2025 Economic Development Week in Maryland
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Thank you for a successful 2025 Economic Development Week in Maryland!
When: October 20-24, 2025
Overview
Economic Development Week in Maryland will emphasize the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase understanding of economic development’s contribution to the state’s business climate, job retention and growth, the tax base, and the overall quality of life in Maryland.
Recognition
Economic development will take center stage in counties, cities, and towns throughout Maryland when proclamations are made heralding the significant projects that have made Maryland a great place to live, work, and play. Recognizing the dedicated work of economic developers is a primary focus of the effort. Listed below are the activities planned during Economic Development Week in Maryland (check back for weekly updates to this list).
How to Celebrate Economic Development Week in Maryland
Please check out our Toolkit, Social Media Template, Proclamation Template, and Press Release Template to plan for your participation in Economic Development Week in Maryland. Whether elaborate or small, there is something for every level of participation.
Sponsorship
Join us in making this event a success! If you’re interested in sponsoring Economic Development Week in Maryland, please click here.
Proclamations
- The State of Maryland
- Kent County Department of Economic Development
- St. Mary’s Department of Economic Development; St. Mary’s County Commissioner Proclamation
- City of Rockville
- TEDCO
- City of Aberdeen, Town of Bel Air, and City of Havre de Grace
- Charles County Department of Economic Development
- Howard County Economic Development Authority
- Carroll County Economic Development
- Town of Bel Air
- Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
- Frederick County Office of Economic Development
Special Events
October 20
- Harford County Chamber of Commerce Harford Award Celebration @ 5 – 8 PM
- Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation’s Kickoff Breakfast
- Worcester County 98.1 FM Radio Interview @ 9 AM
- MD SBDC Cut Manual Proposal Work with AI and THINK @ 1 – 2 PM
- Baltimore County Digital Literacy Program – Introduction to Microsoft Excel @ 12 – 2:30 PM
- Carroll County Job Fair
- Howard County Ignite with Conscious Capitalism of Central Maryland @ 5:30 – 8 PM
October 21
- TEDCO’s 11th Entrepreneur Expo @ 8 AM – 7 PM (MEDA Members: contact info@medamd.com for a discount code!)
- Harford Business Roundtable for Education @ 8 – 10 AM
- Worcester County Commissioner Proclamation in Snow Hill @ 10 AM
- Worcester County SBDC Appointments at Maryland’s Coast Office @ 11 AM – 2 PM
- MD SBDC SEO Without The Mystery @ 10 – 11 AM
- Cecil County Chamber of Commerce’s Virtual Job Fair @ 10 AM – 12 PM
- Susquehanna Workforce Network Virtual JobQuest Seminar @ 1:30 – 3:30 PM
- Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s LUNCH N LEARN: Create with Confidence: Canva 101 @ 12 – 1 PM
- Maryland’s Coast Commissioner Proclamation @ 10 AM
- City of Hyattsville Fall Business Roundtable @ 9 – 10:30 AM
- Howard County Office of ADA Coordination Celebrating Value and Talent: Employment is for Everyone @ 8 AM – 1 PM
- Greater Baltimore Committee Baltimore Region Economic Brand Workshop @ 12 – 1 PM
- Howard County Chamber of Commerce Evening Networking Mixer @ 5 – 7 PM
October 22
- Harford County Business Leadership Breakfast
- St. Mary’s Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours @ 5 – 6:30 PM
- MD SBDC How To Minimize Risk In Starting A Business @ 1 – 2 PM
- Maryland’s Coast Open House @ 12 – 4 PM
- Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Business EXCELerator – Business Opportunities with WSSC Water @ 10 – 11:30 AM
- Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee with Guest, Charlie Scott, WMATA @ 8 – 9 AM
- Cecil County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Toolkit- End of Year Closing & Tax Prep @ 8 AM – 1 PM
- Bel Air Downtown Alliance Main Street Social @ 5 – 6:30 PM
- City of Laurel, Maryland, BOW Knows Business Workshop Event @ 10 AM – 2 PM
- Maryland Women’s Business Center Federal Contracting for Beginners @ 12 – 1 PM
- Maryland Women’s Business Center Increasing Your Visibility on eMMA @ 10 – 11 AM
- The Maryland Small Business Development Center Avoiding IRS Red Flags: What Small Business Owners Need to Know @ 10 – 11:15 AM
- Calvert County Farm Tour: Agriculture’s Impact on the Economy @ 8:30 AM – 4 PM
October 23
- Harford County Hoteliers Reception and Town of Bel Air Annual Awards
- Maryland’s Coast Business Visits
- Worcester County Networking Mixer
- St. Mary’s County AeroPark Business Alliance @ 8:15 – 9:30 AM
- St. Mary’s County Young Professionals Meet-up @ 5 – 7 PM
- MD SBDC Ready, Set, Go @ 9 – 10 AM
- Mid-Atlantic Veterans Business Outreach Center Veterans Manufacturing and Innovation Showcase @ 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Howard County Economic Development Authority Business Resource Expo @ 9 AM – 12 PM
- Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, 2025 SACC Annual Awards Luncheon @ 11:30 AM – 1 PM
- City of Hyattsville Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit @ 1 – 3 PM
October 24
- Maryland’s Coast Business Visits
- St. Mary’s County Blue Catfish Dinner @ 5 – 7 PM
- St. Mary’s County Business Celebrations
- MWCC One Day Lean Overview Workshop @ 8 AM – 5 PM
- Maryland Women’s Business Center Bend, Don’t Break: The Balance Toolkit @ 12 – 1 PM
- Calvert County, W2W Express-O @ Batteries Plus+ @ 9 – 10:30 AM
Week-long
- Business Appreciation Week in Anne Arundel County
- Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation Targeted Business Visits
- Harford County Milestone and Targeted Industry Business Visits
- Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) Targeted Business Visits
- Dorchester County “Businesses in Action” Photo Contest
Check back often for more events! Hosting an event during Economic Development Week? Let us know at info@medamd.com, and we’ll post it here.
Read About Economic Development Week in Maryland
- Q&A with TEDCO Chief Development & Marketing Officer/MEDA Board Chair Tammi Thomas
- From Aerospace To Axe Throwing: St. Mary’s County Celebrates Economic Week
- Economic Development Week shines spotlight on partners
- City of Laurel Celebrates Economic Development Week in Maryland
- Prince George’s County Celebrates Economic Development Week
- Business Pillars Celebrated During County’s 2025 Economic Development Week
- New HOPE Center in Easton
Click the links below to learn about previous Economic Development Week in Maryland activities
When
Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 24
