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Dr. Mike Galiazzo Where do we even begin in describing why Dr. Mike Galiazzo, President of Regional Manufacturing Institute (RMI) of Maryland, deserves recognition as a Maryland manufacturing star? Dr. Galiazzo has spent  …
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RMI of Maryland
Michael Kelleher Mike Kelleher stepped on the scene to serve Maryland manufacturing over a decade ago with his partner Brian Sweeney when they established the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MD MEP). Today,  …
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Maryland MEP
Delegate Lily Qi Maryland manufacturers enjoy access to a Manufacturing 4.0 program (M4.0) at the Maryland Department of Commerce today because of Delegate Lily Qi’s leadership and tenacity. The M4.0 program provides matching  …
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Delegate District 15 Montgomery County
N. Scott Phillips N. Scott Phillips is a remarkable individual who approaches life with compassion and persistence in all he does. “Scott’s deep and abiding faith in the worth and dignity of individuals  …
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Mid-Atlantic Region MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center
Herb Banks A Journey Through Service and Spirit: Herb Banks’ life story is one of resilience and creativity, rooted in his service in the Navy, where he honed skills that would shape  …
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Copper Compass Craft Distilling Co.
Timothy Smoot Timothy Smoot has generally done much of the very things he’s wanted to do for decades – provide access to capital to businesses owned and operated by women and people  …
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MMG Capital Group
Kim Durst The narrative on Garrett County Government’s Business Development page says, whether you’re developing a business plan or lost in financial paperwork, to explore small business resources, contact Kim Durst. As  …
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Garrett County Economic Development
Jodie Bollinger Frederick County has become one of the most popular Maryland counties in which to establish and grow a manufacturing business. Serving as a leading advocate for manufacturing and the liaison  …
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Frederick County Office of Economic Development
Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall "Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO, is a Star of unequal brilliance in Maryland's Constellation of Stars," says Dr. Mike Galiazzo, RMI President. "As an exceptional leader, Troy and his  …
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TEDCo
Elizabeth Clayborne Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne stands as a true Maryland Manufacturing Star through her visionary leadership in both medicine and entrepreneurship. As an ER physician, Dr. Clayborne recognized a gap in the  …
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NasaClip
Dominick Davis Dominick Davis is a locally recognized leader in designing and manufacturing sustainable clothing for men and women. On a mission to build wardrobes that cater to professional, personal, and social  …
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DIFFERENTREGARD
Michael Raphael Getting Maryland's General Assembly and Governor Moore’s Administration team to learn about advanced technologies changing the manufacturing world is ongoing. Michael Raphael, owner and President of Owings Mills-based Direct Dimensions  …
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Direct Dimensions
Dong Wang Mr. Wang is a Maryland Manufacturing Star because of his dedication to innovation, quality craftsmanship, and community engagement in the manufacturing industry. As an FDI from Inner Mongolia, China, Mr.  …
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Oversea Distillery
Bob Cassilly Bob Cassilly's leadership and determination against political resistance positively altered the course of manufacturing in Harford County. Upon election as County Executive, Bob Cassilly was determined to change Harford County’s  …
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Harford County Government
Emma Skalka Emma Skalka was entrusted with the day-to-day operations of Victor Stanley by her father-in-law and uncle-in-law, a pivotal opportunity that she took on with great pride and commitment. Managing a  …
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Victor Stanley
Jayfus Doswell Dr. Jayfus Doswell created Juxtopia, LLC with a sole trademarked mission of improving human performance®  to raise economic, environmental, and societal conditions and impacts, especially those on underserved and disadvantaged  …
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Juxtopia, LLC
Paul Gable Paul Gable, Founder & CEO of Gable, exemplifies leadership in manufacturing and beyond, continuing to make a lasting impact on business, connections with people, and his involvement in the community.   …
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Gable
Robert Reeder Robert Reeder has been a mechanic at Chesapeake Specialty Products since 2014, where he has consistently demonstrated the qualities of a skilled and dependable mechanic. With his expertise and dedication  …
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Chesapeake Specialty Products
Delegate Adrienne Jones When Delegate Lily Qi introduced legislation to create a Manufacturing 4.0 program (M4.0) at the Maryland Department of Commerce, it required the Maryland House of Delegates and Maryland Senate support.  …
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House Speaker, Delegate District 13
Richard Yaffe In 2021, Rick Yaffe, along with his son Brad, Hal Hackerman, and other investors, found an opportunity to create a space where others could find hope and redemption while offering  …
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Mrs. Posè Bakery