Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)

Info Session on TEDCO & HarborBank CDC Minority Business Pre-seed Fund #1
2017-03-22 | Bowie Business Innovation Center located at Bowie State University, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD, 20715, United States
Come learn about the new Minority Business Pre-seed Fund, which is a partnership between TEDCO and Harbor Bank Community Development Corp. During the session we will discuss::

Who is eligible
How to apply
What to expect if awarded the $40,000
Answer any questions you may have.

DATE AND TIME
Wed, March 22, 2017 Wed, March 22, 2017
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Or 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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*Registration is free for these events above
We will also walk through the application to help individual navigate the application itself. If you want to review the program please go to the program’s webpage here http://tedco.md/program/minority-business-pre-seed-fund-mbpf/. Applications for the first round close April 1st.
MAC CONWELL
McKeever Conwell joined the Maryland Technology Development Corp, as the deal team coordinator and portfolio manager. He is responsible for evaluating initial applications to TEDCO, through its Seed Investment Fund, while sourcing new companies and being an active participant in Maryland’s technology ecosystem. Prior to joining TEDCO, Conwell founded two startups and went through three business accelerators. He also worked as a software developer for more than 11 years and studied at Morgan.
Parking:
Enter Bowie State University from 197. Turn left at the stop sign. Turn right into Lot O. Park in any unmarked space. There will be no need for parking passes as parking restrictions will be lifted for the event.

Tech Entrepreneurship & Funding One-on-One Business Clinic
2017-03-22 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bowie Business Innovation Center located at Bowie State University, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Suite 2312, Bowie, MD, 20715, United States
March 22, 2017
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
McKeever Conwell joined the Maryland Technology Development Corp (TEDCO), as the deal team coordinator and portfolio manager. He is responsible for evaluating initial applications to TEDCO, through its Seed Investment Fund, while sourcing new companies and being an active participant in Maryland’s technology ecosystem. Prior to joining TEDCO, Conwell founded two startups and participated in three business accelerators. He also worked as a software developer for more than 11 years and studied at Morgan State University.
Meet with Maryland TEDCO’s Mac Conwell. to discuss your technology business ideas. If you need pre-seed funding for your technology-based business idea, Conwell can brief you on the new Minority Business Pre-seed Fund, which is a partnership between TEDCO and Harbor Bank Community Development Corp. Discussion topics:

Who is eligible
How to apply
What to expect if awarded the $40,000

Get help walking through the application process. If you want to review the program please go the program’s webpage here http://tedco.md/program/minority-business-pre-seed-fund-mbpf/. Applications for the first round close April 1st.
To Request a One-on-One meeting contact:
Crystal.Clark@BowieBIC.com
Bowie Business Innovation Center
The Bowie Business Innovation Center (Bowie BIC) is a business accelerator and collaborative work space for government contractors and technology companies.
Headquartered at the Bowie State University Center for Business, Bowie BIC helps entrepreneurs focus on business. We offer access to a mentoring network, plus training and practical business support to accelerate business growth. We also have infrastructure, such as co-working space, private offices, conference rooms and access to event spaces.
Bowie BIC provides a number of experiential learning opportunities for students at Bowie State University through internships and other business-related activities.
Bowie BIC also offers business education, training and networking activities to the entrepreneurs and small businesses in Prince George’s County.

WBC: Advanced Technology Series Free Introductory Panel Session
2017-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Maryland Women Business Center, 51 Monroe Street, Suite PE-20, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
If you are a seed, early stage or start-up high technology company in the areas of Life Sciences, Biotech, Alternative Energy or Cyber Security, then you do not want to miss this seminar.
This year the MWBC is rolling out a new Advanced Technology Program, and we want you to join us for our FREE introductory session on the resources that will help you grow.
We will feature a panel discussion with representatives from TEDCO, MTECH, and MD Department of Commerce to discuss competition, alternate sources of funding, tech transfer/licensing, and commercialization. Also to be featured are incubator programs and their services in Montgomery, Frederick and Prince George’s Counties.
This informative seminar will acquaint you with resources and programs that will help lay out a strategic approach for your company to take it to the next level.
Go to www.marylandwbc.org for more information and push the big blue button to register.
Maryland Women’s Business Center
Thursday, March 23
10:00am – 12:00pm
51 Monroe Street, Suite PE-20
Rockville, MD
Registration Policies:
Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made online via our secure site. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event.
Refund Policy: Note our Policy: We are not able to offer refunds for workshops not attended.
Registration closes at 5:00pm EST on the business day prior to the event. Please complete your registration as soon as possible to assure a seat.

University of Baltimore: Lessons from the Legends
2017-03-30 18:00 - 19:00 | USB Student Center, 21 W. Mt. Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21201
Learn more and register right here.

MC Presidential Dialogue Series
2017-03-30 19:00 - 21:00
Who: Ambassador Connie Morella, Congresswoman
When: Thursday, March 30, 2017
Where: Rockville Campus
Theatre Arts Arena
51 Mannakee Street
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Description: Civil discourse is a practice that strengthens civil society because it opens lines of contact and communication, and builds relationships. In the wake a year marked by public incivility in politics, strained relationships in law enforcement, and violence that has planted suspicion across racial difference, more than ever our communities need to build bridges of understanding. A series of conversations led by MC President DeRionne Pollard will attempt to do that. The series will invite three experts in their fields, to provoke dialogue that is inclusive, intelligent, and civil. By welcoming community members, students, faculty, staff and elected officials, we invite all interested participants to join our engagement efforts to challenge misperceptions, interrogate contradictions, and explore solutions to community problems that respect all parties.
Proposed Invitees: College community; local community members; co-sponsors’ contacts; MCPS folks; donors

Maryland Entrepreneurs Resource List: Office Hours
2017-03-31 09:00 - 11:00 | TEDCO, 7021 Columbia Gateway Dr., Suite 200, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
MERL OFFICE HOURS
The Maryland Entrepreneurs Resource List (MERL) is a pool of business experts across industry verticals and skillsets who offer pro bono time to meet and advise companies facing unique challenges as startups.
Friday, March 31, 2017
9 am. To 11 a.m.
@ TEDCO
7021 Columbia Gateway Dr., Suite 200
Columbia, MD 21046
Book Your One on One Session with an Expert
RSVP to Linda Saffer
lsaffer@tedco.md View the MERL_Flyer here!

Carroll County Economic Development: 2017 Economic Outlook
2017-04-06 08:00 - 10:30 | St. John Parish Hall, 43 Monroe Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
If you haven’t already registered, hurry…only 20 seats remain.
Once they’re gone, they’re gone!!!
“Markets, He Wrote: Looking for Clues into the Economy’s Direction”
Join us for the 16th Anniversary of providing comprehensive information on the region’s economy, industries and long-term trends. Anirban Basu joins us once again – his presentation provides detailed discussions of global, national and regional economies using the most up-to-date data available. Special attention is invested in critical elements of economic life, including the performance of financial, labor, and real estate markets.
Seats are going fast, so register today!
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 31, 2017
Download mail-in form here or register online

Anirban Basu,
Chairman & CEO
Sage Policy Group, Inc.

Mountain Maryland Tech Network Kick-Off Event
2017-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Mezzos, 114 South Centre Street, Cumberland , 21502, United States
Join us as we launch the Mountain Maryland Tech Network (MMTN), a regional ecosystem created to support tech professionals all across Western Maryland.

Meet like-minded individuals over appetizers & drinks (cash bar) at Mezzo’s in Downtown Cumberland
Learn more about MMTN and our schedule of events for the year
Network with members of the tech community & business support entities like Tri County Council, Chamber of Commerce, TEDCO, NASA Goddard, and others who can provide you with the resources you need
If you’d like, come prepared to pitch your tech concept and win CASH!

Hosted by the Allegany College of Maryland’s Western Maryland IT Center of Excellence, Hagerstown Community College’s Technical Innovation Center, Frostburg State University and Garrett College’s Information Enterprise Center, this FREE event is open to innovative people who work in the tech space or are interested in growing tech startups, developing their own inventions, conducting their own research and developing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Western Maryland. This event is sponsored by TEDCO & Mezzo’s.

Maryland ‘Healthy Soils’ Workshop
2017-04-21 08:30 - 12:00 | Chesapeake College, Eastern Shore Higher Education Center, Room HEC-110, Wye Mills, MD, United States
April 21, 2017 Chesapeake College – Health Professions Center Room
Come out to these wonderful free workshops and learn about soil science and health. The sessions also include a presentation on the guidelines and application process for a $100,000 Innovation Technology grant that will be awarded for projects dealing with the integration of nutrient reductions with climate change adaptation.
The events are free, but registration is requested via e-mail: Phillip Stafford at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, phillip.stafford@maryland.gov, or Susan Payne at the Maryland Department of Agriculture, susan.payne @maryland.gov.

The agenda is the same for both workshops:

8:30 -9:00, Registration and Breakfast
9:00-9:10, Welcome and Introduction; Susan Payne, Maryland Department of Agriculture
9:10-10:10, Dishing More Dirt on the Science of Soils; Dr. Sara Via, University of Maryland Extension
10:10-10:20, Break
10:20-11:20, An Awesome and Interactive Look at Healthy Soils; Dean Cowherd and Carl Robinette, USDA NRCS
11:20-11:50, $100,000 Opportunity through the Innovative Technology Grant Program; Ronnie Gist, Maryland Industrial Partnerships
11:50-12:00, Closing

Maryland ‘Healthy Soils’ Workshop
2017-04-26 08:30 - 12:00 | Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD, 21702, United States
April 26, 2017 Frederick Community College – Conference Center
Come out to these wonderful free workshops and learn about soil science and health. The sessions also include a presentation on the guidelines and application process for a $100,000 Innovation Technology grant that will be awarded for projects dealing with the integration of nutrient reductions with climate change adaptation.
The events are free, but registration is requested via e-mail: Phillip Stafford at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, phillip.stafford@maryland.gov, or Susan Payne at the Maryland Department of Agriculture, susan.payne @maryland.gov.

The agenda is the same for both workshops:

8:30 -9:00, Registration and Breakfast
9:00-9:10, Welcome and Introduction; Susan Payne, Maryland Department of Agriculture
9:10-10:10, Dishing More Dirt on the Science of Soils; Dr. Sara Via, University of Maryland Extension
10:10-10:20, Break
10:20-11:20, An Awesome and Interactive Look at Healthy Soils; Dean Cowherd and Carl Robinette, USDA NRCS
11:20-11:50, $100,000 Opportunity through the Innovative Technology Grant Program; Ronnie Gist, Maryland Industrial Partnerships
11:50-12:00, Closing

Ready, Set, GROW! Procurement Connection Workshop
2017-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Hagerstown Community College, 11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
A PROCUREMENT CONNECTION WORKSHOP
Are you interested in contracting opportunities with state agencies and institutions?
If so, then this unique workshop is for you. Join us for an overview of how our small, minority, women, and veteran procurement programs work. You’ll hear what buyers are looking for right now, and what’s in their pipelines. You will also learn more about Western Maryland’s largest and most comprehensive technology-based business incubator, the Technical Innovation Center (TIC). The TIC provides support to entrepreneurs specific to emerging tech companies, access to business and government communities, and laboratory space and equipment for biotechnology and alternative energy companies.
“Public procurement can be a difficult process to navigate,” said Jimmy Rhee, special secretary of the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs. “We want to help small businesses master the skills necessary to compete with confidence as they go after prime and subcontracting opportunities in the public sector.”
The workshop features a presentation on how to navigate the state’s procurement process with a focus on accessing small procurement opportunities. Participants will be able to meet with buyers from the State Highway Administration, Department of General Services, Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Transit Administration, the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Maryland State Police, and Washington County Government. It will also include a presentation on the entrepreneurial services available to emerging technology companies through the Technical Innovation Center.
Stick around for the networking portion to meet state procurement officers and representatives from the TIC & other professional organizations that want to see your small business grow.
Who should attend? Small, Minority, and Women Business owners interested in learning how to do business with the state of Maryland.
To register, visit the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs’ website at www.goma.maryland.gov and follow the Ready, Set, GROW! link on the home page. For more information, contact Eduardo Hayden, the Minority Affairs’ small business outreach manager, at 410-697-9606 or eduardo.hayden@maryland.gov.
Date :
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Time :
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Hagerstown Community College
Career Programs Building (CPB)
Rooms 211-213
11400 Robinwood Dr.
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Attendees should park in Lot F adjacent to the Career Programs Building (CPB).
CPB 211-213 is on the upper level of the Elliott Center.

Innovation at the Speed of Life
2017-04-27 - 2017-04-28 | Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD, 20852, United States
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You can still save $75 until January 31!
Presented by the Tech Council of Maryland, Bio+Tech17 reflects the changing landscape where life sciences and technology converge by bringing together more than 500 professionals in both fields so that they may meet and forge new partnerships that will lead to great new discoveries. In its second year,Bio+Tech17 Conference will continue to bring together the life science and technology sectors to meet and leverage the talents of the other to grow their organizations and their industry.
This year’s theme, “Innovation at the Speed of Life,” puts a sharp focus on how quickly technologies are changing the ways in which we live, work, and play. We know how important it is to keep up with the rapid pace of technology, and you can be sure that the Tech Council always has its eye on innovation.
Bio+Tech17, will celebrates high velocity advancement by showcasing big discoveries and emerging technologies. We have an outstanding list of speakers that you won’t want to miss! See the full conference agenda here.

Bio-Tech Conference: Innovation at the Speed of Life
2017-04-27 - 2017-04-28 | Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD, 20852, United States
Three ways to get involved with Bio+Tech 17

Sponsor
We offer comprehensive sponsorship packages that include exposure for your company through high-profile presentation opportunities, exhibit space, and networking. A sponsorship also gives you access to your target audience before, during, and even after the event. Sponsorships are available to members and non-members and for companies of all sizes. Most importantly, sponsorships give you and your staff the ability to mingle with key business decision makers and influential members of our regional ecosystem. Contact Wendy Worm to learn more.
Exhibit
Get your products and services in front of the right eyes with an exhibit space at Bio+Tech17. Becoming an exhibitor enables you to network with 600 life science and technology professionals, allowing you to effectively target and generate quality leads. As an exhibitor at Bio+Tech17, your organization will receive: one exhibit space, two complimentary full event registrations for the conference and an exhibitor listing online and in our digital program book. Contact Emily Pool to secure your exhibit space.
Participate
Give your colleagues good reasons to attend the conference. There is still time to save $50 (discount ends March 31, 2017)

Unparalleled access to technologies, talent, and capital for the purpose of facilitating crossover relationships and advancing innovation
A dynamic mobile app will enable you to easily find other professionals and also help you navigate the conference, sessions, and meetups
Special industry groups focusing on women, international business, marketing, and workforce development, and more, will be assembled so that attendees within the same industry can talk shop and network
Position yourself alongside others who are working to make the Washington, DC region a top 3 innovation economy
Buy 3, get 1 free offer! (To receive this offer you must complete all 4 registrations at one time.)

Pride of Baltimore: 2017 Sailabration
2017-04-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy E., Baltimore , MD, 21230, United States
Pride of Baltimore, Inc. is celebrating 40 years of Pride in Baltimore with their inaugural Spring Sailabration on Thursday, April 27, 2017, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI), 1415 Key Highway.
Pride friends and family, and local business leaders will come together on the waterfront to celebrate 40 years of Pride. Midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy will welcome guests with a sword arch. Inside, guests will enjoy live music by The Eastport Oyster Boys, heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks from local establishments, both a live and a silent auction, and great company. Pride II will be docked outside of the BMI open for guests to board for a deck tour.
Business attire is suggested. Early bird tickets are only $95 each until March 24, 2017. Tickets will be $125 each after March 24.
Thursday, April 27, 2017, 6-9PM
Baltimore Museum of Industry
1415 Key Hwy E., Baltimore, MD 21230
#40 Years of Pride
2017 marks forty years since the launch of the first Pride of Baltimore – a ship that would capture the imagination of a city, state, a nation, and, eventually, the world.
Tickets: Early Bird Tickets: $95.00 (until 03/24/2017
Regular Price Tickets: $125.00
Register at www.pride2.org/sailabration
For more information, contact (410) 539-1151
or pride2@pride2.org

Pride of Baltimore Sailabration Sponsors

Power of Possibilities 3.0 Spring Summit
2017-04-28 08:30 - 16:00 | Garrett College, McHenry Campus, 687 Mosser Rd, McHenry, MD, 21541, United States
Power of Possibilities 3.0 Spring Summit: Creating and Growing Local Opportunities. April 28, 2017 at Garrett College. The event will be on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 8:30am – 4:00pm and include breakfast, lunch, networking and access to a great host of presenters. The theme of the day is Creating and Growing Local Opportunities and, along with other activities, the following presenters will be on campus: Dorothy Walters, President, Sewickley Spa, Inc. – Realizing dreams and making it happen! Dr. Memo Diriker, BEACON at Salisbury University – Entrepreneurs: Are you a part of your community or apart from it? Andy Richman, Partner, ProductSavvy – Lessons from Building an Innovative Product Kendall Ludwig, President and Principle Designer, CurlyRed – Building a Dynamic and Powerful Website Demian Costa, Managing Partner at Sagamore Ventures, LLC, Partner at Plank Industries (private investment office of Kevin Plank: CEO, Under Armour)

Call 301-387-3069 or visit www.4ruralsuccess.com to register!

2017 MEDA Annual Conference
2017-04-30 10:00 - 2017-05-02 14:00 | Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, 100 Heron Blvd. at Route 50, Cambridge, MD, 21613, United States
What’s Working in Economic Development!
Traditional Economic Development dictates responsibilities for bringing together all the right components of business and government for successful implementation of projects that result in jobs and investment for Maryland. But outside the standard retention, expansion, and attraction methods are significant factors that come into play and contribute to successful results. Our conference will focus on a few of these innovative evolutionary ideas that impact What’s Working in Economic Development.
Keynote Speaker: Gray Swoope, President & CEO, VisionFirst Advisors
Click here to review the Winter Conference Meeting Minutes.
Review the 2017-2018 Slate of Officers.

Prince George's County 2017 State of the Economy Breakfast
2017-05-03 07:30 - 10:30 | Colony South Hotel & Convention Center, 7401 Surratts Road, Clinton, MD, 20735, United States
The Greater Prince George’s Business Roundtable and the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation are pleased to invite you to join us at Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III’s 2017 State of the Economy Breakfast.
This is the hottest ticket in town and seats will sell out quickly. Purchase your ticket today to ensure you are first to hear County Executive Baker deliver his vision for the 2017 State of the Economy in Prince George’s County!

Hagerstown Community College's "Funding sources for Your Business"
2017-05-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Hagerstown Community College, 11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Event Description:
This is an educational event for small businesses and startups on financial resources available to them.
Other Details:
Event Location:
Hagerstown Community College
Technical Innovation Center
11400 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742

MC Presidential Dialogue Series
2017-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Bioscience Education Center, 151 – 152, 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD, 20876, United States
Who: Neel Saxena, Executive Director at Asian American LEAD
Imam Yahya Hendi, Muslim Chaplain, Georgetown University
When: Monday, May 8, 2017 7 PM
Where: Germantown Campus
Bioscience Education Center, 151-152
20200 Observation Drive
Germantown, Maryland 20876
Description: Civil discourse is a practice that strengthens civil society because it opens lines of contact and communication, and builds relationships. In the wake a year marked by public incivility in politics, strained relationships in law enforcement, and violence that has planted suspicion across racial difference, more than ever our communities need to build bridges of understanding. A series of conversations led by MC President DeRionne Pollard will attempt to do that. The series will invite three experts in their fields, to provoke dialogue that is inclusive, intelligent, and civil. By welcoming community members, students, faculty, staff and elected officials, we invite all interested participants to join our engagement efforts to challenge misperceptions, interrogate contradictions, and explore solutions to community problems that respect all parties.
Proposed Invitees: College community; local community members; co-sponsors’ contacts; MCPS folks; donors

Western Maryland Community Development Stakeholders meeting in Frostburg
2017-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Frostburg Senior Center – Allegheny HRDC, 27 South Water Street, Frostburg, MD, 21532, United States
Allegheny and Garrett Counties
Join the Community Development Network of Maryland (CDN) and the Rural Maryland Council as they report on legislation that passed the General Assembly that impacts community development in Western Maryland.
Senator George Edwards and other Western MD legislators have been invited to also provide their perspectives. We will announce any confirmations.
Community development organizations and public agencies are encouraged to attend.
Issues that will be addressed include vacant and abandoned properties, funding for community development, broadband, affordable housing, and more.

Western Maryland Community Development Stakeholders Meeting in Frederick
2017-05-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Frederick Community Action Agency, 100 South Market Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Frederick and Washington Counties
Join the Community Development Network of Maryland (CDN) and the Rural Maryland Council for our report on legislation that passed the General Assembly that impacts Western Maryland community development.
Invited guests include Senator Ronald Young, Delegate Karen Young and others. Confirmations will be announced.
Community development organizations and public agencies from Frederick and Washington Counties are welcome!
Topics to be covered include affordable housing, housing counseling, vacant blighted and abandoned properties, broadband, and more.
See you then!

Southern Maryland Community Development Stakeholders meeting
2017-05-10 12:00 - 14:00 | College of Soutern Maryland, 8730 Mitchell Road, Buisness and Industry Building, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Southern Maryland
The Community Development Network of Maryland (CDN) is excited to report to Southern Maryland community development stakeholders the results of community development legislation that has passed in the General Assembly.
Delegate Edith Patterson who represents parts of Charles County will join us to give her perspective of the General Assembly session. CDN’s Executive Director will also present the results of CDN’s legislative agenda.
Community development nonprofits and public agencies are invited.
Please join us for lunch for this meeting.
See you then!

Eastern Shore regional meeting
2017-05-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Delmarva Community Service, Inc., 2450 Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge, MD, 21613, United States
Eastern Shore
Please join the Rural Maryland Council (RMC), Delmarva Community Services and the Community Development Network of Maryland (CDN) for our fall Eastern Shore Regional Meeting and lunch.
Agenda:
—Review the Rural Maryland Council’s and Community Development Network’s Legislative Agendas – of particular interest is pending legislation around eliminating blight statewide and budget priorities.
—Senators and Delegates have been invited to participate in this meeting to talk about their perspectives for this upcoming General Assembly session. Once they have confirmed we will announce who will be in attendance.
Please register so we have an accurate count for lunch!

2017 Maryland Workforce Outlook Forum
2017-05-17 13:00 - 17:30 | Towson University, University Union Building, 3rd Floor (Parking is available at Towsontown Garage only), 250 University Ave., Towson, MD, 21204, United States
Innovation enables us to achieve remarkable things. And more than ever it is necessary to collaborate to find transformative solutions.
If you haven’t yet registered for the second annual Maryland Workforce Outlook Forum, we invite you to pre-register today. Over 150 attendees are expected to attend this event.
The Maryland Workforce Outlook Forum is a partnership between the Governor’s Workforce Development Board, Towson University, and the Baltimore Integration Partnership. Leaders from multiple sectors from across the state will discuss how they are helping to create real pathways in education and the workforce for underserved populations.

Maryland Workforce Outlook Forum
Towson University
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Program: 1:00–5:30 PM
Networking Reception: 4:30–5:30 PM
FREE

To register for free, click here.
Agenda
1:00–1:15 PM: Welcome Remarks

Kim Schatzel, President, Towson University
Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary, Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Louis Dubin, Chair, Governor’s Workforce Development Board

1:15–2:00 PM: Business and Anchor Institution Partnerships to Aid Workforce Development
What does real policy change take and look like? This panel highlights new initiatives and strategies that businesses and higher education institutions are taking to bolster local school capacity, grow student achievement, and prepare individuals for careers.
Moderator: Kurt Sommer, Director, Baltimore Integration Partnership
Panelists:

Karen DeCamp, Director, Neighborhood Programs, Strong City Baltimore
Cathy Morgan, Regional Director-Baltimore, NPower
Sally Scott Marietta, Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs Program Manager, IBM

2:05–3:15 PM: Defining Opportunity Youth and the Economic Conditions and Workforce Impacts of Opportunity Youth
Approximately 16,000 individuals (16 to 24) who are neither enrolled in school nor participating in the labor market call Baltimore home. How do we create real pathways in education and in the workforce for these opportunity youth? What does a typical path look like? What are businesses doing to support and hire opportunity youth?
Panelists will define opportunity youth, provide workforce impact analysis, and discuss initiatives and programs that are working in Greater Baltimore and beyond.
Workforce Outlook Presentation (10 min)
Presenter: Julie Knight, Managing Director, Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI), Towson University
Panel Discussion (50 min)
Moderator: Jason Perkins-Cohen, Director, Mayor’s Office of Employment Development
Panelists:

Rae Gallagher, Deputy Director, The Choice Program, The Shriver Center, UMBC
Chris MacLarion, Director, Apprenticeship and Training, Maryland Division of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
Ed Roberts, Cybersecurity Coordinator – Outreach & Recruitment, Community College of Baltimore County – Cybersecurity Institute

Q & A (10 min)

3:20–4:30 PM: A Look at Neuro-Diversity and the Economic Conditions and Workforce Impacts of Neuro-Diversity
58% of young adults on the autism spectrum are unemployed. Yet, many have skills businesses are looking for and are implementing programs to train and hire neuro-diverse individuals. How do these programs start? How can businesses sustain and support these workforce programs?
Panelists will define neuro-diversity, provide workforce impact analysis, and highlight business owners who are successfully integrating neuro-diverse individuals into their workplaces.
Workforce Outlook Presentation (10 min)
Presenter: Mike Siers, Senior Economist, Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI), Towson University
Introductory Remarks (5 min)
Carol Beatty, Secretary, Maryland Department of Disabilities
Panel Discussion (45 min)
Moderator: Jeff Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mosaic Community Services
Panelists:

Sarah Dwyer, Owner, Chouquette
Pamela Butler, Disability Employment Strategist and Wounded Warrior Internship Programs Manager, National Security Agency
Lee Armstrong, Autism Services Supervisor, Maryland State Department of Education Department of Rehabilitation Services
Audra Jones, Vice President, T. Rowe Price

Q & A (10 min)

4:30–5:30 PM: Networking Reception

GOVERNOR'S BUSINESS SUMMIT 17
2017-05-18 08:00 - 16:00 | Hilton Baltimore – Key Ballroom, 401 W Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Maryland is Open For Business: Capture the Momentum!
Join Governor Hogan for the first Maryland Governor’s Business Summit. Explore topics on human capital, global trends and business strategy. Connect with a wide array of Maryland’s business leaders.
Governor Larry Hogan –

“Great things are happening in Maryland. Our economic climate has gone from 49th in the nation to number 11 – the largest jump among states. Our companies are adding thousands of new jobs to our communities, more than 73,000 since January 2015. We are making meaningful progress for business. Let’s capture this momentum!”

Breakout Topics Include:

Redefining urban centers across Maryland
Entrepreneurship and innovation
Future of manufacturing in Maryland
Next generation learning environments
Top education leaders discuss innovation through partnerships
Maryland on the front lines of global threats

Tickets are currently available for $150. Join us in Baltimore on May 18th and capture the momentum!

REGISTER HERE EVENT SCHEDULE

Invited speakers include:

Governor Larry Hogan
Commerce Secretary Mike Gill
Esti Peshin, Director of Cyber Programs, Elta
Coach John Harbaugh, Ravens
Ronald J. Daniels, LL.M, J.D., President, Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Wallace Loh, President, University of Maryland
Dr. David Wilson, President, Morgan State University
The Rev. Brian F. Linnane, S.J., President, Loyola University Maryland
Dr. Robert Caret, Chancellor, University System of Maryland
Tami Howie, Maryland Tech Council
Andrew Coy, Digital Harbor Foundation
Jeff Ansell, Stanley Black & Decker
George Tunis, Hardwire
Mark Solbert, Orbital ATK
John Cammack , Angel Investor
Andy Jones, Maryland Venture Fund
Bob Ackerman, Allegis Capital
Ron Gula, Gula Tech Adventures
Guy Filippelli, Red Owl
Jen Meyer, Betamore
Bill Struever, Cross Street Partners
Greg Fitchitt, Howard Hughes
Tom Geddes, Plank Industries
Dr. Phillip Perconti, Army Research Lab
Dr. Joseph L. Corriveau, Edgewood Chemical Biological Center
Rear Admiral Colin Chinn, U.S. Army Medical Research & Materiel Command

Visit MarylandBusinessSummit.com for more information and to see the full agenda.

EAGB Breakfast Series
2017-05-23 07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
The EAGB invites you for breakfast and engaging discussion around topics of particular interest to the Greater Baltimore region. The series will shine light on the region’s assets and share the wisdom of its thought leaders – including those from industry, government, and education.
Learn more and register.

RMI's Annual Celebration of Manufacturing: The Tectonic Shift
2017-05-25 17:00 - 20:30 | Martins West, 6817 Dogwood Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21244, United States
Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Workforce
SAVE THE DATE!
Student STEM demonstrations, NextGen M Students As Social Media Teachers, Robotics, 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Coding, Drones, Innovative Design, Manufacturing Programs & Projects, NIMS, Makers and MORE!
Matching up companies to student programs & projects to build a talent pipeline. Over 650 people in attendance at last years event.
Become a sponsor: Call Peter Gourlay, (443) 275-2489

The Daily Record: Women's Leadership Summit
2017-06-06 07:30 - 10:30 | University of Maryland Baltimore Campus, SMC Campus Center, 621 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
The Daily Record’s Women’s Leadership Summit will convene Top 100 Women, Leading Women and Maryland’s network of women professionals to learn about important topics facing women in business today, give back to the community and create mentoring relationships.
The Daily Record’s Leadership Summit features a powerhouse agenda of leadership activities and focuses on advancing community involvement.

Keynote Speaker Deborah Phelps
Contributing to a Brighter Future
Executive Director of the Education Foundation of the Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc. Deborah is a motivational speaker, author and widely recognized as an innovative, energetic and talented leader.
She is a 2014 recipient of the Top 100 Women award.
Price:
Space is limited.
$30 per ticket
$275 reserved table of eight with company signage
Panel Discussions

Are you ready for your seat at The Table: Leadership preparedness for accessing highly visible boards and senior management positions

Moderator: Karen Bond – Executive Alliance-President Elect
Panelists:

Stephanie Hill – President, Greater Baltimore Committee Board of Directors and Senior Vice President, Lockheed Martin
Ann Quinn – President, Executive Alliance
Pat Lambert – Executive Alliance, Women on Corporate Boards

Community engagement: How? Why? The benefit to you or your career.

Moderator: TBA
Panelists:

Ashley R. Valis, MSW – VIP List 2014, Executive Director, Community Initiatives and Engagement, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Robin Saunders, Ed.D.– Executive Director, UMB CURE Scholars Program, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Bronwyn Mayden, MSW– Assistant Dean, Continuing Professional Education, University of Maryland, Baltimore; Executive Director, Promise Heights, University of Maryland School of Social Work

Creating an adaptive workforce to enable innovation and intrepreneurship for today’s fast changing times.

Moderator: Hollis Thomases– Founder, ReinventionWorks
Panelists: comprised of Baltimore-area female professionals / Top 100 Women

To learn more about sponsorship or participating in the nonprofit fair contact Haley Poling at 443-524-8161

TRI-STATE HUB Supply Chain Roundtable
2017-06-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Bulls and Bears, 38 South Potomac Street #1, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
PROGRAM:
Automation
Speakers:
Carter Controls
Rockwell Automation
Hagerstown Community College — Advanced Manufacturing
Additional Presenter (waiting for confirmation
WHEN:
Thursday, June 8th
5:30 – 6:30 Networking & Dinner on your own
6:30 – 8:30 Program, Followed by Open Floor Q&A
WHERE:
Bulls & Bears, 38 S Potomac St #1, Hagerstown, MD 21740
** Parking Garage is immediately behind the building with direct access to restaurant lobby (Level 3)
Menu:
www.bullsandbears.biz
RSVP / EVENT REGISTRATION / SEATING LIMITED:
www.eventbrite.com/e/tri-state-hub-supply-chain-roundtable-program-automation-tickets-34634141650
Details:
Are you looking to expand automation within your facility? Come to learn about the latest technology, trends in Automation, and educational preparation. We have international Automation companies in our very own backyard. Come hear what they have to share. They are all great resources. In addition, all attendees will receive a listing of over 200 Automation Vendors to aid in your research.
Feel free to share this event information with others in your company or network.
If you are interested in sponsor door prizes, joining the board, event planning, hosting an event, being a speaker, or sponsoring food for an event, please contact us today!
LINK / FOLLOW US:
To add an email to the distribution list, please send request to Becky@beacongrace.com
Facebook Page – Like Us – Search for “Tri-State Hub Supply Chain Roundtable” (Public Page to only announce events)
LinkedIn – Join Group – Search for “Tri-State Hub Supply Chain Roundtable” (Private group for all COLLABORATION pertinent to the group, and event announcements)

Energizing Business Growth Breakfast
2017-06-13 08:00 - 10:30 | Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 East Prett Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Connect with BGE and area business leaders during our third Energizing Business Growth Breakfast. Network, share your ideas and also learn how BGE partners with the community and innovates to benefit you business. Also, help us recognize a BGE partner, the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore (EAGB) and congratulate them for 20 years of championing business growth and economic opportunity in the Baltimore region.
Featured Speakers
