Division of Business Growth & Attraction
The Division of Business Growth & Attraction helps businesses establish, grow and expand in Maryland. The division works with companies across the state and those considering Maryland to provide location assistance, financing, business support and connections to state and local resources.
What We Do
The division supports business growth and investment by helping companies:
- Find locations for new and expanding operations.
- Access financing, tax credits and other business incentives.
- Connect with resources to support growth and investment.
- Navigate state and local resources.
- Build relationships with Commerce representatives across Maryland.
Division Leadership
Stephen Rice, Deputy Secretary
Mayank Kapur, Assistant Secretary
Offices
The division includes five offices that support business growth and investment across Maryland. Office leads are listed below.
Office of Recruitment and Relocation Services
Helps businesses considering a new or expanded Maryland location evaluate sites, properties and opportunities across the state.
Jayson Knott, Senior Director
Office of Finance Programs and Incentives
Administers Commerce financing programs, grants, tax credits and other financial incentives that support business growth and investment.
Andy Fish, Senior Director
Office of Domestic Investment
Works with Maryland businesses to support growth, expansion and continued investment in the state. Find resources for businesses investing or expanding in Maryland.
Kavita Verma, Director of Domestic Investment
Office of Regional Development
Connects businesses with regional Commerce representatives and resources throughout Maryland.
Tamar Osterman, Senior Director
Maryland Film Office
Supports film and television production in Maryland and promotes the state as a production location. Find resources for filming and production in Maryland.
Josh Slates, Director, Maryland Film Office