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    October 16, 2026

    TEDCO Announces Lunch Keynote Conversation with SBA’s Tami Howie at 2026 Entrepreneur Expo

    MEDA Admin

    COLUMBIA, Md., (October 16, 2026) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announces a lunch keynote conversation with Tami Howie, acting deputy associate administrator for the Office of Investment…

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    October 15, 2026

    Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Appointment of Prady Behera as Chief Financial Officer

    MEDA Admin

    NEW CARROLLTON, MD (October 15, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced the appointment of Prady Behera as the Department’s Chief Financial Officer….

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    October 6, 2026

    State of Maryland, Baltimore County Announce Anduril Industries to Invest $3.7B, Create Over 3,100 Jobs with New Shipbuilding Facility

    MEDA Admin

    Anduril Industries’ Arsenal-2 to Become Largest Single Private Investment, Largest Job Creator in Maryland in Over a Decade Arsenal-2 Expected to Directly or Indirectly Support Over 14,000 Jobs Total BALTIMORE,…

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    October 5, 2026

    TEDCO Announces Accepting the Federal and State Technology Partnership Program Grant

    MEDA Admin

    The grant comes from the Small Business Administration COLUMBIA, Md., (October 5, 2026) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announces accepting the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program…

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    October 2, 2026

    MEDA Study Finds $11.67 Economic Impact for Every $1 Invested in County Economic Development

    MEDA Admin

    Havre de Grace, MD (October 2, 2026) – The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) announced a record-high return on investment for county economic development operations, with every $1 invested generating…

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    October 1, 2026

    Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Advance Innovative Housing Solutions and Accelerate Permitting

    MEDA Admin

    ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today signed two executive orders to advance new solutions to Maryland’s housing shortage and create more opportunities for people, families and communities to thrive….

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    October 1, 2026

    Moore-Miller Administration Publishes 2027 Tenants’ Bill of Rights, Highlights Key Landlord and Tenant Laws Taking Effect October 1

    MEDA Admin

    NEW CARROLLTON, MD (October 1, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced it has published the 2027 Tenants’ Bill of Rights, which summarizes key renter…

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    October 1, 2026

    Moore-Miller Administration Announces $17.6 Million Investment to Create or Preserve 555 Affordable Housing Units

    MEDA Admin

    ANNAPOLIS, MD –  Governor Moore and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced $17.6 million in funding to seven projects through federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits…

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    September 29, 2026

    TEDCO’s Entrepreneur Expo to Host Maryland FAMLI Program Team

    MEDA Admin

    Employers can get in-person registration help and answers on Maryland’s new paid family and medical leave program ahead of January 2027 contributions COLUMBIA, Md., (September 29, 2026) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic…

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    September 28, 2026

    MEDA Executive Director Pam Ruff to Transition to Finance Manager and Senior Advisor; Search for Next Executive Director Begins in October

    MEDA Admin

    After 25 years with MEDA, including 23 as Executive Director, Ruff will continue supporting the organization in a new role effective January 1, 2027  MARYLAND (September 28, 2026) – The…

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    • TEDCO Announces Lunch Keynote Conversation with SBA’s Tami Howie at 2026 Entrepreneur Expo
    • Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Appointment of Prady Behera as Chief Financial Officer
    • Moore-Miller Administration’s Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative Receives National Award for Program Excellence
    • Six Rockville Companies Receive Local Awards
    • State of Maryland, Baltimore County Announce Anduril Industries to Invest $3.7B, Create Over 3,100 Jobs with New Shipbuilding Facility

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    Recent Jobs

    • Cumberland Economic Development Corporation – Economic Development Specialist

      • Cumberland, MD
      • Full Time
    • Vision Technologies – Events Coordinator

      • Glen Burnie, MD
      • Full Time
    • City of Bowie – Economic Development Director

      • Bowie, MD
      • Full Time
    • PGCEDC – Business Development Manager/ Healthcare, Life Science

      • Largo, MD
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    Premier Sponsors

    http://commerce.maryland.gov

    http://dhcd.maryland.gov/

    https://www.tedcomd.com/

    https://www.wnada.org/

    Platinum Sponsors

    • Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO)
    • Miles & Stockbridge P.C. – Awards
    • PNC Bank

    Gold Sponsors

    • Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
    • Baltimore Gas and Electric
    • Charles County Economic Development Department
    • Comcast NBCUniversal
    • Frederick County Office of Economic Development
    • FSC First
    • Howard County Economic Development Authority
    • Maryland Department of Labor
    • Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation
    • Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation

    Silver Sponsors

    • Baltimore County Department of Economic & Workforce Development
    • Calvert County Department of Economic Development
    • Cecil County Office of Economic Development
    • Harford County Department of Economic Development
    • M&T Bank
    • Maryland Department of Transportation
    • Merritt Companies
    • St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development

    Bronze Sponsors

    • Allegany County Department of Economic and Community Development
    • AT&T
    • Atlantic Union Bank
    • Carroll County Department of Economic Development
    • City of Baltimore Development Corporation
    • The City of Bowie
    • City of Frederick Department of Economic Development
    • The Daily Record
    • Delmarva Power
    • Fulton Bank
    • Kent County Department of Economic & Tourism Development
    • Maryland Association of Community Colleges
    • The Patuxent Partnership
    • Pepco
    • Town of Bel Air
    • University of Maryland Eastern Shore
    • Vision Technologies
    • Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development

    In-Kind

    • BEACON at Salisbury University
    • Eastport Partners
    • Maryland Association of Counties (MACo)
    • Maryland Municipal League (MML)
    • PPR Strategies

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    The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members and encourages partnerships and networking among those committed to bringing jobs and investment to Maryland.

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