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SUMMARY:2026 Economic Development Week in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:When: September 28 – October 2\, 2026\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\nWhether you’re planning a large community event or simply sharing your support online\, there are plenty of ways to participate. Download the resources below to help plan your celebration: \n\nToolkit\nParticipation Checklist\nProclamation Template\nPress Release Template\nSocial Media Template\n\nSponsorship\nHelp support Economic Development Week in Maryland and showcase your organization’s commitment to strengthening communities across the state. Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. \nProclamations\nThe State of Maryland\n\nAnne Arundel Economic Development Corporation\nCaroline County Economic Development & Tourism\nCarroll County Economic Development\nCecil County\nCity of Annapolis\nCity of Frederick\nCity of Rockville\nCity of Takoma Park\nCity of Takoma Park\, Mayoral Proclamation\nFrederick County Office of Economic Development\nGarrett County Government\nHoward County Economic Development Authority\nKent County\nQueen Anne’s County\nTalbot County\n\n \nSpecial Events\n\nBusiness Appreciation Week (Frederick County): September 28 – October 2\nBusiness Appreciation Week (Howard County): September 28 – October 2\nBusiness Appreciation Week (Anne Arundel County): September 28 – October 2\nEconomic & Tourism Development Business Visits (Queen Anne’s County): September 28 – October 2\n\nMonday\, September 28 \n\nESIC Open House + Free Coworking Day (Dorchester County) @ All Day\nWinning That Government Contracting Award Series Session #1: Business Development Life Cycle (Frederick County) @ 10 – 11:30 AM\nLunch About Nothing (Carroll County) @ 12 – 1 PM\nCost Modeling and Pricing for Profit: How to Build Better Estimates and Improve Margins (Frederick County) @ 1 – 2 PM\n\nTuesday\, September 29 \n\nTaco Tuesday (City of Hyattsville) @ All Day\nESIC Open House + Free Coworking Day (Dorchester County) @ All Day\nCarroll County Chamber of Commerce Commissioner Breakfast (Carroll County) @ 8 – 9:30 AM\nState of the City Address (City of Rockville) @ 8:30 – 11 AM\nThe 7 Numbers That Make You a Millionaire Business Owner (Frederick County) @ 10 – 11 AM\nOCA-DC: Prosperity Small Business Event @ 10 AM – 12 PM\nLocal SEO & Google Business Mastery (Frederick County) @ 1 – 2 PM\nRegistered Apprenticeship as an Economic Development Strategy (Anne Arundel County) @ 2 – 3 PM\nDiscover the #HoCoChamber! New-Member Orientation (Howard County) @ 3:30 – 4:45 PM\nCecil Tech Connect at W.L. Gore & Associates (Cecil County) @ 4:00 – 6:00 PM\nWomen in Business Happy Hour (Frederick County) @ 4:30 – 6:30 PM\nEvent Networking Mixer (Howard County) @ 5 – 7 PM\n\nWednesday\, September 30 \n\nStrategic Roadmap for Business in Hyattsville and Beyond (City of Hyattsville) @ 9 – 11 AM\nHCEDA Business Resource & Expo Business Showcase (Howard County) @ 9 AM – 12 PM\nTEDCO’s Investment Open Forum @ 10 – 11 AM\nWinning That Government Contracting Award Series Session #2: Team Roles and Responsibilities (Frederick County) @ 10 – 11:30 AM\nMoney 101 (Frederick County) @ 11 AM – 12 PM\nFoundation At Your Own Pace (Frederick County) @ 12 PM\nWomen Building Baltimore: Beyond Balance (Baltimore City) @ 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nThe Daily Record Influential Marylanders @ 4 – 7 PM\n10th Anniversary Cybersecurity Awards @ 5 – 8 PM\nIgnite Business Accelerator (Queen Anne’s County) @ 5:30 – 7 PM\n\nThursday\, October 1 \n\nMD SBDC No-Cost & Low-Cost Training for Maryland Small Businesses (Carroll County) @ 7 AM – 5 PM\nTalbot Works Together: Coffee Meetup (Talbot County) @ 7:30 – 9:30 AM\nCarroll County Agribusiness Breakfast (Carroll County) @ 8 – 9 AM\nCarroll County Chamber of Commerce Orientation (Carroll County) @ 8:30 – 9:45 AM\nCCBC Fall Community Resource Fair (Baltimore County) @ 11 AM – 1 PM\nFeasibility Assessment: Turning Ideas into Impact for the Business Owner @ 1 – 2 PM\nFuel Your Technology (Baltimore City) @ 4:30 – 8 PM\nWingin’ It Thursday (City of Hyattsville) @ 8 PM\n\nClick the links below to learn about previous Economic Development Week in Maryland activities\n\n2025\n2024\n2023\n2022\n2021\n2020\n2019\n2018\n2017\n2016\n2015\n2013\n2012\n2011
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2026-economic-development-week/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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