To further the purposes of this subtitle, the Partnership shall:
(1) foster collaborative efforts, including public-private partnerships and memoranda of understanding, among government agencies, military installations, educational institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, individuals, and other entities in the region to:(i) share resources, including existing manufacturing infrastructure;(ii) cooperate in the development of new products and processes; and(iii) bridge gaps between research, product development, and the commercial application of new technologies and manufacturing processes;(2) facilitate the involvement of Harford Community College, Cecil College, Towson University, and other segments of the higher education community in developing and sustaining a skilled advanced manufacturing workforce through degree, certification, specialized training, and continuing education programs;(3) assist the Cecil County and Harford County public school systems in preparing students for employment in the advanced manufacturing workforce;(4) support manufacturing businesses in retaining and expanding production and jobs;(5) obtain, coordinate, and disseminate marketing resources to promote and enhance advanced manufacturing opportunities and investment in the region;(6) support priority access to workforce training funds and enterprise investment tax credits for entities that are investing resources and creating jobs in the region;(7) pursue federal, State, local, and other public and private funding and collaboration initiatives; and(8) perform any other function consistent with the purposes of this subtitle.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 470,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 444, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.Added by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 571, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2014.Added by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 570, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2014.