Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 14. Independent Agencies |
Subtitle 04. MARYLAND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
Chapter 14.04.02. Investment Programs |
Sec. 14.04.02.07. Inclusive and Diverse Entrepreneurship — All Investment Programs
Latest version.
-
In order to foster inclusive and diverse entrepreneurship and innovation throughout the State, including initiatives to raise awareness of investment programs to assist small minority and women-owned businesses, TEDCO shall:
A. Establish bench-marks for diversity and inclusion for each investment program;
B. Provide in the application process an opportunity for applicants to self-identify economic disadvantage;
C. Consider historical data on investments in comparison to the bench-marks; and
D. Develop outreach marketing targeted to economically disadvantaged groups in the State.