Public Service

Since its inception in 1982, DSG has conducted strategic planning and other support projects (on a non-compensated or reduced rate basis) for non-profit organizations — including the Maryland Health Care Product Development Corporation, the Technology Council of Maryland, the Greater Washington Board of Trade, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (Entry Point! Program) and VSA Arts, an international organization creating learning opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities. DSG's founder, John F. Dealy, has chaired two Statewide Technology Committees for Governors of Maryland.

Maryland Health Care Product Development Corporation

John F. Dealy co-led the formation of the Maryland Health Care Product Development Corporation (MHCPDC), a 501(c)(3) entity, to provide critical early stage capital to biomedical companies commercializing technologies in the region. The founding team worked with federal and state agencies to secure grants of approximately $6 million.

DSG members have supported MHCPDC's management by assessing investment candidates, obtaining matching funding commitments from commercial financing sources, structuring deals, maintaining financial and administrative records, and monitoring the investment portfolio. Mr. Dealy served as Chairman of the organization through 2005.

Technology Council of Maryland

For nearly 20 years, the Technology Council of Maryland (TCM) has operated as a consortium of technology firms (start-ups to large corporations), federal laboratories, educational institutions and business support firms located in the state. John Dealy has advised the organization through his role on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Additionally, Mr. Dealy and Lisa Marie Ghezzi have conducted annual strategy planning sessions with TCM executives.

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