BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) 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;VALUE=DATE:20231023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231028 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 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/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development,Economic Development Week,Education,Networking,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20230626T194646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T144643Z UID:56688-1689678000-1689685200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2023 MEDA Young Leaders Agricultural Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:MEDA Young Leaders are invited to Zekiah Ridge Farm & Flowers (Bliss in the Barn) located at 11770 Charles St\, La Plata\, MD 20646\, for the 2023 MEDA Young Leaders Agricultural Lunch & Learn on Tues.\, July 18\, 11:00 AM. \nStarting with a welcome and introductions\, learn about the farm’s history and current operations from Cindy Bliss\, followed by insights into Charles County’s zoning and business development efforts for farms and agriculture. Take a scenic Farm Walk and indulge in a delicious lunch before a brief presentation on Charles County Land Preservation or Explore Charles County. At the end of the event\, unleash your creativity and build your own bouquet while networking with other participants. \nThe cost is $40 and includes lunch and the bouquet. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2023-meda-young-leaders-agricultural-lunch-learn/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20230501T134524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T144354Z UID:55463-1686650400-1686661200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:StarTUP at Towson University Tour DESCRIPTION:How Towson Government and Towson University came together to meet the changing needs of workforce development and entrepreneurs. \nTake a tour of The StarTUp at the Armory\, Towson University’s front door for startups\, small businesses\, and the region’s largest corporations! The award-winning\, state-of-the-art 26\,000 sq. ft. space includes 6\,000 sq. ft. of free co-working space and meeting rooms where entrepreneurs and executives can connect with each other and the Towson Community. This new space is one of many initiatives in downtown Towson that aims to promote economic development and innovation. Just around the corner\, Towson Row is an exciting new development in the heart of Towson that serves both the commercial and residential community. The tour will also include a ride on The Towson Loop\, a free transit service that takes riders throughout Towson’s central business district\, as well as a walk around the Towson University campus through some of our newest buildings. \nAgenda: \n10:00 \n\nGather at the Towson University StarTUp facility. Welcome by Melanie Perreault\, Interim President\, Towson University.\nSpeaker Daraius Irani\, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research at Towson University\, will discuss Towson’s placemaking strategy in the Towson community.\nSpeaker Baltimore County will discuss the “partnership” between the private\, public\, and higher ed from the perspective of Baltimore County.\nSpeaker Dave Mayhew\, Interim Director of Construction Services and Director of University Architecture at Towson University\, will discuss the TU master plan and how it integrates with Towson and the changes in the “footprint of TU” over time. He will also discuss the Towson Row project and the commercial and residential community investments.\nSpeaker Patrick McQuown\, Executive Director of Entrepreneurship at Towson University\, will deliver the StarTUp award-winning UEDA pitch and meet the 2023 Summer Accelerator cohort.\n\n11:30 \n\nShort walking tour to Towson Row and then take a ride on the Baltimore County Loop. Enjoy a driving tour and a walking tour of the Towson University campus that will highlight the most recent master plan projects.\n\n12:15 \n\nArrive back at the StarTUp for lunch and informal conversation with 2023 Summer Accelerator Ventures and speakers and tours of the StarTUp.\n\nIf you’re looking to start and finish your workday in our co-working space\, plan to bring your laptop; we provide free high-speed Wi-Fi and space that will meet and exceed your working needs. We open at 8:30 am and close at 5:30 pm. \nAddress (for GPS): 307 Washington Ave.\, Towson\, MD 21204. See the parking map\, which includes garages and street parking options. \nDress: Casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are suggested. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/startup-at-towson-university-tour/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T190000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20230224T161041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T161041Z UID:53767-1679418000-1679425200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Maryland Innovation Center — Pitch and Mingle: The Lucky Pitch DESCRIPTION:Join the Maryland Innovation Center for our pitch competition featuring entrepreneurs and start-up companies in the community. $7\,000 in prizes will be awarded! \nSpirited in atmosphere and in food and drink offerings\, Pitch and Mingle is the perfect opportunity to stir up your social network\, mingling with fellow attendees over light fare and libations! \nCome support the community’s entrepreneurs\, participate in the selection process\, and make connections over cocktails 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\, with first place receiving $3\,000! In addition\, there will be a “Crowd Favorite” award which is selected by the audience. \nJudges include: \n\nCyndi Gula\, Gula Tech Adventures\nKimberly Prescott\, Prescott HR\nPatrick Wynn\, Maryland Department of Commerce\n\nRegistration for this event is required. Food and drink are included. Ticket sales close on March 20 at 11:30 PM URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-innovation-center-pitch-and-mingle-the-lucky-pitch/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20230208T210709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T210756Z UID:53098-1678867200-1678881600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:MWCC Quarterly Conference DESCRIPTION:The MWCC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen and grow the state and national economies through performance excellence. We help organizations of all types use world class techniques\, such as lean and six sigma\, to build competitive capability. \nWe look forward to having you join us for our morning “mini-conference” where you will find examples\, case studies\, and informative discussions about the tools and methods of continuous improvement. Get ready to network with learners and leaders of the local Lean community! \nMember Presentation led by Greg Platt\, Vice President\, Manufacturing Operations; Leonardo DRS/RADA Technologies \nGreg Platt\, Stephen Tyler and Dan Lutz  will share their real-life experience adopting 3P and explain why they chose a 2P focus on the process vs product design. Business results and photos will be shared along with Q and A.  \nKeynote Presentation:\nMaria Elena Stopher\, President\, ULTIMATE LEAN\, INC. \nTopic:  3P – Production\, Preparation\, and Process \n \nMs. Maria Elena Stopher is a leading expert on Lean Enterprise who has led numerous business process reengineering engagements for a wide variety of federal government and private sector clients.  Early in her career\, she worked at the National Institute of Standards and Technology helping to build the MEP program leaving there to serve as Director of Product Development for the Lean Enterprise Institute.  Her consulting firm\, ULTIMATE LEAN INC.\, has served clients such as the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (USHUD)\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)\, USDA\, and the United States Air Force as well as notable commercial clients such as Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics\, Astra Zeneca\, Perdue Farms\, State Farm Insurance. \nMaria Elena’s presentation will provide an overview of 3P (The Production Preparation Process). 3P is a powerful means of taking a big-picture look at how a product is designed and manufactured. It guides teams through the creative process of generating ideas\, and then whittles the ideas down to one that will be implemented. \nThis overview will answer more in depth on what 3P is\, the process\, the benefits\, and several examples. A 3P project can focus on either the process or product design or both. \nAGENDA \n8:00 am     Networking & Continental Breakfast \n9:00 am     Program Begins \n9:10 am     Leonardo DRS Presentation \n10:00 am   Networking/Break \n10:15 am   Maria Elena Stopher Presentation \n11:45 am   Questions/Networking \nNoon          Program Ends URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mwcc-quarterly-conference/ LOCATION:Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park\, 198 Laurel Race Track Road\, Laurel\, MD\, 20725\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20221018T175451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T205603Z UID:50486-1668506400-1668513600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2022 Tradepoint Atlantic Members Tour DESCRIPTION:November 15\, 2022\n10:00 am – noon\n1600 Sparrows Point Blvd\, Suite A\nBaltimore\, 21219\nIn partnership\, MEDA and Leadership Maryland are offering members the opportunity to take a tour of  Tradepoint Atlantic this November 15\, 2022. \nTradepoint Atlantic is a 3300-acre global logistics center in Sparrows Point\, Maryland\, at the former site of the Bethlehem Steel plant\, the world’s largest iron and steel making facility for 125 years. In 2014\, Tradepoint Atlantic reinvented this area into a modernized and world-class port\, rail and commerce center featuring an unmatched combination of access to deepwater berths\, rails\, and highways. It is one of the largest most strategically significant intermodal global logistics hubs in the country. \nThe tour is $25 per person (does not include food). \nMEDA and Leadership Maryland members\, register below. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2022-tradepoint-atlantic-tour/ LOCATION:Tradepoint Atlantic\, 1600 Sparrows Point Blvd\, Suite A\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21219 CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T190000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20221020T193454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T193455Z UID:50573-1666803600-1666810800@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Maryland's Coast Mixer DESCRIPTION: 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20221020T192955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T192955Z UID:50569-1666715400-1666722600@www.medamd.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 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/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development,Economic Development Week,Education,Networking,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20221011T183926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T183954Z UID:50319-1665655200-1665662400@www.medamd.com 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/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Networking,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T203000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20220823T205150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T205151Z UID:49510-1662053400-1662064200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:PGCTC Summer Networking Soiree DESCRIPTION:Event by partner of Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) \nVisit website for event info and sign up: https://members.mdtechcouncil.com/calendar/Details/pgctc-summer-networking-soiree-let-s-reinvent-the-wheel-725060?sourceTypeId=Website URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/pgctc-summer-networking-soiree/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20220626T210612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T205917Z UID:47954-1657710000-1657713600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2022 MEDA Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program Webinar DESCRIPTION:$198M For Maryland Small Businesses \nAs an economic development professional\, you are working with Maryland small businesses and supporting Maryland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. In this webinar\, you will learn how you can assist your businesses in applying for funding through Maryland’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). \nThe State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) was established by Congress in 2010 to provide loans and investments to underserved small businesses and received a $10 billion allocation as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. The funds from SSBCI will be used to augment existing business lending programs to support businesses with limited opportunities for growth whether due to the pandemic or historic disinvestment. Maryland’s statewide SSBCI initiatives will target communities and areas with a high concentration of small\, micro\, and Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual (SEDI) businesses to support ongoing state investments in underserved communities. \nFrank Dickson\, the Director of Strategic Business Initiatives at the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development\, is joined by Randy Croxton\, Senior Vice President at Meridian Management Group\, and Jack Miner\, Chief Investment Officer at TEDCO\, to discuss the initiative and eligibility to apply. \n  \nTHIS IS A MEDA MEMBER-ONLY EVENT. IF YOU’D LIKE TO JOIN MEDA\, PLEASE VISIT https://www.medamd.com/membership/ URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2022-meda-small-business-credit-initiative-ssbci-program-webinar/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20220506T183342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T145001Z UID:46829-1654686000-1654696800@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2022 C&O Canal Tour DESCRIPTION:**  EXCLUSIVE TO MEDA AND LEADERSHIP MARYLAND MEMBERS ONLY  ** \n  \nCome join MEDA and Leadership Maryland for an exclusive Members Only C&O Canal Tour. We’ll be touring the C&O Canal’s Cushwa Basin with its working aqueduct and electric boat rides\, and take a walk in downtown Williamsport. \nRegistration is limited to MEDA and Leadership Maryland Members only\, so sign up soon! \nLocated in the town of Williamsport\, the C&O Canal is a historic treasure for Maryland. The Canal has been operating for almost 100 years and in 1971 was established as the C&O Canal National Historical Park. A few of the highlights of this area include two historic structures: the last standing railroad lift bridge in the country\, and the Bollman Bridge\, one of the first iron bridges ever built in the U.S. \nJoin us to see the sights! \nThe tour is open to MEDA and Leadership Maryland members only.\nNote: Registration is limited\, so please sign up early.  \nInfo: \n\nJune 8\, 2022   11am-2pm\, Williamsport\, MD\nCost:  $25.00 (includes lunch)\nCasual dress and comfortable walking shoes are suggested\nAddress for parking: 142 W Potomac St\, Williamsport\, MD 21795 for parking\nRegister below\n\nSchedule: \n11:00 \n\nGather in the C&O Canal National Historic Park’s new HQ facility. Welcome by Donnie Stotlmyer\, Williamsport Town Administrator\, and Mainstreet Manager\, Kathryn Gratton.\nSpeakers: Dan Spedden (President and CEO of the Washington County Convention and Visitor Center) and members of Port 44\, the all-female real estate investment group transforming the streetscape.\nSpeaker John Noel (Deputy Superintendent of the C&O Canal NHP) will present an overview of the significant investment made in the Cushwa Basin and the extraordinary partnership that made it happen.  Other collaborators will be on hand to answer questions.\n\n12:30 \n\nWalk the short distance to the Cushwa Basin to visit the C&O Canal interpretive center and enjoy a boxed lunch from Williamport’s own Desert Moon Cafe.\nElectric boat rides with an interpretive guide will be offered to traverse the only watered-aqueduct on the C&O Canal.\n\n2:00 \n\nOptional walking tour of Williamsport’s Main Street area led by Kathryn Gratton\, Main Street Manager\, to see the projects already in motion.\n\nSpeakers for the Canal Tour:\n\n \n \n \n \n Dan Spedden\n \n Originally from Baltimore County Maryland\, Dan Spedden is a graduate of the University of\nMaine’s Natural Resource Management program. Dan is the retired State Park Superintendent\nfor the South Mountain Recreation Area\, a cluster of four State Parks and a State Battlefield on\nthe border of Frederick and Washington Counties. Dan was a law enforcement ranger who\nretired at the rank of Captain in October 2013. Dan is currently the President of the\nHagerstown/Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau\, a 501 C6 corporation with a\nmission to improve the economy of the community through the promotion and development of\ntravel and tourism. He has been appointed to the Governor’s State Tourism Development\nBoard and the Maryland Heritage Area Authority Board of Directors. Dan resides in Hagerstown\nwith his wife Janette. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Brenda Paul\n \n Port44 Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jesse Burgoon\n \n Port44 Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Lettie Wilkes\n \n Port44 Co-Founder and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Selena Wilkes\n \n Port44 Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Susie Miller\n \n Port44 Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer \n\n \n \n \n \n \n John Noel\n \n C&O Canal Superintendent \n\n \n \n\n\nSpecial thanks to our sponsor: Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau \n \n  \nWatch our video to get learn more about the importance of the canal and the projects that have enhanced its economic development. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2022-canal-tour/ LOCATION:C&O Canal – Cushwa Basin Visitor Center\, 205 W. Potomac St\, Williamsport\, MD\, 21795\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T210000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20220314T134831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T203955Z UID:45353-1652983200-1652994000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Kauffman FastTrac @ MIC -- Howard County Economic Development Authority DESCRIPTION:You have an idea for a business. Now what? Join us for our next Kauffman FastTrac Cohort to find out!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind the answer with this hands-on\, comprehensive program providing a solid framework to support you as you start a business and begin your journey to success. We will dig into the steps you need to take and help you formulate your product or service idea\, build a business plan\, consider the marketing\, sales\, legal and financial aspects of starting a business. \nThis program is built on the highly acclaimed Kauffman FastTrac® program. You will have access to a rich set of materials and templates to help get your business started. \nThere will be guest speakers to personally answer your questions from banking\, marketing\, legal\, HR\, and entrepreneurs who have been there and done that. \nHeld on Thursdays in the evenings on 5/19 to 7/28 at the Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) you will also have the opportunity to grow your network and learn from others in the program so please plan to attend all sessions. There will be light refreshments available. Throughout the 10-week course\, you will: \n\n1. Explore Your Innovative Business Idea\n2. Identify & Meet Market Needs\n3. Set Financial Goals\n4. Plan Your Products/Services\n5. Research & Analyze the Market\n6. Discover Your Competitive Advantage\n7. Build Your Own Organization & Team\n8. Plan for a Profitable Business\n9. Understand Cash Flow & Acquiring Funds\n10. Implement Your Business Plan\n\nAdditional information about the Kauffman FastTrac Program can be found on their website by clicking here. \nRegistration closes on May 18 at 11:30 PM. Please note\, there is a fee to participate. A generous tuition subsidy is available to encourage Howard County residents and businesses to participate. \nAbout Kauffman FastTrac®: \nKauffman FastTrac® equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the business skills\, insights\, tools\, resources\, and peer networks necessary to start and grow successful businesses. The program was launched by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation headquartered in Kansas City\, Mo.\, and carries out Mr. K’s belief that everyone has a fundamental right to turn an idea into an economic reality\, regardless of who you are or where you’re from\, with zero barriers in the way. Kauffman FastTrac® participants decide between self-paced\, virtual learning or affiliate learning. Affiliate learning is in a classroom with other entrepreneurs and a FastTrac facilitator or in a virtual environment with a FastTrac facilitator. A blend of both virtual and in-person learning with a FastTrac facilitator is available\, also. \n\n\nFacilitators: \n  \nDoug Holly – Entrepreneur in Residence at the Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) for the past 5 years where he provides mentorship and programming to MIC members. Doug is also a mentor at Bethesda Green and for the MTC Venture Mentor Services program. He runs a management consulting business\, Eagle Management Group where he helps small businesses owners achieve organizational and operational effectiveness as they grow. Previously Doug managed the development and fielding of computer and telecommunications products and services for IBM\, TTC\, Acterna and JDSU (now Viavi Solutions). He also handled over a dozen M&A projects from due diligence through to integration. He is a member of PMI\, IEEE and a certified Kauffman FastTrac facilitator and Program Director. \n  \nRussell C. Teter III – A certified coach/facilitator how has coached over 16\,000 business owners/executives during a 25-year career across nearly every major industry sector\, specializing in government contractors. He is currently the Director of Training for the University of Maryland’s Small Business Development Center. Russell transforms firms by developing organizations that result in faster growth\, greater profits\, and higher value. He is certified by FranklinCovey– the world’s premier leader in strategy execution\, decision making\, customer loyalty\, leadership\, and individual effectiveness. He is also a Certified ValueBuilder Coach\, Kauffman Foundation facilitator\, and partners with Dale Carnegie Training. \n  \nVance MacEwen\, MA\, MBA – Entrepreneur in Residence at the Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) and co-founder CEO of Greatest Possible Good\, a design thinking firm for social good. Vance mentors residents and affiliates of the MIC and volunteers through the Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentor Services\, SEED SPOT\, and the Youth Leaders of the Americas Initiative. Greatest Possible Good\, winner of the 2019 MICA UP/Start Venture Competition\, works with social entrepreneurs\, nonprofits\, and small businesses to align teams and executives’ actions with their visions for impact. Vance previously served as chief of staff for Montgomery County Delegate Al Carr\, English teacher at a private school in Chengdu\, China\, and work crew member at McDonogh School. He loves helping founders find their North Stars\, hone their business strategies\, and win pitches. He is a certified Kauffman FastTrac facilitator. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/kauffman-fasttrac-mic/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220427 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 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:20220419T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20220314T134710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T134710Z UID:45351-1650367800-1650373200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:MIC Event: Exceeding Sales Goals in 2022 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 6 week series held April 19- May 24 to prepare for business success.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs we dive into the new year\, have you asked yourself the following questions? \n\nHave I set my 2022 marketing and sales goals?\nMy goals are set but do I have a plan prepared to reach those goals?\nIs my plan executable?… with monthly contact goals and attainable revenue/sales goals?\n\nIf you are saying “no” to any of these questions\, you might want to join the “Exceeding Sales Goals in 2022” sessions. Sessions will start April 19 thru May 24. \nThe following topics will be covered: \n1. Converting Revenue goals into attainable sales targets. \n2. Creating Value Statements and Setting appointments. \n3. Handling objections and closing on business. \n4. Qualifying questions and streamlining your sales. \n5. Forecasting and pipeline. \n6. Negotiating and closing. \nThe program has been structured to have each session build on the previous session to accelerate results. Please try to attend all but attending any with give your a sales boost! \nEach session will run for 90 minutes\, with 45-60 minutes of content and spirited discussion\, followed by 30-45 minutes of Q&A covering all aspects of sales. \nIndependent of these session\, presenter Frank Cook is available for one-on-one session to discuss all aspects of Sales and Client success by connecting with him at Calendly. You may schedule time with Frank using this link https://calendly.com/frank-5150 \nPlease note\, this is a 6 week series\, held on April 19\, April 26\, May 3\, May 10\, May 17\, and May 24. Registration is limited and will close on April 18. This event will be virtual. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mic-event-exceeding-sales-goals-in-2022/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T100000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20220307T184103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T184103Z UID:45173-1649840400-1649844000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:MWCC: Lean Learnings - Lean Sales DESCRIPTION:Join us for our quick\, virtual events called “Lean Learnings“. \nFrom 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.\, catch a quick presentation from one of our consultants\, a member or a guest speaker on some of your favorite lean subjects and methodologies! \nTopic: LEAN SALES \n \nWe know that Lean thinking is a performance improvement methodology that can be applied in any environment\, in every process and industry\, but what about Sales? Have you thought about the application of Lean to Sales? Did you know that the amount of waste in the average sales process is 85%? Have you tried to implement Lean into sales without success? On tool and techniques level\, the implementation is different than in operations. Lean Sales is the application of Lean in service processes such as marketing\, quoting\, and customer service. Lean is the key to increasing sales effectiveness. \nPresenters \nCharlie Protzman of the Business Improvement Group and Doug Galeone of Chutes International will discuss how Lean is applied to the sales and marketing processes and how they measure results. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mwcc-lean-learnings-lean-sales/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T193000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20220314T134606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T134606Z UID:45349-1649093400-1649100600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:MIC Event: Social Capital Building DESCRIPTION:Learn the key personal skill tied to your business and career success\, how to build social capital.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for at the Social Capital for EntreSuccess (SCES) Academy to join a cohort of other entrepreneurs and business owner to learn and practice the key skill of building social capital. \nDuring this 5-week\, two hour per week program\, you will: \n– Increase social capital to take your business to the next level \n– Learn about business development programs\, services and opportunities \n– Grow your revenue and profit margins through connections and resources \nA lack of social capital — networks of relationships with potential investors\, seasoned advisors and reputable contractors — is a major reason why 90 percent of small businesses fail\, according to Dun and Bradstreet\, the business data research firm. \nGiven the statistics\, there’s no denying the importance of social capital in driving your business or social venture to the top. With access to social capital\, small businesses and entrepreneurs can capitalize on the valuable information\, tools\, and resources they need for success. \nThe SCES Academy is a one-of-a-kind\, five-week program designed to help entrepreneurs increase their social capital with key “Opportunity Guides” – experts in marketing\, sales\, contract procurement\, law\, accounting\, business development\, hiring\, financing\, and more – the people who can help your businesses grow. \nThe SCES Academy will meet at the Maryland Innovation Center from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM each Monday starting April 4 thru May 3. You will also have access to the opportunity HUB and personal mentoring following the program. The cost of the program is normally $495 but due to a generous donation from Howard County\, the BRITE program will cover most of the cost and the registration is only $25 for Howard County based businesses or residents. Registration for Maryland residents and businesses outside Howard County is $100. \nThis program is part of the Howard County\, Maryland Innovation Center BRITE (Business Revitalization Initiative Through Entrepreneurship) program and is underwritten by a generous grant from Howard County and is powered by the Howard County Economic Development Authority. The program is conducted by Social Capital Builders\, an organization dedicated to teaching people and organizations about the power of social capital and support them in using it to improve economic opportunities. \nPlease note\, this is a 5 series event\, held on Apr. 4\, Apr. 11\, Apr. 18\, Apr. 25\, and May 2. Registration is limited and will close on April 3. This event will be held in person. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mic-event-social-capital-building/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T110000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20220314T134349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T134349Z UID:45347-1648634400-1648638000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:MIC Event: Cyber Safety Program for Small Businesses DESCRIPTION:Are you doing enough to protect your data and organization? Join us at the Cyber Safety Program to learn if you are keeping your data safe.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) CISO-In-Residence\, Jason Taule for this informational program in our Executive Briefing series. This program is designed to help MIC Resident\, Affiliate\, and Circle company owners as well as senior leadership of regional SMBs address one of their organization’s most pressing business challenges – information protection and risk management. \nThis session will help business owners and senior company leadership: \n\nValidate that you’re doing all you should to protect your company\nLearn about risks to which your data and operations are exposed\nMake carefully reasoned and defensible decisions\nFulfill your due diligence and due care requirements\nEnsure the integrity/value of intellectual property and information assets\nProtect data customers entrust to your organization for safekeeping\nUnderstand and satisfy credentialing requirements of the MIC Cyber Assurance Seal (as applicable)\nQualify for cyber liability insurance at reduced premium levels\nShorten the sales cycle and meet third party expectations\n\n  \nRegistration will close on March 29 at 11 PM and will be held in person. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mic-event-cyber-safety-program-for-small-businesses/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20220303T203948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T181647Z UID:45044-1648144800-1648150200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Bowie BIC and FSC First Present: Powerful Beyond Measure: Women in Entrepreneurship DESCRIPTION:If you’re a woman in business\, or aspire to be\, claiming your seat isn’t easy\, but there’s plenty of room at the table. Blending experience and expertise\, our panel of women business leaders explore the challenges and the opportunities ahead for female entrepreneurs. Join this virtual evening of empowerment! Our moderator will be Renee Nash\, News and Public Affairs Director at WHUR 96.3FM & HUR Voices SiriusXM 141.  URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/bowie-bic-and-fsc-first-present-powerful-beyond-measure-women-in-entrepreneurship/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T190000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20220215T143633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T143633Z UID:44501-1647363600-1647370800@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Pitch and Mingle Series: The Lucky Pitch DESCRIPTION:Join the Maryland Innovation Center for our pitch competition featuring entrepreneurs and start up companies in the community. $7\,000 in prizes will be awarded! \nSpirited in atmosphere and in food and drink offerings\, Pitch and Mingle is the perfect opportunity to stir up your social network\, mingling with fellow attendees over light fare and libations! \nCome support the community’s entrepreneurs\, participate in the selection process\, and make connections over cocktails 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 with first place receiving $3\,000! In addition\, there will be a “Crowd Favorite” award which is selected by the audience. \nRegistration for this event is required. Food and drink are included. \nTicket sales close on March 14 at 11:30 PM URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/pitch-and-mingle-series-the-lucky-pitch/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T110000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20220307T184001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T184001Z UID:45171-1646820000-1646823600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:MWCC: Lean Learnings - Leading Change DESCRIPTION:Join us for our quick\, virtual events called “Lean Learnings“. \nFrom 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.\, catch a quick presentation from one of our consultants\, a member or a guest speaker on some of your favorite lean subjects and methodologies! \nTopic: LEADING CHANGE \n \nChange has always been a part of the human condition. What is different now is the pace of change\, and the prospect that it will come faster and faster\, affecting every part of life. The age in which we live is changing so fast that we often feel we do not have time to adjust before more change takes place. All this means that we need to “do” change much better than ever before. In a thriving organization\, Change Management is the new universal core competency. \nLearning FOCUS \nKnowledge.  What participants need to know and understand to effectively lead and manage change. \nProcess.  A process for change\, with steps and activities to effectively prepare\, plan\, execute and sustain change. \nTools. Practical tools and models to assess\, gain perspective and communicate change. \nPractices & Behaviors.  Important practices\, skills and behaviors to build and hone change leadership. \nPresenter \n \n  \nKelly has been a valued MWCC consulting partner since 2000. He helped craft the Consortia’s Lean Facilitator Certification (LFCP) program and continues as LFCP faculty\, providing crucial subject matter on the topics of leadership\, change management\, and culture change. \n With over 24 years of global experience in change management\, organizational development\, leadership development\, performance improvement\, group psychology and human behavior\, Kelly works closely with clients to design and deliver innovative approaches and interventions for lasting and systemic change. He has a long-standing passion for helping teams — especially those that are cross-functional or self-managed — develop the skills and processes necessary to become a team of supportive\, high performing colleagues. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mwcc-lean-learnings-leading-change/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20220216T153542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T153542Z UID:44582-1646069400-1646076600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Social Capital Building DESCRIPTION:Join us for at the Social Capital for EntreSuccess (SCES) Academy to join a cohort of other entrepreneurs and business owner to learn and practice the key skill of building social capital. \nDuring this 5-week\, two hour per week program\, you will: \n– Increase social capital to take your business to the next level \n– Learn about business development programs\, services and opportunities \n– Grow your revenue and profit margins through connections and resources \nA lack of social capital — networks of relationships with potential investors\, seasoned advisors and reputable contractors — is a major reason why 90 percent of small businesses fail\, according to Dun and Bradstreet\, the business data research firm. \nGiven the statistics\, there’s no denying the importance of social capital in driving your business or social venture to the top. With access to social capital\, small businesses and entrepreneurs can capitalize on the valuable information\, tools\, and resources they need for success. \nThe SCES Academy is a one-of-a-kind\, five-week program designed to help entrepreneurs increase their social capital with key “Opportunity Guides” – experts in marketing\, sales\, contract procurement\, law\, accounting\, business development\, hiring\, financing\, and more – the people who can help your businesses grow. \nThe SCES Academy will meet at the Maryland Innovation Center from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM each Monday starting Feb. 28 thru Mar. 28. You will also have access to the opportunity HUB and personal mentoring following the program. The cost of the program is normally $495 but due to a generous donation from Howard County\, the BRITE program will cover most of the cost and the registration is only $25 for Howard County based businesses or residents. Registration for Maryland residents and businesses outside Howard County is $100. \nThis program is part of the Howard County\, Maryland Innovation Center BRITE (Business Revitalization Initiative Through Entrepreneurship) program and is underwritten by a generous grant from Howard County and is powered by the Howard County Economic Development Authority. The program is conducted by Social Capital Builders\, an organization dedicated to teaching people and organizations about the power of social capital and support them in using it to improve economic opportunities. \nPlease note\, this is a 5 series event\, held on Feb. 28\, Mar. 7\, Mar. 14\, Mar. 21 and Mar. 28. Registration is limited and will close on Feb. 27. This event will be held in person. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/social-capital-building/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20211129T230104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T203219Z UID:43284-1643216400-1643220000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:FSC First Digital Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:FSC First’s Digital Annual Meeting is happening on Wednesday\, January 26th at 5 p.m. Our theme this year is Driven to Make a Difference\, and we can’t wait to share with you all we have done to make major impact in the lives of the businesses we serve. We are pleased to highlight our fiscal-year 2021 accomplishments.  For the second consecutive year\, we are hosting this event virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \nWe will be honoring 8 businesses and individuals who have overcome significant challenges to grow and stabilize their business with direct financing support from FSC First.  They represent the diversity of our community and the critical impact resulting from FSC First providing creative and innovative financing solutions to meet their unique needs. \nYou won’t want to miss this! URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/fsc-first-digital-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20211129T144025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T144025Z UID:43255-1638968400-1638972000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:EAGB Event: Not your average Regional Briefing: A (virtual) Tour of Greater Baltimore DESCRIPTION:As 2021 draws to a close\, EAGB Board Chair Brian Pieninck (CEO\, CareFirst) and President & CEO Michele Whelley invite you to EAGB’s virtual\, rapid-fire Regional Briefing and Tour of the thriving Greater Baltimore region. \nFrom the perspective of the Region’s jurisdictional leaders\, to on-time insights from CEOs leading the future of industry\, to special invited guests\, attendees will receive the information they need to kick-start 2022 from this entertaining\, one-hour briefing and video tour. Real-time polls and chats will engage you\, and 50 ATTENDEES WILL BE RANDOMLY SELECTED TO RECEIVE A GIFT FOLLOWING THE EVENT. \nSee and hear from: \n\nThe Region’s government leaders sharing key progress from the past year in infrastructure\, job growth\, investment\, new businesses\, and efforts supporting small businesses;\nIndustry leaders sharing what you may not know about their industry’s relationship with the Region;\nAnd education’s biggest champion with an update on research\, innovation and attraction of talent.\n\nDon’t miss your chance to join in – register for FREE today and look for your exclusive link to participate\, coming soon! \nWant more? Stay informed of top news\, events\, business\, and investment information from our dynamic Greater Baltimore region by signing up for EAGB’s monthly newsletter! \nWhat can you do to amplify Greater Baltimore’s positive news? Connect and engage with EAGB on social media through Facebook\, LinkedIn and Twitter. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/eagb-event-not-your-average-regional-briefing-a-virtual-tour-of-greater-baltimore/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20211020T181903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T181903Z UID:42446-1635841800-1635854400@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2021 Fall Meeting DESCRIPTION:Charles County Economic Development Department’s 2021 Fall Meeting \nCharles County continues to evolve as a community where businesses find success in a competitive\, sustainable\, and diverse environment. The Charles County Economic Development Department invites you to attend its 2021 Fall Meeting – Opening Doors. Join Charles County business leaders\, regional commercial real estate professionals\, economists\, and stakeholders to dive into how Charles County positions all businesses to thrive. \nHIGHLIGHTS OF THE FALL MEETING INCLUDE: \n\nA presentation by Anirban Basu\, economist and CEO of Sage Policy Group\, who will provide an update on Maryland’s economy and outlook for 2022\nAn update from the Charles County Economic Development Department\nA dynamic panel on the future of commercial real estate\nAnd a fast-paced\, Ignite session with local entrepreneurs highlighting resources for success URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-fall-meeting/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20211025T123631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T123732Z UID:42499-1635339600-1635343200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Survival Tips For Business Owners DESCRIPTION:You want your business to not only survive…but THRIVE!!! This presentation contains tips to help businesses thrive in today’s business world. Topics include disaster planning\, social media and online reputation\, financial management\, and others. \nPresenter\, Ali Paskun\, ABIL Solutions URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/survival-tips-for-business-owners-2/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20210419T151459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T171750Z UID:37558-1634126400-1634140800@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:44th Annual J. Millard Tawes Crab & Clam Bake DESCRIPTION:All-You-Can-Eat.. STEAMED BLUE CRABS  steamed clams\, steamed corn\, Suck’m down as they Shuck’m raw clam bar\, fried clam strips\, fried fish\, sweet potato fries\, French fries\, onion rings & watermelon! \nINCLUDES beverages with all-can-drink ice cold draft beer (with I.D.)\, Pepsi &  bottled water ! Drink responsibly & bring a designated driver! \nDONT WANT TO STAND IN LINE? Reserve your VIP ticket today! We only have a limited number of tickets so dont lose your chance! Included in the VIP tent: food runners\, private rest rooms\, DJ and dancing! \nNo coolers or bags allowed In the general admission area !! \nBring family\, friends & co-workers to join us for a beautiful day by the Bay with musical entertainment and enjoy the finest seafood our local waters & watermen have to offer. \n\nSOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT!\n\n\nALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL! No REFUNDS will be given for tickets unless the event is canceled. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/44th-annual-j-millard-tawes-crab-clam-bake/ LOCATION:Somers Cove Marina\, Crisfield\, MD\, 715 Broadway\, Crisfield\, Maryland\, 21817 CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T113000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20210916T124222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T124222Z UID:41486-1633599000-1633606200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Access to CDFI Lending: Preparing Your Business Financing Package DESCRIPTION:Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Accounting/Budget\, Business Financing\, Business Plan\, Cash Flow Management\, COVID-19 Financing Capital\nDescription: \nThis free 2 day series webinar is provided by the MD Small Business Development Center in partnership with Maryland’s Department of Labor and Governor’s Office of Small\, Minority & Women Business AffairsUnderserved businesses with five or fewer employees and annual sales of less than $100\,000 have access to a unique microlending program offered through Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI). \n  \nJoin us for a 2-day series to learn about: \nLending options \nWhat lenders look for \nPreparing a successful loan package \nPreparing for your meeting with a lender \nBusiness finance consulting resources \n  \n\nInstructions: Please email panel questions to rchavez@umd.edu Subject Line: CDFI Panelist Questions URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/access-to-cdfi-lending-preparing-your-business-financing-package/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T110000 DTSTAMP:20260609T162141 CREATED:20210927T161638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T161715Z UID:41647-1633514400-1633518000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Understanding FSC First Financing Options DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help small business owners understand financing options\, the role of the lender\, and eligibility to obtain loan funding from FSC First as an SBA lender. After completion of this workshop\, learners will have a better understanding of how their secured financing options and possible eligibility for loans from FSC First and the SBA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor all sessions in the Capital Matters Series\, there will be a 50% reduction on the loan application fee to anyone who submits a complete loan application (in accordance with our checklist) within 30 days of attending the FSC First-sponsored webinars. Contact us today for more information! URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/understanding-fsc-first-financing-options/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR