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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T080000
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SUMMARY:TPP Event: 2018 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 31\, 2018\n7:30 a.m. check-in and coffee\, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. program\nPRESENTATIONS\nBonnie Green\nThe Patuxent Partnership \nAgenda will be posted this fall! \nLOCATION\nSouthern Maryland Higher Education Center\nCenter Hall\, Building 2 \n44219 Airport Rd\, California\, MD 20619\nwww.smhec.org
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tpp-event-2018-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Southern MD Higher Education Center\, 44219 Airport Road\, California\, MD\, 20619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T202929Z
UID:18594-1540891800-1540904400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:DHCD Event: Access to Capital Speed Lending
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 30\, 2018\n9:30am-1pm\nPort Covington\, City Garage\n101 W Dickman Street\nBaltimore\, MD 21230 \nAgenda \nSession 1\n9:30 am-10 am – Registration/Check-in\n10 am-10:10 am – Welcome/Introductions\n10:10 am-11 am – Lender Presentations (5 min each) \nSession 2\n11 am-11:10 am – How the event process will work\n11:10 am-1:00 pm – Speed Lending event begins (Businesses will have four minutes with lenders in a speed dating format to discuss their funding needs for startup or growth.) \nFor more information:\nMarcie Castaneda\n410-919-8810\nmarcie.castaneda@maryland.gov
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/dhcd-event-access-to-capital-speed-lending/
LOCATION:Port Convington\, City Garage\, 101 W Dickman Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21203
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181031
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180628T134055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T183241Z
UID:16784-1540857600-1540943999@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:TEDCO Event: TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo & Stem Cell Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Bringing entrepreneurs from all around together at one place! This is the premier event in Maryland showcasing all the resources to help entrepreneurs to learn\, connect and be inspired.\n\nKEYNOTE SPEAKERS:\nSteve Case\, Co-Founder\, AOL\nDr. Freeman Hrabowski\, III\, President\, UMBC\n\nSTEM CELL SYMPOSIUM KEYNOTE SPEAKER:\nSally Temple\, PhD\, Co-Founder\, Neural Stem Cell Institute
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tedco-event-tedcos-entrepreneur-expo-stem-cell-symposium/
LOCATION:The Hotel at the University of Maryland\, 7777 Baltimore Avenue\, College Park\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180910T142320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T134640Z
UID:18080-1540553400-1540560600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Highlighting Economic Development and Higher Education in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third installment in a series of conversations that highlight the positive impact of the partnership that exists in Maryland between our leaders in economic development and higher education. Throughout the nine counties of the Eastern Shore\, robust partnerships between businesses\, local governments\, and our colleges and universities are yielding many positive results. Salisbury University and its Franklin P. Perdue School of Business are playing a vital role by supporting business and industry in the region. The Perdue School’s Business\, Economic\, and Community Outreach Network (BEACON)\, its Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\, its Innovation Lab\, its Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Hub\, as well as other outreach programs from the University’s other schools and colleges continue to be active agents in the region’s economic growth. Join us as we highlight the value of these partnerships on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and welcome to Maryland Dr. Charles (Chuck) Wight\, the newest President of Salisbury University.  All attendees must request a parking pass online at least 48 hours before arriving. Passes can be requested by clicking on: https://webapps.salisbury.edu/parking/visitor/ \n  \n11:30 am – 12:00        Registration and Networking \n12:00 – 12:10              Welcome and Introductions \nDanny Thompson\, Secretary\, MEDA\nThomas Sadowski\, Vice Chancellor for Economic Development\, USM \n12:15 – 12:45              Lunch \n12:45 – 1:30                Program \nJames D. Fielder\, Ph.D.\, Secretary\, Maryland Higher Education Commission\nJames Rzepkowski\, Assistant Secretary\, Maryland Department of Labor\, Licensing & Regulation\nMichael Gill\, Secretary\, Maryland Department of Commerce \nIntroduction by: Memo Diriker\, Ph.D.\, Director\, The Business\, Economic\, and Community Outreach Network (BEACON)\, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University \nCharles Wight\, Ph.D.\, President\, Salisbury University \nClick here to download the agenda \n  \nLogistical details: \nWe will meet at the Assembly Hall (AC 460) on the 4th Floor of the Guerrieri Academic Commons (the new Library). See map at: https://www.salisbury.edu/discover-su/campus-map/_files/Campus_Map_2018.pdf \nAll attendees must request a parking pass online at least 48 hours before arriving. Passes can be requested by clicking on: https://webapps.salisbury.edu/parking/visitor/ \nPark at US 13 parking lots A & B (http://www.salisbury.edu/_thepdfs/campusmap_parking_2017.pdf)
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/highlighting-economic-development-and-higher-education-in-maryland-2/
LOCATION:Salisbury University\, Assembly Hall (AC 460) on the 4th Floor of the Guerrieri Academic Commons\, Salisbury\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20181018T204657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T204657Z
UID:18871-1540540800-1540573200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Maryland STEM Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a culture of STEM (science\, technology\, engineering\, and math) with Maryland STEM Festival. This effort consists of events throughout the state from October 26 through November 11. Check the website for full details!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-stem-festival/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180925T145500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T145500Z
UID:18366-1540537200-1540573200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:FCOED Event: Frederick Bus Trip
DESCRIPTION:ULI MEMBERS ONLY \nJoin ULI Baltimore for an exciting tour of Frederick! We will be starting at the Visitor’s Center and exploring downtown Frederick by foot. Our guides will point out the revitalization that is taking place downtown along Carroll Creek and Market St. We will be stopping by Olde Mother Brewing\, Milkhouse Brewery and having lunch at Flying Dog brewery – experiencing Frederick’s growth in the brewing industry! \nWe will continue our bus tour of the County and learn more about the developments and opportunities including former Bechtel campus\, Arcadia Business Park\, Wedgewood West\, Northgate Crossing\, the State Farm building\, and Riverside Research. \nLocation Bus Pick Up: Security P&R\, I-70 Baltimore\, MD 21229\nRegistration/Breakfast: 7:00 am\nBus Departs: 7:30 am and returns approximately by 5:00 pm \nCost: Members – $100
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/fcoed-event-frederick-bus-trip/
LOCATION:Frederick\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180925T144012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T194115Z
UID:18359-1540485000-1540495800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:FCOED Event: Fort Detrick Alliance Technology Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 10th Anniversary of the Fort Detrick / FITCI Tech Showcase where you can: \nCelebrate the Acceleration of Tech Innovations in our Region \nLearn about Tech Transfer Opportunities that are Ready to Launch into the Marketplace \nOur Keynote Speaker is Major General Barbara R. Holcomb\nCommanding General\, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick \nTour FITCI Labs\, mix and mingle with Fort Detrick officials\, elected officials\, business leaders\, FITCI clients\, and wine and dine on small bites and appetizers. \nFort Detrick Alliance members please select your membership below to receive your free tickets based on your membership level. \nWe hope to see you there! \nThank you to our Sponsors. \nSponsorships are still available\, contact Amanda.Johnston@fortdetrickalliance.org for more information.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/fcoed-event-fort-detrick-fitci-tech-showcase/
LOCATION:Frederick Innovative Technology Center\, 4539 Metropolitan Court\, Frederick\, MD\, 21704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20181018T203447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T203447Z
UID:18865-1540483200-1540490400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Chamber PM Connections
DESCRIPTION:A networking event hosted by The Historical Society of Carroll County. Learn about the host and mingle with other business owners\, professionals\, and elected officials. Develop new relationships and business contacts. Be sure to bring your name tag and lots of business cards. \nPM Connections are free for members and their guest. Non-members – $15
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/chamber-pm-connections/
LOCATION:Histoical Society of Carroll County\, 210 East Main Street\, Westminster\, Maryland\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20181016T152536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T152536Z
UID:18812-1540476000-1540486800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:City of Hyattsville Economic Development Week Press Event
DESCRIPTION:The week will highlight the City’s economic development initiatives\, including highlighting the City’s semi-annual economic development report\, award-winning economic development plan and we will be capping off the week will be a press event at Sangfroid Distilling at 2 PM on Thursday\, October 25th.  Sangfroid Distilling is Prince George’s County’s first distillery featuring Dutch-style gin\, brandy and whiskey.  The owners recently completed a full renovation of a vacant storefront with assistance from the City of Hyattsville’s Commercial Facade Improvement Program.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/city-of-hyattsville-economic-development-week-press-event/
LOCATION:Sangfroid Distilling\, 5130 Baltimore Ave\, Hyattsville\, Maryland\, 20781
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20181023T182946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T182946Z
UID:18920-1540459800-1540472400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, GROW! Workshop in Baltimore City
DESCRIPTION:WHAT:\nReady\, Set\, GROW! is a small business development program supporting Governor Hogan’s “Maryland\nis Open for Business” initiative by connecting business owners to state government purchasing agents and providing insightful tips for navigating the procurement process. In collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Small\, Minority and Women Business\, procurement officials from multiple departments with Baltimore City government will also participate. Over 300 small businesses are registered to attend. \nWHO:\nGovernor’s Office of Small\, Minority & Women Business Affairs (host) \nWHEN:\nThursday\, October 25\, 2018\n9:30 AM – 1:00 PM \nWHERE:\nHorseshoe Casino (Harbor Room)\n1525 Russell Street\nBaltimore\, MD 21230
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/ready-set-grow-workshop-in-baltimore-city/
LOCATION:Horsesheoe Casino\, 1525 Russell Street\, Harbor Room\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21230
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180919T194256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T202520Z
UID:18264-1540458000-1540465200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to lunch a new business with confidence and on the right foot. Find out what to expect from an experienced business expert. Topics include options for forming business entities\, resources available to start-ups\, costs of services needed\, licensing and tax considerations\, loans and financial resources\, marketing strategies\, and all the perks and drawbacks that come with the life of an entrepreneur.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-ready-set-go/
LOCATION:Business and Employment Resource Center\, 224 N. Center St.\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180820T193455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180820T193455Z
UID:17974-1540454400-1540468800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:TPP Event: NAWCAD Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 25\, 2018\n8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nSouthern Maryland Higher Education Center   |   44219 Airport Road   |   California\, MD 20619 \nAgenda  – coming in late summer! \nREGISTRATION \nRegistration is free to all attendees.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tpp-event-nawcad-industry-day/
LOCATION:Southern MD Higher Education Center\, 44219 Airport Road\, California\, MD\, 20619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180919T202322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T202334Z
UID:18281-1540454400-1540459800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: Small Business Marketing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether it is advertising on social media or through word-of-mouth\, better business stories promote better business results. Each small business has a unique story to tell. Your business story should illustrate how your business works\, what it offers to customers and why people should want to do business with you. Come to this fun workshop and work with others to develop your business story.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-small-business-marketing-workshop/
LOCATION:Carroll Community College\, 1601 Washington Road\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181027
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180717T151252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T191703Z
UID:17325-1540425600-1540598399@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:MPCA Event: Maryland Planning Commissioners Association Conference
DESCRIPTION:The MPCA Conference offers Planning Commissioners\, Board of Appeals members and anyone interested in citizen planning an opportunity to learn\, share experiences and exchange ideas. \nThe 35th annual conference topics will include (but not limited to) Citizen and Professional Planner Collaboration\, Cultivating New Commissioners\, A Better Maryland State Development Plan\, Ethics\, and the Open Meetings Act. \nConference Overview\nPreliminary Agenda (subject to change) \nThursday\, October 25 \nRegistration Opens\n8 a.m. in the Hotel Lobby \nPlanning Commissioner and Board of Appeals Training\n10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\nThe first day of the conference includes the Planning Commissioner Training Course* that satisfies the requirements of the law. This course is a must for new commissioners and board members. The training is free and is beneficial for experienced commissioners as well as those interested in learning more about citizen planning. Anyone wishing to take the free training only and not attend the conference are welcome to register. The class will begin at 10 a.m.\n*The training is free but registration is required:\nRegister for the training course at this link \nOpen Meetings Act Training\n10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\nPresented by the Academy of Excellence. \nPanel Discussion: Thirty Years of New Urbanism\n1:50 to 2:00 p.m. \nTours of Kentlands\, The Crown and the RIO Washingtonian Center\nA tour of these three examples of thoughtful mixed-use planning in Gaithersburg will begin at 2:30 p.m. \nThursday Evening Reception and Dinner\n6 p.m.\nStart the conference at the Reception and Dinner. This is included in the fee for attendees. \nFriday\, October 26 \nThe specifics of the Friday conference program will be announced but we expect that the following session topics will be covered. As is the tradition of the MPCA conference\, it promises a full day of back-to-back sessions packed with useful information on timely topics including: \n\n\n\nA Better Maryland: The new state development plan\nNuts and Bolts for Planning Commissioners\nPlanning Commissioner ethics\nCultivating new commissioners\nResources for Reinvestment and Revitalization\nCitizen and Professional Planners: A Vital Partnership\n\n\n\nPreliminary Agenda (subject to change) \nSee you at the conference!\nClick here to find out more about conference pricing\, registration\, and policies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource: https://planning.maryland.gov/Pages/YourPart/MPCA/mpcaconf.aspx
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mpca-event-maryland-planning-commissioners-association-conference/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn\, 2 Montgomery Village Drive\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181026
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20181011T210218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T210230Z
UID:18750-1540425600-1540511999@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Garrett College Event: 2018 Women's Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please contact: \nJody McClintock \njody.mcclintock@garrettcollege.edu \nTo register\, please contact: \n301-387-3069 \n$49 registration fee \n  \n 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/garrett-college-event-2018-womens-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Garrett College\, McHenry Campus\, 687 Mosser Rd\, McHenry\, MD\, 21541\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Garrett County Department of Economic Development":MAILTO:conomicdevelopment@garrettcounty.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20181023T135326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T135326Z
UID:18905-1540400400-1540407600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Queen Anne's County Business Networking Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Economic and Tourism Development and KRM Development Corporation invites you to join us for a business networking event. \nMeet local business people and learn about the Enterprise Zone and Job Creation Tax Credits. Light refreshments will be served. \nRSVP to Danielle Dutra at ddutra@qac.org.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/queen-annes-county-business-networking-opportunity/
LOCATION:149 Log Canoe Circle\, 149 Log Canoe Circle\, Stevensville\, Maryland\, 21666
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20181016T145535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T145654Z
UID:18807-1540393200-1540402200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:City of Laurel Business Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate our local City of Laurel businesses for MEDA’s Maryland Economic Development Week 2018. A special announcement about our Main Street will also be made! \nThe celebration will take place in the Laurel Municipal Center Council Chambers from 3:00pm-5:30pm. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided. \nThe event is free to attend\, please RSVP by responding to their FB event. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/city-of-laurel-business-celebration/
LOCATION:City of Laurel – Government\, 8103 Sandy Spring Road\, Laurel\, Maryland\, 20707
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20181023T194046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T194046Z
UID:18940-1540389600-1540396800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Developing An Effective Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:A well crafted plan will act as a blueprint to build\, maintain or expand your business and also be used to present your company as a viable and sustainable business entity in the loan application process. Further\, a carefully written plan clearly presents each component of a business\, explains how various aspects of a business integrate and coordinate\, and assists business owners with finding hidden business weaknesses and opportunities. Key sections of a business plan include: an executive summary\, the business description\, management\, employees\, operations and suppliers\, customer and market analysis (marketing\, competition\, location)\, plan strategy (including a SWOT Analysis)\, loan request and financial statements (balance sheet\, operating statement\, personal finances\, cash flow). \nTopics of Discussion:\n-Key sections of a business plan\n-Moving ideas from mind to paper in a clear\, concise manner\n-Tips on effectively presenting your plan\n-How Business plans are evaluated in the loan application process.\n-Presenting your plan in an integrated and coordinated manner.\n-Addressing business weaknesses and opportunities.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/developing-an-effective-business-plan/
LOCATION:Morgan State University\, Earl G. Graves School of Business\, 4100 Hillen Road\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21218
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20181019T163132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T163132Z
UID:18887-1540380600-1540386000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:FSC First Power Panel Series: Positioning Yourself for Equity
DESCRIPTION:Please join FSC First and industry experts – Achille Ekeu (The Washington Valuation Group)\, Eric Henderson (XCBG International)\, and Anthony Williams (Meridian Management Group) – for our first Power Panel Series. You will gain valuable insight and tips on how to best position your company for equity. \nRegister today!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/fsc-first-power-panel-series-positioning-yourself-for-equity/
LOCATION:FSC First\, 1801 McCormick Drive\, Suite 300\, Largo\, Maryland\, 20774
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20181017T154820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T154820Z
UID:18847-1540375200-1540380600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:HCEDA Event: Innovation Center Wall Breaking
DESCRIPTION:Join the Howard County Economic Development Authority as we break the wall on Howard County’s all new Innovation Center. With over 50\,000 sq. ft. of resources\, this Center will provide a one stop location for businesses of all sizes to get what they need to grow and expand. \nJoin us as we kick off the construction of the project and the future of Howard County! Additional details to follow. \nCan’t make the event in person? We will be live streaming the event on the HCEDA Facebook page! Register for the live stream option to receive a reminder email! \nDistinguished Guests: \n\nAllan Kittleman\, Howard County Executive\nLawrence Twele\, CEO of the HCEDA\nTim Collins\, Chairman of the HCEDA Board Of Advisors\nMore to come!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/hceda-event-innovation-center-wall-breaking/
LOCATION:Howard County Economic Development Authority\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, 3rd Floor\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20181023T193127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T193127Z
UID:18939-1540373400-1540384200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:SBA Government 8(A) Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to do business with the federal government? Did you know obtaining a federal certification can increase your chances of being awarded a federal government contract? Do you wonder whether your company would be eligible\, and if so what the process is to apply for 8a certification? Agencies spend over $600 billion dollars in federal procurement annually and have a 23% small business goal. The SBDC’s 8(a) Certification workshop provides information on how small businesses can better position themselves to compete more effectively in the federal marketplace. Our subject matter expert on the 8(a) certification process will review this business development program and discuss the many federal set-aside opportunities available. The workshop will provide information on the following: \n• Eligibility requirements\n• Benefits of the program\n• Application process\n• After approval\, business development assistance available\n• Overview on how set-aside contracts are awarded
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/sba-government-8a-certification-workshop/
LOCATION:Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC)\, 2660 Riva Road\, Suite 200\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20171130T154211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T174505Z
UID:12656-1540317600-1540396800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Tech at the Gap 2018
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 23\, 2018 \nPlease join us for our bonus Welcome Session to kick off the conference on Tuesday\, October 23 from 6:00-8:00 pm on the outdoor patio space next to the Conference Center. \n▪           Special limited opportunity to talk with Maja Kazazic\, Keynote Presenter\, who will be in attendance with her dog\, Rosie (also an amputee with a prosthetic leg). \n▪           Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar \n▪           Network with attendees and some of the conference presenters and sponsors \n▪           Enjoy live acoustic music \n▪           Be present to win great giveaways \nWednesday\, October 24\, 2018 \nAccording to USA Today\, there are 7.3 million people who work in the technology industry in the United States\, and that number grows daily. Tech at the Gap is a one-day conference for web developers\, digital marketing professionals\, network and security specialists\, managers\, and anyone else who works in the tech industry. \nHear from engaging and informative speakers from all across the country. Connect with other professionals as you learn about the latest concepts and tools in the industry and how you can apply them to your company. As a bonus\, you can enjoy the beauty of Western Maryland in the fall. \nTechnology at the Gap is presented by The Western Maryland IT Center of Excellence. The Center is funded in part by the State of Maryland’s EARN Maryland Grant Program\, administered by the Maryland Department of Labor\, Licensing\, and Regulation.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tech-gap-2018/
LOCATION:Rocky Gap Casino & Resort\, 16701 Lakeview Road\, Flintstone\, MD\, 21530\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180919T202000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T202000Z
UID:18280-1540317600-1540326600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:Class meets Tue Oct 23 & Thu Oct 25 from 6 to 8:30pm. You know you offer a good product or service\, but your accounting and business skills are not quite up to par. So learn the basics of business accounting and small business principles\, and how to understand financial statements and other relevant business documents.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-understanding-accounting-and-financial-statements/
LOCATION:Carroll Community College\, 1601 Washington Road\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180919T201543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T201658Z
UID:18277-1540299600-1540310400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: “A Passion for Service” (How to Win Customers\, Reduce Lost Sales And Build Company Wide Customer Obsession)
DESCRIPTION:“A Passion for Service” ® is an action-packed 1/2-day workshop with proven strategies and techniques to help your business:\nGet ready for turbulent change * Stay motivated * Build and maintain a positive attitude * Communicate respect to every customer * Remember and use customer names * Personalize their service * Listen effectively * Know who really signs their paycheck * Make a great first impression * Turn irate customers into the best customers * Overcome stress and burnout * Take pride in your job! \nThe program is being offered in the Morning 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM \nRepeat Program in the Afternoon 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nCost: Chamber Members – $109 Group rate 5+ – $99 each / Non-Chamber members – $149 Non-chamber Group rate 5+ – $129 each.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-a-passion-for-service-how-to-win-customers-reduce-lost-sales-and-build-company-wide-customer-obsession/
LOCATION:Town Mall of Westminster\, 400 N. Center St.\, Westminster\, Maryland\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180928T150221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T145822Z
UID:18442-1540288800-1540306800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCDED Event: Economic Development Open House
DESCRIPTION:Economic Development Open House \nCome visit us to talk about the local economy and what we can do to help your business succeed. Join us for:\n\nA tour of our new offices\nStaff meet-and-greet\nSnacks and drinks\nGiveaways and raffles!\n\n\nDrop in at any time. We look forward to seeing you.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/ccded-event-economic-development-open-house/
LOCATION:Calvert County Department of Economic Development\, 205 Main Street\, Prince Frederick\, MD\, 20678
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180919T201634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T144811Z
UID:18279-1540283400-1540294200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: “A Passion for Service” (How to Win Customers\, Reduce Lost Sales And Build Company Wide Customer Obsession)
DESCRIPTION:“A Passion for Service” ® is an action-packed 1/2-day workshop with proven strategies and techniques to help your business:\nGet ready for turbulent change * Stay motivated * Build and maintain a positive attitude * Communicate respect to every customer * Remember and use customer names * Personalize their service * Listen effectively * Know who really signs their paycheck * Make a great first impression * Turn irate customers into the best customers * Overcome stress and burnout * Take pride in your job! \nThe program is being offered in the Morning 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM \nRepeat Program in the Afternoon 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nCost: Chamber Members – $109 Group rate 5+ – $99 each / Non-Chamber members – $149 Non-chamber Group rate 5+ – $129 each.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-a-passion-for-service-how-to-win-customers-reduce-lost-sales-and-build-company-wide-customer-obsession-copy/
LOCATION:Town Mall of Westminster\, 400 N. Center St.\, Westminster\, Maryland\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181027
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180808T174315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180808T174315Z
UID:17894-1540252800-1540598399@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:AURP Event: AURP's 2018 International Conference (IC2018)
DESCRIPTION:The University of Maryland at College Park and UMD Discovery District\, located within miles of the White House and U.S. Capitol\, are undergoing a revolution of impressive proportions. With over $1 billion of construction on and off campus\, you’ll want to attend IC2018 to learn more about this vibrant and transformative region. \nRecipient of AURP’s 2015 Research of Year Award\, you’ll want to view firsthand the growth\, collaboration and partnership opportunities available for you and your park at IC2018. \nGet fired up\, inspired and informed at AURP IC2018 with: \n50+ innovation leaders\, professionals and knowledge-area experts\n20+ keynoters\, learning intensives\, lightning round innovation exchanges\, plus NEW value-added sessions\n3+ tour options throughout the Baltimore-Washington Science Corridor\, UMD Discovery District plus view the new growth within the UMD Campus (watch for more special announcements!)\nPlan to arrive early for the Viva White Oak Groundbreaking along the FDA campus and participate in The DC Experience!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/aurp-event-aurps-2018-international-conference-ic2018/
LOCATION:The Hotel at the University of Maryland\, 7777 Baltimore Avenue\, College Park\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180928T150055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T145424Z
UID:18441-1540209600-1540216800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCDED Event: Brown Bag lunch workshop
DESCRIPTION:Develop a Marketing Plan for Small Business  \nLearn how to identify and implement critical steps to create a marketing plan that moves your business toward sustained success.\n\nRegister online for this FREE event.\n\nCo-sponsored by Calvert Library\nFor accessibility accommodations\, please contact Calvert Library at least two weeks prior to the event at 410-535-0291.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/ccded-event-brown-bag-lunch-workshop/
LOCATION:Calvert Library Prince Frederick\, 850 Costley Way\, Prince Frederick\, MD\, 20678
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180919T201248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T201248Z
UID:18274-1540195200-1540200600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: Small Business Exit Strategies and Transition
DESCRIPTION:The fact is you might want to retire in the next several years\, eventually sell your business\, or pass the business on to the next generation. Good planning can make all of the difference in effecting a smooth transition. Lean how to position for an exit providing a smooth transition with strategies that can yield better results and avoid some of the biggest pitfalls.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-small-business-exit-strategies-and-transition/
LOCATION:Carroll Community College\, 1601 Washington Road\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175236
CREATED:20180718T131748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T125723Z
UID:17344-1540134000-1540213200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:2018 MEDA Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference will be the kickoff for Economic Development Week! \n\n  \nClick here to download the draft agenda! \nFALL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS\nSunday\, October 21\, 2018 (3pm – 6:30pm) in downtown Cumberland\n3:00pm – 4:30pm Discover Cumberland Main Street!  \nJoin the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Main Street Maryland program with a tour of one of the state’s first designated Main Streets!  \nDesignated a Main Street Maryland community in 1998\, Cumberland is also a state designated Arts & Entertainment District\, a National Register Historic District\, and located in the Canal Place Heritage Area. Along with the resources that these designations bring\, the City of Cumberland has leveraged state funding programs to create a vibrant downtown that has benefitted from a variety of public-private partnerships. Tour participants will see first-hand the results of the $24 million of investment that has spurred property re-development\, historic commercial and residential rehabs and brought new businesses to downtown over the last 20 years. And if that isn’t enough\, you’ll learn the impact that the arts and outdoor recreation opportunities have had on the local economy and what’s to come in the next 20 years! \nTour Participants: Meet at 3:00 pm at the McCoury Family Stage\, 1 North Liberty Street\, in the heart of Cumberland’s Main Street district! \nNOTE: The tour will conclude at 4:30 at the MEDA Welcome Reception being held at The Manhattan Social \n4:30 – 6:30 Welcome to Western Maryland Reception and Kick off Economic Development Week \nThe Manhattan Social \n69 Baltimore Street Cumberland\, MD \nWe want to thank all our sponsors for the combined Sunday October 21 and Monday October 22 tour\, reception and conference in Cumberland. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT! Please see the form below to register. \nMonday\, October 22\, 2018 (8am – 1pm) – MEDA Fall Conference: Understanding the Site Selection Process at Rocky Gap Resort\nSite Selection plays a major role in business location decisions and with the advance of new technologies\, the selection process is rapidly changing. Many times communities never know when they are being considered until they make “the short list.” But\, how do you get on “the short list?” \nUsing a data-driven process\, site selectors have most of the required information at their fingertips – land/building inventories\, demographics/labor market information\, and community social media posts. Find out where site selectors get your data and how you can keep it current and make it stand out to rise to the top of “the short list.” \nAt the MEDA Fall Conference\, we will explore the way site selection is done today. If you are the lead economic developer\, the website designer\, the data analyst\, a local elected official\, or the business development connection to the businesses that are seeking a location – this is the conference for you. \nCLICK HERE TO  VIEW THE AGENDA. 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2018-meda-fall-conference/
LOCATION:Rocky Gap Casino & Resort\, 16701 Lakeview Road\, Flintstone\, MD\, 21530\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Economic Development Week
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