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SUMMARY:2024 Economic Development Week in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:October 21-25\, 2024\n\nOverview\nEconomic 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. \nRecognition\nEconomic 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). \nHow to Celebrate Economic Development Week in Maryland\nPlease check out our Toolkit\, 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. \nSponsorship\nJoin us in making this event a success! If you’re interested in sponsoring Economic Development Week in Maryland\, please click here. \n         \nProclamations\n\nAnne Arundel Economic Development Corporation\nCarroll County Economic Development\nCecil County\nCity of Rockville\nGarrett County\nKent County\nQueen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development\nState of Maryland: Department of Commerce\nTown of Berlin\nCity of Hagerstown\nThe Town of Bel Air\n\nSpecial Events\n\nBusiness Appreciation Week in Anne Arundel County\, October 21 – 25\nBaltimore County Digital Literacy Program – Introduction to Microsoft Excel\, October 21-22\nBaltimore County Federal Job Search: Planning & Action\, October 22\nBaltimore County Digital Literacy Program – Microsoft Excel: Intermediate\, October 23\nCalvert County Department of Economic Development T.I.P.S. Small Business Webinar Series: Maryland’s MBE Rights & Responsibilities\, October 22 from 10 AM -11 AM\nCalvert County Department of Economic Development Making the Sale\, October 22 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nCity of Hyattsville Business Visits\, Oct 21 – 25\nFrederick County Office of Economic Development Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Charitable Giving\, October 24 from 10 AM – 11:30 AM\nFSC First Building Your Growth Team and Experts Roundtable\, October 24\, 6 PM – 8:30 PM\nGarrett County Pathways & Connections Initiatives: Virtual Public Information Session\, October 22 at 12:00 PM\nGarrett County Chamber of Commerce Potomac Edison Energy Efficiency Summit\, October 23 from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM\nGarrett County’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Timber Rock Village Phase 1\, October 23 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nHarford County Economic Development Week Celebration\, October 21 – 25\n2024 Harford Award Celebration\, –  October 22 from 5 PM – 8 PM\nHoward County Economic Development Authority’s Dominando el Éxito en Restaurantes – October 23 from 6 PM – 9 PM\nMaryland Small Business Development Center’s Creating More Sales Opportunities Using AI\, October 21 from 1 PM – 2:15 PM\nMaryland Small Business Development Center’s Obtaining A GSA Schedule & Doing Business With The Federal Government\, October 22 from 10 AM – 11:30 AM\nMaryland Small Business Development Center’s How To Minimize Risk In Starting A Business\, October 22 from 1 PM – 2:15 PM\nMaryland Small Business Development Center’s How to Have a Successful Open Enrollment\, October 23 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM\nMaryland Small Business Development Center’s Email: The Ticking Timebomb In Your Inbox\, October 23 from 1 PM – 2 PM\nMaryland Small Business Development Center’s Make That Customer Connection by Building Brand Loyalty\,  October 24 from 1 PM – 2 PM\nMaryland Small Business Development Center’s Connect to Capital – Business Speed Lending and Regional Resource Day\, October 25 from 9 AM- 2 PM\nMaryland Women’s Business Center’s Overview of SBA Programs and Services\, October 23 from 11 AM – 12 PM\nMaryland Women Business Center’s Elements of Entrepreneurship: Business Development Strategies\, October 24 from 10 AM – 11:30 AM\nPrince George’s County Economic Development Corporation She Means Business 2024: National Women’s Business Month Breakfast Summit\, October 24 from 8:30 AM – 1 PM\nQueen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development’s The Power of Partnerships\, October 23rd from 9 AM- 11 AM\nSCORE How to Craft a Compelling Sales Message for Your Business\, October 22 from 1 PM – 2 PM\nSCORE Mastering Shopify for Small Business Owners\, October 24 from 1 PM – 2 PM\nSt. Mary’s Business After Hours \, October 23 from 5 PM – 6:30 PM\nUpSurge Baltimore’s Equitech Tuesday: GBC 10-Year Plan\, October 22 from 5 PM – 8 PM\nMontgomery County Economic Development Corporation is making business visits to businesses in their targeted industry sectors\, October 21 – 25\nShe Means Business 2024: National Women’s Business Month Breakfast Summit\, October 24 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM\n\nCheck 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. \nClick here to view photos of the activities and proclamations for the week! \nRead About Economic Development Week in Maryland\n\n\n\nGarrett County Celebrates Maryland Economic Development Week\nFree Live Podcast Commercial to Celebrate Economic Development Week\nCarroll County Celebrates Economic Development Week in Maryland\nMontgomery County Economic Development Corporation Celebrates Economic Development Week in Maryland\nCelebrate Economic Development Week 2024 in Washington County\, MD by Participating in our EXPLORER’S CHALLENGE CONTEST\nA PPR Strategies Podcast\, EDO Breakthrough: Leveraging an Economic Development Week to Tell Your EDOs Story\, with Sandy Dubay\nThe Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate Economic Development Week in Maryland!\nTalbot County Recognizes Maryland Economic Development Week\n\n\n\n  \nClick the links below to learn about previous Economic Development Week in Maryland activities\n\n2023\n2022\n2021\n2020\n2019\n2018\n2017\n2016\n2015\n2013\n2012\n2011\n\n 
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SUMMARY:2024 MEDA Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:When: October 28\, 2024\, from 8:00 AM to 1:45 PM\nWhere: Baltimore Museum of Industry \nTheme: The Economy is International\nThe 2024 MEDA Fall Conference: The Economy is International will examine how international business growth can enhance domestic economic development. Attendees will dive into innovative strategies for global business recruitment\, attracting foreign investment\, and capitalizing on regional assets that drive economic growth. This conference will also provide valuable insights into export assistance and market expansion\, highlighting how businesses can navigate new markets\, leverage government support\, and utilize trade zones to enhance their global reach.  \nClick here to view the Draft Minutes from the 2024 MEDA Summer Conference Business Meeting. \nSponsor the 2024 MEDA Fall Conference\nClick here to see the sponsor levels and opportunities for the MEDA Fall Conference \nDraft Agenda\n8:00 – 8:45 Registration and Continental Breakfast \n8:45 – 9:00 AM MEDA Business Meeting \n\nRichard Griffin\, CEcD\, MEDA President\nKelly Robertson-Slagle\, MEDA Secretary\nDenise Beaver\, CEcD\, MEDA Membership Co-Chairs\n\n9:00 – 9:30 AM Welcome: Setting the Stage \n\nHonorable Kevin Anderson\, Secretary\, Maryland Department of Commerce\nJessica Reynolds\, CEcD\, Maryland Department of Commerce\n\n9:30 – 10:00 AM Morning Keynote  \nSelectUSA’s Executive Director\, Jasjit Singh\, will provide insight into how economic developers can harness international opportunities to drive regional growth. He will explore key global FDI trends shaping the U.S. economy\, strategies for attracting foreign investment to the United States\, and how local businesses can leverage from SelectUSA’s investment services across the federal government and through the U.S. Commercial Service network in more than 75 international markets. \n\nJasjit Singh\, Executive Director\, SelectUSA\n\n10:00 – 10:15 AM Break  \n10:15 – 11:15 AM Panel: Investment \nThis panel will explore the critical role foreign investment plays at various levels of Maryland’s economy and the importance of economic development in attracting international businesses to the state. Panelists will discuss the strategies and benefits of bringing foreign companies to Maryland\, including the positive impacts on job creation\, innovation\, and local growth. Attendees will learn how economic development efforts can enhance the state’s global competitiveness and contribute to long-term economic prosperity. \n\nModerator: Lori Valentine\, Vice President of Policy and Public Relations\, Prince George’s Economic Development Corporation\nKehinde Ayanleye\, CEO\, DDLabs\nYossi Appleboum\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Sepio Cyber\nKarla Smith\, Human Resources Manager\, Intellian Tech\n\n11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Panel: Expansion \nIn today’s dynamic business environment\, creative strategies are essential for fostering growth and sustainability. This panel will discuss innovative ways to leverage business retention and expansion (BRE) programs\, ensuring companies understand and maximize their benefits. We will explore how exporting can play a key role in expansion strategies\, offering businesses new opportunities to thrive in global markets. Panelists will discuss how tapping into existing trade programs and resources can help companies scale internationally as part of their growth strategy. Join us to learn practical insights and actionable solutions for driving local business success globally. \n\nModerator: Nicholas Staigerwald\nStephen Sullivan\, Senior International Trade Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration\nWill Cawthern\, Director of Foreign-Trade Zone #74\, Baltimore Development Corporation\nMatthew Lippmann\, President\, Fluoron\nRobert Mullen\, Director of Sales\, Specialized Communications Corporation\n\n12:15 – 1:00 PM Lunch \n1:00 – 1:30 PM Fireside Chat  \n\nEddie Resende\, CEO\, World Trade Center Institute (WTCI)\nRichard Griffin\, CEcD\, MEDA President\n\n1:30 – 1:45 PM Closing Remarks  \n1:45 – 2:30 PM Tour of the Baltimore Museum of Industry (Optional) \nHotel Information\nAttendees can book the following hotels at a special rate for the night of October 27 to October 28: \n\nCourtyard Baltimore Downtown/McHenry Row for $149–$159/night\, please click here to book online. The last day to book is Wednesday\, October 9\, 2024.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2024-meda-fall-conference/
LOCATION:Baltimore Museum of Industry\, 1415 Key Hwy\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21230\, United States
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