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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
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SUMMARY:Latinos in Tech Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Governor’s Office of Small\, Minority & Women Business Affairs \nin collaboration with \nTEDCO \ninvites you to join us in this webinar celebrating \nLatinos in Tech\nThursday\, October 13\, 2022\n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nJoin us in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month\, as we present a panel discussion from some of Maryland’s emerging Hispanic-owned tech firms.\nLearn more about Latinos In Tech and their amazing journey\, achievements\, and best practices helping them lead by example and forging a path of success. Find out why Latino-owned employer tech firms now represent 19% of the industry\, outpacing non-Latino-owned employer firms\, which are only 14%. (The 2021 State of Latino Entrepreneurship Report (SOLE)\, by LBAN and the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative). \nIn addition\, learn how TEDCO enhances economic empowerment by fostering an inclusive and entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies\, invests in\, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. \nhttps://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDGOMA/bulletins/32c25f2
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/latinos-in-tech-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Networking,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTSTAMP:20260405T173417
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T083000
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SUMMARY:Free Small Business Digital Marketing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Digital Marketing Workshop\nOctober 25\, 2022\, 8:30am – 4:30pm\nSmall Businesses can register here!\nSpace is limited\, only 35 seats available! \nSmall Businesses (25 employees or less; however\, all restaurants are permitted regardless of number of employees) are invited to join us for a full day in-person digital marketing workshop featuring instructor\, Antonio Guerrero of Dott Digital Marketing.\n \nThis one-day workshop will be broken down into four sessions: \n\nStrategy – This includes creating Ideal Customer Profiles\, how to craft a winning offer\, and designing your customer journey map.\nWebsite – How to create a cash C.O.W (Conversion Optimized Website) that is built to be a 24/7 salesperson driving calls and form fills for your business.\nSearch Engine Optimization (SEO) – In this session\, we will go over the fundamentals of Search Engine Optimization including how to create a Google Business Profile\, On-page\technical SEO\, and Off-Page SEO\nPaid Lead Generation – We discuss how to get started with Pay-per-click digital advertising. We will review the fundamentals as well as what pitfalls to avoid. In addition\, will discuss how to get started with Google and Facebook advertising platforms and the benefits of one over the other.\n\nLocation & Schedule: North East Library\, 485 Mauldin Ave\, North East\, MD 21901 \nOn Oct. 25\, 2022\, check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:30am and the workshop will begin promptly at 9am. \nLunch will be served at Noon and the program will conclude at 4:30pm. \nWho can attend: One person from any Cecil County small business having 25 employees or less (all restaurants are permitted regardless of number of employees) in any sector looking to expand their digital marketing footprint are invited to register. Space is limited to the first 35 registrants. \nTO REGISTER and secure your spot\, Click Here! Maximum capacity is 35!\nPotential Grant Opportunity:  Eligible attendees will be invited to apply for a small grant to implement a digital marketing campaign and/or engage a digital marketing consultant.Grant eligibility criteria and the application will be made available the day of the workshop. \nAbout the instructor: Antonio has a 20-year + background in business\, technology\, sales\, and marketing. For the last six years\, he has been a Duct Tape Marketing Certified Master Consultant and a leader in that organization training and servicing other Marketing agencies. In addition\, he has the following marketing certifications: \n\nCertified Digital Business Consultant\nCertified Customer Acquisition Specialist\nCertified Digital Marketing Strategist\nCertified Search Marketing Specialist\nCertified Sales Funnel Consultant\nCertified Professional Services Marketing Expert\nCertified Local Marketing Expert\nAnd more including certifications in copywriting\, email marketing\, social media\, and e-commerce\n\nAnotnio is also the author of Digital Marketing for Maryland Businesses: Proven Strategies & Tactics to grow your local business.   \nFor all questions\, please reach out to Sandra Edwards at sedwards@ccgov.org \nFunding for this program provided by Upper Shore Regional Council.\n \nClick the link for more information Small Business Digital Marketing Workshop!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/digital-marketing/
LOCATION:North East Library\, 485 Mauldin Ave\, North East\, MD\, 21901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Economic Development Week,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T090000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T183000
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development 54th Annual Meeting and Mixer
DESCRIPTION: You & Your Guests are Cordially Invited to Our 54th Annual Meeting & Mixer  \nTuesday\, October 25\, 2022  \n4:30 – 6:30 pm  \nThanks to the generosity of our Sponsors\, this is a free event though  \nwe do ask that you RSVP at info@swed.org  \nBOR D E L E AU  V I N E YAR D S  &  WI N E RY  \n3 1 5 5  N o b l e  F a r m  R o a d \, E d e n  M D 2 1 8 2 2 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/salisbury-wicomico-economic-development-54th-annual-meeting-and-mixer/
LOCATION:Bordeleau Winery\, 3155 Noble Farm Road\, Eden\, MD\, 21822\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173417
CREATED:20221020T193454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T193455Z
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SUMMARY:Maryland's Coast Mixer
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URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/marylands-coast-mixer/
LOCATION:The Restaurant at Lighthouse Sounds\, 12723 St Martin's Neck Road\, Bishopville\, MD\, 21813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173417
CREATED:20221017T223449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T223539Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173417
CREATED:20221014T192751Z
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SUMMARY:Security Awareness 101
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nInformation is one of the most important assets to an organization and it is essential for business survival. Additionally\, due diligence\, customer and third-party assurance requirements\, internal risk objectives\, and cyber liability policies all obligate organizations to provide security and privacy training to their personnel. Said training is to be provided prior to or shortly after onboarding new personnel and again on a recurring annual basis. \nJoin Jason Taule\, CISO-In-Residence | Cyber Advisory Council Chair\, as he proctors this course which is designed to provide personnel with an awareness of the many information protection\, risk management\, and compliance related risks that they and their companies could face. You will also receive training on how to securely handle data in all of the most common ways to which we put information to business use. Additionally\, students will have the opportunity to pose questions and obtain direct guidance on how to address outstanding cyber security concerns. \nThis course can satisfy the training requirements associated with the MIC Cyber Assurance Seal (all levels). Additionally\, to the degree that member organizations are subject to such mandates\, completion of this course will enable participants to fulfill the training requirements related to the following: \n\nCCPA / NYCRR / State Privacy Laws\nCoBIT / ITIL / ISO27000\nComputer Security Act\nCustomer Security Requirements\nFISMA/FISCAM\nFTC Section 5\nGDPR\nHIPAA/ARRA/HITECH/PPACA\nIRS 1075 and Related Regulations\nNISPOM / DITSCAP / DIACAP / DFARS/ CMMC\nNIST SP 800 Series\nOIG/CFO/EDP\nOMB A-123\, A-130\nPCI DSS\nPrivacy Act\nPDDs / HSPDs\n\n  \nRegistration closes on October 26. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/security-awareness-101-tickets-419106979257
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/security/
LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Economic Development Week,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029
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SUMMARY:Apply Today: Grants for Organizations - Call for Panelists
DESCRIPTION:The Grants for Organizations (GFO) program provides general operating support to nonprofit organizations\, as well as units of government\, that produce or present ongoing arts programming that is open to the public. \nMSAC relies on a diverse array of experts from across the state of Maryland to do the important work of evaluating applications. MSAC selects Grants for Organizations (GFO) panelists with a focus on diversity of experiences\, diversity of location\, and expertise in the disciplines of the organizations under review. Panelists must be Maryland residents. \nWhat does a panelist do? \nSelected panelists: \n\nParticipate in two virtual training sessions – one in late November/early December\, and one at a mid-way point in the winter (late January/early February).\nReview and evaluate applications on MSAC’s online grants management system\, SmartSimple.*\nComplete assigned extension assignments (Artistic Site Visits and In-Depth Conversations). Please note\, some in-person activities will be a part of the extension assignments.\nParticipate in one GFO panel meeting (Virtual – late March/early April 2023).\nPanelists receive compensation of $50/training meeting\, $50/completed extension assignment\, a minimum of $200 for all online application reviews\, $100/panel meeting\, and a travel stipend\, if applicable.\n\n*Each panelist can expect to review up to approximately 25 applications and to complete up to approximately 12 extension assignments each. Each application may take approximately one hour to review. Extension assignments may occur throughout the state of Maryland. The average commitment of hours varies based on the total number of applications and travel requirements. The majority of work happens on the panelists’ own time from late November 2022 through the panel meeting in March/April 2023. \nWhat We’re Looking For: \n\nIndependent artists\, arts administrators\, fundraisers\, arts enthusiasts\, and students interested in the grantmaking process.\nIndividuals to represent expertise in the following panel disciplines:\nTheatre\nMulti-Disciplinary Arts\nFolk/Traditional Arts\nService\nIndividuals to fill a multi-disciplinary Performing/Literary Arts panel (including those with backgrounds in Music\, Dance\, and Literary) and a Visual Arts and Media panel.\nIndividuals representing the wide geographic diversity of the state of Maryland – we are especially looking for individuals from the Western\, Southern\, and Eastern Shore regions.\nIndividuals who have some flexibility and time in their schedules to allow for daytime and/or evening availability of the applicants.\n\nPanelists must have access to a computer with internet connection to complete reviews. \nHow do I apply to be a panelist? \nSubmit your application via MSAC’s online grants management system\, SmartSimple. \n\nClick the Apply Now button below to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple (you will need to be registered as an Independent Artist to apply).\nUnder Funding Opportunities\, select “Public Call.”\nSelect “Panelist” from the drop down options and click “Save Draft” to populate the application.\nSelect “Grants for Organizations” as the Grant Program.\nComplete the application\, and click “Submit.”\n\nDeadline: Friday\, October 28\, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. \nhttps://marylandarts.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/call-for-panelists/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Economic Development Week,Professional Development
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