When: October 16-19, 2025 Where: Fair Hill The MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory is thrilled to welcome you for its FIFTH edition, this coming October 16-19! We'll have general admission tickets starting as low as $18 (plus free GA for kids 10 and under), as well as awesome reserved...
When: October 16, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Where: Rocky Gap Casino Resort Let's Pioneer Possibility together - embracing innovation, agility, and the intrapreneurial spirit & future-ready mindset. Tech at the Gap is funded in part by the State of Maryland’s EARN Maryland Grant Program, administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing,...
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...
TEDCO’s 11th Entrepreneur Expo will be held Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at The Hotel at the University of Maryland. The Expo is a premier event in Maryland showcasing various resources from across the State and is jam-packed full of workshops, roundtable discussions, exhibiting companies and pitches, opening up great opportunities for entrepreneurs to network, learn, and be inspired. Join us...
When: October 30, 2025, from 8 AM to 2 PM Where: Rod 'N' Reel Resort in Chesapeake Beach, MD Theme: Talent is the Driver: Building Communities Where People Want to Live and Work The 2025 MEDA Fall Conference will bring together Maryland's economic development community to discuss strategies for building talent-attracting communities. In today's hyper-competitive...
*** MEDA Members will receive a discounted rate *** We look forward to having you join us for our morning "mini-conference," where you will find examples, case studies, and informative discussions about the tools and methods of continuous improvement. Get ready to network with learners and leaders of the local Lean community! Keynote Presentation by Jeremy Horn, Junior...
When: Friday, November 21, from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Virtual Who: MEDA Young Leaders The MEDA Young Leaders Virtual Networking Sessions offer a professionally curated platform for ongoing learning and connection. Held bi-monthly for one hour, these sessions provide a valuable opportunity to hear from top-tier economic development professionals who bring a wealth...
Once a year, leaders from the Mid-Atlantic come together to learn about the challenges and opportunities at Maryland’s ports. It happens at the Annual State of the Ports & Global Flavor Showcase. Beyond getting the lowdown from port leaders, at this event you will have the chance to: Sample wines and food from around the world at the...
We’re heading back to CHUTES International to see the progress they’ve made since our last visit in September 2023! CHUTES is a national leader in internal trash, linen, and recycling chutes, selling through a distribution network across the country. Their push into global markets earned them the Maryland International Business Leadership Award in 2023. Since beginning their Lean journey...
When: April 26-28, 2026 Where: Hyatt Regency, Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge, Maryland Stay tuned for more information!
