneil M. Muldrow II; Carmen Ortiz-Larsen; Shailesh (Sly) Patel; Timothy Ring; William F. Simmons; R. Wayne Strausberg; Gregory P. Thompson; Robert L. Wallace; John Walters.
Ex officio: Christian S. Johansson, Secretary of Business & Economic Development; Joan C. Cadden, designee of Secretary of General Services; Raymond A. Skinner, Secretary of Housing & Community Development; Jaclyn R. Lichter, designee of Secretary of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation; Luwanda W. Jenkins, Special Secretary of Minority Affairs; Renee C. Sprow, Executive Director, Maryland Small Business Development Centers; Stephen D. Umberger, Baltimore District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration.
In Aug. 2009, Secretary of Business and Economic Development convened Task Force. Advocating for Maryland's small businesses, Task Force considered challenges faced by small businesses and other issues affecting them.
In Dec. 2009, Task Force made recommendations to Governor on how State can improve services to small businesses and help them operate more efficiently.
STUDY PANEL TO REVIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCING PROGRAMS
Appointed by Senate President: Martin G. Madden; Nathaniel J. McFadden; Ida G. Ruben; J. Lowell Stoltzfus.
Appointed by House Speaker: Kumar P. Barve; Kerry A. Hill; Nancy Hubers; Richard A. La Vay.
Representing private business sector: Arthur D. Ebersberger; Joseph Haskins, Jr.; Kimberly S. Repac; William J. Reuter.
Representing local economic development officials: Brian T. Duncan; John T. (Jack) Lyburn, Jr.; David J. Ryan, Jr.
Panel submitted its recommendations in Dec. 1999.
TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
TRADE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
TRADE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
TRADE FINANCE PROGRAM
TRADE PROMOTION GROUP
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Created in 1993, Committee advised Maryland Tourism Development Board on tourism industry (Chapter 625, Acts of 1993). Committee's forty members were appointed to four-year terms by Governor with advice of Secretary of Business and Economic Development, and the Maryland Tourism Development Board (Code 1957, Art. 83A, sec. 4-209).
Under Technology Strategy and Business Development, reorganized as Resource-Based Industries in Jan. 2004.
Under Business Development, restructured as Life Sciences and Health Care Team in Jan. 2008.
In July 2000, transferred to Office of Business Information Services as Business Research and Analysis.
Abolished in Sept. 2008; some functions incorporated into Office of Marketing and Business Development.
20 Courthouse Square, Suite 104, Rockville, MD 20850
An offshoot of Division of Business Development, Business Development-Rural Region started in Dec. 2003 to assist businesses in rural counties of Eastern Shore (Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico & Worcester); Southern Maryland (Calvert, Charles & St. Mary's); and Western Maryland (Allegany, Garrett & Washington). It focused on job retention and job creation.
In July 2000, functions dispersed to Office of Industry and Professional Services, and Office of Technology and International Business.
Under Office of Business Development, renamed Business Location Assistance in 1997.
Under Division of Financing Programs, functions dispersed to regional teams in 2000.
Under Division of Regional Development, merged with Office of Regional Response to form Office of Community Assistance in April 1998.
Repealed in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).
Under Division of Financing Programs, functions dispersed to regional teams in 2000.
In 1998, renamed Maryland Economic Adjustment Financing Committee (Chapter 693, Acts of 1998).
Renamed Division of Administration and Information Technology in July 1999.
With addition of Information and Technology Management in July 2007, renamed Division of Administration and Technology.
In July 2000, restructured as Office of Administrative Services.
Restructured as Division of Business and Enterprise Development in July 2009.
In Sept. 2008, restructured as Research; some functions moved to Business Assistance and Outreach.
Renamed Division of Business Development in Sept. 1999.
In July 2009, funtions dispersed to other divisions.
In Dec. 2003, functions dispersed to three regional divisions of Business Development.
In Sept. 2008, restructured as a unit under Office of Economic Development.
Restructured as Division of Tourism and Culture in July 2009.
Reorganized as Office of Economic Policy and Legislation in 1998.
Under Division of Marketing, discontinued in Feb. 1998.
Under Business Development, restructured into Financial Services, Insurance and Real Estate Team, and Manufacturing and Logistics Team in Jan. 2008.
Under Division of Marketing, discontinued in Dec. 1996.
Under Division of Marketing, discontinued in Feb. 1998.
In Sept. 2008, reorganized as Finance Team under Office of Economic Development.
Under Office of Technology and International Business in Division of Business Development, disbanded; functions dispersed within Division in July 2001.
Reorganized as Governor's Office of Business Advocacy and Small Business Assistance in Dec. 2000.
Functions absorbed by Division of Small Business in Feb. 2007.
Under Office of Technology and International Business in Division of Business Development, disbanded; functions dispersed within Division in July 2001.
Origins of Interagency and Local Government Coordination trace to 1993 when Office of Regulatory and Environmental Assistance was established within Division of Regional Development. In July 1999, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Analysis emerged. That office developed policy initiatives and cooperation to make Maryland's business climate "business-friendly." Also in July 1999, Office of Community Planning was created to work with local government officials and their economic development offices on strategic planning. Functions of these two offices combined in Jan. 2001 to form Office of Interagency and Local Government Coordination. As Intergovernmental Coordination, it moved to Governor's Office of Business Advocacy and Small Business Assistance in Dec. 2003. In Nov. 2004, it reorganized as Interagency and Local Government Coordination and transferred to Business Development-Rural Region, whose functions were reassigned in Feb. 2007.
Under Governor's Office of Business Advocacy and Small Business Assistance, reorganized as Interagency and Local Government Coordination and transferred to Business Development-Rural Region in Sept. 2004.
Under Deputy Secretary, renamed Office of International Trade and Investment, and moved under Business Development in July 2007.
Under Office of International Business, renamed Trade Development in 1997.
Under Technology Strategy and Business Development, reorganized as Insurance, Manufacturing, and Finance in Jan. 2004.
Under Office of Industry and Professional Services in Division of Business Development, absorbed by Manufacturing, Transportation, and Distribution in July 2002.
Staff: Marla Posey-Moss (410) 767-2030
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Business & Economic Development)
James Davenport; Joseph J. James; Tina M. Jolivet, Esq.; Paula Klepper; Joseph Mangini; James H. McLean; Ackneil M. Muldrow II; Helen M. Spinelli; Renee Sprow; Allan Stephenson.
In 1994, the Defense Adjustment Financing Committee formed to oversee the Defense Adustment Loan Fund within the Department (Chapter 689, Acts of 1994). In 1998, the Committee was renamed the Maryland Economic Adjustment Financing Committee, and the Fund became the Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund (Chapter 693, Acts of 1998). Formerly under the Office of In-State Business Services, the Committee transferred to Financing Programs (now Finance Team) in December 2003.
Repealed in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).
Repealed and functions consolidated in Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).
Under Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts, restructured as Office of Film and Digital Media in June 2010.
Staff: Kassie Lewis (410) 767-0697; e-mail: klewis@choosemaryland.org
Repealed in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).
Under Office of International Business, absorbed by Trade Development Group in Sept. 1999.
Also known as Maryland Film Commission, renamed Maryland Film Office on July 1, 1997 (Chapter 49, Acts of 1997).
Under Division of Business Development, renamed Office of Advertising and Promotion in Sept. 1999.
Under Office of Business Development, renamed National Marketing in 1997.
Reorganized in Dec. 2003 as Office of Support Services.
In Jan. 2003, renamed Office of Strategic Marketing.
Under Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts, formed in Feb. 2003; ceased to exist in 2007.
Under Division of Business Development, became Business and Economic Research within Office of Business Services in Sept. 1999.
Under Division of Business Development, renamed Office of Business Services in Sept. 1999.
Under Division of Business Development, units dispersed to Office of Business Development Support Services, and Division of Economic Policy, Research, and Legislative Affairs in Sept. 2003.
Under Division of Business Development, restructured in July 2000 as Office of Industry and Professional Services, and Office of Technology and International Business.
In Dec. 2003, reformed as Office of Communications and Marketing.
In Dec. 2003, Office formed under Deputy Secretary. Headed by Chief Marketing Officer, it combined functions of former Office of Communications and Brand Management with marketing components from Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts. In Jan. 2007, two functions separated, and Office became Communications.
Under Division of Regional Development, reformed in July 1999 as Office of In-State Business Services.
Under Division of Regional Response, merged with Office of Regulatory Affairs and Analysis in Jan. 2001 to form Office of Interagency and Local Government Coordination.
In Oct. 2003, reorganized as Division of Economic Policy, Research, and Legislative Affairs.
Under Office of Secretary, merged with Contracts and Procurement Unit to form Office of Fair Practices and Procurement in Sept. 2003.
Under Division of Regional Development, renamed Office of Technology Support in March 1998.
Under Division of Administration, renamed Office of Budget and Finance in 1997.
Under Division of Regional Development, functions assumed by Economic Development Support Unit in Aug. 2003.
Office began as Office of International Trade in 1985. Reformed as Maryland International Division in 1988, it was renamed Office of International Trade in 1995 under Division of Business Development. Office of International Business became its new name in 1996. Its international marketing functions were assigned to Office of Marketing and Sales in 1999. In July 2000, duties of that office were assumed by Office of Industry and Professional Services, and Office of Technology and International Business. In Dec. 2001, Office of Technology and International Business restructured as Office of Global Investment and Technology, and its international marketing component expanded to become Office of International Trade.
Some functions of Office began as National Business Development in 1991. Renamed Business Development Group in 1992, it resumed its former name in 1994. Within Division of Marketing, it reorganized as Office of Business Development in 1995, and under Division of Business Development as Office of Marketing and Sales in 1999. In July 2000, it became Office of Industry and Professional Services.
Under Division of Marketing, reorganized as Office of Information Technology Marketing in Feb. 1998.
Formerly under Division of Marketing, Office functions were placed directly under Office of Secretary in March 1998.
Under Division of Regional Development, restructured as Office of Small and Minority Business Initiatives in Sept. 2003.
Under Division of Business Development, duties assumed by Office of Marketing and Sales in Feb. 2000.
Formerly under Division of Business Development, reformed as Manufacturing, Transportation, and Distribution under Technology Strategy and Business Development in 2004.
Under Division of Business Development, restructured as Office of Industry and Professional Services, and Office of Technology and International Business in July 2000.
Under Deputy Secretary, reorganized as Office of Federal and Military Affairs in Sept. 2008.
Restructured as Office of Policy and Governmental Affairs in July 2009.
Under Division of Regional Development, merged with Community Infrastructure Development to form Office of Community Assistance in April 1998.
Under Division of Regional Development, combined with Office of Community Planning to form Office of Interagency and Local Government Coordination in Jan. 2001.
Under Division of Regional Development, reorganized as Office of Business Advocacy in Jan. 1997; transferred to Office of Secretary in 1998.
Office began as National Trade Shows and Missions, became National Marketing in 1997, and Office of Advertising and Promotion in 1999. Renamed Office of Strategic Marketing in Jan. 2003, it developed marketing strategy to attract businesses to Maryland through advertising, special events, and trade shows.
In 2005, renamed Office of Administrative Services.
Under Division of Business Development, restructured as Office of Global Investment and Technology in Dec. 2001.
Under Division of Regional Development, functions dispersed in 1999 between State Technology Coordinator, and Office of Military Affairs and Federal Facilities.
In Jan. 2001, became part of Office of Interagency and Local Government Coordination.
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Business & Economic Development & Chair of Workforce Investment Board to 3-year terms:
H. K. Norman Wolske, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2003
John A. Sabatini, Jr., Ed.D., 2001; Charles M. Blackburn II, 2002; James B. Kauffman, Jr., 2002; Dharapuram Srinath, 2002; Gilbert Cephas, 2003; Richard G. McClure, 2003; Katherine M. Oliver, 2003; Karen L. Sitnick, 2003; Sadhna Agrawal, 2004; Melvin Forbes, 2004; Vickie L. Fultonberger, 2004; Robert N. Smelkinson, 2004.
Abolished in Sept. 2008; functions transferred to Office of Economic Development.
Under Business Development, discontinued in Dec. 2007.
Under Office of International Business, renamed Sister States Program in 1997.
Privatized in 1997 (www.wtci.org/mdsisters).
Under Business Development, reorganized as Business Location Services in Jan. 2008.
Abolished in 1997 (Chapter 51, Acts of 1997).
Staff: Jorge I. Austrich (410) 767-6678
Thomas M. Middleton, Senate Co-Chair
Michael E. Busch, House Co-Chair
In Jan. 2006, became Business Development.
Under Division of Business Development, functions expanded to become Office of International Trade in Dec. 2001.
Under Division of Business Development, in 1999, reformed as Trade Development Group.
Under Financing Programs, functions transferred to regional teams in Sept. 1999.
Formerly under Office of International Business, renamed Marketing Strategies Group and moved under Office of Marketing and Sales in Sept. 1999.
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