Are you an entrepreneur who wants to start your own business, or are in the process of starting one? You’ve probably heard of the infamous statistic that about 90% of startups eventually fail and might be feeling discouraged. Don’t fret; we’re here to help you become the 10% that does…

Launches ‘1MC Westminster’ WESTMINSTER, MD - September 8th, 2020 - 1 Million Cups (1MC), the community-driven weekly entrepreneur support system created by The Kauffman Foundation, is launching in the City of Westminster thanks to efforts by its community members. It will be among 170 other 1MC communities throughout the United…

Whether you’re:  a commercial realtor that helps new and established businesses find their ideal location, or a residential real estate agent guiding families and individuals in finding the perfect home, ...it’s likely you’re already well-versed in many of the great things Westminster, MD has to offer both existing and potential…

MAGIC CONJURES USDA GRANT FUNDING Funding will support cybersecurity job creation in rural communities.   WESTMINSTER, MD - August 21st, 2020 - The Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC) is pleased to announce that they are recipients of a USDA Rural Business Development Grant. Funds will be used to support MAGIC’s…

MAGIC recruits veteran consultant and entrepreneur Jennifer Yang WESTMINSTER, MD - August 4th, 2020 - The Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC) is pleased to announce that veteran management consultant Jennifer Yang has joined their Board of Directors. “Jennifer is the perfect example of a successful professional who has been drawn…

Extreme social distancing requirements put into place earlier this year have caused many business owners to make abrupt decisions and changes to the way they operate. Working-from-home for some employees has been provided as an option and a requirement for others. Luckily, there are plenty of tech tools already out…

In this MAGIC Spotlight, we talked with Julius Knapp, CEO and Co-Founder of Dirigible Systems.

Silicon Valley, California is home to some of the most successful and well-known tech companies in the world. By acting as a hub for tech innovation, it's a place where startups can get access to the resources they need to build upon their ideas and be better positioned for success.…

As healthcare technology evolves and advances, more and more personal health data can be collected. One significant advantage of these improvements in medical tech is that the more our doctors are able to learn about our individual health concerns, the better they can provide effective treatments and solutions for healing.…

One of the things that the widespread effects of COVID-19 have taught the world is that improved methods of healthcare delivery are needed now more than ever before. Mitigating the spread of the novel coronavirus has been challenging for both citizens and healthcare workers across the globe, so it’s vital…

I'm still relatively new to Carroll County, and by most local measures I will be for the next 15 years.  But I couldn't be more proud to be living in Carroll County and the City of Westminster (especially working for MAGIC) than I am now during the COVID-19 crisis.  If…

If you’ve followed along with our social media posts this month, you probably already know that there are different types of hackers. Some do it for the good, and some do it for the bad. White hat hackers are the ethical kind of hacker, using network penetration tests to help…

As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, MAGIC's primary goal is not to profit, but rather to provide invaluable resources to the public and make a positive impact on our community. More specifically, we create the space for tech innovation and entrepreneurship to thrive. We rely on the support of our friends,…

To see our Winners Announcement, click here!  The Hackathon is a weekend-long challenge where teams compete to create and develop an app to then pitch to a panel of judges. At least, that is the concept. Along the way, each of our participants also learn, grow, and share their passion…