text: Maryland manufacturing is thriving and I want to do all I can to help make it even stronger. Û÷Made in MarylandÛª is my way to highlight the diverse products being produced in our great state, adding to the growth of our stateÛªs economy. My tour and conversations with employees at the Paul Reed Smith Guitar Factory, as well as the roundtable discussion with Eastern Shore Economic Development officials, have given me great insights into what is working and what the challenges are for businesses on the Eastern Shore. I plan to take their ideas back to Washington so the federal government can better assist them in growing our economy.    The Paul Reed Smith (PRS) Electric Guitars  Factory makes high-end guitars favored by some of the most prominent musicians in the world, including guitar great Carlos Santana.  The company was founded in 1985 and today employs 230 workers with revenues of $24 million.