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TEDCO EXPO 2025: Maryland’s Innovation Engine Drives Global Partnerships & Local Growth

On October 21, 2025, over 1,000 entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and ecosystem supporters convened at The Hotel at the University of Maryland for the highly anticipated TEDCO EXPO 2025—the 11th annual gathering of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The event, widely recognized as the state’s flagship platform for innovation-driven companies, delivered a…

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25-Year-Old Zimbabwean Education Activist Vee Kativhu Raising Advocacy for Girls’ Education 

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Varaidzo (Vee) Kativhu, a 25-year-old education activist from Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom, has been making waves with her impactful work in advocating for girls’ education and empowerment. Founder of Empowered By Vee, a youth empowerment organization, Vee utilizes her social media platform, boasting over 300,000 followers, to provide practical study advice and uplift underprivileged and underrepresented young people worldwide to realize their academic potential. Vee’s journey as an education activist has been marked by numerous accolades and honors, including being appointed as a Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations. She holds degrees from Oxford…

TEDCO EXPO 2025: Maryland’s Innovation Engine Drives Global Partnerships & Local Growth

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On October 21, 2025, over 1,000 entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and ecosystem supporters convened at The Hotel at the University of Maryland for the highly anticipated TEDCO EXPO 2025—the 11th annual gathering of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The event, widely recognized as the state’s flagship platform for innovation-driven companies, delivered a vibrant showcase of Maryland’s entrepreneurial spirit, technological advancements, and expanding international reach. This year’s Expo featured more than 100 exhibitors representing tech, life science, and emerging industries; keynote addresses from Governor Wes Moore and TEDCO CEO Troy LeMaile-Stovall; and four significant global partnership announcements with Jordan, Taiwan, and…

Prince George’s County’s Angela Alsobrooks Economic Triumphs Pave the Way for Inclusive Development

Prince George's County: An Exemplary Model of Inclusive Economic Development
County Executive Angela Alsobrooks leads Prince George's County in Maryland towards economic prosperity through collaborative leadership, strategic planning, and a well-executed recovery plan. The county's remarkable progress, highlighted in the recent State of the Economy event, showcases its commitment to social infrastructure, affordable…

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5 Black Women Conservationists Leading the Fight for Environmental Justice

While environmentalism has often been portrayed as a cause for the wealthy, Black women have long been at the forefront of the conservationist movement. In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, 2024, ESSENCE magazine highlights five remarkable Black women who are paving the way towards a more sustainable future…

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