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SUMMARY:2026 Main Street Maryland Conference
DESCRIPTION:Where: The Maryland Theatre (21 S Potomac St\, Hagerstown\, MD 21740) and other locations in Downtown Hagerstown\, MD\nMaryland’s many Main Streets are the heart of our vibrant and welcoming communities. The 2026 Main Street Maryland Conference\, organized by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)\, will bring together community leaders\, economic development professionals\, small business advocates\, and local partners for two days of learning\, collaboration\, and inspiration focused on strengthening Maryland’s downtowns. \nBy registering\, you give MEDA permission to use your photo/video if captured during the conference. \nThe 2026 Main Street Maryland Conference is no longer seeking speakers for this year’s conference. If you’re interested in speaking at a future conference\, please leave your email below. For those who have submitted a proposal\, we will be making decisions by mid-June. \n\n \n\n\nOn The Way Experiences\nOn your way to Hagerstown on Monday\, October 5\, 2026\, from 1 to 4 PM\, explore one of the three optional “On The Way Experiences”. These community tours will highlight successful downtown revitalization efforts in Maryland. Registration will be limited and is on a first come\, first served basis. \nMiddletown \nStop in Middletown to explore a community in the midst of thoughtful transformation. Hear how recent downtown revitalization efforts have balanced new housing and business development with a deliberate commitment to heritage tourism\, historic preservation\, and the National Road story that defines the town’s identity. Join local leaders\, business owners\, and partners as they share how Middletown is leveraging its historic assets while intentionally growing its ecosystem to strengthen long-term economic vitality. \nSykesville \nVisit Sykesville\, recipient of the 2026 Great American Main Street Award\, the highest honor in the Main Street movement. Explore this nationally recognized downtown and hear directly from the local leaders\, volunteers\, business owners\, and community champions whose vision\, partnerships\, and perseverance transformed Sykesville into a model for community-driven economic development and revitalization. \nWestminster \nExplore historic Westminster to explore how arts\, innovation\, and redevelopment are transforming the west end of Main Street. Learn how the Carroll Arts Center helped spark revitalization\, hear about Project Restore 2.0’s impact on vacant properties\, and tour Carroll County’s only makerspace\, Exploration Commons. Gain insight from local leaders\, business owners\, and community partners\, then enjoy light local fare while connecting with fellow attendees. \n\nHotel Choices\nWe’ve done the work for you! Please be certain to book with one of these trustworthy\, vetted hotel partners. Special rates are available for the nights of October 5 to October 8: \n\nHoliday Inn Express & Suites Hagerstown for $149/night. Click here to book online.\nTru by Hilton for $134/night. Click here to book online.\nHomewood Suites by Hilton for $159/night. Click here to book online.\nHome2Suites $159/night. Click here to book online.\nSpringHill Suites by Marriott Hagerstown for $154/night. Click here to book online.\nCourtyard by Marriott Hagerstown for $154/night. Click here to book online.\nHampton Inn Hagerstown I-81 for $164/night. Click here to book online and use code ‘Main Street Maryland’\n\n\nPlan Your Trip to Hagerstown\n \nExplore local attractions\, restaurants\, arts and culture\, outdoor recreation\, shopping\, and more with Visit Hagerstown. Whether you’re looking to discover the area’s history\, enjoy the downtown experience\, or find things to do before and after the conference\, Visit Hagerstown is a great resource for planning your visit. \nPlan Your Trip \n\nSponsor the 2026 Main Street Maryland Conference\n\n \nExplore Sponsorship Opportunities \nMake a Payment \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Main Street Maryland Conference Email List!\nEmail Address *
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2026-main-street-maryland-conference/
LOCATION:Hagerstown\, MD\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740
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SUMMARY:2026 MEDA Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:When: October 22\, 2026\, 8 AM to 2 PM\nWhere: Water’s Edge Events Center\nTheme: Economic Development’s Role in Building Maryland’s Future\nHousing has become one of the defining economic development issues of our time. Employers can’t attract talent without attainable housing. Communities can’t grow without strategic planning\, infrastructure\, partnerships\, and local leadership. This conference will explore why housing has become an economic imperative\, what’s preventing new housing from being built\, and the practical solutions Maryland communities are using today. \nClick here to learn about conference sponsorship opportunities \nDraft Agenda\n8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast \n9:00 – 9:15 AM Welcome and MEDA Business Meeting \n\nWelcome: Denise Beaver\, CEcD\, MEDA Board Vice President\nMEDA Business Meeting Minutes: Allison Akers\, MEDA Board Secretary\nMEDA New Members: Ebony Stocks\, CEcD\, and Matt Miller\, MEDA Membership Co-Chairs\n\n9:15 – 10:00 AM Opening Keynote: The Current State of Housing & Why It Matters  \nHousing is no longer just a planning issue. It is a workforce issue\, a business attraction issue\, and a key driver of community competitiveness. This opening keynote will examine the current state of housing\, the economic forces shaping today’s market\, and why economic developers must become active partners in housing conversations to grow jobs\, attract investment\, and strengthen their communities. \n\nYonah Freemark\, Lead for Housing & Transportation Initiatives\, Urban Institute\n\n10:00 – 10:15 AM Break \n10:15 – 11:15 AM: What’s Standing in the Way? Understanding the Barriers to Housing \nEveryone agrees Maryland needs more housing\, but why is it so difficult to build? Developers\, planners\, and community leaders will explore the financial\, regulatory\, political\, and infrastructure challenges slowing housing production. From zoning and permitting to construction costs\, financing\, and community opposition\, this panel will examine the realities behind today’s housing market and identify opportunities for meaningful change. \nWhy do people have a hard time connecting economic growth to housing? \n\nD. Reed\, AICP\, Maryland Policy Director\, Greater Greater Washington\n\nWhy is it so hard to build at the local level?  \n\nCasey Anderson\, Market Leader – Regulation\, Policy\, and Entitlements\, Rodgers Consulting\nKate Howell\, Director\, National Council for Smart Growth\n\n11:15 AM – 12:15 PM: Leading Change: Local Solutions That Are Making Housing Happen \nAcross Maryland\, local leaders are finding innovative ways to move housing projects from concept to construction. Hear directly from mayors who are implementing creative policies\, building partnerships\, and overcoming community challenges to expand housing opportunities while strengthening their local economies. Panelists will share what has worked\, lessons learned\, and practical ideas that communities of all sizes can adapt. \n\nModerator: Secretary Jake Day\, Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development\nHonorable Megan Cook\, Mayor\, Town of Easton\nHonorable Michael O’Connor\, Mayor\, City of Frederick\n\n12:15 – 12:45 PM Lunch \n12:45 – 1:30 PM Closing Keynote: From Conversation to Action \nThe conversation does not end when the conference concludes. This closing keynote will challenge attendees to think differently about their role as conveners\, collaborators\, and community leaders while outlining practical actions economic developers can take to advance housing solutions in their own communities. Participants will leave with ideas they can begin implementing immediately through partnerships\, advocacy\, and strategic leadership. \n\nCatherine Buell\, Managing Principal\, Wellness Real Estate Innovations\n\n1:30 – 1:45 PM Closing Remarks & Door Prize Drawing \n\nDenise Beaver\, CEcD\, MEDA Board Vice President
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2026-meda-fall-conference/
LOCATION:Water’s Edge Events Center\, 4687 Millennium Drive\, Belcamp\, MD\, 21017\, United States
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SUMMARY:2027 MEDA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:When: June 13-15\, 2027\nWhere: Hyatt Regency\, Chesapeake Bay\, Cambridge\, Maryland\nStay tuned for more information!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2027-meda-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay\, Cambridge\, MD\, 100 Heron Blvd\, US-50\, Cambridge\, MD\, 21613\, United States
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