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SUMMARY:2026 MEDA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:When: July 29\, 2026\nWhere: Virtual\nTheme: Funding the Future: Unlocking Federal Resources for Economic Growth\n\nFederal funding programs continue to play a critical role in helping communities invest in infrastructure\, workforce development\, innovation\, and economic resilience. This session will explore the evolving landscape of federal resources available to support local and regional economic development initiatives. Participants will gain insight into key funding programs\, emerging priorities\, and practical strategies for positioning projects competitively. Join us to learn how communities are leveraging federal partnerships to unlock new opportunities and drive long-term economic growth. \nRegistration will go live soon!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2026-meda-summer-conference/
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SUMMARY:2026 Economic Development Week in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:When: September 28 – October 2\, 2026\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). \nClick the links below to learn about previous Economic Development Week in Maryland activities\n\n2025\n2024\n2023\n2022\n2021\n2020\n2019\n2018\n2017\n2016\n2015\n2013\n2012\n2011
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2026-economic-development-week/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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SUMMARY:2026 Main Street Maryland Conference
DESCRIPTION:Maryland’s many Main Streets are the heart of our vibrant and welcoming communities. The 2026 Main Street Maryland Conference\, organized by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)\, will bring together community leaders\, economic development professionals\, small business advocates\, and local partners for two days of learning\, collaboration\, and inspiration focused on strengthening Maryland’s downtowns. \nBy registering\, you give MEDA permission to use your photo/video if captured during the conference. \nThe 2026 Main Street Maryland Conference is no longer seeking speakers for this year’s conference. If you’re interested in speaking at a future conference\, please leave your email below. For those who have submitted a proposal\, we will be making decisions by mid-June. \n\nHotel Choices\nWe’ve done the work for you! Please be certain to book with one of these trustworthy\, vetted hotel partners. Special rates are available for the nights of October 5 to October 8: \n\nHoliday Inn Express & Suites Hagerstown for $149/night. Click here to book online.\nTru by Hilton for $134/night. Click here to book online.\nHomewood Suites by Hilton for $159/night. Click here to book online.\nHome2Suites $159/night. Click here to book online.\nSpringHill Suites by Marriott Hagerstown for $154/night. Click here to book online.\nCourtyard by Marriott Hagerstown for $154/night. Click here to book online.\nHampton Inn Hagerstown I-81 for $164/night. Click here to book online and use code ‘Main Street Maryland’\n\n\nSponsor the 2026 Main Street Maryland Conference\n\n \nExplore Sponsorship Opportunities \nMake a Payment \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Main Street Maryland Conference Email List!\nEmail Address *
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2026-main-street-maryland-conference/
LOCATION:Hagerstown\, MD
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2026 MEDA Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:When: October 22\, 2026\nWhere: Harford County\, MD\nMore information will be coming soon!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2026-meda-fall-conference/
LOCATION:MD
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