The
Economic Power of Manufacturing
Manufacturing
in Maryland represents a substantial and growing element
of the overall Maryland economy. In 2002, there were more
than 168,000 Maryland manufacturing jobs – representing
about 7.2% of all private sector jobs. This percentage
is well below the national average of 13.4% - leaving substantial
room to generate additional manufacturing jobs and economic
growth in Maryland. While
Maryland has participated in many traditional types of manufacturing,
it is also at the center of some of the most high technology
manufacturing in the country – if not the world.
Support
for National Defense and Homeland Security
Maryland
is home to organizations like the National Security Agency,
the Naval Surface Weapons Centers, NASA Goddard Spaceflight
Center, multiple military bases (Pax River, Aberdeen, Naval
bases at Carderock and Indian Head), as well as many traditional
manufacturing institutions (e.g. ISG Bethlehem Steel).
Recent
world events have intorduced many new and important challenges
for the country. As home to multiple military bases and technology
centers, Maryland is positioned to meet these challenges
and directly support our country’s national defense
and Homeland Security needs. |
