Within Aerospace and Defense, the focus is on Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), supporting technologies such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, and drone systems. Maryland’s strength in aerospace is reinforced by workforce pipelines such as the avionics training program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where students gain handson aircraft systems experience before entering the job market. BUILDING FROM THE LOCAL LEVEL While lighthouse sectors define the macro strategy, Maryland’s economic success remains grounded in local execution. Counties and municipalities are prioritizing business retention—helping existing companies expand and access job-growth incentives. Increasingly, state and local governments are coordinating unified incentive packages rather than operating independently, streamlining the process for prospective investors. 106 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 02
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