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SUMMARY:PITCHMASTERS WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Since PitchMasters creation\, over 100 companies have presented their businesses to CEOs\, advisors\, business attorneys\, and investors to gain valuable feedback. At this workshop-style event\, companies seeking to become “pitch-perfect” will present their investor decks to the group and receive feedback to help refine their pitch before they go in front of investors. This is a great opportunity for companies to get ready for that “ask.” Founders receive 6 minutes to pitch and 10 minutes of feedback. \nPitchMasters is a free workshop produced as a partnership between NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers\, SEED SPOT\, and Maryland Tech Council as all of these organizations recognize the vast\, innovative talent throughout the East Coast. \nThis year PitchMasters will be a completely virtual event held over zoom. All events will be held 11am to 12:15pm ET. \nSponsored by: NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers\, SEED SPOT\, and Maryland Tech Council
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/pitchmasters-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T133000
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SUMMARY:AeroPark Business Park and SMART Build
DESCRIPTION:Host: St. Mary’s County Economic Development Department \nLocation: AeroPark Innovation District \nThis is an invitation-only event.  \nThe Business Walk provides a close up view of the current\, new\, and future assets at the AeroPark Innovation District. The tour starts with the Southern Maryland Autonomous Research and Technology\, or SMART Building. The newly-opened facility features a Matrix lab with an indoor flight facility\, a circulating water channel\, and a ground robotics laboratory. \nThe AeroPark Business Walk includes new building sites housing technology and manufacturing companies. The innovative approach blends contemporary office space with high clearance for functional and flexible work space. Highlights include: aviation and testing projects at Pax Aero; the ABSI Defense high altitude motor glider; explorations of TechPort and the UMD Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/aeropark-business-park-and-smart-build/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T195945Z
UID:42223-1635253200-1635258600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Join this session to learn how to build on the basic tenets of marketing strategies which are a culmination of developing a brand and defining your business’s ideal customer to target. Developing a Value Proposition is essential in understanding what your customer buys and wants. This webinar will focus on using Social Media to get your message\, your product\, and/or your service to potential customers and clients! \nPresenter: Lisa Creason\, SBDC Consultant
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/social-media-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211012T204730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T204730Z
UID:42231-1635253200-1635357600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Garrett County Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Garrett County Job Fair — A partnership of Garrett College\, 104.5 KHJ\, 92.3 The Train & 1050 AM WMSG\, the Western Maryland Consortium\, and the Garrett County Department of Business Development are happy to announce that the Garrett County Job Fair will be held on Wednesday\, October 27\, 2021\, from 1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. If you are seeking to fill positions within your organization\, we invite you to participate! \nThe Job Fair is being held at a new location\, the Garrett County Fairgrounds Ag Heritage Hall. Included in the registration fee is a table\, 2 chairs\, and a sign indicating the company name. Food will be provided. Please register by October 4\, 2021.  Early registration will ensure you a space and allow us to get the word out that your organization will be represented at the Job Fair. \nEmployers wishing to register for the Job Fair are asked to visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/168747280659. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Kaitlyn Glotfelty\, Program Coordinator of Adult Basic Education & Workforce Development\, Garrett College\, at (301)387-3770.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/garrett-county-job-fair/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211015T123035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T123035Z
UID:42303-1635264000-1635273000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Pitch and Mingle: The Great Pumpkin Pitch!
DESCRIPTION:There’s nothing SPOOKY about pitching! Join the Maryland Innovation Center to kick off the fall season with The Great Pumpkin Pitch featuring our MIC resident and affiliate companies. Over $10\,000 in Prizes! \nOur Pitch and Mingle event also include ample time to get to know the participants and your fellow attendees over some fantastic light fare and drinks provided by Cured 18th & 21st. Enjoy the cutting edge lounge at the Two Merriweather building while networking with innovation leaders from across the region. \nOur event MC Julie Lenzer\, Chief Innovation Officer at University of Maryland\, is sure to provide an exciting experience for all\, with a few other seasonal surprises awaiting our guests. Come be a part of this event in supporting the community’s entrepreneurs\, be part of the selection process\, make new friends at the MIC. \nSo how does it work? 5 startups are selected to present a 4-minute pitch. This is followed by 4 minutes of Q&A from the panel of judges and audience. At the end\, our judges will come together and select the top 3 companies! These winners will receive cash prizes of $5000\, $3000\, or $2000! In addition\, there will be a “Crowd Favorite” award which is selected by the audience. \nRegistration to this event is required and will include food and drink. \n  \nTicket sales will close Tuesday\, October 26 at 12 PM.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/pitch-and-mingle-the-great-pumpkin-pitch/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211028
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211021T163143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T163143Z
UID:42467-1635292800-1635379199@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Inclusive Ventures Program Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Ventures Program (IVP) aims to assist small\, minority\, women and veteran entrepreneurs in Anne Arundel County with education\, mentorship and access to capital. The goal is to help these businesses maximize opportunity\, create jobs and grow our local and state economy. \nBusiness owners must apply to the program. Preferred candidates are entrepreneurs who have a track record; the company should be in business for at least two years and have revenue and employees. \nUpon acceptance\, entrepreneurs will participate in the program’s signature component\, the Virtual Entrepreneurship Cohort and Seed Fund. This online experience is a three-hour class once a week for six weeks. During the seventh meeting\, each participant will receive a certificate of completion and a $5\,000 grant to be used for working capital. Participating businesses also receive exclusive\, complimentary consultations with legal\, human resources and accounting experts and may apply for additional funds through AAEDC’s VOLT loan fund and Workforce Training Reimbursement program. \nThis is a private event. Learn more about the program here: https://www.aaedc.org/minority-business/
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/inclusive-ventures-program-graduation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T091500
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CREATED:20211007T152408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T152408Z
UID:42088-1635321600-1635326100@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Cecil County Manufacturers Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:By invitation only.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cecil-county-manufacturers-leadership-summit/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T120000
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CREATED:20211005T193810Z
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UID:42035-1635325200-1635336000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:NAWCAD Virtual Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA  (Schedule subject to change.)\n \n9-9:10am                        Welcome & Introductions\n                                           Ms. Bonnie Green\, Executive Director\, The Patuxent Partnership\n                                           Mr. Jeff Guarnero\, Head\, NAWCAD Procurement Group/CCO \n                                     Audience Polling\n                                          Mr. Rick Tarr\, Director\, NAWCAD Tech Transfer Office; Executive Director\, Tech Bridge of Southern Maryland \n9:10-9:40am                  Leadership Kick-Off\n                                          Mr. Steve Cricchi\, Executive Director\, NAWCAD\n \n9:45-10:05am               TBD \n10:05-10:35am              Long Range Acquisition Forecasts (LRAF)    [View LRAF on Beta Sam]\n                                        Mr. Jeff Guarnero\, Head\, NAWCAD Procurement Group/CCO\n                                        Mr. Al “Bunky” Hensler\, Division Head\, AD 2.5.1 Procurement Group \n10:35-10:40am               BREAK (stay logged in) \n10:40-11:25am              TBD\n \n11:25-11:55am              Q&A / Closing\n                                        Mr. Jeff Guarnero\, Head\, NAWCAD Procurement Group/CCO
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/nawcad-virtual-industry-day/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211021T162624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T162624Z
UID:42465-1635328800-1635332400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Preparing Required Loan Application Documents
DESCRIPTION:The THIRD session of the How to Get A Yes Series is happening on October 27th at 10 am. This FREE workshop will help small business owners understand how to prepare their loan application in order to better assist you in obtaining a loan approval from FSC First or other lenders. \nThe Capital Matters program is a free\, virtual\, seminar series that allows businesses to gain access to tips and strategies to convert financing needs into a successful loan application\, and to gain access to complimentary counseling and technical assistance. In collaboration with the Prince George’s County Economic Development Program (PGCEDC)\, through this program\, we hope this levels the playing field for companies who are committed to operating a sustainable business in Prince George’s County.  Participating in the seminar series will give attendees access to subject matter experts who are open and willing to help businesses and their financing needs. \nAdditionally\, for all sessions in the Capital Matters Series\, there will be a 50% reduction on the loan application fee to anyone who submits a complete loan application (in accordance with our checklist) within 30 days of attending the FSC First-sponsored webinars. \nIf not now\, when?
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/preparing-required-loan-application-documents/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211011T124848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T125538Z
UID:42166-1635328800-1635334200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:City of Hyattsville Small Business Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Community and Economic Development will host the Fall 2021 Small Business Roundtable. Access will be providing updates and taking feedback on the Business Income and Retention Strategy. They have been gathering input from our community’s business leaders\, and will share what they heard\, present draft recommendations\, and ask for input. The program is open to the public. Sign up here.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/city-of-hyattsville-small-business-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211005T193919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T193919Z
UID:42037-1635336000-1635339600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Women in Agriculture 2021: Managing Your Finances Resiliently
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stressed about money? Wondering how you can manage the stress and build your financial security. This session will focus on using the farm and farm family resilience worksheet to get organized and take steps to financial wellness.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/women-in-agriculture-2021-managing-your-finances-resiliently/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211025T123631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T123732Z
UID:42499-1635339600-1635343200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Survival Tips For Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:You want your business to not only survive…but THRIVE!!! This presentation contains tips to help businesses thrive in today’s business world. Topics include disaster planning\, social media and online reputation\, financial management\, and others. \nPresenter\, Ali Paskun\, ABIL Solutions
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/survival-tips-for-business-owners-2/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211012T200320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T200320Z
UID:42228-1635339600-1635344100@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Survival Tips For Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:You want your business to not only survive…but THRIVE!!! This presentation contains tips to help businesses thrive in today’s business world. Topics include disaster planning\, social media and online reputation\, financial management\, and others. \nPresenter: Ali Paskun\, ABIL Solutions
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/survival-tips-for-business-owners/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211005T194123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T194123Z
UID:42039-1635354000-1635359400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Business After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Host: St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce \nLocation: Wicomico Shores
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/business-after-hours/
LOCATION:Wicomico Shores\, 35794 Aviation Yacht Club Road\, Mechanicsville\, MD\, 20659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211029
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211011T125842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T125842Z
UID:42174-1635379200-1635465599@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:City of Hyattsville Behind the Scenes Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Ward\, accompanied by Community and Economic Development and Communications staff\, will share a behind-the-scenes tour of the expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s Hyattsville location.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/city-of-hyattsville-behind-the-scenes-tour/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211012T194859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T194859Z
UID:42214-1635408000-1635408000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Women's Leadership Breakfast Series
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URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/womens-leadership-breakfast-series/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20210730T174935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T151053Z
UID:40466-1635409800-1635424200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:2021 MEDA Rural Economic Development Session - Mid and Lower Shore
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to MEDA Members\, and Mid and Lower Shore elected and appointed officials.  \nTo grow and thrive\, our communities need small businesses and small businesses need our communities. The challenges that small businesses face in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic touch all aspects of economic development and community needs – recovery and resiliency\, equity and inclusion\, and financing and monetary support – are the same challenges of Eastern Shore communities. The Rural Economic Development Session will provide an overview of programs and initiatives to support rural small businesses. \n8:30 AM           Welcome Remarks\nDanny Thompson\, Director\, Somerset County Economic Development Commission \nDr. Heidi Anderson\, President\, University of Maryland Eastern Shore \n8:45 AM           PNC Bank Welcome \nChristopher Rockey\, SVP\, Northeast Territory Executive\, Community Development Banking\nRamsey Harris\, Vice President\, Greater Maryland Market Manager\, Community Development Banking \n9:00-9:30          ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY: \nHow can we be better prepared for the next economic disruption? \nThe COVID19 pandemic response impacted businesses across all sectors. What did those impacts look like\, and how can economic development offices use data and information to implement programs to be even more ready to respond to an economic emergency? Through a collaborative partnership\, Salisbury University built data tools and gathered intel to help economic development offices and businesses long- and short-term economic disruptions. \nIntroduction by: Deborah Bowden\, Director\, Economic Development\, Caroline County \nPresenter: Dr. Michael Scott\, Dean\, Henson School of Science and Technology\, Salisbury University \n9:30-10:15        EQUITY AND INCLUSION: \nWhat does it mean to have equity and inclusion in a small business? \nEconomic developers need to understand how to support businesses in their efforts to serve the vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations. Also\, in furthering recovery effort\, we must ensure that economic development opportunities are accessible to everyone in a community. \nIntroduction by: Susan Banks\, Director\, Economic Development\, Dorchester County \n\nModerator: Imani Black\, Founder & President\, Minorities in Aquaculture\nCassandra Brown\, Owner\, Una Bella Salute\nShawna N. Kearsley\, Director of Corporate and Community Relations\, Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art\nRuby Vanags\, Owner\, Ruby’s Cakes Shoppe and Pastries\n\n10:15- 11:15     ACCESSING CAPITAL: \nWhat resources are available to small businesses\, and how does money management lead to success? \nCapital and credit are the lifeblood of any business. Even when everything else lines up\, the lack of credit or too-expensive capital can bring a viable project to a halt. Learn about the resources that businesses have available to them from the private and public sector and hear from business owners on how they were able to obtain the resources they needed to open and stay in business. \nIntroduction by: Cassandra Vanhooser\, Director\, Economic Development and Tourism\, Talbot County \n\nModerator: Derick Daly\, CPA\, Executive Director\, Building African American Minds (BAAM)\nJohn Hickman\, Director\, Small Business Development Center\, Salisbury University\nStephen Auvil\, Chief Program Operations Officer\, TEDCO\nMaurice Ames\, Executive Director\, Maryland Capital Enterprise\n\n11:15 – 12:00     “BROUGHT TO YOU BY…” \nHow to reengage the workforce? How do we grow local talent and keep talent our educational institutions? \nThe labor market is the best challenge facing businesses now. There are many organizations trying to help solve the problem – hear how some are approaching solutions to the labor market issue. \nIntroduction by: Melanie Pursel\, Director\, Office of Tourism & Economic Development\, Worcester County \n\nModerator: Gregory Padgham\, Executive Director\, Tri-County Council Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland\nMichelle Anders\, HR Director\, Dart Container\nMichael E. Haynie\, CTA\, Founder\, The Maryland Center for Hospitality Training\n\n12:00 – 12:30    KEYNOTE SPEAKER WITH Q&A \nIntroduction by: David Ryan\, Executive Director\, Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development\, Inc. \nSigne Pringle\, Deputy Secretary\, Maryland Department of Commerce
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-meda-rural-economic-development-session-mid-and-lower-shore/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211012T195535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T195535Z
UID:42220-1635415200-1635418800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property in Government Contracts
DESCRIPTION:The US government\, through contracts\, grants\, and other agreements\, provides opportunities for contractors of all sizes to research and develop new technologies and leverage existing technologies to meet both government and commercial needs.  But it is vital that contractors fully understand the regulatory requirements that apply to these research and development opportunities to ensure that they protect existing intellectual property and secure rights in newly developed IP to the maximum extent possible. \nSmall businesses in particular have unique opportunities under the Small Business Innovation Research (“SBIR”) Program to engage in federally-funded research and development opportunities with the potential for commercialization of IP developed under SBIR agreement.  Similarly\, other transaction agreements (“OTAs”)\, which provide opportunities for research and development and prototype projects that can lead to future production contracts\, may permit a contractor to secure IP rights beyond what is typically allowed under traditional government contracts.  Indeed\, unlike government contracts to which rigid IP provisions apply\, IP rights under OTAs are negotiable. \nPlease join Richard Arnholt and Sylvia Yi\, two attorneys in Bass Berry & Sims’ Government Contracts Practice\, for a webinar at 10AM on October 28 to learn more about intellectual property rights and opportunities in government contracts\, including: \n·        How do I protect my company’s proprietary intellectual property while leveraging its unique capabilities for the US government? \n·       What is the SBIR Program and what are its benefits? \n·       What are OTAs and what IP rights apply? \n·       What are “march-in rights” and what are my company’s obligations? \n·       And much more!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/intellectual-property-in-government-contracts/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211005T194219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T194219Z
UID:42042-1635444000-1635451200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Maryland Made: Manufacturers and Makers Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Does your company MANUFACTURE\, ASSEMBLE\, FABRICATE\, PROTOTYPE\, PROCESS\, PRODUCE\, or MAKE products by hand or by machine in a commercial or home-based setting? \nDo you have an idea or concept and want to manufacture it in Maryland? \nCONNECT\, NETWORK and PLAY! \nCome join us for a round or two of trivia! \nThis Southern Maryland Innovates event will feature manufacturers and makers throughout SOMD. And if you need assistance\, information and resources we have that for you too!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-made-manufacturers-and-makers-trivia-night/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211030
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211011T130013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T130013Z
UID:42176-1635465600-1635551999@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:City of Hyattsville Certificates of Recognition
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Ward will present local outstanding businesses with Certificates of Recognition\, celebrating their commitment to community engagement and capacity building.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/city-of-hyattsville-certificates-of-recognition/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211012T205403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T205403Z
UID:42236-1635508800-1635523200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:SHORE HATCHERY
DESCRIPTION:Salisbury University’s Purdue School of Business Philip E. & Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery is a bi-annual Mid-Atlantic business competition. The Shore Hatchery is open to any Mid-Atlantic business startups. It is a ten-year $2 million initiative\, which began in 2013. The program assists entrepreneurs in creating new businesses and jobs in the region. Startups apply for a share of $200\,000 annually. The goal of the Shore Hatchery is to reward individuals for their entrepreneurial efforts in the creation and growth of businesses with the potential of positively impacting regional employment within three years.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/shore-hatchery-2/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211104
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20201203T202951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T202951Z
UID:33669-1635811200-1635983999@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:IEDC: Neighborhood Development Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This practitioner-driven course uses the case study method to complement current neighborhood development theory. Participants will learn how to identify the major neighborhood actors\, their objectives\, and strategies for redevelopment\, in addition to understanding the process for creating a strategic economic development plan to meet the neighborhood development goals. Specifically\, this course will examine social capital (e.g.\, linkages\, networks\, talent\, etc.)\, environmental capital (e.g.\, stewardship\, residual management\, etc.) and economic capital (e.g.\, investment and reinvestment) facing distressed neighborhoods and offer solutions to address local needs. \n  \nCourse Highlights:\n• Asset creation\, wealth creation\, and enterprise development & expansion\n• Housing development\, real estate speculation\, and tax-base stabilization\n• Public and private sector role in combating inner city unemployment\n• Examining historical and current neighborhood trends\n• Performing leakage assessments and gap analyses\n• Aligning strategic plans for multiple neighborhood groups\n• Understanding the underserved needs for banking and grocery\n• Working with media to share success stories
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-neighborhood-development-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145304
CREATED:20211020T181903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T181903Z
UID:42446-1635841800-1635854400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:2021 Fall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Charles County Economic Development Department’s 2021 Fall Meeting \nCharles County continues to evolve as a community where businesses find success in a competitive\, sustainable\, and diverse environment. The Charles County Economic Development Department invites you to attend its 2021 Fall Meeting – Opening Doors. Join Charles County business leaders\, regional commercial real estate professionals\, economists\, and stakeholders to dive into how Charles County positions all businesses to thrive. \nHIGHLIGHTS OF THE FALL MEETING INCLUDE: \n\nA presentation by Anirban Basu\, economist and CEO of Sage Policy Group\, who will provide an update on Maryland’s economy and outlook for 2022\nAn update from the Charles County Economic Development Department\nA dynamic panel on the future of commercial real estate\nAnd a fast-paced\, Ignite session with local entrepreneurs highlighting resources for success
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-fall-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145305
CREATED:20210819T181226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T181226Z
UID:40652-1635872400-1635881400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:EAGB 2021 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The event the entire Region has been waiting for! \nThe EAGB 2021 Annual Meeting will take place IN-PERSON on Tuesday\, November 2\, 2021\, 5-7:30pm\, at M&T Bank Stadium. \nCan’t predict the future? That’s ok! Take advantage of the lowest ticket price available – $50 – for EAGB’s 2021 Annual Meeting planned for November 2\, 5-7:30pm\, at M&T Bank Stadium\, with the option to receive a refund (less Eventbrite fee) to your original payment method. There’s no need to wait to secure your spot to the Region’s premier business networking event before the limited-time summer early bird special ends! (Reg. ticket price $150) \nHigh-visibility\, high-impact 2021 Annual Meeting Event Sponsorships are available now! The earlier you commit\, the longer you have to take advantage of the benefits offered.  Reach out to Sharon Markley Schreiber with inquiries: smarkleyschreiber@greaterbaltimore.org.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/eagb-2021-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:M&T Bank Stadium\, 1101 Russell Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106
DTSTAMP:20260403T145305
CREATED:20201203T210212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T210212Z
UID:33678-1635984000-1636156799@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:IEDC: Real Estate Development and Reuse
DESCRIPTION:This course clearly articulates the eight stage process for real estate development and reuse. Specifically\, course participants will learn the fundamentals of market and site analysis\, financial feasibility\, and what political considerations are required to move a development project from conception to realization. Additionally\, this course will cover a wide variety of financing tools that are available at the local\, regional\, and state levels\, including tax increment financing\, bond financing\, tax credits\, tax abatements\, land assembly\, and brownfield redevelopment. Multiple in-class case studies will be used to help participants work through actual financial and regulatory problems. \n  \nCourse Highlights:\n• Housing\, retail\, office\, industrial\, hotel\, and mixed use development\n• The regulatory and approval process including zoning and permitting\n• Assessing community involvement and political feasibility\n• Public\, private and nonprofit financial modeling\n• Understanding the pro forma operating statement structure\n• Property valuation and capitalization rates\n• Brownfield redevelopment phase structure and liability\n• Request for qualification/proposal process
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-real-estate-development-and-reuse-2/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145305
CREATED:20211104T140934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T140934Z
UID:42856-1636448400-1636452000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Workforce Technical Training Grant Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/workforce-technical-training-grant-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145305
CREATED:20211104T143602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T143602Z
UID:42859-1636538400-1636542000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:FSC First Event: Accessing Valuable Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:The FOURTH session of the How to Get A Yes Series is happening on November 10th at 10 am. This FREE workshop will help small business owners identify which types of partnerships to seek assistance from including the FSC loan pool\, and resources from the local (county)\, state\, and federal levels. Guest speakers for this event include Malcolm Slovin with SCORE\, and Alicia Moran with the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (PGCEDC). \nThe Capital Matters program is a free\, virtual\, seminar series that allows businesses to gain access to tips and strategies to convert financing needs into a successful loan application\, and to gain access to complimentary counseling and technical assistance. In collaboration with the Prince George’s County Economic Development Program (PGCEDC)\, through this program\, we hope this levels the playing field for companies who are committed to operating a sustainable business in Prince George’s County.  Participating in the seminar series will give attendees access to subject matter experts who are open and willing to help businesses and their financing needs. \nAdditionally\, for all sessions in the Capital Matters Series\, there will be a 50% reduction on the loan application fee to anyone who submits a complete loan application (in accordance with our checklist) within 30 days of attending the FSC First-sponsored webinars.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/fsc-first-event-accessing-valuable-partnerships/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145305
CREATED:20211111T210309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T210309Z
UID:42986-1637143200-1637146800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:FCS First Event: Preparing for Efficient Loan Closing
DESCRIPTION:If there is a loan closing in your future\, there are important steps you can do now to be proactive and prepared. This workshop will help you avoid or reduce delays and keep the closing process moving forward. \nAfter completion of this workshop\, learners will have a better understanding of how the pitfalls that might be associated with the loan closing process and how to make sure that it goes smoothly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor all sessions in the Capital Matters Series\, there will be a 50% reduction on the loan application fee to anyone who submits a complete loan application (in accordance with our checklist) within 30 days of attending the FSC First-sponsored webinars. Contact us today for more information! 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/fcs-first-event-preparing-for-efficient-loan-closing/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145305
CREATED:20211118T152956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T153745Z
UID:43105-1638346500-1638356400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:RMI Event: Sustainability in Manufacturing Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:There are substantial benefits for manufacturing companies to develop and invest in sustainability strategies. Operational efficiency\, cost and waste reduction\, workforce attraction\, customer expansion\, long term business viability\, regulatory compliance and public trust are just some of them. And a commitment to sustainability not only directly impacts businesses but also the communities in which they operate and the world in which we live. \nIf sustainability is a long-range goal\, but the costs seem unsustainable to your company\, you’re not alone. You may think it’s unrealistic that your company can achieve sustainability\, but you can\, and our industry experts will show you how. \nWherever your company is on the sustainability path\, join us to hear from local\, national\, and global manufacturing firm leaders who will help you move forward. Regardless of your company’s size\, sector\, or grasp of the subject matter\, you’ll leave with practical strategies to begin or enhance your own journey to sustainability and positively impact the greater good.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/rmi-event-sustainability-in-manufacturing-virtual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204
DTSTAMP:20260403T145305
CREATED:20201203T210610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T210610Z
UID:33680-1638403200-1638575999@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:IEDC: Foreign Direct Investment and Exporting
DESCRIPTION:This course teaches the core components of bringing the world economy to your community’s front door. Foreign direct investment (FDI) and exporting are now essential components of a local economic development strategy. Attendees will learn how to attract foreign investors\, from identifying targeted sectors to engaging new business. They will also explore how to facilitate exports in their community\, with an emphasis on how existing federal and state programs can assist. The course will cover all aspects of doing business with foreign entities\, from cultural differences to tax and financing issues. \n  \nCourse Highlights:\n• Understanding how the federal government specifically supports EDOs in pursuit of FDI and growing exports\, especially among smallto medium-sized businesses\n• In-depth coverage of how to make the most of trade shows and trade missions\, including working with elected officials and dealing with the press\n• Explanation of why an investor would be interested in setting up operations in the U.S.\, and the means by which they may undertake investment\, from mergers and acquisitions to new greenfield development\n• Private and public financing programs that ensure exporters of any size have access to capital and insurance\n• How foreign business climates differ from that of the U.S.\, and how to navigate in new markets as well as welcome different cultures into your community\n• Review of trade policy\, including what steps can be taken if a company encounters trade barriers such as tariffs or unnecessary regulation
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-foreign-direct-investment-and-exporting/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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