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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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