The conference will explore industry trends and the partnerships and strategies needed to grow, diversify, and retain companies in established and emerging industries. The Future Forum will focus on problem-solving and navigating in a post-COVID-19 environment.
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The Pathway Awards will recognize those in the built environment who embody the values of MCCEI and inspire the workforce of our industry. Join us in a celebration of the amazing work being done in Maryland to promote career pathways in the built environment. The Pathway Awards were created to recognize all the people, companies,...
The MEDA Membership Committee along with Leadership Maryland is excited to announce our next Virtual Tour on June 24th! We will be joining the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development for a virtual tour of their Airport Innovation District! This event will serve as an opportunity to learn more about a major project underway...
The first ever virtual MML 2020 summer conference was as a success! You should be among the hundreds of Maryland city and town officials who will come together again this summer. The conference will be a two-part event, first live in-person on June 27-29 followed by an all virtual experience July 19-20. Learn about and...
Join the MEDA Young Leaders for another fun lunch and learn session featuring a discussion around the arts industry in Maryland. Hear perspectives from successful industry professionals on the importance of fostering a thriving arts scene in your community and its impact on economic development. The panel discussion includes: - Steven Skerritt-Davis, Deputy Director of the...
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 first ever virtual MML 2020 summer conference was as a success! You should be among the hundreds of Maryland city and town officials who will come together again this summer. The conference will be a two-part event, first live in-person on June 27-29 followed by an all virtual experience July 19-20. Learn about and...
The Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of economic development. The course is designed to prepare participants for the challenges they face in the practice of developing communities. In 2021, this course will be offered online (via Zoom). Please note that the time zone is Eastern Time (ET). The course...
Real Estate Development and Reuse There’s a special feeling about taking something old and making it new again. Case study, after case study has shown that when vacant and often challenging commercial properties are transitioned in to productive reuses, there is a positive ripple effect leading to community stability, increased sustainability and positive economic development....
