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SUMMARY:2026 MEDA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:When: July 29\, 2026\, 9 AM to 12:15 PM\nWhere: Virtual\nTheme: Funding the Future: Unlocking Federal Resources for Economic Growth\n\nFederal funding programs continue to play a critical role in helping communities invest in infrastructure\, workforce development\, innovation\, and economic resilience. This session will explore the evolving landscape of federal resources available to support local and regional economic development initiatives. Participants will gain insight into key funding programs\, emerging priorities\, and practical strategies for positioning projects competitively. Join us to learn how communities are leveraging federal partnerships to unlock new opportunities and drive long-term economic growth. \nClick here to view the Draft Minutes from the 2026 MEDA Annual Conference Business Meeting. \nDraft Agenda\n9:00 – 9:15 AM Welcome and MEDA Business Meeting \n\nWelcome: Tammi Thomas\, MEDA Board President \nMEDA Business Meeting Minutes: Allison Akers\, MEDA Board Secretary \nMEDA New Members: Ebony Stocks\, CEcD\, and Matt Miller\, MEDA Membership Co-Chair\n\n9:15 – 10:00 AM Securing Federal Dollars for Your Economic Development Priorities \nFederal grants can be a powerful tool for advancing economic development priorities\, but navigating the process can often feel overwhelming. In this session\, GrantWorks will provide a practical guide to identifying\, pursuing\, and securing federal funding opportunities that support business attraction\, business retention\, workforce development\, infrastructure improvements\, and community growth initiatives. \n\nJulie Norman\, Ed.D\, CEcD\, VP of Economic Development\, GrantWorks\n\n10:00 – 10:30 AM Connecting with the Defense Industry \n\nTeran Judd\, Senior Advisor\, The Roosevelt Group\n\n10:30 – 10:40 AM Break \n10:40 – 11:05 AM Working with the Small Business Administration \n\nBryce Besaw\, District Director\, SBA Baltimore\n\n11:05 – 11:25 AM Regional Collaboration with the Appalachian Regional Commission \n\nLexi Olivia\, Program Coordinator\, Office of the Executive Director\, Appalachian Regional Commission\n\n11:25 – 11:40 AM Coming soon! \n11:40 AM – 12:10 PM From Vision to Investment: A Coalfield Development Case Study \nCoalfield Development will share how the organization has successfully leveraged federal funding to advance workforce development\, entrepreneurship\, and community revitalization efforts across Appalachia. Through this real-world case study\, attendees will gain insights into building partnerships\, aligning funding opportunities with local priorities\, and turning federal investments into lasting economic impact. \n\nCassidy Riley\, Chief Program Officer\, Coalfield Development\n\n12:10 PM Closing Remarks
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2026-meda-summer-conference/
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