Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)

TPP/NAVAIR OSBP Event: Meet & Greet featuring Mr. Hondo Geurts
2018-09-05 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Southern MD Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD, 20619, United States
REGISTRATION

There is no fee to attend.
Advance registration is requested to manage seating.

NOTE: There is a separate registration for the match-making event in the afternoon from 1-4pm. Register for matchmaking appointments here.
AGENDA
Check-in and coffee available at 7:15am. Morning program featuring NAVAIR leadership and keynote speaker, Mr. Hondo Geurts, 8am-12pm; afternoon matchmaking sessions 1-4pm.
Tentative agenda posted below. Schedule subject to change.

8-8:15am
Welcome and Introductions; Ms. Bonnie Green, Executive Director, The Patuxent Partnership; Mr. Shelby Butler, Associate Director, NAVAIR, Office of Small Business Programs

8:15-8:35
Opening Remarks/NAVAIR Vision: VADM G. Dean Peters, Commander, NAVAIR

8:35-10:05am
Panel: Moderator: Mr. Shelby Butler; Panelists:

RDML Brian Corey, PEO (U&W) (confirmed)
CAPT Craig Dorrans, PEO (JSF) (confirmed)
Mr. Gary Kurtz, SES, Assistant Commander, AIR 1.0 Program Management (confirmed)
BGen Gregory Masiello, PEO (A) (confirmed)
Mr. Garry R. Newton, SES, Deputy Commander, NAVAIR (confirmed)
Mr. WIlliam Pearce, AIR 6.7 (confirmed)

10:05-10:45am
Q&A moderated by Mr. Butler **Please submit questions here by August 24th.

10:45-11am
Coffee Break

11am-12pm
Keynote Speaker: Mr. James “Hondo” Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development & Acquisition (ASN (RD&A))

12-1pm
Lunch on your own

1-4pm

NAVAIR OSBP Match Making Event with representatives from PMAs, AIR 6.7, SBIT/STTR, large businesses, PTACs, SMDCs, banks, TEDCO and NAVAIR OSBP site deputies
REGISTER for matchmaking appointments here.

TPP/St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce Event: Building for Innovation at the St. Mary’s County Regional
2018-08-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Southern MD Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD, 20619, United States
The Patuxent Partnership and St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce invite our members and the regional community to a briefing on:
Building for Innovation at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport
with presentations from St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development, S, Hunt Aero, Southern MD Higher Education Center, University System of Maryland
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
8:00 – 10:00a.m.
Southern Maryland Higher Education Center – Building 1, Multi-purpose Room | 44219 Airport Road | California, MD 20619
REGISTRATION

There is no fee to attend.
Advance registration is requested to manage seating.

AGENDA
Check-in and coffee available at 7:30am. Briefing begins at 8am. Tentative agenda below (subject to change).

8-8:15am
Welcome: Ms. Bonnie Green (Executive Director, TPP) and Mr. Rich Fleming (Executive Director, SMC Chamber of Commerce)

8:15-8:25am
Overview: Mr. Chris Kaselemis, Director, St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development

8:25-8:45am
Background (Airport): Mr. Gary Whipple, Airport Operations Manager, St. Mary’s County Regional Airport

8:45-9:05am
Vision: Mr. Chris Kaselemis

9:05-9:20am
Private Sector Development: Mr. Ken Reed, Managing Director, S. Hunt Aero

9:20-9:40am
University System of Maryland: Mr. Matt Scassero, Director, UMD UAS Test Site

9:40-9:55am
Q&A

Topics to be covered include – infrastructure development and enhancements at/around SMC airport, airport environment (S. Hunt Aero owned land/facilities, Southern MD Higher Education Center, planned UMD Autonomous Research & Engineering building, Wildewood Tech Park, TechPort, airport/terminal) coming together as an innovation district, visions for developing aviation businesses and aviation community, expansion of UMD (undergrad engineering programs, UAS Test Site, Autonomous Research & Engineering Building, TechPort).

DHCD Event: Maryland Opportunity Zone Conference
2018-07-31 09:00 - 12:00 | The Hotel at the University of Maryland, 7777 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, 20742, United States
Come hear how you can benefit from this new federal tax program, including:

Investing gains into Opportunity Funds
Obtaining the maximum benefit of investing in Opportunity Funds
Locating designated Opportunity Zones
Statewide projects being funded and supported in Opportunity Zones
Combining the benefits of an Opportunity Zone with other Federal tax programs, such as Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Historic Tax Credit, and New Markets Tax Credit.

This program will be of particular interest to investment funds, real estate developers, LIHTC developers, people who do business within an Opportunity Zone, and investors looking to roll over their gains into an investment with favorable federal income tax treatment.

MEDA 2018 Summer Conference
2018-07-25 08:00 - 13:00 | Town of Elkton, 100 Railroad Avenue, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States
Join us July 25 in the Town of Elkton for the MEDA 2018 Summer Conference! This conference theme is ‘Building Strong Neighborhoods using Economic & Community Development Strategies’.
Maryland is comprised of first class, award-winning counties and cities, all of which have some very special neighborhoods that help to bring such accolades our way.
At the MEDA 2018 Summer Conference, we will highlight the basic tools and proactive measures used to foster prosperity and further livability in our neighborhoods. Hear from speakers who will discuss ways to help small business flourish and how to address our workforce’s need for expanded job creation.
The conference will be from 8 a.m to 1 p.m.
On the evening of Tuesday, July 24, MEDA Summer Conference attendees should make a reservation to stay in Elkton at the LaQuinta hotel (see link on this page. Reduced rates for Conference Attendees!) and plan to join us for a reception at 5pm of the newly opened Elk River Brewery, hosted by The Town of Elkton.
Arrive to the conference at 8am Wednesday refreshed after your pleasant stay at the hotel and plan to roll up your sleeves to learn from our experts about Neighborhood Development Strategies you can use in your community. We’ve invited the Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course attendees to join us for the Conference, which will be part of their course experience. So why not return the favor?!
After the conference, attendees are invited to take advantage of one or two instructional options:

Join Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course attendees for their Entrepreneurship Class with instructor Beth Woodring. This session will take place from 1:30 – 2:30 and is free to Summer Conference attendees ONLY.
Attend a free to conference attendees ONLY Zoom Prospector session that is a free service for mapping your properties. James Palma of Commerce will share many of the exciting capabilities of this data rich resource.

But that’s not all…
After all the instruction and information, join our Basic Course attendees, the Elkton Alliance Board and our Main Street/Neighborhood Development instructor, Amy Seitz of DHCD for a walking tour of Elkton Main Street.
So Come Early and Stay Late. Please register for the various classes/courses/conference items below!
Click here to view the 2018 MEDA Summer Conference Agenda.
See the photos from the MEDA 2018 Summer Conference on our Flickr page.
Speaker Presentations:

How Place & Experience Impacts Neighborhood Revitalization from Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)

Overview of Maryland’s ZoomProspector System from Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)

Elk River Brewing Event
2018-07-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Elk River Brewing, 112 East Main Street, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States
Join us for Happy Hour on Tuesday, July 24th as we kick off the 2018 MEDA Summer Conference!
On the evening of Tuesday, July 24, MEDA Summer Conference attendees should make a reservation to stay in Elkton at the LaQuinta hotel (see link on the Summer Conference page). Plan to arrive early in Elkton and join us for a reception at 5pm of the newly opened Elk River Brewery, hosted by Mayor Robert Alt, the Town of Elkton and the Elkton Alliance.
This networking / happy hour is free for MEDA members to attend, but registration is required. Please complete the form below.

2018 Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course
2018-07-23 08:00 - 2018-07-26 17:00 | Columbus Center (IMET), 701 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
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.
The course will highlight the key aspects in an economic developer’s career:

Managing Economic Development Offices
Strategic Planning
Ethics
Business Retention & Expansion
Finance for Economic Development
Marketing & Business Attraction
Neighborhood Revitalization (This section will be taught as part of the MEDA Summer Conference. Registration for the conference is included in your Course registration).
Workforce Development
Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Lofton Scholarships are available to MEDA members. Click here to learn how to apply for a Lofton Scholarship.
Click here to view the draft course agenda / schedule

Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course
2018-07-23 08:00 - 2018-07-26 17:00
Save the date. Details coming soon.

MES Event: Environmental Business Leadership Conference
2018-07-19 08:00 - 16:00 | The Westin Hotel, 100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
U.S. environmental businesses generate nearly $400 billion a year in revenue and employ almost 2 million Americans, creating a greener, sustainable future for Maryland and the nation.
Join us and network with top public and private sector executives from Maryland’s environmental business sector, including many of the region’s leading environmental services and products companies.
Hear from respected industry experts to learn about the latest environmental business and product innovations, technologies, and opportunities.
Don’t miss Maryland’s premier environmental business event of the year!
Featured Topics

Sustainability
Environmental Technology
Dredging & Restoration
Renewable Energy
Stormwater
Solid Waste Management & Recycling
Composting
Geospatial & Engineering Services
Funding Resources
Environmental Compliance and Monitoring
Water and Wastewater Operations
Read More…

Speaker Highlights

Larry Hogan, Governor, Maryland (Invited)
Ben Grumbles, Secretary, Maryland Department of the Environment
Denise Naguib, Vice President, Sustainability & Supplier Diversity, Marriott International
Craig Fuller, CEO & Chairman, The Fuller Company
Matthew R. Stanton, Vice President, Global Public Policy, Under Armour
Ellington E. Churchill, Jr., Secretary, Maryland Department of General Services
Chris Correale, Director of Harbor Development, MDOT Maryland Port Administration
Susan Robinson, Senior Public Affairs Director, Waste Management
Mary Beth Tung, Director, Maryland Energy Administration
Jeff Salkin, News Anchor, Maryland Public Television
Read More…

Other Information
Attire: Business or business casual
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations, exchanges, and refunds are permitted up to 30 days before the event.

CCED Event: Quarterly Business Roundtable
2018-07-19 08:00 - 09:30 | Waldorf West Library, 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD, 20603, United States
Save the Date
Quarterly Business Roundtable
Charles County Economic Development
Waldorf West Library
10405 O’Donnell Place
Waldorf, MD 20603

TPP Event- National Security & Protecting Land in Your Community (PTLT and REPI)
2018-07-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Precise Conference Center, 22290 Exploration Dr. 3rd Floor, Lexington Park, MD, 20653, United States
The Patuxent Partnership invites our members and the regional community to a program on National Security & Protecting Land in Your Community – PAX Tidewater Land Trust and REPI.
Wednesday, July 18, 2018, 12 – 2pm
Precise Conference Center – 3rd floor | 22390 Exploration Drive | Lexington Park, MD 20653
Featuring representatives from the PAX Tidewater Land Trust –
Andrew Garte, Executive Director | Frank Allen, President of the Board of Directors | David Moulton, Board Member
and DOD REPI representatives –
Sabrina Hecht, Community Plans Liaison Officer, Pax River NAS
Lynne M. Keenan, Community Plans Liaison Officer, Naval Support Activity South Potomac
Join us to learn more!
REGISTRATION

There is no cost for this program.
Advance registration is requested to manage seating.

AGENDA
Agenda is forthcoming!
ABOUT PAX TIDEWATER LAND TRUST (PTLT) and READINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INTEGRATION (REPI)

PTLT’s mission is to sustain the region’s biodiversity and water resources through a network of protected landscapes. The organization recognizes that forest and farmland and the region’s unique historic and scenic character are vital to a healthy economy and citizens’ sense of well-being. PTLT acquires land and conservation easements by purchase or donation. The Trust has conserved over 5,000 acres of land in perpetuity, keeping it as farm and forest to meet today’s needs and those of future generations.
The DoD’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) program is a key tool in minimizing encroachment that could impede or restrict military testing, training and operations. REPI allows the military services to enter into unique cost-sharing partnerships with state and local governments and private conservation organizations to preserve compatible land uses around military installations and to conserve natural landscapes in support of military readiness.

Start Date & Time: 18 Jul 2018 at 12:00
End Date & Time: 18 Jul 2018 at 14:00
Event Cost: $0.00

TPP Event- Coffee and Conversation with Dr. Mike Griffin, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
2018-07-13 08:00 - 09:30 | Southern MD Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD, 20619, United States
The Patuxent Partnership invites our members and the regional community to a briefing by Dr. Mike Griffin, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
Friday, July 13, 2018
8:00 – 9:30a.m.
REGISTRATION

There is no fee to attend.
Advance registration is requested to manage seating.

AGENDA
Check-in and coffee available at 7:30am. Briefing begins at 8am.
Start Date & Time: 13 Jul 2018 at 08:00
End Date & Time: 13 Jul 2018 at 09:30
Event Cost: $0.00

Indian Head Innovation and Discovery Day
2018-06-28 08:45 - 16:00 | Indian Head Pavilion on the Village Green, 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head, Maryland, 20640
Indian Head Innovation and Discovery Day will highlight business opportunities in Charles County and in the town of Indian Head, MD
On Thursday, June 28, 2018, Energetics Technology Center (ETC) and Charles County Economic Development, with support from the Rural Maryland Council, will host Indian Head Innovation and Discovery Day at the Indian Head Pavilion on the Village Green in Indian Head, Maryland. Emphasizing technology-based economic development, the day-long event will spotlight innovation and business growth opportunities in the Town of Indian Head and in Charles County, Maryland. The event will feature leadership from Maryland Department of Commerce, the Town of Indian Head, Charles County, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (IHEODTD), Energetics Technology Center, TEDCO, Rural Maryland Council, Mid-Atlantic Venture Association, and successful entrepreneurs. Admission is open to the public. Entrepreneurs, small businesses, startups, researchers, and innovators are encouraged to attend. Indian Head businesses interested in exhibiting should contact John Millemaci at jmillemaci@etcmd.com

2018 Poplar Island Tour
2018-06-27 08:00 - 13:00
MEDA and Leadership Maryland have partnered to organize a tour of Poplar Island on Wednesday, June 27th. This tour is free and open to MEDA and Leadership Maryland members only. Spots are limited, so be sure to register fast!
About Poplar Island
Poplar Island, located in Talbot County, Maryland, is estimated to have comprised 1,140 acres in 1847, supporting more than 100 human residents and a diverse wildlife population. Extensive erosion reduced the island to five acres by the 1990s.
In 1994, a team of federal and state environmental agencies—including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Maryland Port Administration—launched plans to restore the island to its historic size. Today, Poplar Island is an international model for the beneficial use of dredged material.
By using the most modern technology, wetland, and upland habitats have been integrated into the island restoration from the outset of the project. Poplar Island already serves as a wintering site, transient stop, and nesting location for local and migratory wildfowl. It also provides shelter and quiet water habitats for diamondback terrapins, crabs, rockfish, and killifish. For more information on Poplar Island, click here.
Please realize that Poplar Island is an active construction site. Following the safety regulations is a must:

All posted signs and verbal notices must be obeyed.
Alcohol is prohibited.
Pets are prohibited.
The group must stay together at all times.
Poplar Island is open to the public through prior arrangement only.
All participants are required to wear a life jacket (provided). Visitors under 50 lbs. must provide their own life jackets.
Our tour boat has a strict 24-passenger limit.

To make the tour enjoyable for all participants, please take the following into consideration:

Participants must be prepared to board a boat and climb a few steps; however the amount of walking is minimal.
Tours run rain or shine. However, in the event of severe weather we may need to cancel the tour, in which case we will contact you as soon as a decision has been made.
The boat will depart promptly at 9 a.m. Please plan on arriving 10-15 minutes early. Please make sure you arrive on time so that you are not left behind. We cannot allow alternative boat transportation to dock on Poplar Island.
The tour does not include a designated lunch break but feel free to bring snacks.
Tours can be enjoyed by people of all ages, but please keep in mind that some of the topics covered are slightly advanced for our younger visitors.

For Directions to Poplar Island from the East, click here.
For Directions to Poplar Island from the West, click here.
Thank you to the Maryland Environmental Service (MES) for helping set up this tour!

IEDC Event: 2018 Economic Future Forum
2018-06-24 - 2018-06-26 | Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER, 95 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
TOMORROW IS TODAY!
Wow! Summer is nearly here, and Buffalo Niagara is a place you will want to spend a part of it.
Attending the 2018 Economic Future Forum is the key to uncovering information about how future industries will impact the work that we as economic developers do. Technology has sped up our lives in unprecedented ways. Thankfully, we are able to foresee and predict the future with a lot more accuracy than our predecessors, which has given us an advantage. The next step is to position today’s resources for future growth, and this event will bring many of those elements to light.
Join the IEDC for the 2018 Economic Future Forum
Meet more than 300 professionals as you learn from thought-provoking speakers, all focused on illuminating the path toward higher quality economic development.
Your immediate gain:
• Access to rich dialogs focused on tomorrow’s trends and global shifts
• Participation in interactive sessions
• On–the–spot answers to your most challenging tasks
• In-depth insight on best practices based on real case studies
Plus, you’ll visit several area businesses and local economic development projects
Who benefits from this conference? Professionals that fall into dozens of categories, including:
• Regional, state, county and city economic development organizations
• Local elected officials, city and county management and planning
• Chamber of commerce and other business support agencies
• Community and neighborhood development organizations
• Utility companies and many more
Your action items?
1. See who else benefits by attending this event on the program page.
2. See how much you can save if you register today. Register by April 20 and save up to $120!
3. Book your hotel while the headquarters hotel room block is still available. Spaces will go fast.
#IEDCBuffalo
#IEDCFutureIndustries

AAEDC Event: Baybrook Commercial Revitalization Tour
2018-06-21 08:30 - 11:30 | Chesapeake Arts Center, 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, Maryland, 21225
Are you interested in commercial properties? Join our Baybrook Commercial Revitalization Tour.
This tour of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn and Curtis Bay will highlight:

Potential investment and redevelopment opportunities
Successes in the area including recent development, current construction projects and business investment
Resources and programs to incentivize development and private investment

NMTC Event: Disruptive Technology Summit 2.1
2018-06-20 12:00 - 16:30 | Towson University in Northeastern MD, 510 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD, 21015, United States
‘Sensors, Surveillance and (No) Secrets’ – the onslaught of the Internet of Everything
Sponsorship’s – $300 (signage, mic time, display tables, listing in communications, list of attendees)
Attendance – fees $25 NMTC member, $45 non-NMTC member.
Register Here For Disruptive Tech Summit 2.1
That crazy future we were promised in the science fiction stories is slowly starting to show up.
More than half of major new industry, military, consumer processes and systems will incorporate some element of inter-connectivity by 2020. “Instrumenting” physical things with sensors and connecting them to other things — devices, systems and people. By 2025 the global worth of this tech is projected at $6.2 trillion, with the maximum value from healthcare ($2.5 trillion) and manufacturing ($2.3 trillion).
This interconnected technology, leveraging advancements in unmanned systems, sensors, machine intelligence and artificial intelligence will covert data to actionable intelligence in ways never anticipated – both with rewarding potential, and increasingly, uncomfortable risk.
The NMTC Disruptive Tech Summit 2.1 brings together the expertise, examples and education to best comprehend how to navigate profitably and securely through these evolving technologies, while understanding the future skill sets.
The summit will address these swiftly emerging technologies:
(These topics dovetail with the Army’s Internet of Battlefield Things (IOBT))
Sensors (land, sea, air)
Bio/metric scanning
Facial Recognition
Surveillance/tracking devices
Robotic process automation (RPA)
and the control elements of machine learning and AI.
as they increasingly converge under a single digital disruption umbrella, so rapidly, their potential uses are beyond the reach of speculation.
Of immediate concern, as one example describes, is exploiting the sensors (e.g., accelerometer, gyroscope, microphone, light sensor, etc.) on an IoT device, attackers can extract information from the device, transfer malware to a device, or trigger a malicious activity to compromise the device, or the autonomous vehicle not sensing a pedestrian in the roadway in Arizona.
On the positive side, a mobile app using specific sensors along with an embedded machine learning model, analyses the sound waves of a baby’s cries to detect asphyxia, a pre-cursor to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Darker futures will likely prevail. Internet-connected offices/battlefields/operating rooms, autonomous vehicles (air, sea, land, space), pacemakers, dialysis machines, and robots all producing data captured on an ever-more granular level — would become our currency, and threats such as hacking would extend to even more intimate areas of our lives.
Logistics – lite fare refreshments
Sponsorship’s – $300 (signage, mic time, display tables, listing in communications, list of attendees)
Attendance – fees $25 NMTC member, $45 non-NMTC member.

Highlighting Economic Development and Higher Education in Maryland
2018-06-20 11:30 - 13:30 | Towson University, University Union Building, 3rd Floor (Parking is available at Towsontown Garage only), 250 University Ave., Towson, MD, 21204, United States
Partnerships between higher education and economic development are key to Maryland’s economy. Join us for the second in a series of conversations that highlight these unique partnerships. Towson University plays a vital role as an anchor institution. TU supports businesses in the region, creates new opportunities for its students, and actively participates in efforts to drive innovation, small business growth, and fuel strategic “place-making” efforts. Join us as we highlight the value of partnerships and hear from Maryland’s economic development leaders and Dr. Kim Schatzel, President of Towson University.
Click here to view the draft agenda.
Parking & Facility Information at Towson University

The event will take place on the 3rd floor of the University Union Building in the Chesapeake Rooms at Towson University
Free parking is available to attendees in the Towsontown Garage. A parking attendant will greet you at the garage to hand you a parking pass. The physical address of the Towsontown Garage is 250 University Ave, Towson, MD 21204. Create your own google directions. There is no other parking available on campus for this meeting.
The University Union Building is a short walk from the Towsontown Garage. Exit the garage from the 2nd level using the walkway leading to the College of Liberal Arts Building (CLA). Pass through the CLA Building and exit on the opposite side (see map directions). Once you leave the College of Liberal Arts Building – do not go up the stairs. Take an immediate right and follow the red brick path straight to the University Union Building. Please click here to view walking directions (map). Note when you arrive at the University Union Building, the entrance will be up the path on your left.
Please let us know if you require accommodations. If you require assistance in getting from the Towsontown Garage parking site to the event site, please contact Towson’s Paratransit, 410-704-RIDE (7433)
Free wifi is available on the TU campus. Please select “tu-openaccess”
TU is a smoke-free campus.

TPP Event- AIRWorks and Model-Based Systems Engineering program
2018-06-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Southern MD Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD, 20619, United States
Tuesday, June 19 – AIRWorks and Model-Based Systems Engineering program –at the Southern MD Higher Education Center, 8-10am, registration is free; featuring:
o RDML Shane Gahagan, Commander, NAWCAD; Assistant Commander for Research and Engineering, NAVAIR
o Mr. Gerald Swift, Director, AIRWorks
o Mr. David Cohen, Systems Engineering Department, AIR-4.1

MTC Event: Fifth Annual Golf Tournament
2018-06-18 09:30 - 17:00 | Cattail Creek Country Club, 3600 Cattail Creek Drive, Glenwood, MD, 21738, United States
Join MTC for a fabulous day on the beautiful waterfront setting at Cattail Creek Country Club.
The day will begin with registration, networking and driving range practice at 9:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. There will be raffles, contests, and a lot of friendly competition. So get a foursome together and meet us at Cattail Creek Country Club to kick off the summer season. After the tournament, stay for appetizers, cocktails and awards.
We have many sponsorship opportunities available ranging from $750 – $7,500. Click here to see the benefits. Foursomes will be offered at only $600.
Please join us for a memorable day of fun and networking on the links! Contact Wendy Worm for more information at wendy@mdtechcouncil.com or 240.243.4050.

Neighborhood BusinessWorks: Creating Economic Development Opportunities Across Maryland
2018-06-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Union Collective, 1700 W. 41st Street, Baltimore, MD, 21211, United States
MEDA is pleased to partner with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to share with its members information on how to inspire innovation and enrich their communities utilizing the Department’s Neighborhood BusinessWorks program to support new and growing businesses.
For nearly 25 years, the Neighborhood BusinessWorks program has provided over $100 million to support more than 700 projects and create over 13,500 jobs. Leveraging almost half a billion dollars in private investment, Neighborhood BusinessWorks can help your development deals access more capital investment from private lenders.
Neighborhood BusinessWorks is looking to finance $50 million a year in support to Maryland’s small businesses – come learn more about securing financing to complete your economic development projects!
Making Neighborhood Business Work!
Union Collective
1700 W. 41st Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
See it before it officially opens to the public! Union Collective, financed with Neighborhood BusinessWorks, is a 138,000 sq ft former Sears warehouse that is the future home for manufacturing and creative businesses anchored by favorite beermakers UNION Craft Brewing.
Speakers include: Aisha Taylor and Colleen Cord-Malone, Neighborhood BusinessWorks; Adam Benesch, Union Craft Brewing/Union Collective; Jon Constable, Seawall Development and Kevin Atticks, Grow & Fortify
SPACE IS LIMITED – REGISTER TODAY!
MEDA members $25 – Non-members $50
Registration is available below, lunch & tour will be provided.

Economic Development Strategic Planning
2018-06-14 - 2018-06-15
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.
Course Highlights:
• Stakeholder analysis, structuring participation, planning fundamentals
• Consensus building, group facilitation and conflict
• Defining geography, competitive advantage and SWOT
• Determining vision, mission, goals and objectives
• Demand-side strategies and supply-side strategies
• Identifying projects, strategy formation and implementation
• Setting realistic benchmarks and measuring success
• Exploring the use of dashboard indicators

Bollinger Foundation Event: 37th Annual Bollinger Open
2018-06-08 | The Courses at Andrews, 4442 W Perimeter Road, Joint Base Andrews, MD, 20762, United States
Join the Bollinger Foundation on June 8 for their Annual Bollinger Open!
Enjoy a good round of golf, or simply looking to connect with others for a good cause? Then you’ll want to play the Andrews Joint Base Course for their primary annual fundraising event, the Bollinger Open!
Included are green fees, carts, dinner, prizes, and the great feeling of knowing you have helped further a child’s education. Don’t worry if you don’t have a foursome – they’ll introduce you to some great people who, like you, are ready to have fun for a good cause!
Looking to sponsor the Open, have questions about Bollinger, or other upcoming events? Contact Ann Seely at aseely@iedconline.org, or at 202.942.9476.
The Bollinger Foundation ‐ established in 1989 ‐ is named after Steve Bollinger, former Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Steve served from 1981 until his death in 1984. After his death, Steve’s wife Lin and their four young children were left to cope with the emotional and financial devastation that only the loss of a spouse and parent can bring.
Learn more about the Bollinger Foundation at www.BollingerFoundation.org

NMTC Event: GOLF4STEM Tournament 2018
2018-06-04 | Winters Run Golf Club, 1000 N Tollgate Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join NMTC for the 11th Annual GOLF4STEM Education Tournament on June 4, 2018, 7:30 registration & breakfast, 9:00 AM Shotgun Start, and again, this rare opportunity to play a premier private golf course, the beautiful Winters Run Golf Club in Bel Air MD.
This year, we are partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford & Cecil Counties, where a portion of this year’s tournament fund-raising will be directed to STEM initiatives in the clubs.
Through efforts like Golf4STEM, you are building tomorrow’s STEM educated workforce and filling the pipeline of future employees, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
NMTC is a hub of the local technology community. By supporting NMTC, you help us to aggressively pursue areas of opportunity that will benefit you and our community, providing a technologically competitive advantage.
Together, we are a most powerful force building our communities STEM qualified workforce.

MTC Event: Cyber M&A — What’s your number?
2018-05-24 08:00 - 10:00 | USRA Headquarters, 7178 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
$9 Billion. $1 Trillion. 15%. $31.2 Billion.
Four BIG numbers that all point to massive funding and consolidation:
• Nine billion dollars is what is spent in Venture Capital funding each year in the DMV.
• One trillion dollars is the market for cyber security products and services.
• 15% the US cyber security market’s annual growth (CAGR).
• $31.2 Billion is the amount spent on just the top 20 M&As, solely in the Cyber Security Space.
Don’t miss an opportunity to talk directly to exiting cyber security company CEOs, Venture Capitalists, and some of the people who help put these deals together, as the Maryland Tech Council hosts Cyber-Exits 2018.

ETC Event: Drive Your Business Forward with USDA Tech Transfer
2018-05-23 08:30 - 13:00 | College of Southern Maryland, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Energetics Technology Center and the Rural Maryland Council are proud to offer an in-depth look into moving scientific discoveries and innovations developed at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, from the laboratory to practical everyday use. If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, student of biology, horticulture or aquaculture, or a professional service organization that assists any of these groups, plan to attend this free program and learn more about how technology transfer brings innovation to commercialization! This event will be held in building CE202 (Community Education, room 202) at the La Plata Campus of the College of Southern Maryland.
What is Technology Transfer?
Technology transfer (T2) is the process of transitioning technologies from the research lab to the marketplace.
Why Should I Learn About USDA Tech Transfer?
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief in-house research agency. It is one of the four component agencies of the Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area. The scope of USDA’s agricultural research programs has been expanded and extended many times since the Department was first created. Today ARS has a workforce of approximately 6,000 employees including 2,100 scientists and post docs representing a wide range of disciplines. ARS has 800 research projects working at 90+ locations, including overseas labs.
AGENDA (tentative)
8:30 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast Served.
8:45 AM Welcome Remarks, Energetics Technology Center
8:50 AM Sponsor Welcome, Rural Maryland Council
8:55 AM Overview of Energetics Technology Center & TechFire® Incubation and Commercialization Programs
9:00 AM USDA Agriculture Research Service (ARS), Technology Transfer Office
Tech Transfer Goals and Objectives – Moving Federal Innovation to Commercialization
Working with ARS
Topics:

Bioenergy and Environment
Small Business Innovation Research and Licensing
Crop Production and Protection
Food Processing and Products

Questions & Answers
11:15 AM Break
11:30 AM Small Business Development Center
12:00 PM Enterpreneur-in-Residence Open House
1:00 PM Adjourn

MHT Event: Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshop
2018-05-22 17:30 - 18:30
If you own a certified historic property in Maryland, you may have the opportunity to earn a state income tax credit on qualified rehabilitation expenditures.
Whether you are planning to rehabilitate your primary or secondary residence or a commercial property, there are state incentives that may help. Join us for a free workshop to learn more about the Maryland Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program and opportunities that may be available to you.
Rehabilitation projects include but are not limited to: painting, systems upgrades, roof replacement, window and door repair, floor refinishing…
For more information, please see our website: https://mht.maryland.gov/taxCredits.shtml

WHO: Homeowners and Commercial Property Owners
WHERE: Cultural Center & Havre de Grace Opera House 121 N Union Ave., Havre de Grace, 20178
WHEN: Tuesday, May 22nd 5:30 PM

Tax Credit Contacts:
Elizabeth Totten
(410) 697-9551
Megan Klem
(410) 697-9560

RAMP Event: Maryland’s 3D Medical Revolution
2018-05-16 08:00 - 16:00 | Star Academy, 2032 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
Additive Manufacturing is reshaping the bio-medical, bio-health, dental, and medical device industry. “Maryland’s 3D Medical Revolution” explores new developments in 3D printing and related technologies and how these will transform medical and dental care in Maryland. Join RAMP MD, government, industry, academia, and educators for this one-day symposium on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the STAR Academy in Timonium, MD, 2032 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD.
Topics include: How 3D Printing Is Changing the Operating Room, Advances in medical devices 3D R&D, Military Medical applications, Advances in Dentistry, Hardware and Software Technology Advancements , and much more. Register today at: http://3DBioMedMD.eventbrite.com. Early bird tickets still available for $79.
The STAR (Science, Technology, Art and Robotics) Academy is Maryland’s new STEM and technology training center. Programs and activities include robotics, drones, 3D printing, and game development.
Download the sponsorship brochure for this event: Sponsor Brochure_MD3DMedicalRevolution.

HTC Event: Women in Tech Trailblazer Series
2018-05-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship, 9250 Bendix Road, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
HTC’s Women in Tech Affinity Group invites you join them for a Women in Tech Trailblazer Series event on Thursday, May 10th at the Maryland Centerr for Entrepreneurship. Registration includes breakfast.
Gina Abate, President and CEO of Edwards Performance Solutions
Gina Abate joined Edwards in 2013 as a Senior Vice President. Appointed President in June 2013 and CEO in May 2016, she is responsible for the direction, leadership, and performance of Edwards. Ms. Abate actively runs day-to-day capture and delivery of products and services across the company’s three Strategic Business Units, contracts, finance, human resources, business development, proposals, and technology solutions.
Under her leadership, Edwards expanded its offerings to include cybersecurity and IT services, complementing a strong enterprise management and training history.
Gina’s strong leadership, industry knowledge, and board positions, enables strategic plan development for growth and to advance the company’s mission. Ms. Abate is the Board of Directors Chairperson for The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI). She is featured in multiple publications promoting cyber awareness and was recently recognized by The Daily Record as one of their “Most Influential Marylanders” for her contributions to current and emerging technology.
Prior to joining Edwards, Gina was a Vice President at NTT Data Federal Systems (formerly Keane Federal Systems) and BAE Systems. She has 30+ years of proven leadership with executive, technical, and business management experience in the Federal Government as a Civil Servant and a commercial sector contractor. Her work includes managing multiple contracts, spanning the full range of IT services from program management through operations, and full responsibility of annual revenues totaling $120M+.
Gina holds a BA in History and Political Science from Texas Lutheran University and a Paralegal Master’s Certificate from Southwest Texas State University.
Registration will close on May 9 at noon. At the door tickets will be available.

CAMI Event: May Maryland Cyber Meetup
2018-05-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Purdue University Global, 1390 Piccard Drive Suite 100, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
A combination of casual networking and business, this month’s Meetup will feature Reverse Company Spotlights, where professionals from different industries will tell YOU — the cybersecurity industry professionals — about the tribulations of keeping cyber secure in their respective industry sectors. These Meetups have been successful in generating sales and partnering relationships, access to investment funding, job opportunities and more for attendees. And they are fun, too! Join us. Thank you to our sponsors, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and ISSA Central Maryland Chapter, and to our program partner Maryland Department of Commerce. Questions? Email sam@MDcyber.com.
Agenda:
5:30 p.m. Networking
6:00 p.m. Reverse Company Spotlights with Q&A
7:00 p.m. Networking
7:30 p.m. Conclusion
Cost: $20/person – includes lite-fare munchies, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Note: this ticket is nonrefundable.
You must be 21 or older to attend. Please bring a valid form of ID.
Thank you to our sponsors, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and ISSA Central Maryland Chapter

RMI Event: Annual Expo – Techtonic Shift
2018-05-03 09:30 - 15:00 | Martins West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD, 21244, United States
In one day, in one location, connecting the largest gathering of Maryland manufacturing companies, resource providers and potential talent!

Connecting Manufacturing Companies to Maryland’s Work Ready Job Seekers, Job Seekers in Training, Top College and University STEM Students and Secondary School Engineering Students.
Connecting Manufacturing Companies to Talent, New Clients, Service Providers and Vendors & Suppliers and the Resources of Maryland Department of Commerce, Maryland Department of Labor Licensing & Regulation & Maryland Energy Administration, Maryland Department of Environment, Maryland MEP, JARC, Maryland World Class Consortia, and more.
Connecting Job Seekers to Job Opportunities in Manufacturing.
Connecting Attendees to Maryland Manufactured Products and Advanced Technologies.

Companies Will Have List of Company Job Openings

State Agencies, Private and Non-Profit Service Providers for Manufacturing

General Admission $50.00
RMI Member Admission $30.00
Students/teachers – free, must register
Job Seekers – free, must register

Why Attend?
Face-to-Face Meetings with Industry Sector Leaders: Students and those seeking employment opportunities can connect with Maryland manufacturing companies from top industries with current job openings.
Get Noticed: Get exposure to key industry leaders by showcasing your technologies, services, and products.
Employment Resources: Access DLLR employment resources and matchmaking service onsite. The DLLR onsite service desk can help you find student interns, apprentices and future hires for your business needs.
Business Development: Representatives of Maryland Department of commerce will be on hand representing programs that serve manufacturing.
Who Should Attend?
Manufacturing HR Directors can meet job seekers and share current job openings with attendees and exhibitors.

Manufacturing Exhibitors can choose industry cluster sections in Defense & Aerospace, Food Industry, Health & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Electronics & 3D Printing and Consumer Products & Packaging (60 exhibits available).
University/College STEM Student Clubs interested in exhibiting and seeking high tech jobs with some of the most innovative Maryland manufacturing companies (20 exhibits available).
Manufacturing Ecosystem Suppliers interested in showcasing their unique services of interest to the manufacturing industry (20 exhibits available).
Manufacturing Executives interested in connecting with other leading manufacturers in Defense & Aerospace, Food Industry, Health & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Electronics & 3D Printing and Consumer Products & Packaging.
Manufacturing Human Resource Directors interested in hiring some of the brightest students coming out of Maryland’s colleges and universities.
Individuals Seeking Manufacturing Employment will be able to review current job openings and meet with potential Maryland manufacturing employees.
High School STEM Students onsite who are interested in meeting with university/college STEM students and manufacturers, especially those seeking youth apprenticeship opportunities with manufacturers.
