The department also works to maximize the promotion of Maryland's attractions and visitor services, attract feature film and television production companies and support artists and arts organizations. This program provides assistance to businesses to clean up and redevelop contaminated and underutilized industrial and commercial sites. These programs provide customized training for manufacturing and technology companies and to businesses locating in Maryland. This initiative is projected to assist 600 additional businesses, providing training to more than 9,000 workers. This fund will assist businesses to develop and market technologies which mitigate the environmental factors that promote pfiesteria outbreaks.
Special funds are principally loan repayments and business development funds.
Federal funds are used for technology development and the arts. Reimbursable funds are paid by the Department of Transportation for marketing.