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MEDA Meetings
Mark your calendar for the upcoming MEDA
Conferences:
The MEDA Program Committee is co-chaired by Dave Iannucci
of Baltimore County Economic Development and John Henry
King of the City of Bowie Economic Development.
The committee develops content and selects speakers
for our three quarterly conferences and supports the
Vice President with development of the Annual Conference.
Program Committee members are selected to represent
the five regions of Maryland. In addition to Dave
and John Henry, the members are:
- Larry Twele, Carroll County Economic Development
(Greater Baltimore Region)
- Brad Broadwell, Dorchester County Economic Development
(Eastern Shore Region)
- Matt Diaz, Allegany County Economic Development
(Western Maryland Region)
- Hans Welch, St. Mary’s County Economic Development
(Southern Maryland Region)
- Katie Knowlin, Montgomery County Economic Development
(Capital Region)
On Thursday, April 17 2008, attendees heard an in depth
discussion of Green
Buildings for Economic Development at the Spring
Conference of the Maryland Economic Development Association.
Informative discussions from engineers, architects,
economic development practitioners, and developers highlighted
ideas and consdierations for the greening of our building
practices. Maryland economic developers are already
embracing green building techniques in counties where
development policies and local incentives are stimulating
this desirable development and building technique.
Click
here for more Bios and Power Point Presentations
from the Conference!
Maryland's elected and business leaders
present their outlook for the 2008 legislative session
as it relates to issues of economic development at the
sold out MEDA Winter Conference on January 10 in Annapolis.
Issues of significant importance to the economic development
community were identified and discussed. Senate President
Mike Miller and House Speaker Michael Busch joined with
Delegate Tony O'Donnell and Senator David Brinkley to
take questions from the audience. Maryland Chamber of
Commerce CEO Kathy Snyder, Greater Baltimore Committee
CEO Don Fry, and Washington Board of Trade CEO Jim Dinegar,
gave the business outlook and took questions from audience
members as well. DBED Secretary Dave Edgerley received
a warm welcome as luncheon keynote speaker.
Attendees were treated to a trolley tour
around Annapolis after the conference. The tour was
hosted by City of Annapolis and Maryland Department
of Housing and Community Development.
For Full Agenda, click
here
Summarys
Speaker Bios:
The MEDA 2007 Fall Conference
Krystal Q
9630 Technology Dr.
Easton, MD 21601
8:30am - 2:00pm
Thursday, October 4, 2007
SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEUR
DEVELOPMENT
Entrepreneurial performance is an important part of
the drive to form new businesses and create jobs in
Maryland. Creating a climate that attracts businesses
and helps them thrive requires a supportive network
that provides access to all the tools available for
success. Join us for a new and interesting look at entrepreneurship
in today's economy. We will also hear first hand from
entrepreneurs who have successfully stepped beyond start-up
to job creation.
Don't forget to register for the tour of Easton, a
designated Main Street Maryland Community. Sponsored
by DHCD, and co-hosted by the City of Easton office
of economic development, this tour highlights how public
and private investment have transformed the downtown
and brought new business - from entrepreneurs to million
dollar companies - making it one of the best small towns
in America. See firsthand the economic and community
development challenges faced and conquered and those
still being addressed as Easton seeks to create and
implement community endorsed plans to revitalize, improve,
and promote their neighborhoods, economy, and quality
of life. The tour follows the conference and is available
to attendees at no charge.
For a Full Agenda click
here
Business Meeting Minutes click
here
Summarys
Speaker Bios:
2006 MEDA Fall Conference -
Growth & Water Management
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