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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T090000
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SUMMARY:2020 MEDA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Diversity and Racial Equality — A Discussion for Economic Development \nCommunities that were distressed pre-COVID-19 are even more distressed today. And\, many of these communities are comprised of minority business owners and entrepreneurs. How can economic developers assist these business owners and what are the unique challenges that they face? Attendees will learn about African American Business Owners’ Experiences. \nClick here to view the agenda. \nClick here to view the minutes from the May 19 MEDA Business Meeting.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2020-meda-summer-conference/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T192916Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Awareness: A Leadership Development Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Studies show that people are better leaders because of their commitment to enhancing self-awareness. Self-awareness allows you to know and leverage your strengths and to develop a plan for areas you want to improve. There are many ways to improve one’s self-awareness. In this one-hour webinar participants will learn seven self-awareness tips to use as a tool for ongoing leadership development. Self-awareness tips include being in tune with your reactions and learning to set boundaries. Taught by Annette Johnson\, an accomplished global professional development strategist\, leadership excellence coach\, and diversity and inclusion champion. Annette has 30 years’ experience\, as a corporate leader\, in a Fortune 100 global company. Her experience encompasses the financial services\, higher education and non-profit sectors. She is the author of FLY: Forgive & Love Yourself (amazon) and currently hosts her new podcast\, Living In The Good Space – Conversations on thriving wherever you are in life. Please RSVP to this event and make sure that we have a valid email with your registration. Space is limited which is why we are requiring an RSVP- if we get an overwhelming response\, we will schedule another webinar. Courses with a fee of $0 will not require payment. After registering you will receive the Zoom Meeting link prior to the webinar starting to click on or dial in for the webinar. Please note the course registration closes at a set point due to the need to prepare for the current individuals already registered. If you have specific questions that you would like addressed during the webinar\, please contact Annette Johnson at annettepjohnson@gmail.com
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/self-awareness-a-leadership-development-strategy/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20200813T193018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T193018Z
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SUMMARY:Interview Strategies and Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Types of Interviews\, Learn how to best prepare\, how to make an impression that counts towards getting your dream position. Taught by Amazon #1 Best Seller\, Jennifer Bryant\, supplies essential career development solutions here at Reaching From Within And Empowerment Journey\, LLC. She has over 25 years of industry experience\, various credentials\, and more\, that enables her to offer an array of specializations. Please RSVP to this event and make sure that we have a valid email with your registration. Space is limited which is why we are requiring an RSVP- if we get an overwhelming response\, we will schedule another webinar. Courses with a fee of $0 will not require payment. After registering you will receive the Zoom Meeting link prior to the webinar starting to click on or dial in for the webinar. Please note the course registration closes at a set point due to the need to prepare for the current individuals already registered. If you have specific questions that you would like addressed during the webinar\, please contact Jennifer Bryant at reachingwithin2017@gmail.com
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/interview-strategies-and-techniques/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20200812T150854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T150854Z
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SUMMARY:Duane Morris Cannabis Webinar Series - Cannabis 306: Real Estate Investment in the Cannabis Industry
DESCRIPTION:There are a number of issues and considerations with any real estate investment. But for cannabis-related investments\, there are additional concerns to mitigate risks and liabilities\, especially with conflicting federal and state laws. Join Duane Morris attorneys for a discussion on the implications of real estate investment in the cannabis industry and whether there are opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics to be discussed include: \n> Interplay between state and federal laws \n> Due diligence considerations \n> Risk of forfeiture \n> Land use and zoning issues \n> Location\, valuation and investment strategies \n> Cannabis leases from both the landlord and tenant perspective \n> Cannabis investment during COVID-19 and impact
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/duane-morris-cannabis-webinar-series-cannabis-306-real-estate-investment-in-the-cannabis-industry/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20200813T193141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T193209Z
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SUMMARY:Business Writing That Works
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Baldino hosts “Business Writing That Works\,” an interactive workshop designed to improve writing skills. Bad business writing costs companies $400 billion every year. There’s no excuse for inept writing. Learn how you can impact the bottom line with simple techniques that focus your attention on good writing habits. Lisa is the owner of Turn of Phrase\, and a frequent contributor to I95 Business magazine and the Baltimore Sun Special Sections. Please RSVP to this event and make sure that we have a valid email with your registration. Space is limited which is why we are requiring an RSVP- if we get an overwhelming response\, we will schedule another webinar. Courses with a fee of $0 will not require payment. After registering you will receive the Zoom Meeting link prior to the webinar starting to click on or dial in for the webinar. Please note the course registration closes at a set point due to the need to prepare for the current individuals already registered. If you have specific questions that you would like addressed during the webinar\, please contact Lisa Baldino at lmbaldino@turnofphrasemarketing.com
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/business-writing-that-works/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20200903T163814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T163814Z
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SUMMARY:Red Flag Series: Insights and Advice for the Honest Borrower
DESCRIPTION:Even honest and well-intentioned entities face significant risk by participating in government-funded loan programs that offered a lifeline in the wake of COVID-19. Borrowers\, financial institutions\, hospitals and other healthcare providers on the front lines are being scrutinized for their participation in the Paycheck Protection Program and the Provider Relief Fund. \nIn this three-part series\, Miles & Stockbridge lawyers Holly Drumheller Butler and Tom Zeno will provide tips and advice about how to protect yourself from government investigations\, agency audits and whistleblowers. \nWebinar topics include: \n\nInsights and Advice for the Honest Borrower on September 15\, 2020\nFinancial Industry Risks and Practical Advice on September 30\, 2020\nGuidance for Health Care Recipients of Provider Relief Fund on October 13\, 2020\n\nSpeakers:\n\nHolly Drumheller Butler\nThomas E. Zeno\n\nQuestions:\nContact Senior Events Manager Regina Smith.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/red-flag-series-insights-and-advice-for-the-honest-borrower/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200919
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20191216T201209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T201209Z
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SUMMARY:IEDC Course: Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This course is held in partnership with the International Economic Development Council. \nThis multi-faceted course explores the core aspects of entrepreneurial and small business development including value-add partnerships\, technical assistance programs\, financing\, business incubation and more. Entrepreneurs and small businesses stimulate job creation\, develop crucial innovations in both products and services and promote the diversification of the economic base. In this course\, you will learn the financial and managerial tools economic developers use to create a climate that encourages entrepreneurial and small business development. Also\, practitioners will examine the barriers they face and how communities can leverage their economic development resources to build highly integrated networks to help businesses thrive in the global economy. \nCourse Highlights:\n• Identifying and addressing the needs of entrepreneurs\n• Defining urban v. rural-focused entrepreneurial and small business strategies\n• Managing technical assistance (e.g.\, economic gardening) programs\n• Development and management of business incubators\n• Understanding federal and state government resources (e.g.\, SBDCs)\n• Financing programs including micro-lending\, venture capital\, and angel networks\n• Creating a technical assistance tracking system to measure job growth and etc.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-course-entrepreneurial-and-small-business-development-strategies/
LOCATION:Baltimore\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20200914T135517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T135517Z
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SUMMARY:Maryland Resilience & Economic Recovery Workshop Series #1
DESCRIPTION:Maryland is no stranger to disasters\, but did you know that who you partner with and a discussion of roles in advance can make a significant difference in economic recovery? Join us for a timely and stimulating discussion between emergency managers and economic developers as we hear lessons learned in recovery\, how to assist small businesses\, how to use the latest technology tools and more. \nParticipants are invited to join the event in person or virtually. Agenda: \n10:00 a.m. Welcome & Participant Introductions – Stephen Jordan\, CEO ISD10:35 a.m. Host’s Welcome – Larry Twele\, CEO Howard County Economic Development \n10:45 a.m. Ryan Miller\, Principal\, Critical Systems LLC will introduce Russell Strickland\, Executive Director\, Maryland Emergency Management Agency on MEMA’s Vision for Resilience in Maryland \n11:00 a.m. New BRIC mitigation program and Emergency Management Discussion – facilited by Russ Strickland. \n• April Cummings\, FEMA Region 3 Director of Mitigation \n• Jack Markey\, Frederick County Director of Emergency Management \n11:30 a.m. “From Stream Beds to Outer Space: Innovations that Reduce Disaster Risk and Inform Disaster Recovery\,” Chuck Rubeck\, Executive Director of MD Innovation Center\, facilitator \n• Dr. Miguel Román\, Executive Director\, Earth from Space Institute – Black Marble Project \n• Brian Cleary\, PE\, Howard County DPW Stormwater Management – County Flood Alert Network \n12:00 noon “Role of Economic Developers and Resources in Disaster Recovery” Introduction by Pamela Ruff\, Executive Director\, Maryland Economic Development Association \n• Hon. Kelly Schulz\, Maryland State Secretary of Commerce \n12:30 p.m. “Creative Financing and building capacity to help small businesses after a disaster”\, Lynn Knight\, CEcD\, presentation and discussion \n1:15 p.m. U.S. Economic Development Administration – Alma Plummer\, Economic Development Representative for Maryland and Washington DC \n1:30 p.m. “Roundtable Discussion: Connecting the dots Between Emergency Management and Economic Development”\, Moderator Stephen Jordan \n• Ryan Miller\, Principal\, Critical Functions LLC \n• Larry Twele\, CEO\, Howard County Economic Development Authority \n2:00 p.m. Close
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-resilience-economic-recovery-workshop-series-1/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200923
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20190529T125244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T152026Z
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SUMMARY:2020 MEDA Annual Conference (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:INCLUSIVITY AND RESILIENCE AMID THE PANDEMIC:  A FOCUS FOR ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT \nThis year\, the MEDA Annual Conference focuses on creating a more resilient economy by looking toward a recovery from this unprecedented pandemic. Economic Development has led the way by focusing on the drivers of our economy – every business\, no matter how small or large\, or where they are located. The pandemic has taken a toll on all of our communities\, some more than others\, creating unique challenges. Economic Development works to transform lives and will continue to lead into an inclusive recovery for all. Join us as we examine these challenges and explore opportunities that contribute to prosperity for everyone. \nClick here to view the minutes from the May 19 MEDA Business Meeting. \nClick here to view the minutes from the MEDA Summer Conference Business Meeting. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n  			\n          \n    		\n          \n          \n  				\n          https://medamd.com/partnership-type/annual-conferences/ \n\n          \n  			\n          \n    		\n          \n          \n  				\n          https://events.handbid.com/auctions/meda-foundation-13th-annual-silent-auctionlofton-scholarship-106 \n\n          \n  			\n          \n    		\n          \n          \n  				\n          https://www.medamd.com/event/2020-meda-annual-conference/#exhibit-hall \n\n          \n		\n\nWe are still accepting silent auction items! Please contact Margaret Bollhorst by e-mail at margaretb@medamd.com\, or by phone at 410-315-7926 (office) or 410-456-6459 (cell) for more information. \nDownload a 2020 MEDA Annual Conference Zoom Background! \nDownload Anirban Basu’s Back to the Future slides.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2020-meda-annual-conference/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20200929T181535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T181535Z
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SUMMARY:TPP Webinar: The Adjutant General of MD\, MG Tim Gowen\, MD National Guard
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from The Adjutant General of Maryland\, MG Timothy E. Gowen. He will provide general updates as well as answer questions from attendees. \nMajor General Timothy E. Gowen was appointed as the 30th Adjutant General of Maryland effective\, September 1\, 2019. The Adjutant General is responsible for the daily operations of the Maryland Military Department\, which includes the Maryland Army National Guard\, Maryland Air National Guard\, Maryland Emergency Management Agency\, and Maryland Defense Force. He is a senior advisor to the governor and is responsible for the readiness\, administration\, and training of more than 6\,700 members of the Military Department. He serves as the official channel of communication between the governor and the National Guard Bureau and is a member of the governor’s cabinet.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tpp-webinar-the-adjutant-general-of-md-mg-tim-gowen-md-national-guard/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20200929T181657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T181657Z
UID:32200-1601974800-1601978400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:TPP Webinar: Southern MD Tech Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Led by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division\, Southern Maryland’s Tech Bridge focuses on unmanned aviation\, autonomous systems\, modeling and simulation\, and live/virtual/constructive environments for training and test. The Navy designated Southern Maryland for its technological ecosystem\, and its infrastructure that provides resources that have historically made the area a strong partner with the Navy\, and its local industrial and academic base. \nSouthern Maryland’s Tech Bridge collaborates across the region with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head EOD Technology Division\, and with industry and academic organizations including the University of Maryland\, Georgia Tech Research Institute\, St. Mary’s College\, the College of Southern Maryland\, and The Patuxent Partnership.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tpp-webinar-southern-md-tech-bridge/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201010
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20201010T002027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T002027Z
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SUMMARY:IEDC Course: Economic Development Strategic Planning
DESCRIPTION:This highly interactive course lets participants work in small teams to help understand the complexity of strategic planning and its challenges. Economic developers must build consensus among board members\, stakeholders and the community as a whole\, creating a unified vision for the future. Learn techniques to build consensus among stakeholders who represent different values and interests. Also\, participants will learn the quantitative techniques used to better understand their community including: location quotients\, shift share\, input-output and cluster analyses. Explore project assessment methods for setting priorities and measuring your plan’s impact. \nCourse Highlights:\n• Stakeholder analysis\, structuring participation\, planning fundamentals\n• Consensus building\, group facilitation and conflict\n• Defining geography\, competitive advantage and SWOT\n• Determining vision\, mission\, goals and objectives\n• Demand-side strategies and supply-side strategies\n• Identifying projects\, strategy formation and implementation\n• Setting realistic benchmarks and measuring success\n• Exploring the use of dashboard indicators
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-course-economic-development-strategic-planning/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20200929T181746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T181746Z
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SUMMARY:TPP Webinar: Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot
DESCRIPTION:Comptroller Peter V. R. Franchot  was elected Maryland’s 33rd Comptroller on November 7\, 2006\, and sworn in to office on January 22\, 2007. He was re-elected on November 2\, 2010\, November 4\, 2014\, and November 6\, 2018. Prior to his election to statewide office\, Mr. Franchot served twenty years in the House of Delegates\, representing the residents of Montgomery County. Mr. Franchot served on the House Appropriations Committee and chaired its transportation and the environment subcommittee. Throughout his career\, he has been a strong advocate for education\, health care\, transportation and environmental protection initiatives. \nAs Comptroller\, Mr. Franchot has been an independent voice and fiscal watchdog for the taxpayers of Maryland. He serves on the three-member Board of Public Works\, which approves millions of dollars in State contracts each year. Comptroller Franchot has worked tirelessly to keep Maryland competitive in the knowledge-based economy\, assisting working families\, and protecting the State’s natural resources. \nComptroller Franchot attended Amherst College (B.A.\, 1973) and Northeastern School of Law (J.D.\, 1978). From 1968 to 1970\, he served in the United States Army
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tpp-webinar-maryland-comptroller-peter-franchot/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201024
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20200923T141724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T121951Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Development Week in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nEconomic Development Week in Maryland will emphasize to the general public the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase an 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). \nEconomic Development Tribute\nTo celebrate the 10th year of Economic Development Week in Maryland\, we’re celebrating with 10 weeks of economic development! We’re using October 19-23\, 2020 as a kickoff week to recognize proclamations and events\, then having 9 themed weeks following our kickoff. \nSponsorship:\nIf you’re interested in sponsoring Economic Development Week in Maryland or Economic Development Week in Maryland – 2020 Edition\, please click here. \nEconomic Development Tribute Schedule:\nOctober 19-23: Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff (See events and proclamations below!) \nOctober 26-30: Manufacturing Sponsored by: Maryland MEP and Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland \nNovember 2-6: Energy \nNovember 9-13: Real Estate / Development \nNovember 16-20: Entrepreneurship \nNovember 23-27: Finance & International \nNovember 30-December 4: Life Sciences & Agribusiness \nDecember 7-11: Cyber & Aerospace \nDecember 14-18: Education & Workforce \nDecember 21-25: Tourism \nMedia Coverage:\nClick the links below to check out some videos about Economic Development Week in Maryland and what it has done for some of Maryland’s counties: \nProclamations:\n\nState of Maryland\nAnne Arundel County\nCalvert County Department of Economic Development\nCaroline County Economic Development\nCharles County\nCity of Frederick\nCity of Greenbelt\nCity of Hagerstown\nCity of Hyattsville\nCity of Rockville\nFrederick County Office of Economic Development\nGarrett County\nHoward County Economic Development Authority\nKent County\nPrince George’s County\nSt. Mary’s County\nTalbot County\nTEDCO\nTown of Bel Air\nWashington County\nWorcester County\nQueen Anne’s County\n\nSpecial Events:\n**FEATURED EVENT** October 19 – Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff \nOctober 19-23 – Washington County Business Appreciation Week \nOctober 19 – 2020 BioHealth Capital Region Virtual Forum & Crab Trap Competition \nOctober 19 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: Counseling Session \nOctober 19 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Manufacturing Monday \nOctober 20 – City of Hyattsville: Success in the New Normal \nOctober 20 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: CEO Bootcamp: Retail Omnichannel Strategy \nOctober 20 – Mountain Maryland: Post COVID-19 Recovery Workshop for MMTN \nOctober 20 – RMI Champions of MD Manufacturing People’s Choice Awards Winners \nOctober 20 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Technology Tuesday \nOctober 21 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: CEO Bootcamp: Restaurant Procurement: Best Practices for Purchasing \nOctober 21 –  The Patuxent Partnership: Rocks and Rules: America and the South China Sea with Gregory Poling\, Senior Fellow for Southeast Asia and Director\, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative \nOctober 21 – WTCI Agile Innovation Series: Cybersecurity \nOctober 21 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Wellness Wednesday \n**FEATURED EVENT** October 22 – MEDA Young Leaders Economic Development Week Trivia Night \nOctober 22 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: The ABCs of Business Formation: Setting Up Your Company for Success \nOctober 22 – Maryland Tech Council: CapitalM ZoomCast Live – COVID Series: Developing and Deploying COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics \nOctober 22 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Take us Out Thursday \nOctober 22 – International Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives – Israel & Maryland \nOctober 23 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: Capital Matters: Sources of Credit \nOctober 23 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Federal Government Friday \nPress Releases / Proclamation Samples\nClick below to download a template press release about economic development in your community. Fill in the blanks about your organization and the Economic Development Week in Maryland event activity or event you are planning and send to your media contacts. \nPress Release Template (Word Doc) \nSample Proclamation \nClick here to learn about previous Economic Development Week in Maryland activities:\n\n2019\n2018\n2017\n2016\n2015\n2014\n2013\n2012\n2011
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/economic-development-week-2020/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201024
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20201013T153909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T153909Z
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SUMMARY:Washington County Business Appreciation Week
DESCRIPTION:The Washington County Department of Business Development invites all local businesses to sign up to be recognized during the 2020 Business Appreciation Week\, which will run from October 19 – October 23\, 2020. Because we are still in the midst of a pandemic\, Business Appreciation Week will look different than last year. To keep businesses and employees safe\, we will not be doing in-person site visits but instead offering free marketing exposure and the chance for businesses to win different prizes throughout the week. By signing up\, your business will receive the following opportunities: \n\nFree marketing exposure on Washington County website and social media\nShowcase your products or services\nShare any concerns or potential issues\nAutomatically entered to win prizes throughout the week\nGrand prize of 100 commercials on Live 96.7\n\nAll businesses are invited to stop by the square in downtown Hagerstown on Friday\, October 23\, 2020 between 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. as Ryan Smetzer from Live 96.7 hosts a thank you celebration to all Washington County businesses. \nFor additional information or questions\, please contact Carmen Harbaugh of Washington County Department of Business Development at charbaugh@washco-md.net.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/washington-county-business-appreciation-week/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201226
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20201016T153844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T145559Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Development Week Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Economic Development Week Tribute:\nTo celebrate the 10th year of Economic Development Week in Maryland\, we’re celebrating with 10 weeks of economic development! We’re using October 19-23\, 2020 as a kickoff week to recognize proclamations and events\, then having 9 themed weeks following our kickoff. \nOverview:\nEconomic Development Week in Maryland will emphasize to the general public the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase an 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). \nSponsorship:\nIf you’re interested in sponsoring our Economic Development Week Tribute\, please click here. \nEconomic Development Week Tribute Videos:\n \nEconomic Development Week Tribute Schedule:\nCyber & Aerospace: December 7-11 \nDecember 9-10 – F3 Tech 2020 CyberAg Symposium \nEducation & Workforce: December 14-18 \nTourism: December 21-25 \nEconomic Development Week in Maryland: October 19-23 \n**FEATURED EVENT** October 19 – Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff \nOctober 19-23 – Washington County Business Appreciation Week \nOctober 19 – 2020 BioHealth Capital Region Virtual Forum & Crab Trap Competition \nOctober 19 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: Counseling Session \nOctober 19 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Manufacturing Monday \nOctober 20 – City of Hyattsville: Success in the New Normal \nOctober 20 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: CEO Bootcamp: Retail Omnichannel Strategy \nOctober 20 – Mountain Maryland: Post COVID-19 Recovery Workshop for MMTN \nOctober 20 – RMI Champions of MD Manufacturing People’s Choice Awards Winners \nOctober 20 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Technology Tuesday \nOctober 21 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: CEO Bootcamp: Restaurant Procurement: Best Practices for Purchasing \nOctober 21 –  The Patuxent Partnership: Rocks and Rules: America and the South China Sea with Gregory Poling\, Senior Fellow for Southeast Asia and Director\, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative \nOctober 21 – WTCI Agile Innovation Series: Cybersecurity \nOctober 21 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Wellness Wednesday \n**FEATURED EVENT** October 22 – MEDA Young Leaders Economic Development Week Trivia Night \nOctober 22 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: The ABCs of Business Formation: Setting Up Your Company for Success \nOctober 22 – Maryland Tech Council: CapitalM ZoomCast Live – COVID Series: Developing and Deploying COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics \nOctober 22 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Take us Out Thursday \nOctober 22 – International Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives – Israel & Maryland \nOctober 23 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: Capital Matters: Sources of Credit \nOctober 23 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Federal Government Friday \nManufacturing: October 26-30 \nSponsored by Maryland MEP and the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland \nOctober 27 – Maryland MEP Webinar: Online Training and Resources to Upskill Your Workforce \nOctober 28 – TPP Annual Meeting 2020 \nOctober 29 – RMI and Stanley Black & Decker Talk Manufacturing with Towson University Business Program Students \nEnergy: November 2-6 \nNovember 5-6 – IEDC Course: Business Retention and Expansion \nNovember 5 – MWCC Lean Learnings \nNovember 6 – MEDCO Properties Tour hosted by the MEDA Membership Committee and Leadership Maryland \nReal Estate / Development: November 9-13\, 2020 \nNovember 9 – Maryland Planning Commissioners Association 37th Annual Conference – Virtual \nNovember 10 – Charles County Economic Development Fall Meeting 2020 \nNovember 10 – I95 TECH TALKS: Women in Business \nEntrepreneurship: November 16-20 \nNovember 17 – IEDC Course: Economic Development Marketing and Attraction \nNovember 18-20 – IEDC Course: Economic Development Credit Analysis \nNovember 19 – Maryland Women’s Business Center – A Decade of Difference: Celebrating 10 years of EmpowHERment \nFinance & International: November 23-27 \nLife Sciences & Agribusiness: November 30-December 4  \nDecember 2 – 2020 Maryland State of the Ports \nDecember 3 – Rural Economic Development Session – Southern Maryland Edition
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/economic-development-tribute/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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SUMMARY:2020 BioHealth Capital Region Virtual Forum & Crab Trap Competition
DESCRIPTION:This free event for executive-level biotech leaders is presented by the Association of University Research Parks\, AstraZeneca\, BioHealth Innovation\, Children’s National Health System\, Emergent BioSolutions\, George Mason University\, JLABS\, J.P. Morgan\, Johns Hopkins University\, Maryland Department of Commerce\, Virginia Bio\, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati\, P.C. \nMaryland\, Virginia\, and Washington\, DC set the bar high for biotech innovation. So please join us for our 6th Annual BioHealth Capital Region Forum that will highlight the accomplishments of today and chart our successes of tomorrow. \nWe are excited to bring you an exceptional line up of speakers to this virtual event! \n*Please note that attendees’ name might be recorded if participating in the chat function during the event.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2020-biohealth-capital-region-virtual-forum-crab-trap-competition/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T103000
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SUMMARY:Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:MEDA invites you to join us for our Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff event on October 19 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. As we celebrate our 10th Economic Development Week in Maryland\, hear updates and upcoming events from economic developers around the state of Maryland. Also\, get ready to Rock your Week with a keynote address from returning speaker\, Melanie Spring! \nSpeakers include: \n\nSecretary Kelly Schulz\, Maryland Department of Commerce\nHeather Gramm\, CEcD\, MEDA President\nKim Clark\, MEDA Foundation President\nand Melanie Spring\, CEO of Melanie Spring Productions and keynote speaker.\n\nThe event is free for MEDA members and $25 for non-members.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/economic-development-week-in-maryland-kickoff/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T130000
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CREATED:20201010T004656Z
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SUMMARY:Emerge Stronger: Counseling Session
DESCRIPTION:BRI CEO’s are invited to participate in a business recovery session with experienced business counselors to receive immediate feedback on their current Covid19 recovery efforts. \nCounselors will include one or more members of the PGCEDC staff and other experts with business management\, finance\, marketing and strategic planning experience. \nCompanies will be asked to submit their recovery/continuity plan\, if available\, and specific questions in advance of their session. \nSessions will run 40-minutes. \nFollowing a brief presentation by the company on their current business situation and recovery efforts\, counselors will ask provide feedback based upon the dialogue and documents submitted. \nCounselors may suggest additional business resources\, including additional Emerge Stronger programs and other wrap around support services. \nRequest a counseling session here
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/emerge-stronger-counseling-session/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20201012T145712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T205156Z
UID:32299-1603112400-1603123200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: Counseling Session
DESCRIPTION:BRI CEO’s are invited to participate in a business recovery session with experienced business counselors to receive immediate feedback on their current Covid19 recovery efforts. \nCounselors will include one or more members of the PGCEDC staff and other experts with business management\, finance\, marketing and strategic planning experience. \nCompanies will be asked to submit their recovery/continuity plan\, if available\, and specific questions in advance of their session. \nSessions will run 40-minutes. \nFollowing a brief presentation by the company on their current business situation and recovery efforts\, counselors will ask provide feedback based upon the dialogue and documents submitted. \nCounselors may suggest additional business resources\, including additional Emerge Stronger programs and other wrap around support services. \nRequest a counseling session here
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/emerge-stronger-counseling-session-2/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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SUMMARY:RMI Champions of MD Manufacturing People’s Choice Awards
DESCRIPTION:Beginning on Monday\, October 12 through Sunday\, October 18\, the public is invited to vote online for their favorite 2020 Champion of Maryland Manufacturing in each of the seven Champion story categories: Innovation\, Workforce\, Diversity & Inclusion\, Fighting COVID-19\, Community Engagement & Energy Efficiency & Sustainability. All Champions featured in the online Champions Directory are eligible candidates and are included in the appropriate category in the Voting Survey. You can view a list of all Champions here and read Champion stories via the Directory here. \nAnnouncement of Champion Winners: As for who will be announced as the winners\, the two Champions in each of the seven categories that receive the most votes will be designated as the 2020 Champions of MD Manufacturing People’s Choice winners. Winners will be announced on Tuesday\, October 20th and recognized through press\, email and social media announcements by RMI and our 13 Champions program partner organizations. But there’s more… \nBenefits of Being Selected a Champion Winner: Each month\, starting in November and running through May 2021\, RMI will host a webinar featuring a discussion on a select topic with the top two People’s Choice winners from one of the seven categories. This will give the business community\, educators\, students\, legislators/policy makers and general public the opportunity to get to know these Champions and their efforts more intimately and gain a greater appreciation for their value to our state’s manufacturing industry. It’s great exposure for these Champions and just another way RMI will continue to shed a positive light on Maryland manufacturing! \nTo vote\, click here.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/rmi-champions-of-md-manufacturing-peoples-choice-awards/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T090000
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CREATED:20201010T004550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T205254Z
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SUMMARY:Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger CEO Bootcamp: Retail Omnichannel Strategy
DESCRIPTION:At the end of this class\, retailers will be able to identify new sales channels to add to their business and how to enhance their customer experience. Session topics include: \n\n\nDefinition of Omnichannel \n\n\nPros and cons of e-commerce (although it’s a non-negotiable) \n\n\nSales channels to explore (Adding services – Adding delivery methods) \n\n\nWays to engage with your customers \n\n\nMarketing non-negotiables
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/ceo-bootcamp-retail-omnichannel-strategy/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20201001T160558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T160558Z
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SUMMARY:Post COVID-19 Recovery Workshop for MMTN
DESCRIPTION:Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic\, the world has been through a truly devastating period of pain and change. Beyond the death and sickness\, there have been significant\, fundamental changes to our way of life and to the way businesses operate and succeed or fail. Business owners\, leaders and managers must take stock\, plan and respond. \nThis practical online workshop series will help tech-enterprise\, small business and other owners and managers take a deep breath and assess where they are now\, where the business environment is\, where it is headed and what steps they can and should take to ensure sustainable success for their enterprise. \nBased on years of experience and best practices utilized for clients and their own enterprises\, Mike and Sarah will help workshop participants: conduct a personal and business mission/vision self-assessment\, detail and understand changes to the business environment and buyer needs and behaviors\, build and reposition their brand\, execute against critical success factors\, better communicate value to customers and manage their enterprise for success. All students will receive a workbook to drive thoughts\, assessment\, strategies and tactics designed to help them embrace change and drive their success. \nThis workshop\, while utilizing marketing and business theories and tools as well as best practices\, is not an academic exercise\, but rather a practical\, hands-on effort that helps guide participant thoughts\, strategies and tactics via in-class and out-of-class introspection and action.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/post-covid-19-recovery-workshop-for-mmtn/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T100000
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CREATED:20201010T004740Z
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SUMMARY:City of Hyattsville: Success in the New Normal
DESCRIPTION:10:00 AM – 10:10 AM \nIntroduction \nMayor Hollingsworth/Assistant City Administrator Jim Chandler will welcome participants to the Roundtable and briefly overview the event agenda. \n10:15 AM – 10:30 AM \nPrince George’s County Economic Development Corporation \nAlicia Moran\, Manager of Small Business Services at the Prince George’s County EDC\, will conduct a presentation on resources and available funding opportunities for small businesses \n10:40 AM – 10:55 AM \nMaryland Small Business Development Center \nDeidre R. Lee\, Small Business Counselor at the Maryland Small Business Development Center\, will conduct a presentation on business resources offered by SBDC and more! \n11:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nPanel Discussion featuring Local Hyattsville Businesses \nFacilitated by Mayor Hollingsworth\, local businesses (Business 1)\, (Business 2)\, and (Business 3) will discuss their setbacks\, implemented transitions\, and successes in order to continue to thrive in our current economic climate. \n11:35 AM – 11:50 AM \nCity Update \nJim Chandler\, Assistant City Administrator and Director of Community & Economic Development\, will provide attendees with a brief City update; including Pandemic Relief Fund\, Grants\, Temporary Outdoor Seating and more! \n12:00 PM \n\n\nAdjournment
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/city-of-hyattsville-success-in-the-new-normal/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20201010T004453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T205317Z
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SUMMARY:Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger CEO Bootcamp: Restaurant Procurement: Best Practices for Purchasing
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this class\, participants will understand best practices in procurement and learn how to build their inventory and purchasing system through a partnership of employees and vendors. Session topics include: • \n\n\nHow to create an effective partnership with purveyors to ensure mutual success through accurate deliveries \n\n\nKey principles of inventory management \n\n\nPOS and tracking software
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/ceo-bootcamp-restaurant-procurement-best-practices-for-purchasing/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20201014T180630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T180630Z
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SUMMARY:Agile Innovation Series: Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:The same digital tools and data sources that fuel productivity and growth have been weaponized against us by nefarious groups and even rogue states. For organizations of all sizes\, dealing with the threat of cyber-attacks has become a way of life. Data breaches can cost companies billions of dollars\, cripple a city’s services\, or expose sensitive information. Preventing data incursions is only part of the story. The most forward-thinking organizations are prepared with a multifaceted response when attacks do occur. At this session see how top companies are approaching this challenge and gain insights into the threats they have faced.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/agile-innovation-series-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T133000
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CREATED:20200929T181918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T181918Z
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SUMMARY:Rocks and Rules: America and the South China Sea with Gregory Poling\, Senior Fellow for Southeast Asia and Director\, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
DESCRIPTION:The South China Sea is home to the most complex territorial and maritime disputes in the world. And it is one of the most likely place for US-China competition to turn violent. The United States has long-standing interests in this waterway\, as does the rest of the international community. Gregory Poling will explore those interests and how Washington\, alongside allies and partners\, can secure them while avoiding conflict. \nDirect link to webinar via Blackboard platform: https://us.bbcollab.com/collab/ui/session/guest/3a2ea7bf66914ff99a38534a39286807.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/rocks-and-rules-america-and-the-south-china-sea-with-gregory-poling-senior-fellow-for-southeast-asia-and-director-asia-maritime-transparency-initiative/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T100000
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CREATED:20201021T174326Z
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SUMMARY:International Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives – Israel & Maryland
DESCRIPTION:International Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives: Israel & Maryland\, a presentation during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInternational Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives – Israel and Maryland \nA presentation and discussion on new technologies and trends during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month \nDate/Time: Thursday\, October 22\, 2020\, 9:00 AM EST\, 16:00 Israel time \nIsrael and Maryland are global hot-spots of cybersecurity development and\, too often\, targets of cybersecurity attacks. Our panel of experts will discuss emerging cyber threats and technological solutions they have developed on the front-lines of cyber protection. Information on grant opportunities for US-Israel R&D collaboration will also be discussed. \nCompanies presenting include Sepio Systems as a Maryland/Israel cybersecurity success story\, Cybint\, SecBi and Suridata.AI. After the presentations\, participants will have an opportunity to speak directly during chat sessions. \nSpeakers: \n• Moderator\, Howard Feldman\, Partner\, Whiteford\, Taylor & Preston\, LLP\, co-chair of Data Security and Privacy Practice and Maryland/Israel Development Center Board Member \n• Barry Bogage\, Executive Director\, Maryland/Israel Development Center \n• Samantha Conklin\, Executive Director\, Cybersecurity Association of Maryland\, Inc. (CAMI) \n• Josh Cohen\, Director\, Trade and Partnerships\, Economic and Trade Mission\, Embassy of Israel \n• Yossi Appleboum\, CEO\, Sepio Systems \n• Roy Zur\, CEO and Founder at Cybint\, Former IDF Cyber Intelligence Major Unit 8200 \n• Gilad Peleg\, CEO\, SecBi \n• Lee Kappon\, CEO\, Suridata.AI \nRegistration: \nZoom link to be provided upon registration. For more information contact Nancy Boguslaw\, nboguslaw@MarylandIsrael.org or Samantha Conklin\, sam@mdcyber.com.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/international-cybersecurity-partners-and-perspectives-israel-maryland/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20201014T175726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T175726Z
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SUMMARY:The ABCs of Business Formation: Setting Up Your Company for Success
DESCRIPTION:This is the second in a series of online events co-presented by Lerch\, Early & Brewer and the Innovation Station Business Incubator Powered by the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation.  \nYou’ve got a great new business idea. Your family and friends are full of encouragement and hope – and some of them have already pulled out their wallets wanting to get in as initial investors. \nBefore taking the money\, you should stop\, take a step back\, and develop a plan for how you’re going to form\, fund and operate your new business venture. \nJoin Lerch\, Early & Brewer’s Paul Alpuche on Thursday\, October 22 as he walks you through the do’s and don’ts of setting up your business. The discussion will focus on topics such as developing a business plan\, budgeting\, understanding the different forms of business entities (sole proprietorships\, partnerships\, LLCs and corporations) and selecting the right one for your business\, based on relevant tax and non-tax considerations. The presentation will cover the different sources of funding for your business venture and when you may need an attorney\, CPA or other professionals to address the more complex parts of your business. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\nDevelop a Comprehensive Business Plan \n\n\nAdopt a Realistic Budget for Launching and Operating your New Business \n\n\nSources of Capital \n\n\nEntity Selection (Non-Tax Considerations) \n\n\nEntity Selection (Tax Considerations) \n\n\nDeveloping a Support Network \n\n\nCommon Mistakes made by Small Business Owners \n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\nEarly-stage entrepreneurs and those dreaming of starting their own businesses \n\n\nAnyone who has questions about how to properly form a business or raise capital \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\nPaul Alpuche provides counsel regarding organizational\, governance and capitalization matters; drafts buy-sell\, operating and joint venture agreements; and advises on succession planning and all aspects of contractual review\, negotiations\, and strategic relationships. His clients include professional service providers\, real estate developers and investors\, nonprofits and associations\, country clubs\, insurance companies\, health care facilities and providers\, medical and legal practices\, manufacturers\, and retailers.  \nAbout This Event Series\nThe goal of these events is to focus on a topic relevant to emerging and small businesses emphasizing the legal requirements of doing business in Prince George’s County and in Maryland. Each workshop will feature a Lerch Early attorney and provide the opportunity for interaction/Q&A.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/the-abcs-of-business-formation-setting-up-your-company-for-success/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164435
CREATED:20201014T171258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T171258Z
UID:32376-1603380600-1603384200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CapitalM ZoomCast Live - COVID Series: Developing and Deploying COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics
DESCRIPTION:Join Maryland Tech Council CEO\, Marty Rosendale and Karen L. Smith\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, Executive Vice President\, Chief Medical Officer\, Emergent BioSolutions for a timely discussion on developing and deploying COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. The ZoomCast will touch on supply chain and pipeline challenges\, the value of collaboration in our region and Maryland as a premier vaccine industry cluster. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/capitalm-zoomcast-live-covid-series-developing-and-deploying-covid-19-vaccines-and-therapeutics/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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