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SUMMARY:Cecil County Manufacturers Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:By invitation only.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cecil-county-manufacturers-leadership-summit/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T160000
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SUMMARY:Pitch and Mingle: The Great Pumpkin Pitch!
DESCRIPTION:There’s nothing SPOOKY about pitching! Join the Maryland Innovation Center to kick off the fall season with The Great Pumpkin Pitch featuring our MIC resident and affiliate companies. Over $10\,000 in Prizes! \nOur Pitch and Mingle event also include ample time to get to know the participants and your fellow attendees over some fantastic light fare and drinks provided by Cured 18th & 21st. Enjoy the cutting edge lounge at the Two Merriweather building while networking with innovation leaders from across the region. \nOur event MC Julie Lenzer\, Chief Innovation Officer at University of Maryland\, is sure to provide an exciting experience for all\, with a few other seasonal surprises awaiting our guests. Come be a part of this event in supporting the community’s entrepreneurs\, be part of the selection process\, make new friends at the MIC. \nSo how does it work? 5 startups are selected to present a 4-minute pitch. This is followed by 4 minutes of Q&A from the panel of judges and audience. At the end\, our judges will come together and select the top 3 companies! These winners will receive cash prizes of $5000\, $3000\, or $2000! In addition\, there will be a “Crowd Favorite” award which is selected by the audience. \nRegistration to this event is required and will include food and drink. \n  \nTicket sales will close Tuesday\, October 26 at 12 PM.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/pitch-and-mingle-the-great-pumpkin-pitch/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T180000
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UID:42231-1635253200-1635357600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Garrett County Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Garrett County Job Fair — A partnership of Garrett College\, 104.5 KHJ\, 92.3 The Train & 1050 AM WMSG\, the Western Maryland Consortium\, and the Garrett County Department of Business Development are happy to announce that the Garrett County Job Fair will be held on Wednesday\, October 27\, 2021\, from 1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. If you are seeking to fill positions within your organization\, we invite you to participate! \nThe Job Fair is being held at a new location\, the Garrett County Fairgrounds Ag Heritage Hall. Included in the registration fee is a table\, 2 chairs\, and a sign indicating the company name. Food will be provided. Please register by October 4\, 2021.  Early registration will ensure you a space and allow us to get the word out that your organization will be represented at the Job Fair. \nEmployers wishing to register for the Job Fair are asked to visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/168747280659. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Kaitlyn Glotfelty\, Program Coordinator of Adult Basic Education & Workforce Development\, Garrett College\, at (301)387-3770.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/garrett-county-job-fair/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T143000
DTSTAMP:20211012T195945Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T195945Z
UID:42223-1635253200-1635258600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Join this session to learn how to build on the basic tenets of marketing strategies which are a culmination of developing a brand and defining your business’s ideal customer to target. Developing a Value Proposition is essential in understanding what your customer buys and wants. This webinar will focus on using Social Media to get your message\, your product\, and/or your service to potential customers and clients! \nPresenter: Lisa Creason\, SBDC Consultant
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/social-media-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T133000
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SUMMARY:AeroPark Business Park and SMART Build
DESCRIPTION:Host: St. Mary’s County Economic Development Department \nLocation: AeroPark Innovation District \nThis is an invitation-only event.  \nThe Business Walk provides a close up view of the current\, new\, and future assets at the AeroPark Innovation District. The tour starts with the Southern Maryland Autonomous Research and Technology\, or SMART Building. The newly-opened facility features a Matrix lab with an indoor flight facility\, a circulating water channel\, and a ground robotics laboratory. \nThe AeroPark Business Walk includes new building sites housing technology and manufacturing companies. The innovative approach blends contemporary office space with high clearance for functional and flexible work space. Highlights include: aviation and testing projects at Pax Aero; the ABSI Defense high altitude motor glider; explorations of TechPort and the UMD Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/aeropark-business-park-and-smart-build/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T121500
DTSTAMP:20211012T205151Z
CREATED:20211012T205151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T205151Z
UID:42234-1635246000-1635250500@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:PITCHMASTERS WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Since PitchMasters creation\, over 100 companies have presented their businesses to CEOs\, advisors\, business attorneys\, and investors to gain valuable feedback. At this workshop-style event\, companies seeking to become “pitch-perfect” will present their investor decks to the group and receive feedback to help refine their pitch before they go in front of investors. This is a great opportunity for companies to get ready for that “ask.” Founders receive 6 minutes to pitch and 10 minutes of feedback. \nPitchMasters is a free workshop produced as a partnership between NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers\, SEED SPOT\, and Maryland Tech Council as all of these organizations recognize the vast\, innovative talent throughout the East Coast. \nThis year PitchMasters will be a completely virtual event held over zoom. All events will be held 11am to 12:15pm ET. \nSponsored by: NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers\, SEED SPOT\, and Maryland Tech Council
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/pitchmasters-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T120000
DTSTAMP:20211012T200139Z
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UID:42225-1635242400-1635249600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Navigating eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
DESCRIPTION:What exactly is eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)? Opportunities to do business with the State are advertised on our e-procurement platform\, eMaryland Marketplace Advantage\, better known as eMMA. Vendors who want to compete in this arena must register (for free) on the system in order to receive solicitation notices\, obtain detailed information of contracting opportunities\, submit bids\, and obtain bid results. Join us for an in-depth look at how to navigate this valuable tool and make it work for your company. \nWho should attend? Small\, minority\, women\, and veteran business owners who want to learn more about navigating the state’s e-procurement platform and gain a better understanding of how to identify procurement opportunities. \nYour instructor is Dr. Victoria L. Steeger\, Chief Learning Officer\, Office of State Procurement with the Maryland Department of General Services.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/navigating-emaryland-marketplace-advantage-emma/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211027
DTSTAMP:20211011T125649Z
CREATED:20211011T125649Z
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UID:42171-1635206400-1635292799@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:City of Hyattsville Business Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Ward will spotlight a local business\, Maryland Meadworks\, for the successful competition of their mural installation and contribution to our community’s resilient economy.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/city-of-hyattsville-business-spotlight/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T150000
DTSTAMP:20211012T195345Z
CREATED:20211012T195345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T195345Z
UID:42218-1635166800-1635174000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Webinar-8(a) Certification And Doing Business With The Federal Government
DESCRIPTION:This 8(a) Certification workshop provides information on how small businesses can better position themselves to compete more effectively in the federal marketplace. We will review this business development program including eligibility requirements and benefits of the program. Are you interested in doing business with the federal government? If yes\, you should attend this webinar to learn about the steps to selling your product and/or services to the federal government. Each fiscal year\, the government spends over $500 Billion on goods and services. We will discuss how to identify which agencies procure what your firm offers\, how to locate work for bid as well as upcoming procurement forecasts\, and how to find the appropriate points of contact and small business specialists who can assist you in maneuvering through the process. Join us for an exciting webinar to get you started and on the right track to federal procurement success! Presenter: Monica M. Randall\, CEO The Randall Group\, LLC which is a Woman-Owned Small Business and MD MBE/DBE/SBE & SBR Certified
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/webinar-8a-certification-and-doing-business-with-the-federal-government/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T150000
DTSTAMP:20211005T192839Z
CREATED:20211005T192839Z
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UID:42031-1635166800-1635174000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:8a Certification and Doing Business With The Federal Government
DESCRIPTION:This 8(a) Certification workshop provides information on how small businesses can better position themselves to compete more effectively in the federal marketplace. We will review this business development program including eligibility requirements and benefits of the program. \nAre you interested in doing business with the federal government? If yes\, you should attend this webinar to learn about the steps to selling your product and/or services to the federal government. Each fiscal year\, the government spends over $500 Billion on goods and services. We will discuss how to identify which agencies procure what your firm offers\, how to locate work for bid as well as upcoming procurement forecasts\, and how to find the appropriate points of contact and small business specialists who can assist you in maneuvering through the process. Join us for an exciting webinar to get you started and on the right track to federal procurement success! \nPresenter: Monica M. Randall\, CEO The Randall Group\, LLC which is a Woman-Owned Small Business and MD MBE/DBE/SBE & SBR Certified
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/8a-certification-and-doing-business-with-the-federal-government/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211030
DTSTAMP:20210823T135902Z
CREATED:20210823T134621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T135902Z
UID:40670-1635120000-1635551999@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Frederick County OED: 2021 Business Appreciation Week
DESCRIPTION:FREDERICK COUNTY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT’S BUSINESS APPRECIATION WEEK\nThe Frederick County Office of Economic Development (OED) and BAW ambassadors will be highlighting Frederick County’s businesses that have STARTED\, EXPANDED or LOCATED to Frederick in 2020-2021. You have truly “Gone the Distance” and we want to recognize and thank you for your perseverance and dedication\, especially during these challenging years. \nOED will conduct a 30 minute VIRTUAL Zoom meeting with participating businesses with a small team of ambassadors (3-4)\, including leaders in the community\, to learn more about your business\, identify concerns or issues and share business resources. By participating\, businesses will receive free extensive marketing exposure throughout the year including: \nManning Media: \n\nChance to win Manning Media’s Advertising Package (worth at least $5\,000) including radio\, social media\, website and streaming\nBusiness listing/logo on the Business Appreciation Week feature page\nTwo businesses each week will be featured on social media (this will go on throughout the year)\nPodcast interviews (limited to 10 businesses) to market your business and services\nSelect businesses will receive a main mention on Key 103 and 106.9 The Eagle radio stations leading up to and during BAW\nBusiness listing in the Open for Business Directory\nReceive a two minute video shoot at Manning Media Studios\n\nFrederick News Post ad featuring BAW businesses in November 2021 issue. \nFrederick Magazine ad featuring BAW businesses in January 2022 edition. \nOED:  \n\nInvitation to the BAW 2021 Kick-off October 22nd with Manning Media\nHighlight your business through our social media during the week of October 25-29\nFeatured in monthly e-newsletter\nInvitation to the 2021 OED Annual Business Reception in November
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/frederick-county-oed-2021-business-appreciation-week/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211030
DTSTAMP:20211103T134753Z
CREATED:20210412T135440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T134753Z
UID:37432-1635120000-1635551999@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:2021 Economic Development Week in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nEconomic Development Week in Maryland will emphasize the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase an 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). \nThe MEDA Foundation 14th Annual Silent Auction:\nThe MEDA Foundation 14th Annual Silent Auction will be held during 2021 Economic Development Week in Maryland! The virtual auction will start at 8:00am on Monday\, October 25\, and close at noon on Friday\, October 29. We appreciate your support and participation in this virtual format. Funds raised will support our Lofton Scholarship Fund. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact Margaret Bollhorst directly at 410-456-6459. \nSignature Events:\nOctober 28 – 2021 MEDA Rural Economic Development Session – Mid and Lower Shore \nSponsorship:\nIf you’re interested in sponsoring Economic Development Week in Maryland\, please click here. \n \n\n \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nMedia Coverage:\nCity of Hyattsville celebrates the local business community during Maryland’s 2021 Economic Development Week \nMEDA Celebrates Economic Development Week in Maryland \nMEDA Economic Development Week in Maryland Celebrates Resilience \nEconomic Development Week 2021: Taking the Road Less Traveled \nAnne Arundel Economic Development Corporation to Celebrate Maryland Economic Development Week Starting on October 25 \nMEDA hosts Rural Economic Development Session in Maryland \nAnne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman: Let’s get back to work \nAnne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman Weekly Press Conference \nCelebrating Business in Brunswick Week – October 25-29\, 2021 \nHoward County Executive Ball Highlights Economic Development Week\, Road to Recovery \nCaroline County observes Economic Development Week \nThe City of College Park Celebrates Maryland’s Economic Development Week \nRecord Funding Invested in Montgomery County\, Maryland Companies in 2021 Q1-Q3 \nProclamations: (Please do not mail proclamations to the MEDA P. O. Box) Thank you!\nState of Maryland \nAllegany County \nAnne Arundel County \nCalvert County \nCecil County \nCharles County \nCity of Brunswick \nCity of Frederick \nCity of Frostburg \nCity of Greenbelt \nCity of Hagerstown \nCity of Hyattsville \nCity of Rockville \nGarrett County \nHoward County \nKent County \nPrince George’s County \nQueen Anne’s County \nSomerset County \nSt. Mary’s County \nTEDCO \nTown of Bel Air \nWorcester County \nSpecial Events:\nOctober 25-29 – Frederick County: 2021 Business Appreciation Week \nOctober 25 – City of Hyattsville Economic Development Report \nOctober 25 – St. Mary’s County: 8a Certification and Doing Business With The Federal Government \nOctober 26 – City of Hyattsville Business Spotlight \nOctober 26 – Frederick County: Social Media Marketing \nOctober 26 – Frederick County: Navigating eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) \nOctober 26 – Howard County: Pitch and Mingle: The Great Pumpkin Pitch! \nOctober 26 – MEDA Young Leaders Improv (This is an exclusive MEDA Young Leaders event.) \nOctober 26 – Montgomery County: PitchMasters Workshop \nOctober 26 – St. Mary’s County: AeroPark Business Park and SMART Build \nOctober 27 – Allegany County: Survival Tips For Business Owners \nOctober 27 – Anne Arundel County: Inclusive Venture Program Graduation \nOctober 27 – Cecil County: Manufacturers Leadership Summit \nOctober 27 – Frederick County: Survival Tips For Business Owners \nOctober 27 – FSC First: Preparing Required Loan Application Documents \nOctober 27 – Garrett County: Job Fair \nOctober 27 – City of Hyattsville Small Business Roundtable \nOctober 27 – St. Mary’s County: NAWCAD Virtual Industry Day \nOctober 27 – St. Mary’s County: Women in Agriculture 2021: Managing Your Finances Resiliently \nOctober 27 – St. Mary’s County: Business After Hours \nOctober 28 – BWI Business Partnership: Women’s Leadership Breakfast Series \nOctober 28 – Calvert County: Intellectual Property in Government Contracts \nOctober 28 – Prince George’s County: City of Hyattsville Behind the Scenes Tour \nOctober 28 – Southern Maryland Innovates: Maryland Made: Manufacturers and Makers Trivia Night \nOctober 29 – City of Hyattsville Certificates of Recognition \nOctober 29 – Wicomico County: Salisbury University Shore Hatchery \nClick here to learn about previous Economic Development Week in Maryland activities:\n\n2020\n2019\n2018\n2017\n2016\n2015\n2014\n2013\n2012\n2011
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-economic-development-week-in-maryland/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211026
DTSTAMP:20211011T124506Z
CREATED:20211011T124506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T124506Z
UID:42164-1635120000-1635206399@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:City of Hyattsville Economic Development Report
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Community and Economic Development will highlight the Fall 2021 Economic Development Report. This report provides updates on the Sustainability Plan\, Business Retention and Expansion Strategy\, and the Corridor Investment Grant and Commercial Façade Improvement Grant. It also highlights Hyattsville Community Development Corporation’s traffic box wrapping public art program. \nThe City regularly publishes an economic development report detailing key facts and figures about our City as well as highlighting businesses and funding opportunities. \nThe most recent Economic Development Report published in the Fall of 2021 can be accessed here. \nThe previous Economic Development Report\, from Spring of 2021\, can be accessed here. \nAn archive of previous Economic Development Reports can be accessed here.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/city-of-hyattsville-economic-development-report/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T220000
DTSTAMP:20210930T165917Z
CREATED:20210930T165917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T165917Z
UID:41804-1634634000-1634680800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:St. Mary's County Economic Development Week Proclamation
DESCRIPTION:Watch the event live on YouTube!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/st-marys-county-economic-development-week-proclamation/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T110000
DTSTAMP:20210916T123232Z
CREATED:20210916T123232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T123232Z
UID:41476-1632304800-1632308400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Preparing for Growth With or Without Lending
DESCRIPTION:Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Business Financing\, COVID-19 Financing Capital\, COVID-19 General Support\nDescription: \nBusiness (Growth) Strategies: Start Small…..Think BIG – WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS – (A Four-Part Series)Preparing for Growth With or Without Lending When preparing for growth with lending\, planning\, and preparation are essential to your strategic growth plan as a business owner. Pre-funding your growth can reduce financial stress and give you time to reap the rewards of growth. In this session\, lenders will provide best practices and strategies you can use in your small business today to fund your growth goals. Social media marketing is one of the essential investments strategies you can make to accelerate growth in your business. Join us as we cover the most popular social media platforms\, who is using them\, and how you can use these tools strategically to fund your business growth. \nPart 1: Workforce Strategies to Grow Your Business 09/15/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 2: Preparing for Growth With or Without Lending 09/22/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 3: State Procurement Opportunities: $50K and Less 09/29/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 4: Enhancing Your Business with Certifications 10/06/2021 10AM – 11AM \n\n\nRegistration Policies:\nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. You may receive special payment instructions by email once you register to the event \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled\, all fees will be returned. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/preparing-for-growth-with-or-without-lending/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T140000
DTSTAMP:20201026T151123Z
CREATED:20201026T151123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201026T151123Z
UID:32714-1603803600-1603807200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Maryland MEP Webinar: Online Training and Resources to Upskill Your Workforce
DESCRIPTION:In the ongoing effort to develop and upskill Maryland’s Manufacturing workforce\, MD MEP partnered with Tooling U SME in 2016 to serve as a successful Related Instruction provider for Apprenticeship programs in the state of Maryland. Tooling U SME is an accredited online provider of Technical training to the Manufacturing Industry. Focused on individual progress and development in Technical Training\, Tooling U provides the self-paced experience that many learners need in order to fulfill their potential. \nIn this session\, Manufacturers will see Tooling U in action during a live demonstration\, understand the role of Tooling U in supporting registered Apprenticeship\, and hear from Dixon Valve and Coupling regarding the experience of implementing and using online training for Apprenticeship and Employee development. \nWebinar will focus on 3 areas:  \n\nTechnical offerings and how they can be utilized\, including demonstrations\nHow Tooling U supports Apprenticeships in Maryland\nCustomer feedback on using and managing Tooling U
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-mep-webinar-online-training-and-resources-to-upskill-your-workforce/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T100000
DTSTAMP:20201016T205353Z
CREATED:20201010T004251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T205353Z
UID:32268-1603447200-1603447200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger Capital Matters: Sources of Credit
DESCRIPTION:Discover the many opportunities the County and State provide to assist you in case of financial fall-out. \n\n\nTraditional and Non-traditional Lending \n\n\nFinancing Success – Mergers & Acquisitions \n\n\nFinancing Shortfalls – Debt & Equity Injections
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/capital-matters-sources-of-credit/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T190000
DTSTAMP:20201015T160407Z
CREATED:20201013T164608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T160407Z
UID:32339-1603386000-1603393200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:MEDA Young Leaders Economic Development Week Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:All MEDA Members are invited to join the MEDA Young Leaders for a virtual Trivia Night! \nThrough Charm City Trivia\, we will participate in a customized trivia game\, just for MEDA! Their virtual trivia format takes place on Zoom\, complete with breakout rooms for private time with teams\, and answers are submitted in the app. The game is led by a seasoned host. This all-inclusive experience is an opportunity for networking with other MEDA Members while enjoying an exciting virtual trivia night. \nThis event is open to MEDA Members only.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/meda-young-leaders-host-trivia/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T163000
DTSTAMP:20201014T171258Z
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SUMMARY:CapitalM ZoomCast Live - COVID Series: Developing and Deploying COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics
DESCRIPTION:Join Maryland Tech Council CEO\, Marty Rosendale and Karen L. Smith\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, Executive Vice President\, Chief Medical Officer\, Emergent BioSolutions for a timely discussion on developing and deploying COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. The ZoomCast will touch on supply chain and pipeline challenges\, the value of collaboration in our region and Maryland as a premier vaccine industry cluster. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/capitalm-zoomcast-live-covid-series-developing-and-deploying-covid-19-vaccines-and-therapeutics/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T130000
DTSTAMP:20201014T175726Z
CREATED:20201014T175726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T175726Z
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SUMMARY:The ABCs of Business Formation: Setting Up Your Company for Success
DESCRIPTION:This is the second in a series of online events co-presented by Lerch\, Early & Brewer and the Innovation Station Business Incubator Powered by the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation.  \nYou’ve got a great new business idea. Your family and friends are full of encouragement and hope – and some of them have already pulled out their wallets wanting to get in as initial investors. \nBefore taking the money\, you should stop\, take a step back\, and develop a plan for how you’re going to form\, fund and operate your new business venture. \nJoin Lerch\, Early & Brewer’s Paul Alpuche on Thursday\, October 22 as he walks you through the do’s and don’ts of setting up your business. The discussion will focus on topics such as developing a business plan\, budgeting\, understanding the different forms of business entities (sole proprietorships\, partnerships\, LLCs and corporations) and selecting the right one for your business\, based on relevant tax and non-tax considerations. The presentation will cover the different sources of funding for your business venture and when you may need an attorney\, CPA or other professionals to address the more complex parts of your business. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\nDevelop a Comprehensive Business Plan \n\n\nAdopt a Realistic Budget for Launching and Operating your New Business \n\n\nSources of Capital \n\n\nEntity Selection (Non-Tax Considerations) \n\n\nEntity Selection (Tax Considerations) \n\n\nDeveloping a Support Network \n\n\nCommon Mistakes made by Small Business Owners \n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\nEarly-stage entrepreneurs and those dreaming of starting their own businesses \n\n\nAnyone who has questions about how to properly form a business or raise capital \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\nPaul Alpuche provides counsel regarding organizational\, governance and capitalization matters; drafts buy-sell\, operating and joint venture agreements; and advises on succession planning and all aspects of contractual review\, negotiations\, and strategic relationships. His clients include professional service providers\, real estate developers and investors\, nonprofits and associations\, country clubs\, insurance companies\, health care facilities and providers\, medical and legal practices\, manufacturers\, and retailers.  \nAbout This Event Series\nThe goal of these events is to focus on a topic relevant to emerging and small businesses emphasizing the legal requirements of doing business in Prince George’s County and in Maryland. Each workshop will feature a Lerch Early attorney and provide the opportunity for interaction/Q&A.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/the-abcs-of-business-formation-setting-up-your-company-for-success/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T100000
DTSTAMP:20201021T174326Z
CREATED:20201021T174326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T174326Z
UID:32652-1603357200-1603360800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:International Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives – Israel & Maryland
DESCRIPTION:International Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives: Israel & Maryland\, a presentation during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInternational Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives – Israel and Maryland \nA presentation and discussion on new technologies and trends during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month \nDate/Time: Thursday\, October 22\, 2020\, 9:00 AM EST\, 16:00 Israel time \nIsrael and Maryland are global hot-spots of cybersecurity development and\, too often\, targets of cybersecurity attacks. Our panel of experts will discuss emerging cyber threats and technological solutions they have developed on the front-lines of cyber protection. Information on grant opportunities for US-Israel R&D collaboration will also be discussed. \nCompanies presenting include Sepio Systems as a Maryland/Israel cybersecurity success story\, Cybint\, SecBi and Suridata.AI. After the presentations\, participants will have an opportunity to speak directly during chat sessions. \nSpeakers: \n• Moderator\, Howard Feldman\, Partner\, Whiteford\, Taylor & Preston\, LLP\, co-chair of Data Security and Privacy Practice and Maryland/Israel Development Center Board Member \n• Barry Bogage\, Executive Director\, Maryland/Israel Development Center \n• Samantha Conklin\, Executive Director\, Cybersecurity Association of Maryland\, Inc. (CAMI) \n• Josh Cohen\, Director\, Trade and Partnerships\, Economic and Trade Mission\, Embassy of Israel \n• Yossi Appleboum\, CEO\, Sepio Systems \n• Roy Zur\, CEO and Founder at Cybint\, Former IDF Cyber Intelligence Major Unit 8200 \n• Gilad Peleg\, CEO\, SecBi \n• Lee Kappon\, CEO\, Suridata.AI \nRegistration: \nZoom link to be provided upon registration. For more information contact Nancy Boguslaw\, nboguslaw@MarylandIsrael.org or Samantha Conklin\, sam@mdcyber.com.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/international-cybersecurity-partners-and-perspectives-israel-maryland/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T120000
DTSTAMP:20201014T180630Z
CREATED:20201014T180630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T180630Z
UID:32387-1603278000-1603281600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Agile Innovation Series: Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:The same digital tools and data sources that fuel productivity and growth have been weaponized against us by nefarious groups and even rogue states. For organizations of all sizes\, dealing with the threat of cyber-attacks has become a way of life. Data breaches can cost companies billions of dollars\, cripple a city’s services\, or expose sensitive information. Preventing data incursions is only part of the story. The most forward-thinking organizations are prepared with a multifaceted response when attacks do occur. At this session see how top companies are approaching this challenge and gain insights into the threats they have faced.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/agile-innovation-series-cybersecurity/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T090000
DTSTAMP:20201016T205317Z
CREATED:20201010T004453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T205317Z
UID:32270-1603270800-1603270800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger CEO Bootcamp: Restaurant Procurement: Best Practices for Purchasing
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this class\, participants will understand best practices in procurement and learn how to build their inventory and purchasing system through a partnership of employees and vendors. Session topics include: • \n\n\nHow to create an effective partnership with purveyors to ensure mutual success through accurate deliveries \n\n\nKey principles of inventory management \n\n\nPOS and tracking software
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/ceo-bootcamp-restaurant-procurement-best-practices-for-purchasing/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T100000
DTSTAMP:20201010T004740Z
CREATED:20201010T004740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T004740Z
UID:32276-1603188000-1603188000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:City of Hyattsville: Success in the New Normal
DESCRIPTION:10:00 AM – 10:10 AM \nIntroduction \nMayor Hollingsworth/Assistant City Administrator Jim Chandler will welcome participants to the Roundtable and briefly overview the event agenda. \n10:15 AM – 10:30 AM \nPrince George’s County Economic Development Corporation \nAlicia Moran\, Manager of Small Business Services at the Prince George’s County EDC\, will conduct a presentation on resources and available funding opportunities for small businesses \n10:40 AM – 10:55 AM \nMaryland Small Business Development Center \nDeidre R. Lee\, Small Business Counselor at the Maryland Small Business Development Center\, will conduct a presentation on business resources offered by SBDC and more! \n11:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nPanel Discussion featuring Local Hyattsville Businesses \nFacilitated by Mayor Hollingsworth\, local businesses (Business 1)\, (Business 2)\, and (Business 3) will discuss their setbacks\, implemented transitions\, and successes in order to continue to thrive in our current economic climate. \n11:35 AM – 11:50 AM \nCity Update \nJim Chandler\, Assistant City Administrator and Director of Community & Economic Development\, will provide attendees with a brief City update; including Pandemic Relief Fund\, Grants\, Temporary Outdoor Seating and more! \n12:00 PM \n\n\nAdjournment
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/city-of-hyattsville-success-in-the-new-normal/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T113000
DTSTAMP:20201001T160558Z
CREATED:20201001T160558Z
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UID:32219-1603184400-1603193400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Post COVID-19 Recovery Workshop for MMTN
DESCRIPTION:Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic\, the world has been through a truly devastating period of pain and change. Beyond the death and sickness\, there have been significant\, fundamental changes to our way of life and to the way businesses operate and succeed or fail. Business owners\, leaders and managers must take stock\, plan and respond. \nThis practical online workshop series will help tech-enterprise\, small business and other owners and managers take a deep breath and assess where they are now\, where the business environment is\, where it is headed and what steps they can and should take to ensure sustainable success for their enterprise. \nBased on years of experience and best practices utilized for clients and their own enterprises\, Mike and Sarah will help workshop participants: conduct a personal and business mission/vision self-assessment\, detail and understand changes to the business environment and buyer needs and behaviors\, build and reposition their brand\, execute against critical success factors\, better communicate value to customers and manage their enterprise for success. All students will receive a workbook to drive thoughts\, assessment\, strategies and tactics designed to help them embrace change and drive their success. \nThis workshop\, while utilizing marketing and business theories and tools as well as best practices\, is not an academic exercise\, but rather a practical\, hands-on effort that helps guide participant thoughts\, strategies and tactics via in-class and out-of-class introspection and action.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/post-covid-19-recovery-workshop-for-mmtn/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T090000
DTSTAMP:20201016T205254Z
CREATED:20201010T004550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T205254Z
UID:32272-1603184400-1603184400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger CEO Bootcamp: Retail Omnichannel Strategy
DESCRIPTION:At the end of this class\, retailers will be able to identify new sales channels to add to their business and how to enhance their customer experience. Session topics include: \n\n\nDefinition of Omnichannel \n\n\nPros and cons of e-commerce (although it’s a non-negotiable) \n\n\nSales channels to explore (Adding services – Adding delivery methods) \n\n\nWays to engage with your customers \n\n\nMarketing non-negotiables
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/ceo-bootcamp-retail-omnichannel-strategy/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201021
DTSTAMP:20201013T162043Z
CREATED:20201013T162043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T162043Z
UID:32331-1603152000-1603238399@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:RMI Champions of MD Manufacturing People’s Choice Awards
DESCRIPTION:Beginning on Monday\, October 12 through Sunday\, October 18\, the public is invited to vote online for their favorite 2020 Champion of Maryland Manufacturing in each of the seven Champion story categories: Innovation\, Workforce\, Diversity & Inclusion\, Fighting COVID-19\, Community Engagement & Energy Efficiency & Sustainability. All Champions featured in the online Champions Directory are eligible candidates and are included in the appropriate category in the Voting Survey. You can view a list of all Champions here and read Champion stories via the Directory here. \nAnnouncement of Champion Winners: As for who will be announced as the winners\, the two Champions in each of the seven categories that receive the most votes will be designated as the 2020 Champions of MD Manufacturing People’s Choice winners. Winners will be announced on Tuesday\, October 20th and recognized through press\, email and social media announcements by RMI and our 13 Champions program partner organizations. But there’s more… \nBenefits of Being Selected a Champion Winner: Each month\, starting in November and running through May 2021\, RMI will host a webinar featuring a discussion on a select topic with the top two People’s Choice winners from one of the seven categories. This will give the business community\, educators\, students\, legislators/policy makers and general public the opportunity to get to know these Champions and their efforts more intimately and gain a greater appreciation for their value to our state’s manufacturing industry. It’s great exposure for these Champions and just another way RMI will continue to shed a positive light on Maryland manufacturing! \nTo vote\, click here.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/rmi-champions-of-md-manufacturing-peoples-choice-awards/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T160000
DTSTAMP:20201016T205156Z
CREATED:20201012T145712Z
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SUMMARY:Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: Counseling Session
DESCRIPTION:BRI CEO’s are invited to participate in a business recovery session with experienced business counselors to receive immediate feedback on their current Covid19 recovery efforts. \nCounselors will include one or more members of the PGCEDC staff and other experts with business management\, finance\, marketing and strategic planning experience. \nCompanies will be asked to submit their recovery/continuity plan\, if available\, and specific questions in advance of their session. \nSessions will run 40-minutes. \nFollowing a brief presentation by the company on their current business situation and recovery efforts\, counselors will ask provide feedback based upon the dialogue and documents submitted. \nCounselors may suggest additional business resources\, including additional Emerge Stronger programs and other wrap around support services. \nRequest a counseling session here
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/emerge-stronger-counseling-session-2/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T103000
DTSTAMP:20201015T200231Z
CREATED:20201013T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T200231Z
UID:32337-1603099800-1603103400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:MEDA invites you to join us for our Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff event on October 19 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. As we celebrate our 10th Economic Development Week in Maryland\, hear updates and upcoming events from economic developers around the state of Maryland. Also\, get ready to Rock your Week with a keynote address from returning speaker\, Melanie Spring! \nSpeakers include: \n\nSecretary Kelly Schulz\, Maryland Department of Commerce\nHeather Gramm\, CEcD\, MEDA President\nKim Clark\, MEDA Foundation President\nand Melanie Spring\, CEO of Melanie Spring Productions and keynote speaker.\n\nThe event is free for MEDA members and $25 for non-members.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/economic-development-week-in-maryland-kickoff/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T170000
DTSTAMP:20201012T145847Z
CREATED:20201012T145847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T145847Z
UID:32302-1603094400-1603126800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:2020 BioHealth Capital Region Virtual Forum & Crab Trap Competition
DESCRIPTION:This free event for executive-level biotech leaders is presented by the Association of University Research Parks\, AstraZeneca\, BioHealth Innovation\, Children’s National Health System\, Emergent BioSolutions\, George Mason University\, JLABS\, J.P. Morgan\, Johns Hopkins University\, Maryland Department of Commerce\, Virginia Bio\, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati\, P.C. \nMaryland\, Virginia\, and Washington\, DC set the bar high for biotech innovation. So please join us for our 6th Annual BioHealth Capital Region Forum that will highlight the accomplishments of today and chart our successes of tomorrow. \nWe are excited to bring you an exceptional line up of speakers to this virtual event! \n*Please note that attendees’ name might be recorded if participating in the chat function during the event.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2020-biohealth-capital-region-virtual-forum-crab-trap-competition/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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