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SUMMARY:CCED Event: Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to lunch a new business with confidence and on the right foot. Find out what to expect from an experienced business expert. Topics include options for forming business entities\, resources available to start-ups\, costs of services needed\, licensing and tax considerations\, loans and financial resources\, marketing strategies\, and all the perks and drawbacks that come with the life of an entrepreneur.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-ready-set-go/
LOCATION:Business and Employment Resource Center\, 224 N. Center St.\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T093000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T202334Z
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SUMMARY:CCED Event: Small Business Marketing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether it is advertising on social media or through word-of-mouth\, better business stories promote better business results. Each small business has a unique story to tell. Your business story should illustrate how your business works\, what it offers to customers and why people should want to do business with you. Come to this fun workshop and work with others to develop your business story.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-small-business-marketing-workshop/
LOCATION:Carroll Community College\, 1601 Washington Road\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T113000
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SUMMARY:HCEDA Event: Innovation Center Wall Breaking
DESCRIPTION:Join the Howard County Economic Development Authority as we break the wall on Howard County’s all new Innovation Center. With over 50\,000 sq. ft. of resources\, this Center will provide a one stop location for businesses of all sizes to get what they need to grow and expand. \nJoin us as we kick off the construction of the project and the future of Howard County! Additional details to follow. \nCan’t make the event in person? We will be live streaming the event on the HCEDA Facebook page! Register for the live stream option to receive a reminder email! \nDistinguished Guests: \n\nAllan Kittleman\, Howard County Executive\nLawrence Twele\, CEO of the HCEDA\nTim Collins\, Chairman of the HCEDA Board Of Advisors\nMore to come!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/hceda-event-innovation-center-wall-breaking/
LOCATION:Howard County Economic Development Authority\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, 3rd Floor\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180919T202000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T202000Z
UID:18280-1540317600-1540326600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:Class meets Tue Oct 23 & Thu Oct 25 from 6 to 8:30pm. You know you offer a good product or service\, but your accounting and business skills are not quite up to par. So learn the basics of business accounting and small business principles\, and how to understand financial statements and other relevant business documents.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-understanding-accounting-and-financial-statements/
LOCATION:Carroll Community College\, 1601 Washington Road\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180919T201543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T201658Z
UID:18277-1540299600-1540310400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: “A Passion for Service” (How to Win Customers\, Reduce Lost Sales And Build Company Wide Customer Obsession)
DESCRIPTION:“A Passion for Service” ® is an action-packed 1/2-day workshop with proven strategies and techniques to help your business:\nGet ready for turbulent change * Stay motivated * Build and maintain a positive attitude * Communicate respect to every customer * Remember and use customer names * Personalize their service * Listen effectively * Know who really signs their paycheck * Make a great first impression * Turn irate customers into the best customers * Overcome stress and burnout * Take pride in your job! \nThe program is being offered in the Morning 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM \nRepeat Program in the Afternoon 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nCost: Chamber Members – $109 Group rate 5+ – $99 each / Non-Chamber members – $149 Non-chamber Group rate 5+ – $129 each.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-a-passion-for-service-how-to-win-customers-reduce-lost-sales-and-build-company-wide-customer-obsession/
LOCATION:Town Mall of Westminster\, 400 N. Center St.\, Westminster\, Maryland\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T150000
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CREATED:20180928T150221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T145822Z
UID:18442-1540288800-1540306800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCDED Event: Economic Development Open House
DESCRIPTION:Economic Development Open House \nCome visit us to talk about the local economy and what we can do to help your business succeed. Join us for:\n\nA tour of our new offices\nStaff meet-and-greet\nSnacks and drinks\nGiveaways and raffles!\n\n\nDrop in at any time. We look forward to seeing you.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/ccded-event-economic-development-open-house/
LOCATION:Calvert County Department of Economic Development\, 205 Main Street\, Prince Frederick\, MD\, 20678
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180919T201634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T144811Z
UID:18279-1540283400-1540294200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: “A Passion for Service” (How to Win Customers\, Reduce Lost Sales And Build Company Wide Customer Obsession)
DESCRIPTION:“A Passion for Service” ® is an action-packed 1/2-day workshop with proven strategies and techniques to help your business:\nGet ready for turbulent change * Stay motivated * Build and maintain a positive attitude * Communicate respect to every customer * Remember and use customer names * Personalize their service * Listen effectively * Know who really signs their paycheck * Make a great first impression * Turn irate customers into the best customers * Overcome stress and burnout * Take pride in your job! \nThe program is being offered in the Morning 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM \nRepeat Program in the Afternoon 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nCost: Chamber Members – $109 Group rate 5+ – $99 each / Non-Chamber members – $149 Non-chamber Group rate 5+ – $129 each.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-a-passion-for-service-how-to-win-customers-reduce-lost-sales-and-build-company-wide-customer-obsession-copy/
LOCATION:Town Mall of Westminster\, 400 N. Center St.\, Westminster\, Maryland\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T140000
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CREATED:20180928T150055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T145424Z
UID:18441-1540209600-1540216800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCDED Event: Brown Bag lunch workshop
DESCRIPTION:Develop a Marketing Plan for Small Business  \nLearn how to identify and implement critical steps to create a marketing plan that moves your business toward sustained success.\n\nRegister online for this FREE event.\n\nCo-sponsored by Calvert Library\nFor accessibility accommodations\, please contact Calvert Library at least two weeks prior to the event at 410-535-0291.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/ccded-event-brown-bag-lunch-workshop/
LOCATION:Calvert Library Prince Frederick\, 850 Costley Way\, Prince Frederick\, MD\, 20678
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T093000
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CREATED:20180919T201248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T201248Z
UID:18274-1540195200-1540200600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: Small Business Exit Strategies and Transition
DESCRIPTION:The fact is you might want to retire in the next several years\, eventually sell your business\, or pass the business on to the next generation. Good planning can make all of the difference in effecting a smooth transition. Lean how to position for an exit providing a smooth transition with strategies that can yield better results and avoid some of the biggest pitfalls.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-small-business-exit-strategies-and-transition/
LOCATION:Carroll Community College\, 1601 Washington Road\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T200000
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CREATED:20180926T180528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T180528Z
UID:18397-1539799200-1539806400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:HCCED Event: Marketing 101 Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at a Harford County Small Business Financial Seminar: \nMARKETING 101 \nAdvertising\, networking\, social media\, and more! \nLearn marketing strategies to boost your business. \n  \nWEDNESDAY\, OCTOBER 17\, 2018 \n6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nthe GroundFloor at Harford \n  \nRSVP to Lisa at lmkrysiak@harfordcountymd.gov. For questions\, please contact Bonnie Barresi at 410-638-3059.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/hcced-event-marketing-101-seminar/
LOCATION:The GroundFloor 2021 Pulaski Highway | Havre de Grace\, MD 21078\, 2021 Pulaski Highway\, Havre de Grace\, MD\, 21078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T120000
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CREATED:20180924T144100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T144100Z
UID:18323-1539763200-1539777600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:GCED Event: Workforce Development Employer Summit
DESCRIPTION:The members of the Western Maryland Workforce Development Partners group would like to invite you to the Workforce Development Employer Summit at Garrett College on Wednesday\, October 17th\, from 8:00 am – 11:45 a.m.  The keynote speaker will be Ms. Kelly Schulz\, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor\, Licensing and Regulation. \nThis summit will be an opportunity to learn about the resources available to you\, as an employer\, at the local\, regional and state level to attract\, train and retain your employees. \nEach organization will provide a short presentation on the resources available to support employers in their workforce development challenges.  Following the presentations\, staff will be able to meet one-on-one with employers to get more specific information.  Each employer will receive a guide detailing the resources in attendance\, their programs and their contact information. \nThe expected outcome of this event is increased knowledge of resources for employers and increased partnerships between the organizations and employers. \nThis event is being sponsored by Garrett College and the Western Maryland Workforce Development Partners. \nAGENDA \n8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Networking and Continental Breakfast \n8:30 a.m.: Welcome and Introductions \n8:40 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Resources for Attracting and Training Employees \n\nGarrett College Adult Basic Education/Workforce Development\nWestern Maryland Consortium\nGarrett County Economic Development\nGarrett County Public Schools\nGarrett County Chamber of Commerce\nMD Department of Labor\, Licensing and Regulation\, MD Department of Rehabilitative Services\nMD Department of Commerce\n\n10:00 a.m.: Dr. Richard Midcap\, President of Garrett College:  Welcome and Introduction of Ms. Kelly Schulz\, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor\, Licensing and Regulation \n10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.: Break \n10:55 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Resources for Retaining Employees \n\nGarrett County Community Action\nGarrett County Department of Social Services\nMD Workforce Legal Services\nGarrett College Business Solutions\n\n11:45 a.m.: Wrap Up and Networking \nIf you experience difficulty registering\, please contact Tiffany Allen at: t.allen@aeaconsultingfirm.com.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/gced-event-workforce-development-employer-summit/
LOCATION:Garrett College\, McHenry Campus\, 687 Mosser Rd\, McHenry\, MD\, 21541\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Garrett County Department of Economic Development":MAILTO:conomicdevelopment@garrettcounty.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T120000
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CREATED:20180919T200616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T200616Z
UID:18273-1539680400-1539691200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: “America’s Workforce; Empowering All”
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for asking … let us show you how! Come and see how diversity in the workplace can be achieved through the use of Assistive Technology. Please join us for a demonstration and hands-on opportunity to see how\, with the use of Assistive Technology\, people perform a wide range of tasks throughout their working day\, to get THE JOB DONE! \nPresenters: Crystal McKay\, BSR\, DORS Office of Blind Services; Mary Kemp\, BSR\, DORS Region 1 \nPlease RSVP to Mary Kemp\, Business Services Representative\, Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) at 301-733-1341 or mary.kemp@maryland.gov by October 9\, 2018. (Space will be limited) \n If you are in need of an accommodation\, please let us know as soon as possible! \nBrought to you by Maryland State Department of Education/Division of Rehabilitation Services/DORS and our WIOA Partner\, Carroll County Business and Employment Resource Center/BERC.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-americas-workforce-empowering-all/
LOCATION:Business and Employment Resource Center\, 224 N. Center St.\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180928T185643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T185643Z
UID:18447-1539619200-1539631800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:HCEDA Event: 25th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Howard County Economic Development Authority for our Annual Meeting and celebration of 25 years as an organization! This year\, we will look at the history of Howard County’s economy\, share an update on the current economy\, and look at the new technologies on the horizon that will transform our future. \nThe agenda for the evening is as follows: \n4:00 to 5:00 PM | Arrival (drinks and hors’ devours served)\n5:00 PM | Remarks\n– County Executive Allan Kittleman\n– Anirban Basu\, Sage Policy Group\, Inc\n– Larry Twele\, Howard County Economic Development Authority\n– Mr. Ashley Llorens\, JHU APL \n6:45 PM to 7:30 PM | Additional networking (drinks and dessert served)\n7:30 PM | Event Ends \nHope you will be able to attend!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/hceda-event-25th-anniversary-celebration-and-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Two Merriweather\, Fifth Floor\, 10960 Grantchester Way\, Col
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T093000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180920T151539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T151539Z
UID:18285-1539329400-1539336600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:BWI Business Partnership Event: Signature Breakfast Series
DESCRIPTION:John Lenzini \nVice President of Frontside Operations \nMaryland Jockey Club \n  \nJoin us for a discussion on the future of Preakness in Maryland\, the impact of Laurel Park on the region\, and the necessary evolution of the horse racing industry to better appeal to younger generations.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/bwi-business-partnership-event-signature-breakfast-series/
LOCATION:Marriott BWI Airport\, 1743 W. Nursery Road\, Linthicum\, MD\, 21090
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180926T185641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T185641Z
UID:18400-1538989200-1539363600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:BIW Event: Coffee & Coworking
DESCRIPTION:As part of Baltimore Innovation Week\, coworking spaces throughout Baltimore are opening their doors and desks in celebration of innovation! There are #BIW18 Coffee Talks and Learning Luncheons scheduled at different spaces throughout the week\, check out our full calendar of events to plan your drop-in hours around a speaker or workshop! \nPlease see the full list of Participating Spaces below and let us know when you are planning on arriving so we can reserve a desk. Be sure to check in when you arrive so we can coordinate your area and give you access to the wifi. \nParticipating Spaces: \nETC Beehive 101 N. Haven St\, Suite 301\, Baltimore MD 21224 \nBetamore 101 W Dickman St\, Baltimore\, MD 21230 \nBWTech @ UMBC 5520 Research Park Dr\, Catonsville\, MD 21228 \nThe Co_Lab 2209 Maryland Ave\, Baltimore\, MD 21218 \nThe Cube Cowork 6905 York Rd\, Baltimore\, MD 21212 \nFunction Coworking Community 4709 Harford Rd\, Baltimore\, MD 21214 \nHomeBase 300 W Pratt St\, Suite 350\, Baltimore\, MD 21201 \nImpact Hub 10 E North Ave\, Baltimore\, MD 21202 \nSpark Baltimore 8 Market Place\, Suite 300\, Baltimore\, MD 21202
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/biw-event-coffee-coworking/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Commerce":MAILTO:communications.commerce@maryland.gov​​
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181013
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T193500Z
UID:18404-1538784000-1539388799@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Baltimore Innovation Week
DESCRIPTION:The 7th annual Baltimore Innovation Week will take place from Oct. 6 to Oct. 12\, 2018 across a variety of venues celebrating the technology\, entrepreneurship and innovation communities in and around Baltimore. \nFrom its origins in 2012\, the goal of the week has been to celebrate the existing vibrant community and welcome more to join. Ahead of the seventh edition\, local long time leader Emerging Technology Centers (ETC) steps up to lead the week’s organization to refresh the programming. The ETC will be supported by the founding organizer of the series\, Technical.ly\, the network of local tech news sites\, which will focus on its annual Developer Conference which will take place on Oct. 10th\, 2018. \nWith the help of the ETC\, dozens of tech community groups and educational institutions will independently produce daily official #BIW18 events categorized into seven tracks including Access\, Business\, Civic\, Creative\, Media\, Dev (short for web and product development) and Sciences that shine a spotlight on the local establishments and startups. \nTo get involved please visit: http://home.baltimoreinnovationweek.com/
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/baltimore-innovation-week/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T100000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180917T195853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T195853Z
UID:18217-1538728200-1538733600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:RMI Event: National Manufacturing Day Energy Forum
DESCRIPTION:On National Manufacturing Day\, join the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland\, Maryland Energy Administration and Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development for a manufacturers roundtable discussion and presentation on energy savings through the RMI Energy Program. Manufacturing presenters include representatives from K&L Microwave\, Trinity Sterile\, PRS Guitars\, and Toroid Corporation. \nContinental Breakfast will be provided. \nTHERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND THIS EVENT BUT WE DO ASK THAT YOU RSVP! \nRSVP: 410.749.1251 or info@swed.org\nSTEM Students Invited!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/rmi-event-national-manufacturing-day-energy-forum/
LOCATION:Greater Salisbury Building Downtown Plaza – Salisbury\, 200 W Main Street\, Salisbury\, MD\, 21801
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland":MAILTO:rmi@comcast.net 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180919T202503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T202503Z
UID:18282-1538038800-1538046000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: Ready\, Set\, Go!  Copy
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to lunch a new business with confidence and on the right foot. Find out what to expect from an experienced business expert. Topics include options for forming business entities\, resources available to start-ups\, costs of services needed\, licensing and tax considerations\, loans and financial resources\, marketing strategies\, and all the perks and drawbacks that come with the life of an entrepreneur.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-ready-set-go-copy/
LOCATION:Business and Employment Resource Center\, 224 N. Center St.\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180919T193735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T193735Z
UID:18261-1537984800-1537999200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: IGNITE Carroll 7
DESCRIPTION:If you have a passion or fascinating topic and want to share it with the community\, we have the venue for you! \nThis is your chance to take the stage and to “enlighten” audience about your passions!  BUT\, you have to “make it quick!” \nThe IGNITE puts multiple speakers in front of an audience with only 5 minutes to speak on a topic with a power-point presentation that auto advances every 15 seconds. \nSubmissions due by August 30th to Kati Townsley 443.244.1262 or kati@carrolltechcouncil.org or visit  www.carrolltechcouncil.org/ignite
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-ignite-carroll-7/
LOCATION:Carroll Arts Center\, 91 W. Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180919T193214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T193214Z
UID:18260-1537981200-1537988400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event:
DESCRIPTION:Built to launch Carroll County forward. \nLaunch Carroll is a real\, trusted\, and exclusive network of young professionals\, 45 and under\, who live\, work\, and play in and around Carroll County\, Maryland.. Together\, we can help one another advance our careers and businesses\, do good where it needs to be done\, and have a collective voice when it matters the most. \nYou are the missing piece. \nThis network is assembled the old fashioned way – one relationship at a time. If you are a young professional\, 45 and under\, with ties to Carroll County we’d love to have you join us here on Meetup.com. Through this site you will be notified of our upcoming events and be able to connect and collaborate with others in the community. \nAre you in? \nAbout Launch Carroll \nLaunch Carroll was founded in 2012 and is powered by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce (http://www.carrollcountychamber.org).
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180917T200336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T200336Z
UID:18220-1537979400-1537988400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:RMI Event: Maryland State of the Ports and Embassy Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join WTCI\, Ports America Chesapeake\, and the Maryland Department of Transportation for the annual State of the Ports and Embassy Wine Tasting. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in one of two breakout sessions\, hear the latest developments at Maryland’s Ports\, network with fellow WTCI members\, and try wines from our featured countries:
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/rmi-event-maryland-state-of-the-ports-and-embassy-wine-tasting/
LOCATION:World Trade Center\, 21st Floor\, 401 E Pratt St\, Baltimore\, MD
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland":MAILTO:rmi@comcast.net 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180912T205801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180918T131206Z
UID:18144-1537869600-1537884000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:ETC Event: Meet the Labs
DESCRIPTION:This is a unique opportunity in Southern Maryland to meet Tech Transfer and Small Business Innovation Research program representatives from major federal laboratories. \nRegister here for ‘Meet the Labs’ Tuesday\, September 25\, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ‘Meet the Labs’ is co-hosted by Energetics Technology Center and the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer. The event\, sponsored by the Rural Maryland Council\, will be held at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California\, MD. The program will consist of panel discussions on Technology Transfer and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program by subject matter experts from NASA\, USDA\, DOE\, NAWCAD\, NIST\, NSWC IHEODTD\, and ARL. Network with the agencies during lunch. Federal Gov’t employees attend at no cost. To register click the green ‘Tickets’ button \nWe are excited to have the following organizations as exhibitors: USDA\, FLC\, NIST\, NASA\, TEDCO\, and Profile LLC. \nProgram Agenda: (click here to download a PDF copy of the Agenda) \n10:00 Welcome Remarks — Energetics Technology Center — John Millemaci \n10:05 Introduction of Panel — Federal Laboratory Consortium (Co-Host) — Robert Griesbach \n10:15 Panel I — Working with Federal Laboratories — Tech Transfer Panelists \nRobert Griesbach\, Ph.D.\, Department of Agriculture (Moderator) — Deputy Assistant Administrator\, Office of Technology Transfer – Agricultural Research Service\, U.S. Department of Agriculture \nRichard Tarr\, Business Development and CSA Program Manager – Naval Air Warfare Center\, Aircraft Division \nPaul Zielinski\, Director\, Technology Partnerships Office – National Institue for Standards and Technology \nAnnMarie B. Martin\, Chief (A) Technology Transfer & Outreach – Army Research Laboratory \nChanette Armstrong\, Director\, Office of Technology Transitions – U.S. Department of Energy \nDarryl Mitchell\, Assistant Chief\, Strategic Partnerships Office – National Aeronautics and Space Administration \n11:15 Q & A Session \n11:30 Lunch Break\, Networking\, Exhibit Tables \n12:30 Introduction of Panel — Donna Attick \n12:40 Panel II — SBIR Grant Proposal Writing: Putting Your Best Foot Forward : SBIR Panelists \nDonna Attick\, SBIR Project Manager (Moderator) – U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command \nCharles Cleland\, Ph.D.\, SBIR National Program Leader – USDA/National Institute of Food and Agriculture \nManny Oliver\, Director\, SBIR/STTR Programs Office – U.S. Department of Energy \nCarl Gotzmer\, Ph.D.\, SES/ST Chief Scientist for Weapons Technology – Naval Surface Warfare Center\, IHEODTD \nPaul Zielinski\, Director\, Technology Partnerships Office – National Institute for Standards and Technology \n1:40 Q & A Session \n1:55 Rural Maryland Council Wrap Up Remarks — Meredith Donaho \n2:00 Adjourn
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/meet-the-labs/
LOCATION:Southern MD Higher Education Center\, 44219 Airport Road\, California\, MD\, 20619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180921T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180827T205600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T205600Z
UID:18017-1537545600-1537552800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Harford County OCED Event: Business Appreciation Week 2018
DESCRIPTION:Business Appreciation Week Social \nWrap up business appreciation week with business and community leaders.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/harford-county-oced-event-business-appreciation-week-2018-5/
LOCATION:Greene Turtle\, 696 Belair Rd\, Bel Air\, MD\, 21014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T100000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180827T205311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T205311Z
UID:18015-1537428600-1537437600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Harford County OCED Event: Business Appreciation Week 2018
DESCRIPTION:Business Park Leadership Breakfast \nForest Hill Business Parks networking and resource breakfast.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/harford-county-oced-event-business-appreciation-week-2018-4/
LOCATION:Enotria Restaurant and Grill\, 2 Newport Drive\, Forest Hill\, MD\, 21050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180827T204651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T204651Z
UID:18011-1537290000-1537300800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Harford County OCED Event: Business Appreciation Week 2018
DESCRIPTION:Ask the Experts Business Seminar \nJoin the experts for a Resource Networking & Ask the Experts Seminar.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/harford-county-oced-event-business-appreciation-week-2018-2/
LOCATION:Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development\, 15 S Main St #106\, Bel Air\, MD\, 21014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T133000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180418T160435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180619T021236Z
UID:15655-1529494200-1529501400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Highlighting Economic Development and Higher Education in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Partnerships between higher education and economic development are key to Maryland’s economy. Join us for the second in a series of conversations that highlight these unique partnerships. Towson University plays a vital role as an anchor institution. TU supports businesses in the region\, creates new opportunities for its students\, and actively participates in efforts to drive innovation\, small business growth\, and fuel strategic “place-making” efforts. Join us as we highlight the value of partnerships and hear from Maryland’s economic development leaders and Dr. Kim Schatzel\, President of Towson University. \nClick here to view the draft agenda. \nParking & Facility Information at Towson University \n\nThe event will take place on the 3rd floor of the University Union Building in the Chesapeake Rooms at Towson University\nFree parking is available to attendees in the Towsontown Garage. A parking attendant will greet you at the garage to hand you a parking pass. The physical address of the Towsontown Garage is 250 University Ave\, Towson\, MD 21204. Create your own google directions.  There is no other parking available on campus for this meeting.\nThe University Union Building is a short walk from the Towsontown Garage. Exit the garage from the 2nd level using the walkway leading to the College of Liberal Arts Building (CLA). Pass through the CLA Building and exit on the opposite side (see map directions).  Once you leave the College of Liberal Arts Building – do not go up the stairs. Take an immediate right and follow the red brick path straight to the University Union Building. Please click here to view walking directions (map).  Note when you arrive at the University Union Building\, the entrance will be up the path on your left.\nPlease let us know if you require accommodations.  If you require assistance in getting from the Towsontown Garage parking site to the event site\, please contact Towson’s Paratransit\, 410-704-RIDE (7433)\nFree wifi is available on the TU campus. Please select “tu-openaccess”\nTU is a smoke-free campus.\n\n 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/highlighting-economic-development-and-higher-education-in-maryland-towson/
LOCATION:Towson University\, University Union Building\, 3rd Floor (Parking is available at Towsontown Garage only)\, 250 University Ave.\, Towson\, MD\, 21204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20180526T133552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180531T145414Z
UID:16129-1529064000-1529078400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Neighborhood BusinessWorks:  Creating Economic Development Opportunities Across Maryland
DESCRIPTION:MEDA is pleased to partner with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to share with its members information on how to inspire innovation and enrich their communities utilizing the Department’s Neighborhood BusinessWorks program to support new and growing businesses. \nFor nearly 25 years\, the Neighborhood BusinessWorks program has provided over $100 million to support more than 700 projects and create over 13\,500 jobs. Leveraging almost half a billion dollars in private investment\, Neighborhood BusinessWorks can help your development deals access more capital investment from private lenders. \nNeighborhood BusinessWorks is looking to finance $50 million a year in support to Maryland’s small businesses – come learn more about securing financing to complete your economic development projects! \nMaking Neighborhood Business Work! \nUnion Collective\n1700 W. 41st Street\nBaltimore\, MD 21211 \nSee it before it officially opens to the public! Union Collective\, financed with Neighborhood BusinessWorks\, is a 138\,000 sq ft former Sears warehouse that is the future home for manufacturing and creative businesses anchored by favorite beermakers UNION Craft Brewing. \nSpeakers include: Aisha Taylor and Colleen Cord-Malone\, Neighborhood BusinessWorks; Adam Benesch\, Union Craft Brewing/Union Collective; Jon Constable\, Seawall Development and Kevin Atticks\, Grow & Fortify \nSPACE IS LIMITED – REGISTER TODAY! \nMEDA members $25 – Non-members $50 \nRegistration is available below\, lunch & tour will be provided. \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/neighborhood-businessworks-creating-economic-development-opportunities-across-maryland/
LOCATION:Union Collective\, 1700 W. 41st Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180322
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20170914T150848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T150848Z
UID:11579-1521590400-1521676799@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:2nd Annual MD Cybersecurity Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, March 21\, 2018  \nWhere: American Visionary Arts Museum \nPresented by the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland. \n  \nSponsors:\nPNC Bank and Point3 Security \nRed Carpet Sponsors:\nPSA Insurance & Financial Services for Innovator of the Year category; Edwards Performance Solutions for Company to Watch category \nBest of County Award:\nAnne Arundel County Economic Development Corp. \nLook for more details coming late October/early November. \nStay cyber safe. Create Maryland jobs.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2nd-annual-md-cybersecurity-awards-celebration/
LOCATION:American Visionary Arts Museum\, 800 Key Hwy\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180224
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20170831T163514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T215204Z
UID:11411-1519171200-1519430399@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:IEDC Training Course: Economic Development Credit Analysis
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course presents business financing tools and available private financing options\, as well as how the public sector can complement bank financing. You will learn how to stimulate private sector investment that results in the creation of permanent\, private sector jobs and increased productivity. Course participants will also perform credit analysis by determining how well a company buys and sells to make a profit. Learn how to read financial reports\, financial statements\, balance sheets and profit and loss statements. Enroll now to understand the basics of structuring deals for small businesses that often combine public and private sector financing programs. \nCourse Highlights: \n\nBusiness credit analysis and deal structuring/restructuring\nCredit risk\, maturity risk\, rate risk and liquidity\nDetermining if a firm is productive and profitable\nAnalysis of small business lending programs\nNegotiation and loan packaging options\nReview lending programs\nOverview of real estate financing and lending tools\n\nStudents should bring a calculator to this course. \nTo register and view a detailed agenda of event\, visit: http://www.iedconline.org/events/2018/02/21/training-course/training-course-economic-development-credit-analysis/ \n**PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive full IEDC certification credit for this course and a certificate indicating course completion\, participants must attend the entire course and stay through the final session on the last day. Please make travel plans accordingly.** \nShould you have difficulty registering online\, please download the course registration form (PDF). \nRefunds less a $60 cancellation fee will be issued for all cancellations received in writing to fax: (202) 223-4745 or email: prodev@iedconline.org at least 10 business days prior to the course – please allow 3-4 weeks. All registrations regardless of payment status are subject to the $60 cancellation fee. No refunds or credit transfers to a future course will be issued for cancellations received within 10 business days of the course. Telephone cancellations are not accepted. Attendee substitutions for a course may be made at any time prior to the course.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-training-course-economic-development-credit-analysis/
LOCATION:Baltimore\, MD\, Balitmore\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171212T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260805T003938
CREATED:20170822T171816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T171816Z
UID:11324-1513096200-1513108800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore's 2017 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join more than 400 of the region’s business\, government and community leaders for the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore’s Annual Meeting\, December 12\, 2017 at M&T Bank Stadium. \nAs we celebrate our 20th Anniversary\, we will take a look back at the success and growth that the region has experienced over the last two decades\, while also featuring Greater Baltimore’s future as a global leader. As we celebrate the results of longstanding partnerships that have led to Baltimore’s economic success\, we look forward to celebrating the visionaries and leaders who will shape our tomorrow. \nANNUAL MEETING EVENT DETAILS\nTime: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Registration & Networking
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Event program 
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Networking & Dessert Reception
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/economic-alliance-of-greater-baltimores-2017-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:M&T Bank Stadium\, 1101 Russell Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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