MEDA Members can attend at the IEDC Member rate. Skilled workers are the backbone of a productive and efficient economy. This versatile course explains the strong relationship between economic and workforce development through case studies, practical examples, and current research. Course participants will learn what programs currently leverage federal, state, and local financial resources to...
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...
This practitioner-driven course uses the case study method to complement current neighborhood development theory. Participants will learn how to identify the major neighborhood actors, their objectives, and strategies for redevelopment, in addition to understanding the process for creating a strategic economic development plan to meet the neighborhood development goals. Specifically, this course will examine social...
This course clearly articulates the eight stage process for real estate development and reuse. Specifically, course participants will learn the fundamentals of market and site analysis, financial feasibility, and what political considerations are required to move a development project from conception to realization. Additionally, this course will cover a wide variety of financing tools that...
The FOURTH session of the How to Get A Yes Series is happening on November 10th at 10 am. This FREE workshop will help small business owners identify which types of partnerships to seek assistance from including the FSC loan pool, and resources from the local (county), state, and federal levels. Guest speakers for this event include Malcolm Slovin with...
If there is a loan closing in your future, there are important steps you can do now to be proactive and prepared. This workshop will help you avoid or reduce delays and keep the closing process moving forward. After completion of this workshop, learners will have a better understanding of how the pitfalls that might...
This course teaches the core components of bringing the world economy to your community’s front door. Foreign direct investment (FDI) and exporting are now essential components of a local economic development strategy. Attendees will learn how to attract foreign investors, from identifying targeted sectors to engaging new business. They will also explore how to facilitate...
Looking to grow and expand your business in Prince George’s County? Come hear from permitting, licensing and economic development experts to better understand how to successfully reach your build out and Use and Occupancy goals. Gain a clear understanding of how to navigate the business licensing and permitting processes for private properties, commercial properties, and...
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. During this 5-week, two hour per week program, you will: - Increase social capital to take your business to the next level -...
