HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 16, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development would like to share the following letter from Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz.

Dear Valued Members of Maryland’s Business Community,

Today, the Maryland Department of Commerce in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Labor, the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, and several other state agencies launched a new webpage dedicated to business resources during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The webpage, available on the Maryland Business Express portal, features several resources available for business throughout the state, including guidelines for employers, fair labor standards, information on insurance claims, opportunities for financial assistance, tax questions, and more.

To find resources or learn more about how to keep yourself, your families, and your workers safe, please visitbusinessexpress.maryland.gov/coronavirus.

We are working diligently to help keep businesses informed as updates are available. Do not hesitate to reach out to us with additional questions at Secretary.Commerce@maryland.gov.

Thank you,

-Kelly