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SUMMARY:GBC Event: 2018 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its annual Maryland General Assembly Legislative Forum\, which will feature top legislative leaders from both parties and the Governor’s office who will discuss the legislative dynamics that are in store under the State House dome in 2018’s Maryland General Assembly legislative session. \n  \nHear from: \nSenator J. B. Jennings \nMinority Leader \nSenate of Maryland \nDelegate Maggie McIntosh \nChair\, Appropriations Committee \nMaryland House of Delegates \nDelegate Kathy Szeliga \nMinority Whip \nMaryland House of Delegates \nAdditional speakers to be announced. \n  \nMembers: $80 individual\, $750 table of 10; Non-members: $150 individual\, $1\,250 table of 10 \nTo be eligible for a refund the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice. \nFor event information\, please contact: Lisa Byrd\, Director of Events and Business Development\, at 410-727-2820 \n 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/gbc-event-2018-maryland-general-assembly-legislative-forum/
LOCATION:Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel\, 202 East Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180105T205944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T210039Z
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SUMMARY:ETC Event: Navy Innovation Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Navy Innovation Marketplace \nJoin Energetics Technology Center for the Navy Innovation Marketplace\, featuring researchers and scientists from the Naval Air Warfare Centers – Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) and Weapons Division (NAWCWD) and Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (IHEODTD) on Wednesday\, Feb. 7\, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California\, Maryland.  The technology showcase\, highlighting U.S. Navy technologies available for license and/or partnerships\, will showcase innovative solutions to warfighter challenges while showing commercial applications for their designs. \nTechnology pitches and presentations given by government researchers\, inventors and scientists will focus on three areas:  Photonics\, Firearms Training and Safety\, and Sensors.  Keynote speakers for the event include TEDCO’s CEO\, George Davis\, and Dr. Charles Daitch\, CEO and founder of Akonni Biosystems\, a Frederick-based company built on successful licensing of government technology. The program is scheduled from 8:30a-4:00p and all attendees are welcome and encouraged to tour St. Mary’s County’s new incubator\, TechPort\, at the regional airport complex\, where a reception will follow the tour. \nThe cost of the program is $25 and lunch is included.  For more information and to register for the event\, go here. \nNavy-Innovation-Marketplace-Flyer
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/etc-event-navy-innovation-marketplace/
LOCATION:Southern Maryland Higher Education Center\, 44219 Airport Rd\, California\, MD\, 20619\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180202T151523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T151523Z
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SUMMARY:MWBC Event: Orientation to Small Business Resources-Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Maryland Women’s Business Center and other resources to help you start and grow your business. \nNote our Policy: You must register online at www.marylandwbc.org so that we can save a place for you in the workshop. \nInclement Weather Policy: MWBC Rockville follows Montgomery County Public School Closings. \nInstructor(s)\nDonna GallagherFocus \nAreas Business\nDevelopment Strategies\, Starting a Business\, Woman- Owned and Minority Certifications \nPrerequisite(s)\nNone \nPoint of Contact\nDonna Gallagher\, 301-315-8091 \nFee\n$10.00
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mwbc-event-orientation-small-business-resources-montgomery-county/
LOCATION:Maryland Women Business Center\, 51 Monroe Street\, Suite PE-20\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180202T152135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T152150Z
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SUMMARY:SMTA Event: Maryland's Traffic Relief Plan
DESCRIPTION:Please join Suburban Maryland Transportation Alliance for a presentation by Gregory Slater\, Administrator of the Maryland State Highway Administration who will speak about Maryland’s Traffic Relief Plan. Mr. Slater heads this monumental effort to add capacity and express toll lanes to I-270 and I-495\, using a Public Private Partnership. Learn about the latest progress and next steps.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/smta-event-marylands-traffic-relief-plan/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 14975 Shady Grove Rd.\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180202T152713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T152713Z
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SUMMARY:MWBC Event: ABCs of Starting a Business-Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:Join us to find out what it really takes to start your own business. Learn more about the steps involved and discover the many resources available to support you. Questions about legal structures are answered by an attorney. \nNote our Policy: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. \nNo cash walk-ins (credit cards accepted)in our Rockville location. You must register online at www.marylandwbc.org so that we can save a place for you in the workshop. \nInclement Weather Policy: MWBC Rockville follows Montgomery County Public School closings. \nInstructor(s)\nDonna Gallagher \nFocus Areas\nBusiness Development Strategies\, Legal Issues\, Managing a Business\, Starting a Business\, Woman- Owned and Minority Certifications \nPrerequisite(s)\nNone \nPoint of Contact\nDonna Gallagher\, 301-315-8091 \nFee\n$35.00
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mwbc-event-abcs-starting-business-montgomery-county/
LOCATION:Maryland Women Business Center\, 51 Monroe Street\, Suite PE-20\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180224
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20170831T163514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T215204Z
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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:20180222T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180202T153303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T153303Z
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SUMMARY:Launch Workplaces Event: Value Propositions & Target Marketing
DESCRIPTION:In this half-day session we will cover two important topics: \n\n\n“Value Props that WORK and Messages that MATTER”\n\n\nThis part of the program will help you evaluate how well your current message and value proposition resonate with your target buyers…and what YOU can do today to improve it! Getting your buyer’s attention is critical to getting clients\, but if you drown them in geekspeek\, you will never begin the engagement process that leads them to adopt your products and services. Think you have the best product in your sector? Your current message might be holding potential customers back! \nWe will share some best practice approaches and tips for creating value propositions and messages that matter…as well as how to uncover your differentiators. \n\n\n“Are you Targeting the RIGHT Market for your products?”\n\n\nSo you have a really good exceptionally awesome product…but who needs it? This part of the program will show you the steps to take to figure out who your target buyers REALLY are…so you don’t waste time in the market and scarce dollars focusing on the wrong audience. \nIn this discussion\, we will cover how to: \n\ndevelop the profile of the prospective buyer\ndetermine why this target customer is the right one\nexamine the various ways to segment your overall market\nunderstand the decision-makers from the decision-influencers\nobtain market data to support your findings\n\nWe will share a checklist to conduct a step-by-step approach to targeting YOUR market. \nIn both program topics\, we’ll review plenty of actual company examples and case studies….to illustrate what they did right…and where they went wrong. \nThis class is part of our Ready\, Set LAUNCH marketing program. By taking this class\, you qualify for discounts offered by marketing merchants to help you get your message out there and grow your business during the first half of 2018. For more information visit our website readysetlaunch.launchworkplaces.com \nAbout the Speaker:\nThis session is taught by Liz Sara of Best Marketing\, LLC. Liz Sara has more than 25 years of experience in the local high tech community as an entrepreneur\, business leader\, angel investor and arts advocate. In 2001\, she founded Best Marketing\, LLC to provide early stage software companies with strategic marketing\, PR and business development services.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/launch-workplaces-event-value-propositions-target-marketing/
LOCATION:Launch Workplaces – Rockville\, 1201 Seven Locks Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180305T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180102T175338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180102T175338Z
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SUMMARY:Maryland Chamber Event: Congressional Delegation Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s annual Congressional Delegation Dinner puts you up-close and personal with Maryland’s senators and representatives in Washington. Hear what they’re working on and how it could impact you. Tell them what you need and how Congress affects your business. Discuss shared interests in making Maryland better. This is truly an event unlike any other!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-chamber-event-congressional-delegation-dinner/
LOCATION:Martins Crosswinds\, 7400 Greenway Center Dr.\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180130T153105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T172505Z
UID:13929-1520586000-1520611200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:2018 Primer for Economic Development in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Join MEDA for a one-day training that has been created to provide participants an introduction and overview of how Maryland practices economic development. Course attendees will quickly develop a network of resources and link people and faces\, all while building camaraderie among participants to further Maryland’s economic development team. \nThis course is designed for those who are new to economic development in Maryland\, in addition to strategic partners in collaborative industries. \nFind out how economic development transforms lives by creating opportunities\, inspiring innovation\, and enriching communities. Together we can work to make a brighter\, more prosperous future for the state of Maryland! \nClick here to view the agenda (UPDATED). \nClick here to view a map of the campus. We will be in Room 101 of the Thomas P. Florestano Building (FLRS 101) \nClick here for a list of hotels in the area. \nVisit MEDA on SlideShare to view the speaker PowerPoint presentations from this session. \n  \nTHIS COURSE IS SOLD OUT!  \nPhoto Credit: highlimitzz. Licensed under CC BY 2.0.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2018-primer-economic-development-maryland/
LOCATION:Anne Arundel Community College / Arnold Campus\, 101 College Pkwy\, Arnold\, MD\, 21012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180219T144625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T145050Z
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SUMMARY:EAGB Open House
DESCRIPTION:**LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE; RSVP TODAY!!!** \nJoin EAGB on March 14 to celebrate its move to Silo Point and the official opening of our new office to partners\, friends\, and neighbors! Come mingle\, eat\, drink\, and learn what we have up our sleeves for the region this year! We look forward to seeing old and new faces alike. \nThis is an open house\, so come and go or stay as long as you’d like. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. There is free parking onsite and available street parking.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/eagb-open-house/
LOCATION:Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore\, 1200 Steuart Street Suite C1B\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21230\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180302T140700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180302T140700Z
UID:14564-1521115200-1521120600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCCC Event: Chamber Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Learn About Free Business Resources at Your Local Library\nHave you checked out the new SOAR space at the Waldorf West Library? Did you know you have access to online courses in an array of topics free with your library card? How about Rosetta Stone? Join us to learn more about these programs and services and about other FREE business resources at your library. \nGuest Presenter: Shannon Bland \nCost: FREE (Bring your lunch & the Chamber will supply beverages) \nSPACE IS LIMITED – PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION BY CALLING 301-932-6500\, OR EMAILING BETSY (bburian@charlescountychamber.org)
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cccc-event-chamber-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Charles County Chamber Conference Room\, 101 Centennial St.\, Suite A\, La Plata\, MD\, 20646\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180302T190308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180302T190516Z
UID:14593-1521135000-1521149400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Howard County AG Event: What Every Farm Family Needs to Know
DESCRIPTION:Join the Howard County AG in partnership with the Howard Soil Conservation District for an evening to learn about financial and estate planning as well as farm transitioning. The meeting will take place in the Dining Hall of the Howard County Fairgrounds. \nBelow is the tentative schedule for the day: \n5:30 PM | Dinner\n6:15 PM | Program Begins\n9:00 PM | Questions\n9:30 PM | Event ends \nRegistration will close on Friday\, March 9 at midnight. For payment\, checks will be accepted at the door.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/howard-county-ag-event-every-farm-family-needs-know/
LOCATION:Howard County Fairgrounds  Dining Hall\, 2210 Fairgrounds Road\, West Friendship\, MD\, 21794\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180319T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180306T184904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T184904Z
UID:14641-1521451800-1521460800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:BDC Event: Business Succession 101 - The Art of Capturing Value Through Business Succession & Transitions
DESCRIPTION:Baltimore Development Corporation presents Business Succession 101: The Art of Capturing Value Through Business Succession & Transitions. \nJoin us for a panel discussion featuring experts in succession planning. Complimentary continental breakfast included with admission. Panelists include: \n\nMichael Curry\, Co-Managing Partner\, Investment Banking – Seneca Creek Partners\, LLC\nAndrew Seested\, Senior Vice President\, Wealth Advisor – Wells Fargo – The Private Bank\nNewt Fowler\, Lawyer\, Partner – Womble Bond Dickinson\, LLP\nGreg Hogan\, Director – SC&H Capital\nAllen P. Burrus\, Owner of a family business – Allen & Son Moving & Storage\, Inc.\nModerator: Keith Burns\, Co- Managing Partner & Director\, Seneca Creek Partners\, LLC\n\nSpecial remarks by Mayor Catherine E. Pugh \n*Street parking available*
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/bdc-event-business-succession-101-art-capturing-value-business-succession-transitions/
LOCATION:Price-Modern Inc / Baltimore\, 2604 Sisson Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21211\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180322
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
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;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180301T144736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180301T144736Z
UID:14521-1521619200-1521649800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Patuxent Partnership Event: Is Autonomy the New Cyber?
DESCRIPTION:Join The Patuxent Partnership March 21 for a full day of expert speakers and panelists from government\, industry\, and academia who are actively shaping the future of autonomous systems. Meet exhibitors to talk face-to-face about new capabilities and initiatives. Then finish the day with a tour and demonstration at the University of Maryland UAS Test Site (just a few seconds down the road!). \nIs Autonomy the New Cyber?\nWednesday\, March 21\, 2018   |   8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nSouthern Maryland Higher Education Center \nCheck-in and Coffee available at 7:30 a.m. \nAGENDA\n*subject to change \n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:00 a.m.\nCheck-in and Coffee\n\n\n8:00 – 8:10 a.m.\nWelcome – Ms. Bonnie Green\, Executive Director\, TPP\n\n\n8:10 – 8:30 a.m.\nOpening Remarks –  RADM Mark Darrah\, PEO(U&W) [confirmed]\n\n\n8:30 – 9:15 a.m.\nAdvancing Autonomous Capabilities in the Cyber/AI Domains –  Mr. Shawn Turskey\, Executive Director\, USCYBERCOM [confirmed]\n\n\n9:15 – 10:30 a.m.\nPanel 1: Strategic Navy/Marine Autonomous Capabilities \n\nModerator: Mr. Pete Wolt\, ADPEO (U&W)  [confirmed]\nLt. Col. Stephen Dickerson\, USMC\, UAS Requirements Officer\, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air Warfare (OPNAV N98) [confirmed]\nMr. Robert Kimble\, SES\, Deputy Program Executive Officer for Unmanned Aviation PEO (U&W) [confirmed]\nDr. Brian McKeon\, Head; Undersea Warfare Weapons\, Vehicles and Defensive Systems Department;Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport  [confirmed]\nMr. Scott Sampson\, Unmanned Surface Vehicle Senior Craft Design Manager\, NSWC Carderock [confirmed]\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45 a.m.\nCoffee Break/ Exhibits\n\n\n10:45a.m. – 12p.m.\nPanel 2: Leveraging Autonomous Capabilities for Warfighter Combat Superiority \n\nModerator: TBD\nMr. Carmine Borrelli\, Director\, Unmanned Ariel & Ground Systems\, HQMC [confirmed]   \nCAPT Jeffrey Dodge\, Program Manager\, Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)\, PMA 266 [confirmed]\nLTC\, Mark Scherbring\, US Army\, TRADOC\, ARCIC  [confirmed]\nMr. Stuart Young\, Chief\, Information Systems Division\, Army Research Lab   [confirmed]\n\n\n\n\n12 – 1 p.m.\nLunch and Networking\n\n\n1:00- 1:30 p.m.\nCollaborative Autonomy – Mr. William Wroble\, Director\, NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility  [invited ]\n\n\n1:30 – 2:45 p.m  .\n\n\nPanel 3: Real Life Experiences in the Small UAV Market \n\nModerator: Mr. Michael Van Dusen\, Campus Director-Pax River\, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University [confirmed]\nMr. Peter Bale\, CEO\, Sentinel Robotic Solutions LLC  [confirmed]\nRADM (ret) Tim Heely\, CEO\, Vanilla Aircraft LLC  [confirmed]\nMr. Anthony Pucciarella\, Director of Operations\, UMD UAS Test Site [confirmed]\nMr. Dave Seagle\, BAMS-D Program Lead  [confirmed]    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:45 – 3:00 p.m.\nCoffee Break/Exhibits\n\n\n3:00 – 3:25 p.m.\nTitle TBD – Dr. Stephen Balakirsky\, Senior Research  Scientist\, GTRI\, Aerospace\, Transportation & Advanced Systems Laboratory (ATAS)  [confirmed]\n\n\n3:25 – 3:50 p.m.\nTitle TBD – TBD\, FAA\n\n\n3:50 – 4:05 p.m.\nUniversity of Maryland UAS Test Site\, Matt Scassero [confirmed]\n\n\n4:05- 4:15 p.m.\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n4:15 – 4:30 p.m.\nUMD UAS Test Site Demo\, Matt Scassero [confirmed]\n\n\n4:30 – 5:30 p.m.\nReception at Techport\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n$75 TPP Members\n$125 Non-members\nGovernment employees & active duty military – Free
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/patuxent-partnership-event-autonomy-new-cyber/
LOCATION:Southern Maryland Higher Education Center\, 44219 Airport Rd\, California\, MD\, 20619\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180219T144007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T144007Z
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SUMMARY:"Spirits of Patriots": Princess Anne Chamber Business After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join the Princess Anne Chamber for the Grand Opening of Somerset County’s first distillery. \nThis ribbon cutting will take place on Thursday\, March 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on site in the Princess Anne Industrial Park\, 11501 Progress Lane. \nFor questions\, please contact Dennis Williams at 410-651-2118.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/spirits-patriots-princess-anne-chamber-business-hours/
LOCATION:Princess Anne Industrial Park\, 11501 Progress Lane\, Princess Anne\, MD\, 21853\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180202T154511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180319T201538Z
UID:13984-1522312200-1522342800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: Economic Outlook 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 17th Anniversary of providing comprehensive information on the region’s economy\, industries and long-term trends. \nAnirban Basu’s presentation provides detailed discussions of global\, national and regional economies using the most up-to-date data available.  Special attention is invested in critical elements of economic life\, including the performance of financial\, labor\, and real estate markets. \nWhen:   Thursday\, March 29\, 2018\nWhere:  Parish Hall – St. John’s Church\nTime:     8-10:30 a.m.\n\nRegistration should closes March 23!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-economic-outlook-2018/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180323T133505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180323T133505Z
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SUMMARY:TU Event: Towson University Public Health and Healthcare Informatics Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Towson University Public Health and Healthcare Informatics Showcase \nDiscover new ways to collaborate with researchers\, technologies\, and students.\nApril 4\, 2018 | 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Minnegan Room\, Towson University \nInnovative research and discovery are happening at Towson University. The Public Health and Healthcare Informatics Showcase is an excellent opportunity for community healthcare partners to identify and form collaborative partnerships with Towson University to improve clinical care and public health for Maryland’s citizens. \nFaculty and graduate students will provide product demonstrations that highlight the clinical research\, medical device development\, and health informatics projects being developed at Towson University. Administrators will highlight applied research and teaching opportunities for healthcare partners to create a sustained pipeline of students into the workforce. \nAgenda\n7:30 a.m. – Registration and Breakfast \n8:05 a.m. – Welcome Remarks \n\nDr. Timothy J. L. Chandler\, Provost\, Towson University\nDr. Kim Schatzel\, President\, Towson University\n\n8:15 a.m. – Keynote Speaker \n\nDr. Thomas B. Smyth\, President & CEO\, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center\n\n8:35 a.m. – Faculty Presentations \n\nLongitudinal Aging Study at Towson [LAST]\, Nicolas Knuth\, PhD\nMobile Health Application for Clinicians to Enhance Clinical Decision-Making at the Point of Care\, Kyungsook Gartrell\, RN\, PhD\nProject yCAT:Young Children’s Assistive Technology\, Amanda Jozkowski\, PhD\, OTR/L\nUse of a Markerless Motion-Capture System to Assess Lower Extremity Biomechanics in Collegiate Athletes: Injury Prediction and Clinical Implications\, Peter Lisman\, PhD\, ATC\n\n9:00 a.m. – Demonstrations and Networking \n10:00 a.m. – Conclusion \nTU Facilities Tour (On Request)
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tu-event-towson-university-public-health-and-healthcare-informatics-showcase/
LOCATION:Minnegan Room\, Towson University\, 8000 York Road\, Towson\, MD\, 21252\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180125T180839Z
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SUMMARY:Maryland Chamber of Commerce: Open House & Sine Die Celebration
DESCRIPTION:There’s nothing like the feeling of Sine Die. When spring is in the air and the legislative session closes\, it’s time for a celebration that’s become the talk of the town! \nJoin us for refreshments and fun\, open-house style… free! \nSponsorship opportunities are available. Click here for more.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-chamber-commerce-open-house-sine-die-celebration/
LOCATION:Sine Die\, 60 West Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180314T203552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T203552Z
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SUMMARY:UB Event: Lessons from Legends / Featuring Nancy S. Rase
DESCRIPTION:Please join University of Baltimore for an evening with Nancy S. Rase\, B.S. ’90\, Co-founder and the President and CEO of Homes for America\, as she shares insights from her career and the real estate industry. \nContact Tashi Jelani at 410-837-4994\, or tjelani@ubalt.edu for more information. \nUniversity of Baltimore’s Lessons from Legends series at the Merrick School of Business presents conversations with leaders who have shown a true mastery of their business. Students\, alumni and friends have an opportunity to learn from some important Baltimore legends—some of the most influential and successful leaders in the city’s history—who are sharing their experiences\, career paths\, successes and challenges. \nThe 2018 Lessons from Legends event will feature Nancy Rase co-founder and Director Emeritus of Homes for America (HFA)\, sponsored by the Real Estate and Economic Development (REED) program at UB. During her tenure at HFA from 1994-2015\, Ms. Rase developed 75 rental communities encompassing over 6\,000 affordable apartment homes throughout the mid-Atlantic. Prior to HFA\, Ms. Rase spent over 20 years in public service working for Maryland’s Community Development Administration and in local government in western Maryland. Since 2015\, Ms. Rase serves as principal of Nancy Rase Consulting\, LLC\, providing advisory services to housing organizations and public agencies involved in the affordable housing industry. \nFor more information about the Lessons from Legends series\, please view these conversations from this link http://www.ubalt.edu/merrick/news-and-events/events/lessons-from-legends/previous-legends.cfm
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/ub-event-lessons-legends-featuring-nancy-s-rase/
LOCATION:University of Baltimore’s Learning Commons\, Town Hall\, 1415 Maryland Ave.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180416T131217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T131217Z
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SUMMARY:HCEDA's International Roundtable: Tariffs and Trade Wars
DESCRIPTION:Join the Howard County Economic Development Authority for an informational session regarding the China 301\, Steel & Aluminum 232\, NAFTA negotiations\, WTO and CIT cases. Discussion will be led by Alexander W. Koff\, Esq. of Venable LLP\, who will share insight on how these cases may impact your business and ways you can share your opinions on these bills.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/hcedas-international-roundtable-tariffs-and-trade-wars/
LOCATION:Howard Community College Business Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive\, First Floor\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180413T154338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T154338Z
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SUMMARY:MTC Event: Lifetime Achievement Gala
DESCRIPTION:MTC’s annual Lifetime Achievement Gala is a black-tie optional dinner where we honor those who have exceeded expectations through their career to serve the technology and life science communities. Award recipients display commitment and leadership\, both in the field and within their organizations. They have been instrumental in cultivating new ideas and encouraging creativity while demonstrating generosity and compassion\, ensuring that their work benefits others. \nThis year we are proud to honor: \n\n•  Francis S. Collins\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, Director\, National Institutes of Health\n•  Douglas R. Lowy\, M.D.\, NIH Distinguished Investigator\, Lab Chief\, Laboratory of Cellular Oncology\, Center for Cancer Research\, Deputy Director\, National Cancer Institute\n•  John T. Schiller\, Ph.D.\, Senior Principal Investigator\, National Cancer Institute\, Deputy Lab Chief\, Laboratory of Cellular Oncology\, Center for Cancer Research National Cancer Institute
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mtc-event-lifetime-achievement-gala/
LOCATION:William F. Bolger Center\, 9600 Newbridge Drive\, Potomac\, MD\, 20854\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180316T132321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T132321Z
UID:14804-1524126600-1524142800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:ETC Event: Small Business Innovation Research Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Energetics Technology Center (ETC)\, in collaboration with the Rural Maryland Council\, is hosting an SBIR Workshop on April 19\, to review the leverage and financial support Small Business Innovation Research grants offer inventors and start up businesses. The program is designed to assist and prepare grant writers with their proposals and introduce individuals to resources available in the community to help entrepreneurs develop and move their technology toward commercialization and product sales. \nWhether you have ever submitted an SBIR grant proposal or not\, plan to attend this free session. Hear from Department of Navy SBIR offices\, Southern Region Small Business Development Center\, and an ETC Entrepreneur-in-Residence who will provide information regarding grant writing best practices and be available to offer initial preparation tips onsite. This event will be held in building BI113E (Center for Business and Industry\, room 113E) at the La Plata Campus of the College of Southern Maryland. \nThis training workshop will teach how to develop a successful SBIR grant proposal. SBIR program managers from NAWCAD and IHEODTD will discuss how the SBIR program works at their respective labs. Sponsored by the Rural Maryland Council.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/etc-event-small-business-innovation-research-workshop/
LOCATION:College of Southern Maryland\, 8730 Mitchell Road\, La Plata\, MD\, 20646\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180412T132449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180412T132449Z
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SUMMARY:FSC First Event: Roundtable Series - Green Energy Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to FSC First’s Executive Roundtable Series.  This April 19th session is dedicated to local and regional Green Energy Companies. \nFSC First is currently managing a $6 Million Pepco/Exelon Green Energy Sustainability Fund designed to support Green Energy Companies. As a result of their innovative and creative approaches\, FSC First continues to support more than 3\,200 local jobs by creatively leveraging private equity\, traditional bank loans\, and capital investments. \nFSC First seeks to open a dialog with Green Energy companies to: \n\nAdvance public/private investments in Green Energy and other innovative Green Technologies in Prince George’s County\nProvide Access To Capital in support of Green Energy\nDiscuss advantages and disadvantages of the Green Energy Sustainability Fund\nEnhance the process for energy efficiency\, improvements\, and energy conservation efforts along with renewable energy measures\nIdentify Green Business tax credits\n\nRegister today and be a part of this roundtable and help FSC First\, help you. \nLearn more about their new lending programs and geographic targets. \nREGISTER NOW to confirm your attendance. For additional information\, please call April Miller at (301) 893-4608 or send an email to amiller@vagency.com.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/fsc-first-event-roundtable-series-green-energy-roundtable/
LOCATION:FSC First\, 1801 McCormick Drive\, Suite 300\, Largo\, MD\, 20774\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180319T122333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180319T122333Z
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SUMMARY:HCC Event: First Annual Tech @ the HUB Conference
DESCRIPTION:This one-day event will bring together IT professionals\, small business owners\, government and educational organizations\, and subject matter experts to discuss current trends and learn about innovative security solutions\, cloud services\, risk assessment\, IOT\, and wireless solutions. \n$79 for the general public\n$69 for TIC tenants\n$29 for HCC students \nTech @ the Hub Flyer
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/hcc-event-first-annual-tech-hub-conference/
LOCATION:HCC Career Programs Building\, 11400 Robinwood Dr\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180323T132818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180323T132818Z
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SUMMARY:TU Event: BTU Partnerships Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The BTU Partnerships Showcase is the best opportunity to connect with TU and explore\, initiate\, or expand partnerships and collaborations. \nTowson University is committed to positive impacts\, making a difference\, and transforming lives in Greater Baltimore — but we don’t do this work alone. We do it through partnerships. We do that through BTU — Partnerships at Work For Greater Baltimore. \nThe BTU Partnerships Showcase is TU’s largest annual event focused on highlighting the exciting work happening in partnership with nonprofits\, schools\, healthcare organizations\, government\, and business. This is an opportunity to meet TU faculty\, researchers\, and administrators to further existing projects and identify future collaborations. \nThe BTU Partnerships Showcase is an open house and a chance to: \n\nEXPLORE BTU’s five impact areas—equitable education\, community development\, competitive economy\, health and well-being\, and arts and culture.\nLEARN why community matters to TU—an ongoing commitment to strengthen TU’s connections with community and business partners.\nCONNECT with leaders from TU centers\, programs\, and departments—all deeply involved with university-community partnerships.\nNETWORK with other community partners—all working to make Greater Baltimore a better place to live\, work\, and learn.\nCELEBRATE partnership successes—long time partners and the collective work will be highlighted throughout the event.\n\nJoin faculty\, researchers\, and administrators to network\, explore opportunities\, and expand partnerships. \nTuesday\, April 24\, 2018  |  11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.  |  SECU Arena
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tu-event-btu-partnerships-showcase/
LOCATION:SECU Arena\, 8000 York Rd\, Towson\, MD\, 21252\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180302T141005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180302T141005Z
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SUMMARY:CCED Event: Quarterly Business Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date\nQuarterly Business Roundtable\nCharles County Economic Development\nWaldorf West Library\n10405 O’Donnell Place\nWaldorf\, MD 20603
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-quarterly-business-roundtable/
LOCATION:Waldorf West Library\, 10405 O'Donnell Place\, Waldorf\, MD\, 20603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180413T162907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T162907Z
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SUMMARY:RMI Event: How Virtual & Augmented Reality (VR & AR) is Used in Manufacturing 4.0 Environments
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and Augmented Reality are quickly becoming critical pieces of technology in the design\, training and life cycle of manufacturing facilities and processes. Learn the difference between Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) and how these technologies are used in 4.0 manufacturing environments. Examples will be presented\, and you will have an opportunity to experience both technologies and immerse yourself in a manufacturing VR experience. Presenter: Hadar Silverman\, Earthborn Interactive. \nHadar Silverman has practiced in the field of architecture for over ten years\, and has been involved with Virtual and Augmented Reality content creation since 2013.  As he continues to help build the bridge between physical and virtual worlds\,  he has demonstrated VR/AR to thousands of people including exhibitions at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and is a published author in the field of VR content design and testing.  Hadar founded Earthborn Interactive (EBI) in 2012 providing interactive media services to architects\, educators\, and engineers.  His current development in the field of process virtualization is leveraging the power of virtual reality to lower the barrier-to-entry for design production & skills training.  Earthborn Interactive’s VR/AR solutions create an affordable and accessible path to an agile workforce as well as lean manufacturing life cycles. \nRMI or Star Academy member  $40.00 \nPublic (non-member)  $50.00
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/rmi-event-how-virtual-augmented-reality-vr-ar-is-used-in-manufacturing-4-0-environments/
LOCATION:Star Academy\, 2032 Greenspring Drive\, Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20180413T163841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T163841Z
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SUMMARY:MD MEP Event: 'Cheers to Gears’ - Arnold Packaging
DESCRIPTION:‘Cheers to Gears’ is a series from MD MEP’s Make It In Maryland program that is exclusive to the Maryland manufacturers. The goal of this series is very simple\, connect Maryland manufacturers and grow manufacturing. ‘Cheers to Gears’ provides an informal setting for companies to network\, make B2B connections and learn from local counterparts.\nThe ‘Cheers to Gears’ events are held at a local manufacturing facilities and exclusive to Maryland manufacturers. During these events\, attendees will be treated to an introduction from the hosting company\, a tour of their facility\, followed by a networking hour with food and drinks! We hope to help connect you with people who lead similar day to day lives.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/md-mep-event-cheers-to-gears-arnold-packaging/
LOCATION:Arnold Packaging\, 3101 Washington Blvd.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21230\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070221
CREATED:20171012T133627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T153326Z
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SUMMARY:2018 MEDA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Economic development today requires communicating complex issues and a variety of messages to an increasingly diverse — and distracted — set of audiences. How do you break through the noise? How can you effectively target your messaging for different audiences and still maintain consistent messaging? Effective and strong communication is key to building relationships\, and relationships are key to effective economic development. Storytelling permeates our jobs — from marketing our communities to regional\, national\, and international audiences to communicating our value and results to elected officials\, boards\, and other stakeholders. Join us for the 2018 MEDA Annual Conference as we explore the effective and cutting-edge ways to tell your story. \nJoin us for the 2018 MEDA Annual Conference as we explore the most impactful ways to Tell Your Story. \n \n  \n  \n\nClick here to view the speaker presentations on SlideShare \nClick here to review the MEDA 2018 Winter Conference Business Meeting Minutes \nClick here to view the proposed 2018/2019 MEDA Slate of Officers \nNote: Photography and video will be taken during the conference for our use in promotional materials.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2018-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay\, 100 Heron Blvd. at Route 50\, Cambridge\, MD\, 21613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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