BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.medamd.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T160000 DTSTAMP:20231031T151555Z CREATED:20230626T190835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T151555Z UID:56680-1698220800-1698249600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2023 MEDA Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:Innovations in Manufacturing\nWednesday\, October 25\, 2023 from 8 AM – 4 PM\nAntrim 1844 in Taneytown\, MD (Carroll County)\nThe 2023 MEDA Fall Conference\, held on October 25th at Antrim 1844 in Taneytown\, located in Carroll County\, MD\, successfully concluded with a focus on “Innovations in Manufacturing.” The event kicked off with a warm welcome from MEDA President Richard Griffin\, CEcD\, Denise Beaver\, CEcD\, Ed Rothstein\, President of the Board of County Commissioners\, Jay Meashey\, Director of Economic Development for the Town of Taneytown\, and Mayor Christopher Miller of Taneytown followed by the MEDA Business Meeting. A highlight was the keynote address by Kevin Atticks\, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Agriculture\, who spoke about the vital role of ag-technology and value-added agriculture in Maryland’s manufacturing sector. The conference also featured insightful sessions like “Manufacturing Myths in Maryland 2023” by Susan Chambers and a diverse panel discussion titled “Let’s Talk Talent\,” moderated by Latrice Lewis. \nThe second half of the conference continued with engaging discussions and insights. A fireside chat with Philip Tulkoff and Thereasa Black delved into the significance of food-based manufacturing. Post-lunch\, attendees heard Maureen Donohue Krauss’s keynote on the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) and its potential model for Maryland’s economic development. The event wrapped up with closing remarks by MEDA President Richard Griffin\, CEcD\, and a tour of Taneytown\, highlighting its growth and manufacturing achievements. Overall\, the conference provided valuable perspectives and strategies to support and nurture Maryland’s robust manufacturing industry. \nClick here to view photos from the 2023 Fall Conference \nClick here to view the Draft Summer Conference Meeting Minutes \nClick here to view the 2023 MEDA Fall Conference Agenda URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2023-meda-fall-conference/ LOCATION:Antrim 1844\, 30 Trevanion Road\, Taneytown\, MD\, 21787\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development,Economic Development Week,Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231028 DTSTAMP:20231101T133359Z CREATED:20230208T185243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T133359Z UID:53086-1698019200-1698451199@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2023 Economic Development Week in Maryland DESCRIPTION:October 23-27\, 2023\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\nOffice of the Governor Wes Moore\nMaryland Department of Commerce\nCity of Aberdeen\nAllegany County\nAnne Arundel County\nTown of Bel Air\nCarroll County\nCharles County\nCity of Crisfield\nDorchester County\nFrederick County\nFSC First\nGarrett County\nCity of Hagerstown\nHarford County\nHoward County\nKent County\nPocomoke Revitalization\nPrince George’s County\nCity of Rockville\nTEDCO\nWashington County\nWorcester County\n\nPlease do not mail proclamations to the MEDA P.O. box. Email them to info@medamd.com. — Thank you! \nSpecial Events\n\nSIGNATURE EVENT: MEDA FALL CONFERENCE: INNOVATIONS IN MANUFACTURING\, October 25\, 2023\nAnne Arundel County Economic Development Corporation’s Business Appreciation Week\, October 23-27\nCaroline County Economic Development  & Tourism “Thank You! Campaign\,” October 23-27\nFSC First’s Building Your Growth Team and Experts Roundtable\, October 26 from 5:30 PM – 7 PM\nGarrett County Business Ribbon Cuttings\, October 24-27\nHarford Award Celebration\, October 24 from 5 PM – 8 PM\nHoward County Economic Development Authority’s Business Appreciation Week\, October 23-27\nHoward County Economic Development Authority’s Open House\, October 26 from 9:00 AM – 12 PM\nMontgomery County Black Collective’s Business Growth and Resources Events\, October 23-27\nMontgomery County Black Collective’s 2024 Business Growth Roadmap: Growth Strategies from Industry Experts\, October 26 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM\nMontgomery County Black Collective’s Truist Bank Financial and Small Business Lending Clinic\, October 27 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nMontgomery County Economic Development Corporation Site Visits and Business Proclamations\, October 23-27\nProtecting Maryland Agriculture: Smart Farming Cybersecurity Challenges & Solutions\, October 25 from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM\nQueen Anne’s County Supporting Local Business Visits\, October 23-27\nSt. Mary’s County’s Young Professionals @ Xella Winery and Vineyard\, October 23 from 5 PM to 7 PM\nSt. Mary’s County’s State of the County Luncheon\, October 24 from 11:30 AM  to 1:30 PM\nSt. Mary’s County’s Business After Hours\, October 25 from 5 Pm to 6:30 PM\nSt. Mary’s County’s Lexington Park Facade Grant Workshop\, October 26 from 8:00 AM  to 9:30 AM\nSt. Mary’s County’s Celebrating St. Mary’s Businesses\, October 27\nWashington County Economic Development Week Scavenger Hunt/Trivia\, October 23-27\nWorcester County Tourism and Economic Development Business Visits\, October 23-27\nWorcester County Tourism and Economic Development’s Economic Development Week Interview with Ocean 98.1\, October 23\nWorcester County Tourism and Economic Development’s Open House\, October 24 from 4 PM – 6 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. \nRead About Economic Development Week in Maryland\nMedia: Here’s Where Tech Fits into Maryland’s Economic Development Week \nMedia: Celebrate Maryland Economic Development Week! \nSponsor Spotlight: Rockville Economic Development\, Inc. Showcases Four Businesses in Honor of Economic Development Week in Maryland \nBlog:  Economic Development Transforms Lives Through Teamwork  \nBlog:  Supporting Businesses Supports our Communities \nBlog: Why Celebrate Economic Development? \nBlog: Women in Economic Development \nClick the links below to learn about previous Economic Development Week in Maryland activities\n\n2022\n2021\n2020\n2019\n2018\n2017\n2016\n2015\n2013\n2012\n2011\n\n  URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2023-economic-development-week-in-maryland/ CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development,Economic Development Week,Education,Networking,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T121500 DTSTAMP:20230728T193808Z CREATED:20230221T173815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T193808Z UID:53644-1690362000-1690373700@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2023 MEDA Summer Conference DESCRIPTION:Thank you to everyone who attended the 2023 MEDA Summer Conference on Leadership Development in economic development organizations (EDOs)! The conference brought together an exceptional lineup of experienced speakers who shared their expertise through dynamic and engaging TED Talk-style presentations\, including presentations from: \n\nJessica Aiello\, Founder and CEO of Yellow Group\, presented “Inclusion Means All”\nShannon Bahrke Happe\, CEO of Team Empower Hour\, presented “Bringing the Olympic Athlete Mindset to Your EDO”\nCaitlin Cain\, Vice President of LISC and Director of Rural LISC presented “Best Practices for Leading a Rural EDO” (click here for presentation slides)\nTrayce McDaniel\, President of TIP Strategies\, presented “Leading the Way: Becoming an Inclusionary Economic Development Leader” (click here for presentation slides)\nLyneir Richardson\, CEO of Chicago TREND Corporation\, presented “Leadership By Doing … Urban and Inclusive Economic Development” (click here for presentation slides)\n\nThank you to our decorated speakers for sharing their insights\, skills\, and tactics for successful leadership development within EDOs. \n Click here to view the draft minutes from the April Business Meeting. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2023-meda-summer-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T120000 DTSTAMP:20230517T191854Z CREATED:20221219T160651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T191854Z UID:51806-1682251200-1682424000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2023 MEDA Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Harnessing Education for Economic Development is the 2023 MEDA Annual Conference theme and a clear pathway forward. The link between education and economic advancement is well-established. Building competencies profoundly impacts outcomes\, but connecting the dots is a collaborative process. \n  \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nClick here to learn how to support the MEDA Silent Auction \nClick here to view the Draft 2023 Winter Conference Business Meeting Minutes \nClick here to view the 2023-2024 Proposed Slate of Officers \n  \nCONFERENCE RECAP / SPEAKER SIDES \nFrom start to finish\, the 2023 MEDA Annual Conference was a wonderful time! We had record-breaking attendance and enjoyed three days of insightful discussions and camaraderie with Maryland’s leaders in economic development. From our entire team\, we thank everyone who attended — we loved sharing the conference with you! Here are just a few of the highlights from the Annual Conference. \nOn Sunday\, we welcomed Annual Conference attendees to Cambridge! Some attendees enjoyed an afternoon on the golf course for the MEDA Annual Golf Tournament\, while others took part in a tour of downtown Cambridge. We wrapped up the day with the Welcome to the Eastern Shore Networking Dinner\, featuring remarks from Maryland State Delegate Tim Hutchinson and MEDA Past President Danny Thompson. \nMonday\, we began the morning with breakfast and our Annual Membership Meeting before electing and swearing in our new Board of Directors for 2023-2024. Next\, we enjoyed keynote remarks from renowned Maryland economist Anirban Basu\, Arena Analytics CEO Myra Norton\, and five inspiring IGNITE presentations. Click here for Anirban Basu’s slides. \nDuring lunch\, Maryland Secretaries held an insightful panel discussion about their plans and priorities. We learned about exciting happenings in workforce development during the “Innovative Workforce Development Programs Supporting K-12 through Higher Education and Beyond” panel. \nTo round out the evening\, Governor Wes Moore participated in an inspiring fireside chat with TEDCO Chief Development & Marketing Officer Tammi Thomas\, in which he shared his vision for the State of Maryland. We ended Monday by celebrating the winners of the 2023 MEDA Awards. \nOn Tuesday\, our final day of the conference\, we started with an inspiring keynote speech from Dr. David Kwabena Wilson of Morgan State University\, who spoke on economic development and the future of work. Next\, two engaging panels on “Communities of Innovation” and “Communities of Collaboration” highlighted the intersection of education and economic prosperity\, the importance of innovation and collaboration in building strong\, resilient communities\, and how the panelists achieved success with their initiatives. The MEDA Young Leaders tour at the Eastern Shore Innovation Center\, featuring remarks from DHCD Secretary Jake Day\, concluded the day. \nTake a look at more pictures from the Annual Conference on our Flickr page. Stay tuned for details on other upcoming MEDA events\, and we look forward to seeing you at the 2024 MEDA Annual Conference! \n  \n  URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2023-meda-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T130000 DTSTAMP:20230112T031047Z CREATED:20221014T212340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T031047Z UID:50427-1673510400-1673528400@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2023 MEDA Winter Conference DESCRIPTION:2023 LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT\nSponsored by: \nMaryland Department of Commerce\nMaryland Department of Housing and Community Development\nAnne Arundel Economic Development Corporation\nCity of Annapolis Economic Development\nManis Canning & Associates\nThe Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay\nThe Project Resource Group’s Maryland With Pride\nPublic and private sector leaders share their thoughts on economic development-related legislation that will be considered by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2023 session. \n8:00 – 9:00 am REGISTRATION\, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND NETWORKING\n9:00 – 9:05 am WELCOME TO WINTER CONFERENCE \n\nDanny Thompson\, MEDA President\n\n9:05 – 9:30 am WELCOME FROM ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY & ANNAPOLIS \n\nIntroduction: Jill Seamon\, President/CEO\, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation\n\nHonorable Steuart Pittman\, Anne Arundel County Executive\n\n\nIntroduction: Stephen Rice\, Economic Development Manager\, City of Annapolis\n\nHonorable Gavin Buckley\, Mayor of Annapolis\n\n\n\n9:30 – 9:45 am MEDA BUSINESS MEETING \n\nPresident’s Welcome – Danny Thompson\nSecretary’s Report – Tammi Thomas\nMembership Report –Denise Beaver\n\n9:45 – 10:45 am MARYLAND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP REPORT \n\nModerator: Tiffany Harvey\, Vice President\, Government & Regulatory Affairs for\nMaryland and Delaware\, Comcast\nMark Anthony Thomas\, President/Chief Executive Officer\, Greater Baltimore Committee\nMary Kane\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Maryland Chamber of Commerce\nMichael Sanderson\, Executive Director\, Maryland Association of Counties\nJack McDougle\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Greater Washington Board of Trade\n\n10:45–11:00 am BREAK\n11:00–12:00 pm MARYLAND LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK \n\nModerator: Josh Kurtz\, Founding Editor\, Maryland Matters\nHonorable Malcolm L. Augustine\, Senate President Pro Tem\nHonorable Vanessa E. Atterbeary\, Chair\, Ways and Means Committee\nHonorable Stephen S. Hershey\, Jr.\, Senate Minority Leader\nHonorable Jason C. Buckel\, House Minority Leader\n\n12:00–1:00 pm LUNCHEON AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS \n\nLieutenant Governor-Elect\, Aruna Miller\n\nClick here to view the MEDA Fall Business Meeting Minutes.  \nPARKING: Please consider your parking options prior to arrival on the 12th.  To assist\, this link provides a look at where the parking spaces are in Annapolis.  Keep in mind the hotel is also encouraging customers to use the Naval Academy stadium parking lot to take advantage of the Annapolis shuttle. \n  URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2023-meda-winter-conference/ LOCATION:Governor Calvert House\, 58 State Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T133000 DTSTAMP:20221205T224733Z CREATED:20221014T211808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T224733Z UID:50422-1670400000-1670419800@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2022 Rural Economic Development Session DESCRIPTION:Join the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) for the\n2022 Rural Economic Development Session – Lower Shore Edition\nDecember 7\, 2022\n8:00am – 1:30pm\nStudent Services Center\, University of Maryland Eastern Shore \nEvery community has a unique vibe with distinct commercial centers designed\, organized\, and promoted to create a sense of livability. Economic developers are charged with identifying and enhancing those unique features to help the community attract new businesses to locate and grow there. But how do you assess your community\, strategically plan\, and attract the right balance of business\, workforce\, entertainment\, and services to meet your community’s needs? \nJoin us as we discuss how the region can leverage K-12 education\, higher education\, and talent assets to achieve maximum economic impact regarding workforce\, tax base\, and jobs. \nThis invitation is extended to MEDA members\, elected and appointed officials or one representative and is non-transferable. \nParking: Lot S (walk across the bridge to the Student Services Center). Click here for a campus map. \n  \nDRAFT AGENDA \n8:00 AM    Continental Breakfast\n8:30 AM    Welcome Remarks   \nDanny Thompson\, Director\, Somerset County Economic Development Commission  \nDr. Heidi Anderson\, President  University of Maryland Eastern Shore \nThe Honorable Mary Beth Carozza\, State Senator \n8:45 AM    PNC Bank Welcome  \nFranklin N. McNeil\, Jr.\, Vice President\, Community Consultant\, Community Development Banking \n9:00-9:30    Opening Keynote: Blueprint for Maryland’s Future \nKirkland Murray\, President and CEO\, Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation \n9:30-10:15    Our Future Workforce: College & Career Readiness  (Apprenticeships) \n\nModerator: David Ryan\, Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development Corporation\n\n\n\n\nSteve McGee\, Chesapeake Shipbuilding \n​​Chris Eccleston\, Delmarva Veteran Builders\nMitzi Scott\, Tidal Health\nMaria Waller\, President\, Quality Staffing Services\n\n\n\n10:15 – 10:30    BREAK \n10:30- 11:15     Partnerships for Success: Community Schools  \n\nModerator: Danny Thompson\, Executive Director\, Somerset County Economic Development Commission \n\nDiane L. Stulz\, CTE and Blended Learning Facilitator\, Worcester County Public Schools – \nKaren L. Olmstead\, Ph.D.\, Provost and Senior VP of Academic Affairs\, Salisbury University \nDr. Theresa Queenan\, University of Maryland Eastern Shore \nLori Smoot\, Director of Career and Testing Services\, Wor-Wic Community College\n\n\n\n11:15 – 11:30     BREAK \n11:30 – 12:15    Investment in Equity: Local Services Panel  \n\nModerator: Melanie Pursel\, Director\, Worcester County Office of Tourism & Economic Development\n\nDion Banks\, Eastern Shore Network for Change \nKisha Petticolas\, Eastern Shore Network for Change \nShawna N. Kearsley\, Vehicles for Change \n\n\n\n12:15 – 1:00    LUNCH \n1:00 – 1:15    The Future of Higher Education – Maryland Higher Education Commission URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2022-rural-economic-development-session/ LOCATION:University of Maryland Eastern Shore CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T190000 DTSTAMP:20221017T223539Z CREATED:20221017T223449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T223539Z UID:50473-1666857600-1666897200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:MCCEI Symposium: Solving the Workforce Development Puzzle DESCRIPTION:The construction industry has been struggling to meet workforce demands for over a decade\, and since the pandemic\, it has only gotten worse. There are steps employers can take to overcome this and meet their hiring needs. We’ll hear from experts in our field\, and other industries\, on how they are setting their firms apart\, attracting and retaining talent\, and leading the industry into the future. Join us in-person on October 27th in a celebration of the amazing work being done in Maryland to promote career pathways in the built environment. \nSolving the Workforce Development Puzzle will consist of roundtable discussions\, a keynote speaker\, and a networking and cocktail hour. \nThe Pathway Awards were created to recognize all the people\, companies\, and partners in the AEC industry who embody the values of MCCEI and who have championed workforce development initiatives in the built environment in the past year. We will also award six student scholarships to young people pursuing careers in the built environment. \nTentative Agenda \n8:00-9:00 Networking Breakfast \n9:00-9:30 MCCEI Welcome \n9:30-10:30 Mental Health in Construction \n10:45-11:45 Investing in the Future Workforce \n12:00-1:00 Keynote Lunch \n1:15-2:15 How to Capitalize on Construction Innovation in Recruitment \n2:30-3:30 DEI: More than a Buzzword \n3:30-5:00 Networking & Cocktail Hour \n5:00-7:00 Pathway Awards \nBuilding Map: https://stamp.umd.edu/about_us/directions_stamp/building_map URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mccei-symposium/ LOCATION:University of Maryland – College Park\, Adele H. Stamp Student Union (Colony Ballroom) 3972 Campus Drive\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development,Economic Development Week END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T163000 DTSTAMP:20220817T170259Z CREATED:20220817T170241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T170259Z UID:49419-1666855800-1666888200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Tech at the Gap: Unlocking Potential DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 6th annual Tech at the Gap conference at Rocky Gap Casino Resort! \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nTech at the Gap is a one-day conference for web developers\, digital marketing professionals\, network and security specialists\, managers\, and anyone else who works in the tech industry. \nEmerge from the countless setbacks of the pandemic and unlock your full potential by learning from engaging and informative speakers from all across the country. Connect with other professionals as you learn about the latest concepts and tools in the industry and how you can apply them with your company. \nArrive on Wednesday evening\, October 26\, 2022\, and attend our complimentary Welcome Networking session (appetizers and cash bar) hosted by the Mountain Maryland Tech Network from 6-8pm and network with conference attendees\, presenters and sponsors. Visit our event website for full conference schedule\, accommodation options\, and presentation information. \nNow in its sixth installment\, Tech at the Gap is presented by The Western Maryland IT Center of Excellence. The Center is funded in part by the State of Maryland’s EARN Maryland Grant Program\, administered by the Maryland Department of Labor\, Licensing\, and Regulation. EARN Maryland focuses on industry-led partnerships to bridge Maryland’s skills gap and drive growth. \nInfo and registration here.  URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tech-at-the-gap-unlocking-potential/ LOCATION:Rocky Gap Casino & Resort\, 16701 Lakeview Road\, Flintstone\, MD\, 21530\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T200000 DTSTAMP:20220929T225104Z CREATED:20220929T225047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T225104Z UID:50139-1666807200-1666814400@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:MMTN Welcome Reception @ Tech at the Gap '22 DESCRIPTION:Mountain Maryland Tech Network members are exclusively invited to Tech at the Gap’s Pre-Conference Welcome Session! \nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\nMountain Maryland Tech Network members are exclusively invited to Tech at the Gap’s Pre-Conference Welcome Session! Join us on Wednesday\, October 26 from 6:00-8:00 pm on the outdoor patio space (weather permitting) near the Conference Center at Rocky Gap Casino Resort. \nIn partnership with MEDA\, and in celebration of Maryland’s Economic Development Week\, this event is also open to all MEDA Young Leaders. The MEDA Young Leaders Group connects young economic development professionals as they grow in their careers. This group is open to economic developers under the age of 40 who are looking for collaboration opportunities and chances to network. \nEnjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar while networking with conference attendees and some of the conference presenters and sponsors. Enjoy live acoustic music and win great giveaways! (Tech at the Gap ticket NOT required for this event.) This event is sponsored by the Maryland Department of Commerce. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/mmtn-welcome-reception-tech-at-the-gap-22-tickets-422466457547 URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mmtn-welcome-reception-tech-at-the-gap-22/ LOCATION:Rocky Gap Casino & Resort\, 16701 Lakeview Road\, Flintstone\, MD\, 21530\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development Week END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T140000 DTSTAMP:20221019T221022Z CREATED:20220809T193310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T221022Z UID:49278-1666688400-1666706400@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2022 MEDA Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:2022 MEDA Fall Conference\nOctober 25\, 2022\n9:00 am – 2:00 pm \nMaryland Innovation Center (MIC) \n6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\nColumbia\, 21046 \nMEDA invites you to attend the 2022 MEDA Fall Conference on October 25\, in-person at the Maryland Innovation Center in Howard County. This conference is the signature event for Economic Development Week in Maryland\, happening October 24-28. (Please visit the Economic Development Week in Maryland page for participation information and a calendar of events.) \nSpeakers and panelists will be discussing the Fall Conference theme: Cybersecurity Strategies for Success. \nCybersecurity is a necessity for all businesses in today’s technology-driven world. Without strategic processes and systems for protection\, there is no defense against cyber attacks\, leaving private and sensitive data vulnerable to threats with serious and potentially devastating consequences for businesses involved. The goal of this conference is to inform\, discuss\, and explore the most current cybersecurity strategies\, principles\, and practices for businesses throughout Maryland (and beyond). \nJoin MEDA for this special event and be a part of the conversations around this important topic! Seating is limited — register below today! \n \nView the Agenda for the 2022 MEDA Fall Conference \nClick here to download the 2022 MEDA Summer Conference Business Meeting Minutes URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2022-meda-fall-conference/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development,Economic Development Week,Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029 DTSTAMP:20221104T145711Z CREATED:20220222T190211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T145711Z UID:44658-1666569600-1667001599@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2022 Economic Development Week in Maryland DESCRIPTION:Save the Date:  October 24-28\, 2022  \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). \nRead About Economic Development Week in Maryland\n**Blog:  Economic Development Transforms Lives Through Teamwork  \n**Blog:  Supporting Businesses Supports our Communities \n**Blog: Why Celebrate Economic Development? \n**Blog: Women in Economic Development \nHow to Celebrate Economic Development Week in Maryland\nPlease check out our Toolkit\, Proclamation Template\, and Press Release Template  (<< click these links) to plan for your participation in Economic Development Week in Maryland. Whether elaborate or small\, there is something for every level of participation. \n\n \n \n \n \n Toolkit\n \n \n \n \n \n Proclamation Template\n \n \n \n \n \n Press Release Template\n \n \n\nSponsorship\nJoin us in making this event a success! If you’re interested in sponsoring Economic Development Week in Maryland\, please click here. \n         \nMedia Coverage\nOp Ed:  Economic Development: Worth the Investment \nPress Release: MEDA Celebrates Economic Development Week in Maryland October 24 – 28 \nProclamations\nPlease do not mail proclamations to the MEDA P.O. box. Email them to info@medamd.com. — Thank you! \nTake a look at photos sent in of organizations with their proclamations: \nClick to view photos\n  \nState of Maryland \n******************* \nAllegany County Department of Economic and Community Development \nAnne Arundel Economic Development Corporation \nCecil County Office of Economic Development \nCharles County Department of Economic Development \nCity of Aberdeen \nCity of Frederick \nCity of Greenbelt \nCity of Hagerstown \nCity of Hyattsville \nCity of Rockville \nFrederick County Office of Economic Development \nGarrett County Department of Business Development \nHarford County Office of Economic Development \nHoward County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) \nKent County Department of Economic Development \nPrince George’s County Economic Development Corporation \nQueen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development \nSalisbury Wicomico Economic Development \nSt. Mary’s Department of Economic Development \nTalbot County Economic Development and Tourism \nTEDCO \nTown of Bel Air \nTown of Princess Anne \nWorcester County Economic Development  \nSpecial Events\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. \nFEATURED EVENT:  October 25\, 2022  MEDA Fall Conference on Cybersecurity Strategies for Success \nOctober 21\, 2022  Strengthening the Emerging Workforce: A Career Technology Tour & Business Luncheon at Chesapeake College \nOctober 24-28\, 2022: Frederick County Business Appreciation Week \nOctober 25\, 2022  Free Small Business Digital Marketing Workshop \nOctober 25\, 2022  Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development 54th Annual Meeting and Mixer \nOctober 26\, 2022  Disruption! The Power of DEIB Strategies \nOctober 26\, 2022  Maryland’s Coast Mixer \nOctober 26\, 2022  MMTN Welcome Reception @ Tech at the Gap ’22 \nOctober 27\, 2022  MCCEI Symposium: Solving the Workforce Development Puzzle \nOctober 27\, 2022  Security Awareness 101 \nOctober 27\, 2022  Tech at the Gap: Unlocking Potential \nOctober 28\, 2022  Family Fun Night at The Grove \nOctober 28\, 2022  Grants for Organizations – Call for Panelists (deadline) \nNovember 1\, 2022  Charles County Fall Meeting– Staying Power: Helping Existing Businesses Thrive and Grow \nClick the links below to learn about previous Economic Development Week in Maryland activities\n\n2021\n2020\n2019\n2018\n2017\n2016\n2015\n2014\n2013\n2012\n2011 URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2022-edw/ CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development,Economic Development Week,Education,Networking,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221019 DTSTAMP:20220929T224559Z CREATED:20220929T224558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T224559Z UID:50137-1666051200-1666137599@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Latino Business & Entrepreneurship Summit 2022 - The Aspen Institute DESCRIPTION:The Aspen Latino Business & Entrepreneurship Summit brings together high-level Latino and Non-Latino cross-sector leaders at the national and local levels to uplift policies\, practices\, and programs supporting Latino business owners and entrepreneurs. \nRepresenting total economic output of $2.7 trillion in 2019 and the fastest-growing segment of U.S. small businesses\, Latinos are setting the stage to reimagine the U.S. economy with their hiring and buying power\, labor force participation\, and other key economic indicators. Nevertheless\, it remains an urgent priority for U.S. policymakers\, innovators\, investors\, and business\, philanthropic and civic leaders to collectively address the myriad systemic inequities that have unjustly capped the potential of the Latinos\, especially in the business community. We will also identify actions to help Latino businesses thrive in this changing economy. \nThe second annual event will feature in-person keynotes and panels hosted at the Park Hyatt\, as well as interactive breakout sessions to workshop solutions around key topics. \nLatino Business & Entrepreneurship Summit 2022 URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/latino-business-entrepreneurship-summit-2022-the-aspen-institute/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221012 DTSTAMP:20220922T191000Z CREATED:20220922T190958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T191000Z UID:49990-1665273600-1665532799@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Maryland Municipal League (MML) Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:MML Fall Conference\nOctober 9-11\, 2022 \nThis will be an in-person only event.\n \nThe Graduate Hotel \n126 West St\, Annapolis\, MD 21401 \nRegistration: http://www.mdmunicipal.org/65/Fall-Conference \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe the Leader! Secure your organization as the information resource for Maryland’s Cities and Towns. Become a conference sponsor and show you want to do business with Maryland’s 157 local governments. More details to follow.\n\n\n\n\n\nPast MML conference attendees report that attending educational workshops and meeting with conference exhibitors have saved significant amounts of money from what their municipality had previously been spending for the same service or product. Attending MML’s 2022 Fall conference could pay big dividends.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMML is Nonpartisan\nThe Maryland Municipal League is a tax exempt\, nonpartisan association. As such\, and in compliance with IRS rules\, the association cannot promote nor do we participate in any demonstration of preference or bias toward a particular candidate or political party. \nMML reserves the right to decline any sponsor/exhibitor/advertiser/attendee requests who\, in the opinion of the League\, is not in keeping with its mission and goals. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-municipal-league-mml-fall-conference/ LOCATION:The Graduate Hotel\, 126 West St\, Annapolis\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T163000 DTSTAMP:20220823T211110Z CREATED:20220823T211109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T211110Z UID:49521-1665041400-1665073800@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Maryland Manufacturing Innovation Conference DESCRIPTION:Event by partner of Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) \nVisit event website for more info and sign up: \nhttps://web.cvent.com/event/eb320dfa-f231-4b58-b7ca-b320377b567f/summary URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-manufacturing-innovation-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220922 DTSTAMP:20220520T222311Z CREATED:20220520T222310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T222311Z UID:47131-1663459200-1663804799@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2022 IEDC Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us September 18-21\, 2022 in Oklahoma City\, OK for the 2022 Annual Conference!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with thousands of economic development professionals at the 2022 IEDC Annual Conference and turn disruption into innovation and opportunity. This year’s program is officially live; make sure to check out the amazing sessions\, keynotes\, and more we have lined up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEconomic developers today are facing unprecedented challenges. Rapidly changing\ntechnology and use of data are generating a sea change in how we work\, which has only been furthered by the pandemic. The pandemic has also exposed economic inequality in our communities to a degree not seen before. In OKC\, we’ll work through these obstacles together and build bold solutions for the future. Learn invaluable industry insight from the experts about today’s most pressing topics\, including economic reinvention\, community innovation\, and disaster recovery and resiliency. Finish off Economic Development Week strong and register today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER TODAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEE THE PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oklahoma City\, OK\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNamed one of the Best Places to Visit by Frommer’s Travel and Travel + Leisure\, Oklahoma City offers all of the culture\, cuisine\, attractions and amenities you’d expect in a modern metropolis. And with its rugged Western past\, working stockyards and title as “Horse Show Capital of the World\,” it’s rich in cowboy culture\, as well. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location & Lodging\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur room blocks close on August 24\, 2022. We recommend booking early as the room blocks may fill before this date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Location:\nOKC Convention Center\n100 Mick Cornett Dr\,\nOklahoma City\, OK 73109 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Lodging:\nSheraton Oklahoma City Downtown\n1 N Broadway Ave\nOklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\nPhone: (800) 325-3535 (group code: C38)\nRoom Rate: $199/night \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMain Lodging:\nOmni Oklahoma City Hotel\n100 West Oklahoma City Blvd\nOklahoma City\, OK 73109\nPhone: (888) 444-6664\nRoom Rate: $229.00/night \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Lodging: \nCourtyard by Marriott Oklahoma City\nDowntown/Bricktown\n2 W. Reno Ave.\nOklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\nPhone: (800) 217-9905\nRoom Rate: $179/night URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2022-iedc-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220915 DTSTAMP:20220808T191650Z CREATED:20220301T153424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T191650Z UID:44888-1662940800-1663199999@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2022 Raising the Bar DESCRIPTION:The Raising the Bar Conference is back and we hope to see you there! We will be LIVE in person for AMAZING opportunities for your personal and professional development. This event gives you the chance to connect and foster relationships with other professionals in the region. Mark your calendars! URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2022-raising-the-bar/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T170000 DTSTAMP:20220720T210215Z CREATED:20220720T205307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T210215Z UID:48933-1660723200-1661014800@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Summer MACoCon News & Notes - 4 Weeks To Go! DESCRIPTION:4 Rs TO GET READY FOR SUMMER #MACoCon \n  \n1. Renew Your View of Maryland – \nPlan to Visit the County Exhibits in Hall ABC \nDon’t miss the county exhibits in Hall ABC\, especially the Taste of MD Reception on Thursday from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm…county exhibits will offer tasting samples from around the state – oysters\, pickles\, cheese\, jams\, charcuterie\, cookies\, cakes\, beer\, wine\, coffee\, AND MORE! \n2. Reserve Your Discounted Hotel Room \nView the discounted hotel rooms and BOOK NOW – some of our blocks are already full\, expired\, or are selling out quickly \n3. Register for the Golf Tournament \nMACo’s Golf Tournament is on Wednesday\, August 17\, at the Ocean City Golf Club. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people or reconnect with old friends – set your own foursome or let MACo assign you to a group based on your business interests. Register for the Golf Tournament online\, view the rates\, or contact Virginia White for more details. \n4. Review our Showcase Sessions \nMACo’s Solutions Showcase features case studies and real-world examples of solutions and supports on topics like public safety and emergency communications\, ransomware attacks\, wind energy\, nuclear power\, solar permitting\, health insurance options\, and MORE are all being covered in our 30-minute showcase sessions. View the schedule for more info! \nRead More on MACo’s Blog \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/summer-macocon/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T121500 DTSTAMP:20220726T181025Z CREATED:20220523T213634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T181025Z UID:47169-1658912400-1658924100@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2022 MEDA Summer Conference DESCRIPTION:2022 MEDA SUMMER CONFERENCE\n“WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT“ \nJuly 27\, 2022\n9:00 am – 12:15 pm\nVirtual\nWorkforce development is an essential aspect of economic development. Businesses can’t thrive\, grow\, and succeed without a trained\, skilled\, and educated workforce to employ. There are so many innovative ideas and programs being created and implemented in the workforce development sphere; our 2022 MEDA Summer Conference is about bringing together an engaging group of experts and professionals to share and discuss what’s new\, what’s happening\, and what’s next in workforce development. \nHere are just a few of the topics our panelists and keynote speaker will discuss: \n\nmicro-credentialing and other “new” initiatives that help with a career path\nstrategies for talent recruitment and retention\nhow “paper ceiling” degree requirements hurt upward mobility for employees\, and impact employers’ diversity efforts and business growth\nhow apprenticeship\, upscaling\, and rescaling efforts can keep a business relevant\nhow to leverage your current workforce development infrastructure to maximize economic impact\nhow industry is adapting and evaluating their recruitment requirements\n\nSpeakers and panelists will discuss and share\, and be available for Q&As. \nClick here to view the Agenda.  \nClick here to view the minutes from the April Business Meeting. \n** Register Below ** \n\nOpening Remarks: James E. Rzepkowski\, Assistant Secretary\, Division of Workforce Development & Adult Learning\, Maryland Department of Labor \nPanel 1: “Future of Workforce Development: Building Local Workforce Development Systems that Produce Talent & Meet the Needs of Businesses” \nModerator: Amanda Wagner\, Chief Operating Officer\, Employ Prince George’s \nPanelists: \n\nChris Guidry\, Vice President\, Council for Adult & Experiential Learning (CAEL)\nManoach (Manny) Lamarre\, ETA\, United States Department of Labor\, Employment & Training Administration\nDr. Christopher Laney\, EdD\, CWDP\, Senior Workforce Strategist\, Lightcast\n\nMaryland has 13 different local workforce development areas\, with 13 different local workforce development boards\, over 30 different job centers\, and thousands of staff operating them\, but each of Maryland’s local workforce development areas have a common group of core partners and elements that can help drive the success of local economies. This panel of local and national experts will examine the current state of local workforce systems\, the future of Maryland and America’s workforce systems\, and how economic development organizations can leverage their local workforce systems to maximize economic outcomes in their local economy. \n\nPanel 2: “Advancing Workforce Preparation: Adaptive Strategies and Solutions to Current Skills Shortages” \nModerator: Ellen Flowers-Fields\, Associate Vice President for Continuing Education and Workforce Development\, College of Southern Maryland \nPanelists: \n\nNicholas D’Antonio\, Workforce Development Strategist\, Lockheed Martin\nBecky Klein-Collins\, Vice President of Impact\, Council for Adult & Experiential Learning (CAEL)\nTim Tatsui\, Vice President for workforce development career & technical education\, National Education Foundation\nKelly Koermer\, Vice President of Continuing Education & Training\, Carroll Community College\n\nPanelists will engage in an interactive discussion on effective strategies that are accelerating credential completion.  Learn how the blueprints for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)\, stackable credentialing\, micro-credentialing\, and digital badging supports this. \n\nKeynote Speaker: Bridgette Gray\, Chief Customer Officer\, Opportunity@Work \nBridgette will be speaking on “STARs: The Strategy to Find The Skilled and Diverse Talent You Need in Today’s Workforce” \nEmployers today say there’s a talent shortage – but what if they’re just not looking in the right place? There are more than 70+ million workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs)\, rather than through a bachelor’s degree\, who are being overlooked today. Nearly half of these STARs have the skills to thrive in in-demand roles\, but they’re overlooked and held back by the paper ceiling – the invisible barrier that comes at every turn for workers without a bachelor’s degree – and it’s hurting their upward mobility and employers’ diversity efforts. Learn about the size\, demographics\, and skills of the STARs talent pool\, ways to find them\, and how your organization can start supporting STARs. \n  \nKeynote Speaker \n\n \n \n \n \n Bridgette Gray\n \n Bridgette Gray is a strategist\, operator\, and organization builder. She exemplifies leading-edge best practices in inclusive talent development and onramps to opportunity\, and currently leads the Customer Success & Delivery team as Opportunity@Work scales the hiring of workers who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs) nationwide. \nGray joins Opportunity@Work after seven-and-a-half years at Per Scholas\, where she was their first Chief Impact Officer\, responsible for managing all training operations\, and organizational impact for Per Scholas’ 17 campuses. Bridgette joined Per Scholas in 2014 as the startup Managing Director for the National Capital Region where she was instrumental in leading Per Scholas’ cybersecurity training efforts\, including a regional cybersecurity task force\, which led to sizable investments from Symantec and Capital One. In 2015\, Bridgette joined the Executive Leadership team as the Executive Vice President of national program operations\, managing all training locations. \nIn 2019\, Bridgette became the Chief Impact Officer responsible for managing org-wide training operations & delivery\, impact\, and strategic programmatic growth. Under Bridgette’s leadership\, Per Scholas expanded its gold-standard evidenced-based model from five to 17 campuses\, from 800 to 3\,000 learners trained with a strategic plan to expand to 25 campuses and 10\,000 learners trained by 2025; and built a national team to support the growing campuses. Additionally\, and in response to COVID-19\, under Bridgette’s leadership\, Per Scholas expanded its traditional training model to not only in-person but also remote offerings. \nPrior to Per Scholas\, Bridgette held several senior and executive leadership roles at Year Up\, the Points of Light Foundation\, and the Corporation for National and Community Service. Bridgette has spent the last 20+ years helping diverse talent access and benefit from training and employment opportunities\, and helping businesses to acquire this talent\, and influencing DEI as central to their bottom line. \nBridgette can often be found adding her thought partnership and leadership to collective impact work with the Markle Foundation’s Rework America Alliance\, JFF’s Thrive @Work Innovation Council\, Racial Equity Learning Community @PolicyLink\, America Forward WFD & Economic Justice Task Force\, as a LEAP Ambassador\, and as a Founding Member of Chief DC. Bridgette served on the Montgomery County Maryland Workforce Board from (2014-2019). \n\n \n \n\nSpeakers \n\n \n \n \n \n Ellen Flowers-Fields\n \n Ellen Flowers-Fields serves as Associate Vice President for Continuing Education and\nWorkforce Development at the College of Southern Maryland. She is responsible for the\noversight of all areas of the non-credit economic and community development programming in\nSouthern Maryland\, including the Center for Trades and Energy Training\, MCET\, the Workforce\nCenter\, the SBDC\, the Non-Profit Institute\, the Transportation Center and adult basic education\nat all CSM campuses. \nEllen has over 25 years of progressive professional experience in the field of workforce\ndevelopment and human capital management. Her diverse background includes the acquisition\,\nproject management and implementation of various federal\, state and local programs that\naddress community economic development needs. Throughout her career she has acquired\nand managed nearly $100 million dollars in support of various economic and community\ndevelopment initiatives. Funding acquisition from USDOL\, USDA\, US Dept of Commerce\,\nVeterans Administration\, Federal Highway Administration\, and numerous state and local\nagencies\, in NY\, GA and MD. \nPrior to serving in her current role\, Ellen served Regional Director of the Small Business\nDevelopment Center at CSM. Ellen served as Acting Assistant Secretary\, and Deputy Assistant\nSecretary of the Division of Workforce Development & Adult Learning at the Maryland\nDepartment of Labor\, Licensing & Regulation from 2011 – 2014; Regional Director of Economic\nDevelopment at the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland from 2006 – 2011; and Executive\nDirector for Southern Maryland Works from 2000 – 2006. In this role\, Ellen led the efforts to\nestablish the region’s first One Stop workforce service delivery system and Workforce\nInvestment Board under the Federal Workforce Investment Act. \nEllen holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from Pace University in New York;\nCertification from the International Business Innovation Association in Business Incubation\nManagement; and is credentialed as a Global Career Development Facilitator from the Center\nfor Credentialing and Education. She is a 2009 graduate of the inaugural Class of Leadership\nSouthern Maryland\, an entrepreneur\, and a self-published author. \nAffiliations include Executive Board member Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland;\nMember of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals and the Maryland\nEconomic Development Association; Past Board Member Maryland Broadband Coordination\nBoard; Past board chair\, Bethel House Inc.; Immediate past Board chair\, Community\nFoundation of Southern Maryland; Alumni of the Inaugural class of Leadership Southern\nMaryland 2009.\nRecognitions include recipient of 2017 Excellence Award from the National League for\nInnovation in Community Colleges; 2018 recipient of CEO award from the Southern Maryland\nMinority Chamber of Commerce; Calvert County Commissioner’s Business owner appreciation\nrecognition 2008 & 2014; Recipient of 2008 Woman of the Year award from Calvert County\nConcerned Black Women; Recipient of 2005 Charles County Minority Business of the Year;\nNominations for the 2006 Leadership Maryland class and 2006 Maryland’s Top 100 Women. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Becky Klein-Collins\n \n Becky Klein-Collins is the vice president for research and impact at the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL). In this role\, she directs CAEL’s research agenda\, oversees research initiatives\, develops strategic partnerships\, and advocates for policies and strategies to support the adult learner. Becky’s work has focused on prior learning assessment\, competency-based education\, career pathways leading to economic mobility\, public policy change\, and system-transforming practices in workforce development. In 2018\, she published Never Too Late: The Adult Student’s Guide to College (2018). Becky has a bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College and master’s degrees from Indiana University and the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Tim Tatsui\n \n Dr. Tim Tatsui is Vice President of Workforce Development\, CTE and Higher Education at the National Education Foundation. Tim is a lifelong educator and began his career in education as a classroom teacher and Teach for America corps member in the Compton Unified School District. He served in Compton\, CA as a classroom educator and district trainer and curriculum coach\, and he advised teacher candidates and directed clinical practicum graduate studies at California State University\, Dominguez Hills\, Pepperdine University and Loyola Marymount University. Tim moved to the Los Angeles Unified School District where he advised and managed policy and program development and impact evaluation in the Offices of the Executive Officer and Chief Instructional Officer. \nIn 2007\, Tim joined Pearson and led consulting and implementation services with K12 District and State partnerships and Higher Education enterprise accounts in North America. He held a number of executive roles at Pearson\, launching and leading evaluation and research teams in the US and Canada and founding and heading the company’s Learning Analytics Business as Vice President of Data and Analytics at Pearson North America. \nTim is a Board Member at the UCLA School of Education and is an advisory Board Member at Jazz Hands for Autism and Edily Learning. Tim earned a B.A. from Baylor University\, teaching credentials from California State University\, Los Angeles\, a Doctor of Education at UCLA\, and an M.B.A. from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA. Tim enjoys reading\, spending time with his family\, and training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas D’Antonio\n \n Nicholas (Nick) D’Antonio currently serves as a Senior Workforce Development Strategist at Lockheed Martin managing the corporation’s relationships with community and technical colleges. In his capacity\, Nick also manages federal and state training incentives that support the company’s workforce and training needs. Previously\, Nick held roles at Amazon\, Koch Industries\, the United States Department of Labor\, and the National Association of Manufacturers. Nick is a Talent of Tomorrow Fellow with Jobs For the Future\, he serves on the advisory committee for Northern Virginia Community College’s Engineering Technology Division\, and is the Co-Chair of the Lockheed Martin Enterprise Operations PRIDE resource group. Nick is also a member of the Burlington County New Jersey Workforce Investment Board. \nNick is a graduate of Washington State University’s Carson College of Business (Master of Business Administration) and of American University (Bachelor in Business Administration). He is now pursuing his doctorate from North Carolina State University in Community College Leadership and Administration. Nick lives in Asheville\, North Carolina with his partner (Emily) and two cats (Wonk and Buna). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Manny Lamarre\n \n Senior Advisor\nU.S. DOL\, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) \nManny’s career has been focused on the intersection of workforce development and education policy\,\npractice\, and research that leads to economic mobility for youth and adults across several states. His\nbackground includes developing and managing career pathway strategies and policies\, registered\napprenticeships\, public and private sector engagement\, postsecondary pathways\, federal and state\nworkforce policies such as WIOA and Perkins.\nManny’s direct experience designing and implementing workforce policies at the state level informs his\napproach. He is the former founding Executive Director of the Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce\nInnovation and served as the Governor’s Designee on the Governor’s Workforce Development Board\nguiding the Board’s strategy and WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) implementation. In\naddition\, he led the implementation of the state’s workforce vision and key policies from 2016-2019\nwhile building a new state agency and overseeing the state’s Registered Apprenticeship system. Before\njoining ETA\, Manny led and supported research and technical assistance projects on workforce and\neconomic mobility at WestEd\, a national nonpartisan research organization. Earlier in his career\, Manny\nwas a classroom teacher and associate at a community foundation working in several states.\nManny holds a B.A. in Political Science with honors from Wittenberg University\, and a Master’s in\nEducation Policy and Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education\, where he was the\nrecipient of the Class Marshal Award for leadership and service to the Harvard community. He has\nauthored several workforce reports and presented both nationally and internationally. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n James Rzepkowski\n \n James E. Rzepkowski is the Assistant Secretary for the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning at the Maryland Department of Labor. Within the Division are five Offices that implement the mission of the Division: Workforce Development\, Adult Education & Literacy Services\, Correctional Education\, Fiscal Administration\, and Workforce Information & Performance. From January 2019 to August 2019\, he served as Acting Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor.\nPrior to his appointment by the Hogan-Rutherford Administration in February 2015\, he served 8 years as the Corporate Director of Workforce Development at Constellation Energy Nuclear Group\, LLC (CENG)\, headquartered in Baltimore\, Maryland. He developed and implemented the company’s mission critical workforce development initiative leveraging strategic partnerships with educational institutions in multiple states to provide a pipeline of skilled and qualified workers to meet the growing needs of the energy industry. Mr. Rzepkowski represented CENG on numerous national industry association boards focused on adult learning and technical training as well as state and local workforce development organizations.\nConcurrent to his employment at CENG\, Mr. Rzepkowski was appointed to the Anne Arundel County Board of Appeals in January 2007 to a four-year term by unanimous vote of the Anne Arundel County Council. The quasi-judicial Board that renders final decisions on appeals related to zoning\, variances\, licenses\, permits\, personnel\, and executive\, administrative\, and judicatory orders in Anne Arundel County\, Maryland.\nPrior to joining CENG in February of 2007\, he served 12 years in Maryland State Government in both Executive and Legislative capacities – three years as an Assistant Secretary within Maryland’s Department of Business and Economic Development and nine years as an elected member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing the 32nd Legislative District in Anne Arundel County.\nHe earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Government and Politics\, with Phi Beta Kappa Honors\, from the University of Maryland – College Park. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Wagner\n \n Amanda Wagner is the Chief Operating Officer at Employ Prince George’s. In her current role Amanda\nleads the internal operations of the $18 million nonprofit and serves as the organizations principal staff\nmember tasked with overseeing the Administrative Agent duties for the Prince George’s County\nWorkforce Development Board. Prior to becoming the Chief Operating Officer at Employ Prince\nGeorge’s\, Amanda served as the Director\, Strategic Planning & Development\, leading the organization in\npursuing millions of dollars in workforce development funding to support the delivery of workforce\ndevelopment services to job seekers and businesses.\nAmanda is a decorated workforce development professional with certifications as a Global Career\nDevelopment Facilitator\, Certified Workforce Development Professional\, and a Certified Business\nServices Consultant. Prior to joining Employ Prince George’s Amanda worked for two national workforce\ndevelopment organizations\, Henkels & McCoy and Eckerd Connects\, leading teams across the United\nStates as One Stop Operators\, WIOA Title I Adult\, Dislocated Worker and Youth Career Service\nproviders.\nAmanda has been a member of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals for\nover a decade. Along with a decorated history in the Workforce Development Industry\, Amanda holds a\nMaster of Science (M.S.) focused on Youth Development from Clemson University and Bachelor of Arts\n(B.A.) in Communications from Southern New Hampshire University. When not building the America’s\nworkforce\, Amanda enjoys being a wife\, mother to her two children\, volunteer in the Charleston Area\,\nbeing a triathlete\, competing in marathons and triathlons across the United States. \nAmanda is a decorated workforce development professional with certifications as a Global Career Development Facilitator\, Certified Workforce Development Professional and a Certified Business Services Consultant. Prior to joining Employ Prince George’s Amanda worked for two national workforce development organizations\, Henkels & McCoy and Eckerd Connects\, leading teams across the United States as One Stop Operators\, WIOA Title I Adult\, Dislocated Worker and Youth Career Service providers. Amanda has been a member of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals for over a decade. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2022-meda-summer-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220427 DTSTAMP:20220503T180817Z CREATED:20211007T163704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T180817Z UID:42096-1650758400-1651017599@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2022 MEDA Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Infrastructure plays a crucial role in creating cohesive\, economically vibrant communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced communities to rethink the framework\, adapting social and physical structures to reflect shifting priorities. The 2022 MEDA Annual Conference will explore these shifts\, and their implications on economic developers hoping to increase jobs and community investment. \nDecisions made today will impact our economy and our quality of life for decades\, so it’s important to get them right. Nationally-recognized keynotes and experts in workforce development\, economic equity\, small business development\, multimodal transportation\, broadband\, and more will lend perspective and purpose to our efforts ahead. \nScroll down this page to register for the\n2022 MEDA Annual Conference\nUpdate: Early bird registration deadline is extended to April 18! \nRooms start at $195 a night. Please use this reservation link. The cutoff for reservations is April 18\, 2022. \nSupport MEDA’s Scholarship Funds by contributing to our 15th Annual Silent Auction! This year’s Silent Auction will be held at the 2022 MEDA Annual Conference. Although we’ll be in person\, we’ll continue to use the Handbid Silent Auction website. In the past\, we have received some great items from weekend getaways to wine tastings\, Oriole Tickets to brewery tours and more. For more information\, contact Margaret Bollhorst at margaretb@medamd.com or 410-456-6459. Thank you for your continued support! \nSilent Auction Now Live! \nThe auction is taking place on the Handbid app and website. To access our Silent Auction:\n–Download the Handbid app to your iPhone or android phone and search for MEDA Foundation\n-or-\n–go to the Handbid website online at: www.events.handbid.com/auctions/meda-foundation-15th-silent-auction \nView Speaker Slides \nKeynote Stu Solomon\, CEO of Connected DMV\, spoke on “Regionalism: Together We Can.”  He shared the slides from his presentation\, which you can view here. \nAnirban Basu\, Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group\, Inc.\, shared his slides for his presentation titled “No Time to Buy.” View his slides here.  \n  \nAccess the 2022 MEDA Winter Conference Business Meeting minutes here. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2022-meda-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay\, 100 Heron Blvd. at Route 50\, Cambridge\, MD\, 21613\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T103000 DTSTAMP:20220308T040006Z CREATED:20220216T172044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T040006Z UID:44586-1646729100-1646735400@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2022 Economic Development Day DESCRIPTION:Public sector leaders share their mid-session thoughts on economic development-related legislation that will be considered by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2022 session. \nThis event is open to MEDA Members\, and Elected and Appointed Officials. \nThis is a virtual event. \nClick here to view the agenda. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2022-economic-development-day/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T123000 DTSTAMP:20220112T203913Z CREATED:20210730T173306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T203913Z UID:40457-1642064400-1642077000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2022 MEDA Winter Conference DESCRIPTION:Public and private sector leaders share their thoughts on economic development-related legislation that will be considered by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2022 session. \n\n\n\n\nThe health and safety of our community\, staff\, and event attendees is MEDA’s highest priority. MEDA has moved this conference to a virtual format. \nAccess the draft agenda by clicking on this link. \nClick here to view the 2021 Fall MEDA Business Meeting minutes. \n  URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2022-meda-winter-conference/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T110000 DTSTAMP:20211118T153745Z CREATED:20211118T152956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T153745Z UID:43105-1638346500-1638356400@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:RMI Event: Sustainability in Manufacturing Virtual Conference DESCRIPTION:There are substantial benefits for manufacturing companies to develop and invest in sustainability strategies. Operational efficiency\, cost and waste reduction\, workforce attraction\, customer expansion\, long term business viability\, regulatory compliance and public trust are just some of them. And a commitment to sustainability not only directly impacts businesses but also the communities in which they operate and the world in which we live. \nIf sustainability is a long-range goal\, but the costs seem unsustainable to your company\, you’re not alone. You may think it’s unrealistic that your company can achieve sustainability\, but you can\, and our industry experts will show you how. \nWherever your company is on the sustainability path\, join us to hear from local\, national\, and global manufacturing firm leaders who will help you move forward. Regardless of your company’s size\, sector\, or grasp of the subject matter\, you’ll leave with practical strategies to begin or enhance your own journey to sustainability and positively impact the greater good. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/rmi-event-sustainability-in-manufacturing-virtual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T193000 DTSTAMP:20210819T181226Z CREATED:20210819T181226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T181226Z UID:40652-1635872400-1635881400@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:EAGB 2021 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The event the entire Region has been waiting for! \nThe EAGB 2021 Annual Meeting will take place IN-PERSON on Tuesday\, November 2\, 2021\, 5-7:30pm\, at M&T Bank Stadium. \nCan’t predict the future? That’s ok! Take advantage of the lowest ticket price available – $50 – for EAGB’s 2021 Annual Meeting planned for November 2\, 5-7:30pm\, at M&T Bank Stadium\, with the option to receive a refund (less Eventbrite fee) to your original payment method. There’s no need to wait to secure your spot to the Region’s premier business networking event before the limited-time summer early bird special ends! (Reg. ticket price $150) \nHigh-visibility\, high-impact 2021 Annual Meeting Event Sponsorships are available now! The earlier you commit\, the longer you have to take advantage of the benefits offered.  Reach out to Sharon Markley Schreiber with inquiries: smarkleyschreiber@greaterbaltimore.org. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/eagb-2021-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:M&T Bank Stadium\, 1101 Russell Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21230\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T123000 DTSTAMP:20211027T151053Z CREATED:20210730T174935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T151053Z UID:40466-1635409800-1635424200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2021 MEDA Rural Economic Development Session - Mid and Lower Shore DESCRIPTION:This event is open to MEDA Members\, and Mid and Lower Shore elected and appointed officials.  \nTo grow and thrive\, our communities need small businesses and small businesses need our communities. The challenges that small businesses face in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic touch all aspects of economic development and community needs – recovery and resiliency\, equity and inclusion\, and financing and monetary support – are the same challenges of Eastern Shore communities. The Rural Economic Development Session will provide an overview of programs and initiatives to support rural small businesses. \n8:30 AM           Welcome Remarks\nDanny Thompson\, Director\, Somerset County Economic Development Commission \nDr. Heidi Anderson\, President\, University of Maryland Eastern Shore \n8:45 AM           PNC Bank Welcome \nChristopher Rockey\, SVP\, Northeast Territory Executive\, Community Development Banking\nRamsey Harris\, Vice President\, Greater Maryland Market Manager\, Community Development Banking \n9:00-9:30          ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY: \nHow can we be better prepared for the next economic disruption? \nThe COVID19 pandemic response impacted businesses across all sectors. What did those impacts look like\, and how can economic development offices use data and information to implement programs to be even more ready to respond to an economic emergency? Through a collaborative partnership\, Salisbury University built data tools and gathered intel to help economic development offices and businesses long- and short-term economic disruptions. \nIntroduction by: Deborah Bowden\, Director\, Economic Development\, Caroline County \nPresenter: Dr. Michael Scott\, Dean\, Henson School of Science and Technology\, Salisbury University \n9:30-10:15        EQUITY AND INCLUSION: \nWhat does it mean to have equity and inclusion in a small business? \nEconomic developers need to understand how to support businesses in their efforts to serve the vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations. Also\, in furthering recovery effort\, we must ensure that economic development opportunities are accessible to everyone in a community. \nIntroduction by: Susan Banks\, Director\, Economic Development\, Dorchester County \n\nModerator: Imani Black\, Founder & President\, Minorities in Aquaculture\nCassandra Brown\, Owner\, Una Bella Salute\nShawna N. Kearsley\, Director of Corporate and Community Relations\, Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art\nRuby Vanags\, Owner\, Ruby’s Cakes Shoppe and Pastries\n\n10:15- 11:15     ACCESSING CAPITAL: \nWhat resources are available to small businesses\, and how does money management lead to success? \nCapital and credit are the lifeblood of any business. Even when everything else lines up\, the lack of credit or too-expensive capital can bring a viable project to a halt. Learn about the resources that businesses have available to them from the private and public sector and hear from business owners on how they were able to obtain the resources they needed to open and stay in business. \nIntroduction by: Cassandra Vanhooser\, Director\, Economic Development and Tourism\, Talbot County \n\nModerator: Derick Daly\, CPA\, Executive Director\, Building African American Minds (BAAM)\nJohn Hickman\, Director\, Small Business Development Center\, Salisbury University\nStephen Auvil\, Chief Program Operations Officer\, TEDCO\nMaurice Ames\, Executive Director\, Maryland Capital Enterprise\n\n11:15 – 12:00    “BROUGHT TO YOU BY…” \nHow to reengage the workforce? How do we grow local talent and keep talent our educational institutions? \nThe labor market is the best challenge facing businesses now. There are many organizations trying to help solve the problem – hear how some are approaching solutions to the labor market issue. \nIntroduction by: Melanie Pursel\, Director\, Office of Tourism & Economic Development\, Worcester County \n\nModerator: Gregory Padgham\, Executive Director\, Tri-County Council Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland\nMichelle Anders\, HR Director\, Dart Container\nMichael E. Haynie\, CTA\, Founder\, The Maryland Center for Hospitality Training\n\n12:00 – 12:30    KEYNOTE SPEAKER WITH Q&A \nIntroduction by: David Ryan\, Executive Director\, Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development\, Inc. \nSigne Pringle\, Deputy Secretary\, Maryland Department of Commerce URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-meda-rural-economic-development-session-mid-and-lower-shore/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T163000 DTSTAMP:20210811T144619Z CREATED:20201201T155900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T144619Z UID:33476-1634194800-1634229000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Tech at the Gap 2021 DESCRIPTION:Prepare for Launch 2021 \n7:00 am              Registration opens & breakfast begins \n8:15- 8:45           Welcome & Opening Remarks \n8:45- 10:00         General Session #1- Claire Haidar \n– Break – \n10:15- 11:05      Breakouts #1 \n– Break – \n11:15- 12:05      Breakouts #2 \n12:05- 1:45        Lunch & Exhibitor Time \n1:45- 2:45           General Session #2- Jon O’Keefe \n– Break – \n3:00- 4:15           General Session #3- Hoot Gibson \n4:15 pm              Wrap Up & Giveaways URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tech-at-the-gap-2021/ LOCATION:Rocky Gap Casino & Resort\, 16701 Lakeview Road\, Flintstone\, MD\, 21530\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T123000 DTSTAMP:20210914T122925Z CREATED:20210412T134913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T122925Z UID:37430-1631610000-1631622600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2021 MEDA Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:This year\, the theme of the Fall Conference will be Economic Recovery – Best Practices in Small Business & Workforce Trends Moving Forward. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted economic activity across the nation\, and communities are looking to strategize for long-term recovery. This conference aims to identify creative and innovative programs that can speak to this economic challenge. \n9:00 – 9:15     WELCOME AND MEDA BUSINESS MEETING \n9:15 – 10:15    KEYNOTE – “Anirban Basu and the Chamber of Data” \nThere is light at the end of the tunnel.  Is it coming from an oncoming train?  This presentation supplies economic data and analysis juxtaposing the pre-pandemic and pandemic world\, and then supplies a forecast for the post-pandemic one.  Among the areas of focus are labor markets\, financial markets\, real estate\, construction\, consumer spending\, business investment\, international trade and government finances. \n10:15 – 11:15  SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR UNDERREPRESENTED BUSINESSES \nUnderrepresented business owners have been hit especially hard during this pandemic. What does recovery look like? How are communities developing tools and program support to address these unique needs? This panel will explore support for Black and Latinx business owners and entrepreneurs. \n11:15 – 12:15 FROM TRAINING TO RETAINING \nAs part of this recovery\, workforce development has transformed. This panel of representatives from across various industries and parts of the State will discuss how they’ve had to shift the work they do\, the programs they utilize\, and how they trained their employees to adapt to successfully recover from the pandemic. The regional training partners will be joined by business representatives to discuss the specific programs they’ve implemented. The ever-evolving best practices these businesses are utilizing to meet the demand of their industries and upskill and keep their employees. \n12:15               CLOSING COMMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT \nClick here to view the 2021 MEDA Fall Conference Agenda. \nClick here to view the MEDA Business Meeting Minutes from the 2021 Summer Conference.  URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-meda-fall-conference/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210822 DTSTAMP:20210510T140321Z CREATED:20210510T140251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T140321Z UID:38150-1629244800-1629590399@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:MACo 2021 Summer Conference DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world. All aspects of modern life have been affected – public health\, of course\, but also how we conduct business\, educate our schoolchildren\, and govern our communities. Some of these will return to “normal\,” but some changes will be with us forever. The socio-economic impacts are still unfolding\, but we can be certain – counties stood on the front lines of the pandemic and will lead the recovery. At this conference\, MACo and county leaders will explore the local role in pandemic response and recovery – strategic planning\, evolving service delivery\, emergency communications\, advancing technologies\, and fiscal obstacles – all of which constitute the fabric of local leadership. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCONFERENCE NOTE: \nAt this time\, MACo is planning an in-person Summer Conference with reduced capacity and stringent safety protocols. The MACo Conference Planning Committee will re-evaluate this plan as needed. All participants must agree to MACo’s Hold Harmless Waiver. \nView MACo’s program changes and safety measures for 2021. \nContact Virginia White for more information. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maco-2021-summer-conference/ LOCATION:Roland Powell Convention Center\, Ocean City\, MD CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T120000 DTSTAMP:20210728T121633Z CREATED:20210412T134758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T121633Z UID:37428-1627462800-1627473600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2021 MEDA Summer Conference DESCRIPTION:Real Estate Development and Reuse \nThere’s a special feeling about taking something old and making it new again. Case study\, after case study has shown that when vacant and often challenging commercial properties are transitioned in to productive reuses\, there is a positive ripple effect leading to community stability\, increased sustainability and positive economic development. \nJoin us for MEDA’s 2021 Summer Conference and hear firsthand from those involved in successful redevelopment projects across Maryland; how they are benefitting the larger community in which they are located; and the challenges of brownfield redevelopment and how public-private partnerships can work to achieve an economically beneficial outcome for all. \nClick here to view the Agenda. \nClick here to view the MEDA Business Meeting Minutes from the 2021 Spring Conference. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-meda-summer-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210721 DTSTAMP:20210412T141958Z CREATED:20210412T141751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T141958Z UID:37437-1626652800-1626825599@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2021 MML Summer Conference (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:The first ever virtual MML 2020 summer conference was as a success! You should be among the hundreds of Maryland city and town officials who will come together again this summer. The conference will be a two-part event\, first live in-person on June 27-29 followed by an all virtual experience July 19-20. Learn about and discuss municipal issues and to network with fellow city and town officials. By participating in MML’s conference\, you will enhance your knowledge and build skills that will improve your ability to serve the citizens who elected you. \nSponsor Opportunities\nBe the Leader! Secure your organization as the information resource for Maryland’s Cities and Towns. Become a conference sponsor and show you want to do business with Maryland’s 157 local governments. Details. \n\nNetworking Opportunities\nYou will also have an opportunity to virtually and in-person meet with key state officials at the Cabinet Secretaries Roundtable and to visit commercial and state agencies in the online exhibit hall chat rooms\, which includes over 200 exhibits. Exhibitors display a wide array of products and services including wireless technology\, engineers\, GIS systems\, financial services\, insurance\, lighting\, ordinance codification\, recreation and parks equipment\, water and wastewater supplies and consultants\, and public works equipment and vehicles. \nSaving Money\nPast MML conference attendees report that attending educational workshops and meeting with conference exhibitors have saved significant amounts of money from what their municipality had previously been spending for the same service or product. \nThings change. Stay ahead of the game. Schedule a portion of your time to researching new technologies\, services\, and products offered by over 200 hundred exhibitors. Attending MML’s 2021 conference could pay big dividends. \nConference registration and schedule details will be available on this website and in the Municipal Maryland magazine’s March/April edition. Contact MML  anytime if there are any questions. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-mml-summer-conference/ LOCATION:Ocean City CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210630 DTSTAMP:20210412T141920Z CREATED:20210412T141920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T141920Z UID:37442-1624752000-1625011199@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2021 MML Summer Conference (In-Person) Copy DESCRIPTION:The first ever virtual MML 2020 summer conference was as a success! You should be among the hundreds of Maryland city and town officials who will come together again this summer. The conference will be a two-part event\, first live in-person on June 27-29 followed by an all virtual experience July 19-20. Learn about and discuss municipal issues and to network with fellow city and town officials. By participating in MML’s conference\, you will enhance your knowledge and build skills that will improve your ability to serve the citizens who elected you. \nSponsor Opportunities\nBe the Leader! Secure your organization as the information resource for Maryland’s Cities and Towns. Become a conference sponsor and show you want to do business with Maryland’s 157 local governments. Details. \n\nNetworking Opportunities\nYou will also have an opportunity to virtually and in-person meet with key state officials at the Cabinet Secretaries Roundtable and to visit commercial and state agencies in the online exhibit hall chat rooms\, which includes over 200 exhibits. Exhibitors display a wide array of products and services including wireless technology\, engineers\, GIS systems\, financial services\, insurance\, lighting\, ordinance codification\, recreation and parks equipment\, water and wastewater supplies and consultants\, and public works equipment and vehicles. \nSaving Money\nPast MML conference attendees report that attending educational workshops and meeting with conference exhibitors have saved significant amounts of money from what their municipality had previously been spending for the same service or product. \nThings change. Stay ahead of the game. Schedule a portion of your time to researching new technologies\, services\, and products offered by over 200 hundred exhibitors. Attending MML’s 2021 conference could pay big dividends. \nConference registration and schedule details will be available on this website and in the Municipal Maryland magazine’s March/April edition. Contact MML  anytime if there are any questions. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-mml-summer-conference-copy/ LOCATION:Ocean City CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR