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SUMMARY:2026 MEDA Primer for Economic Development in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:When: June 4\, 2026\, 9 AM – 3 PM\nWhere: Frederick Innovative Technology Center (FITCI)\nMEDA’s Primer for Economic Development is a one-day session to learn how economic development is done in Maryland. The Primer is an excellent in-person opportunity to meet with important players in Maryland’s economic development world\, ask questions\, learn about resources and practices\, and connect with colleagues in a smaller-scale group setting. Experience the energy and passion in the room when economic development pros get together! \nThis session is designed for new and seasoned economic developers and strategic partners who want to learn from one another. The Primer is an excellent complement to MEDA’s Chesapeake Basic Course for Economic Development\, held in July; participants are encouraged to take both to get the benefits of the best in economic development education. \nTo view the slide deck\, please click here. \nAgenda\n9:00 – 9:30 AM Welcome and Continental Breakfast \n\nTammi Thomas\, Board President\, Maryland Economic Development Association\nKathie Callahan Brady\, President & CEO\, FITCI\n\n9:30 – 10:00 AM Fundamentals of Economic Development – Q&A \nThis session offers a practical overview of the core components that make up economic development—ranging from business attraction and retention to tourism\, workforce development\, placemaking\, and beyond. Attendees will gain insights into how economic development looks different across jurisdictions\, from small towns to large regional offices\, and how funding models can vary—from public-private partnerships to fully government-funded initiatives. \n\nModerator: Tammi Thomas\, Board President\, Maryland Economic Development Association\nHeather Gramm\, CEcD\, Director of Economic Opportunity\, Frederick County Government\nRichard Griffin\, AICP\, CEcD\, Director of Economic Development\, City of Frederick\n\n10:00 – 10:15 AM BREAK \n10:15 – 11:30 AM Maryland’s Economy\, Key Industries\, and Strategic Advantages \nThis session provides an overview of Maryland’s economy\, its competitive strengths and weaknesses\, and key economic assets. We’ll look closer at Maryland’s different regions and key industry sectors\, how Maryland competes with other states\, and discuss Maryland’s value proposition for new business investment. \n\nLaurie Babb\, CEcD\, Director of Economic Development\, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation\nTamar Osterman\, CEcD\, Senior Director\, Regional Development\, Maryland Department of Commerce\nJames Palma\, AICP\, Senior Research Manager\, Maryland Department of Commerce\n\n11:30 – 11:45 AM BREAK \n11:45 AM – 12:00 PM IGNITE-Style Presentations \n\nBrad Fallon\, Assistant Secretary\, Division of Business Development\, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development\nElizabeth Stahlman\, Executive Director\, Tri County Council for Western Maryland\n\n12:00 – 1:00 PM LUNCH \n1:00 – 1:45 PM IGNITE-Style Presentations \n\nDrew Jabin\, Legislative Director\, Maryland Association of Community Colleges\nLogan Dean\, Program Manager\, Maryland Department of Labor\nLora Brown\, Director\, Maryland Small Business Development Centers\nNick Henninger-Ayoub\, CEcD\, Director\, Project and Program Development\, MEDCO\nNick Underwood\, Economic Development Specialist\, Baltimore Gas & Electric\nSteve McHenry\, Executive Director\, MARBIDCO\nMindy Lehman\, Chief Government Program Development\, Affairs & Policy Officer\, TEDCO\nStephen Rice\, Deputy Secretary\, Maryland Department of Commerce\nKelly Schulz\, CEO\, Maryland Tech Council\n\n1:45 – 2:00 PM BREAK \n2:00 – 3:00 PM How Does Maryland “Do” Economic Development? \nOur moderator will provide an overview of how state and local representatives work together and break down the scenarios for how specialized programs depend on the jurisdiction\, the company\, and the community’s overall needs. \nPresenters will discuss varying approaches for business startups\, growth\, retention\, and attraction from the perspective of the state and rural\, suburban\, and urban communities. The panel will address significant elements of what goes into the business development process\, depending on the jurisdiction\, the project\, and the company’s requirements. Speakers will share case studies to show the key elements of a project. \n\nModerator: Jennifer Jones\, CEcD\, CEO\, Howard County Economic Development Authority\nJayson Knott\, Senior Director\, Office of Business Recruitment & Location Services\, Maryland Department of Commerce\nChristine McPherson\, Assistant Director\, Division of Neighborhood Revitalization\, Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development\nJamie Williams\, CEcD\, Director\, Kent County Economic Development & Tourism\n\n3:00 PM Wrap-Up \nSponsor Opportunities\n\n \n\nSILVER\n\n$1\,000\n\nCompany website link featured on the MEDA website throughout event promotion plus one month\nPublic announcement of sponsorship at event\nCompany name displayed on event signage\nComplimentary registration for three (3)\n\nRequest Info\n\n\nPurchase Level\n\n\n \n\nBRONZE\n\n$750\n\nCompany website link featured on the MEDA website throughout event promotion plus one month\nPublic announcement of sponsorship at event\nCompany name displayed on event signage\nComplimentary registration for two (2)\n\nRequest Info\n\n\nPurchase Level\n\n\n \n\nSUPPORTER\n\n$500\n\nCompany website link featured on the MEDA website throughout event promotion plus one month\nPublic announcement of sponsorship at event\nCompany name displayed on event signage\nComplimentary registration for one (1)\n\nRequest Info\n\n\nPurchase Level
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2026-meda-primer-for-economic-development-in-maryland/
LOCATION:Frederick Innovative Technology Center\, 321 Ballenger Center Dr\, Frederick\, MD\, 21703\, United States
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