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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 view the Draft Minutes from the 2026 Summer Conference Business Meeting. \nSponsorship\nClick here to learn about conference sponsorship opportunities \nHotel\nClick here to book a room at the Hilton Garden Inn Bel Air for the nights of October 21\, 2026 through October 22\, 2026. \nDraft Agenda\n8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast \n9:00 – 9:10 AM Welcome \n\nWelcome: Denise Beaver\, CEcD\, MEDA Board Vice President\nThe Honorable Bob Cassilly\, Harford County Executive\n\n9:10 – 9:15 AM MEDA Business Meeting \n\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\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\nThe Honorable Megan Cook\, Mayor\, Town of Easton\nThe Honorable Michael O’Connor\, Mayor\, City of Frederick\nHonorable Michael Estève\, Mayor\, City of Bowie  \nHonorable Monique Ashton\, Mayor\, City of Rockville \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 \n\nDenise Beaver\, CEcD\, MEDA Board Vice President\n\n 
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 Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:When: January 14\, 2027\, from 8 AM to 2 PM\nWhere: Governor Calvert House\, Annapolis\, MD\nTheme: 2027 Legislative Outlook For Economic Development\nAt the 2027 MEDA Winter Conference\, public and private sector leaders share their thoughts on economic development-related legislation that the Maryland General Assembly will consider during the 2027 session. \nSponsorship Opportunities \n \n  \n**Please note: MEDA does not sell attendee lists\, offer refunds for this event\, or permit walk-in registrations.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2027-meda-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Governor Calvert House\,  58 State Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, 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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SUMMARY:2027 Main Street Maryland Conference
DESCRIPTION:When: October 4–6\, 2027\nWhere: Location to be Announced!\nMaryland’s many Main Streets are the heart of our vibrant and welcoming communities. The 2027 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 2027 Main Street Maryland Conference will open requests for proposals in early 2027. If you’re interested in speaking at a future conference\, please fill out this form.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2027-main-street-maryland-conference/
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