BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T190000 DTSTAMP:20220927T212853Z CREATED:20220927T212710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T212853Z UID:50115-1664895600-1664910000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Chesapeake College Job Fair DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/chesapeake-college-job-fair/ LOCATION:Chesapeake College\, Eastern Shore Higher Education Center\, Room HEC-110\, Wye Mills\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T120000 DTSTAMP:20221011T183954Z 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/ CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Networking,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T200000 DTSTAMP:20221004T145945Z CREATED:20221004T145944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T145945Z UID:50204-1666116000-1666123200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Business Plan Basics: A Small Business Essentials Seminar DESCRIPTION:Learn from an industry professional about the key elements to structuring\, running\, and growing your business. \nThis seminar is VIRTUAL. \n  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-plan-basics-a-small-business-essentials-seminar-tickets-372211593897?aff=ebdsoporgprofile URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/business-plan-basics-a-small-business-essentials-seminar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T120000 DTSTAMP:20221004T150341Z CREATED:20221004T150339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T150341Z UID:50206-1666252800-1666267200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Harford County CMMC Day DESCRIPTION:The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification(CMMC) is a new required certification for organizations within the DoD Defense Industrial Base (DIB). At this event\, get insight on the CMMC framework\, and timeline. Learn how to prep your organization from CMMC Subject Matter Experts (SME)\, get tips on what assessors are reviewing. CMMC will help you to protect your business—and our Nation. \n8:00 A.M. Doors Open\, Breakfast & Networking (Breakfast catered by a Harford County business) \n8:30 A.M. Opening Remarks \n8:45 A.M. Keynote Speaker\, Michael Dempsey | Plug into CMMC: get current on the timelines and expectations\, what the assessor will be looking for and what steps you can take to amp up your preparation today to pass. \n9:30 A.M. Break \n9:45 A.M. Guest Speaker\, Andriani Buck\, Associate\, McCarter & English and former DoD Contracting Officer \n11:00 A.M. Panel Discussion with Q&A \n\nJames Dougherty\, Principal Attorney\, Offit Kurman Government Contracts\nThomas D. Ficklin\, ACC APG Program Integrator\, US Army\nTobias Musser\, CEO MNS Group\, RP\n\n11:45 P.M. Wrap-up URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/harford-county-cmmc-day/ LOCATION:The Ground Floor\, 2021 Pulaski Highway Suite G\, Havre de Grace\, MD\, 21078\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029 DTSTAMP:20221104T145711Z 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/ CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development,Economic Development Week,Education,Networking,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T160000 DTSTAMP:20221014T191345Z CREATED:20221014T191316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T191345Z UID:50404-1666686600-1666713600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Free Small Business Digital Marketing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Small Business Digital Marketing Workshop\nOctober 25\, 2022\, 8:30am – 4:30pm\nSmall Businesses can register here!\nSpace is limited\, only 35 seats available! \nSmall Businesses (25 employees or less; however\, all restaurants are permitted regardless of number of employees) are invited to join us for a full day in-person digital marketing workshop featuring instructor\, Antonio Guerrero of Dott Digital Marketing.\n \nThis one-day workshop will be broken down into four sessions: \n\nStrategy – This includes creating Ideal Customer Profiles\, how to craft a winning offer\, and designing your customer journey map.\nWebsite – How to create a cash C.O.W (Conversion Optimized Website) that is built to be a 24/7 salesperson driving calls and form fills for your business.\nSearch Engine Optimization (SEO) – In this session\, we will go over the fundamentals of Search Engine Optimization including how to create a Google Business Profile\, On-page\technical SEO\, and Off-Page SEO\nPaid Lead Generation – We discuss how to get started with Pay-per-click digital advertising. We will review the fundamentals as well as what pitfalls to avoid. In addition\, will discuss how to get started with Google and Facebook advertising platforms and the benefits of one over the other.\n\nLocation & Schedule: North East Library\, 485 Mauldin Ave\, North East\, MD 21901 \nOn Oct. 25\, 2022\, check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:30am and the workshop will begin promptly at 9am. \nLunch will be served at Noon and the program will conclude at 4:30pm. \nWho can attend: One person from any Cecil County small business having 25 employees or less (all restaurants are permitted regardless of number of employees) in any sector looking to expand their digital marketing footprint are invited to register. Space is limited to the first 35 registrants. \nTO REGISTER and secure your spot\, Click Here! Maximum capacity is 35!\nPotential Grant Opportunity:  Eligible attendees will be invited to apply for a small grant to implement a digital marketing campaign and/or engage a digital marketing consultant.Grant eligibility criteria and the application will be made available the day of the workshop. \nAbout the instructor: Antonio has a 20-year + background in business\, technology\, sales\, and marketing. For the last six years\, he has been a Duct Tape Marketing Certified Master Consultant and a leader in that organization training and servicing other Marketing agencies. In addition\, he has the following marketing certifications: \n\nCertified Digital Business Consultant\nCertified Customer Acquisition Specialist\nCertified Digital Marketing Strategist\nCertified Search Marketing Specialist\nCertified Sales Funnel Consultant\nCertified Professional Services Marketing Expert\nCertified Local Marketing Expert\nAnd more including certifications in copywriting\, email marketing\, social media\, and e-commerce\n\nAnotnio is also the author of Digital Marketing for Maryland Businesses: Proven Strategies & Tactics to grow your local business.   \nFor all questions\, please reach out to Sandra Edwards at sedwards@ccgov.org \nFunding for this program provided by Upper Shore Regional Council.\n \nClick the link for more information Small Business Digital Marketing Workshop! URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/digital-marketing/ LOCATION:North East Library\, 485 Mauldin Ave\, North East\, MD\, 21901\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Economic Development Week,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T120000 DTSTAMP:20220823T211453Z CREATED:20220823T211402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T211453Z UID:49523-1666767600-1666785600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Disruption! The Power of DEIB Strategies DESCRIPTION:Event by partner of Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) \nVisit event website for more info and sign up: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/disruption-the-power-of-deib-strategies-tickets-396661183277 URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/disruption-the-power-of-deib-strategies/ CATEGORIES:Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029 DTSTAMP:20221024T170152Z CREATED:20221024T170151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T170152Z UID:50648-1666915200-1667001599@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Apply Today: Grants for Organizations - Call for Panelists DESCRIPTION:The Grants for Organizations (GFO) program provides general operating support to nonprofit organizations\, as well as units of government\, that produce or present ongoing arts programming that is open to the public. \nMSAC relies on a diverse array of experts from across the state of Maryland to do the important work of evaluating applications. MSAC selects Grants for Organizations (GFO) panelists with a focus on diversity of experiences\, diversity of location\, and expertise in the disciplines of the organizations under review. Panelists must be Maryland residents. \nWhat does a panelist do? \nSelected panelists: \n\nParticipate in two virtual training sessions – one in late November/early December\, and one at a mid-way point in the winter (late January/early February).\nReview and evaluate applications on MSAC’s online grants management system\, SmartSimple.*\nComplete assigned extension assignments (Artistic Site Visits and In-Depth Conversations). Please note\, some in-person activities will be a part of the extension assignments.\nParticipate in one GFO panel meeting (Virtual – late March/early April 2023).\nPanelists receive compensation of $50/training meeting\, $50/completed extension assignment\, a minimum of $200 for all online application reviews\, $100/panel meeting\, and a travel stipend\, if applicable.\n\n*Each panelist can expect to review up to approximately 25 applications and to complete up to approximately 12 extension assignments each. Each application may take approximately one hour to review. Extension assignments may occur throughout the state of Maryland. The average commitment of hours varies based on the total number of applications and travel requirements. The majority of work happens on the panelists’ own time from late November 2022 through the panel meeting in March/April 2023. \nWhat We’re Looking For: \n\nIndependent artists\, arts administrators\, fundraisers\, arts enthusiasts\, and students interested in the grantmaking process.\nIndividuals to represent expertise in the following panel disciplines:\nTheatre\nMulti-Disciplinary Arts\nFolk/Traditional Arts\nService\nIndividuals to fill a multi-disciplinary Performing/Literary Arts panel (including those with backgrounds in Music\, Dance\, and Literary) and a Visual Arts and Media panel.\nIndividuals representing the wide geographic diversity of the state of Maryland – we are especially looking for individuals from the Western\, Southern\, and Eastern Shore regions.\nIndividuals who have some flexibility and time in their schedules to allow for daytime and/or evening availability of the applicants.\n\nPanelists must have access to a computer with internet connection to complete reviews. \nHow do I apply to be a panelist? \nSubmit your application via MSAC’s online grants management system\, SmartSimple. \n\nClick the Apply Now button below to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple (you will need to be registered as an Independent Artist to apply).\nUnder Funding Opportunities\, select “Public Call.”\nSelect “Panelist” from the drop down options and click “Save Draft” to populate the application.\nSelect “Grants for Organizations” as the Grant Program.\nComplete the application\, and click “Submit.”\n\nDeadline: Friday\, October 28\, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. \nhttps://marylandarts.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/call-for-panelists/ CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Economic Development Week,Professional Development END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR