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SUMMARY:Inaugural Economic Development Day in Annapolis
DESCRIPTION:Please join MEDA members and our invited guests; DBED Secretary Mike Gill\, state legislators and other state officials for the inaugural Economic Development Day in Annapolis\, as we gather to learn more about all the great things happening around our state. \n8-9:30 Continental breakfast\n9:30-noon Open schedule*\nNoon-1pm Lunch and meet DBED Secretary Mike Gill \nRegistration is required (see form below). \nYou’ll be required to show a photo id upon arrival at the House Building. \nDue to space restrictions\, this event is limited to MEDA members and Maryland elected officials \nParking Information by Park Annapolis. \n*This time is open for you to schedule for yourself.  You are encouraged to visit with legislators from your area\, and/or to observe the floor proceedings at the State House from the observation gallery.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/inaugural-economic-development-day-in-annapolis/
LOCATION:House Building\, Baltimore County Room (Rm 180)\, 6 Bladen Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Business Finance Forum
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from state and federal programs\, as well as representatives from our local banks\, will describe financing options that may be applicable to Talbot County businesses.  The event is free and reservations are requested.  If you have not done so already\, please RSVP via email MHall@talbgov.org or phone 410-770-6811 by February 17th.  Coffee and cookies will be served. \nInvited Speakers:\nRural Development\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\nU. S. Small Business Administration\nMD Department of Business and Economic Development\nEastern Shore Entrepreneur Center\nMaryland Capital Enterprises\, Inc. \n \nFinance Forum Flyer Feb 18 (pdf)
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/business-finance-forum/
LOCATION:Academy Arts Museum\, Performing Arts Room\, 106 South Street\, Easton\, MD\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Talbot County Economic Development":MAILTO:MHall@talbgov.org
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SUMMARY:MEDA 2015 Winter Conference: Legislative Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Public and private sector leaders share their thoughts on economic development-related legislation that will be considered by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2015 session. \nCLICK HERE TO READ THE WINTER CONFERENCE RECAP \nMEDA WINTER 2015 Agenda \nProposed change to MEDA Bylaws \nMinutes of MEDA Business Meeting – Fall 2014 \n 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/meda-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Governor Calvert House\,  58 State Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150110
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SUMMARY:MACo 2015 Winter Conference “The Road Ahead”
DESCRIPTION:MACo’s 2015 Winter Conference will focus on local government legislative priorities for the upcoming General Assembly Session\, integrating newly elected officials\, and building relationships with new legislators and the new Administration. \nEducational sessions will provide a mix of topics from overviews on county government fundamentals to more advanced policy issues and strategic planning on MACo’s legislative initiatives. Special programming will be provided for newly elected county officials. \n  \nMEDA is leading a General Session discussion on Thursday\, January 8th: \n“ADVANCING YOUR COMMUNITY…TECHNIQUES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES” \nEconomic development transforms our lives by encouraging innovation\, creating jobs\, and enriching communities. Yet demographic differences amongst the counties may lead to different approaches to achieve these outcomes. This session will discuss specific economic development strategies and the importance of working together in partnership to achieve our economic goals.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maco-2015-winter-conference-the-road-ahead/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay\, 100 Heron Blvd. at Route 50\, Cambridge\, MD\, 21613\, United States
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SUMMARY:Economic Outlook Conference
DESCRIPTION:Maryland’s Economic Forecast & the Economic Impact of the Craft Brewing Industry in Maryland \nThe Economic Outlook Conference (EOC) is RESI’s premier event. Started in 1995\, the EOC focuses on the opportunities and threats associated with Maryland’s economy\, and features economy-driven panel discussions and notable speakers from Maryland. Dr. Daraius Irani\, Executive Director of RESI\, chairs the EOC and presents the annual economic forecast for the region. \n2014 Conference Highlights: \n\nRelease of 2015 Economic Forecast for Maryland\nNetworking with over 200 policy\, economic development\, and brewing professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and enthusiasts\nShort screenings of Brewmore | Baltimore – a recently released documentary chronicling the rich history of the beer industry in Baltimore\nA look at economics and the beer industry with Chief Economist of the National Beer Wholesalers Association in Washington\, DC\, Lester Jones\nAn optional beer tasting with keynote Fred Crudder of Heavy Seas Beer
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/economic-outlook-conference/
LOCATION:Towson University’s West Village Commons\, 424 Emerson Drive\,  Towson\, MD\, 21252\, United States
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SUMMARY:MEDA 2014 Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Public and private sector leaders share their thoughts on economic development-related legislation that will be considered by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2014 session. \nClick here to download a pdf of the agenda \nEvent Recap\nRecap written by: Mindie Burgoyne \n  \n\n \nOPENING REMARKS – Anne Arundel County Executive\, Laura Neuman\, remarked that Economic Development has never been more important than today. \nI’m a businessperson…. I believe that at the end of the day economic development is about job creation. As our economy grows\, we grow and we can grow our way out of this recession. There has never been a more important time to be in economic development. It provides opportunity. Thank you to MEDA for the collaboration. \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n \nWelcome to Annapolis by Mayor Pantelides \n“The conference was an opportunity to bring together some the most respected economic development professionals in the state\,” Mayor Mike Pantelides said. “The numerous panel discussions were also instrumental in developing new partnerships.” \n\n\n\n\nMEDA Business Leadership Panel \n\n \nMEDA Treasurer\, Sean Looney moderated the Business Economic Development Panel which included Donald C. Fry\, President and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee; Kathleen Snyder\, President and CEO of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and James C. Dinegar\, President of the Greater Washington Board of Trade. Mr. Looney posed a question to the members of the panel. \n\n  \n  \nWhat is the best and worst thing that has happened over the past year in Maryland?\nKATHY SNYDER stated that Maryland continued to hold strong with a competitive edge. But lost some of it. Data shows that the state is losing wealth. There’s a need to drive a vision for Maryland that is not driven by politics … a need to come up with a direction for Maryland to go in. Last year there was no clear direction. One of the objectives of the Maryland Competitive Coalition is to pull together business leaders from across the state and discuss what Maryland should be doing to be competitive in a global economy. \nJIM DINEGAR said the best thing that happened was that the gas tax was passed\, and transportation funding became available. The worst thing was there was no decision made on the Marcellus Shale drilling initiative. \nDON FRY agreed with Snyder regarding competitiveness and agreed with Dinegar about transportation funding which will initiate actual projects. He believed the worst thing is that the Federal Government paralysis. The Feds can’t make a decision and finds sequestration as a way to handle the budget. This impacts employment in Maryland. A major issue with the Maryland General Assembly this session will be minimum wage because the Feds aren’t able to address the issue. \nWhat do you say to the folks that objected to the Maryland Transportation Tax? \nKATHY SNYDER stated that good things came from the tax such as money finally available for roads and bridges particularly in the rural areas where there was none before. A new Transportation Secretary was appointed\, and the Public Private Partnership Bill was passed that will help restrain some of the gas tax dollars so the rural areas will get a share. \nDON FRY reminded us that the State Transportation system is statewide. The reality was that Maryland had no money to do anything. The tax allowed for the state to move forward with badly needed projects. He advised that the Legislature should look to assign a dedicated source of funding for transit. \nFor the first time DC has more people living in the city than Baltimore does. Does that matter for Maryland? \nJIM DINEGAR stated that is doesn’t really matter because we operate as a regional economy. The competition is in the Chicagoland area and Silicon Valley. There are some implications though. The regional transportation should be more fluid. Virgina rail shouldn’t stop at Union Station. We should use the infrastructure that exists to improve what we have. There are big opportunities on the horizon\, in Prince Georges County in particular. “The first ship that comes through the Panama Canal should come through Baltimore. That’s the ship that will get all the PR and it’s a game changer.” \nWhat one thing needs to be done? \nDON FRY responded that the tax system needs to be restructured so that a similar amount of money is raised by is more conducive to job creation. \nKATHY SNYDER agreed with Fry but added that Maryland needs an attitude adjustment regarding the business community. There seems to be a dichotomy between the business community and the people of Maryland.  There needs to be a greater partnership. There needs to be dialog about what’s going to be driving our economy in the future. The next administration should have state employees appreciate that entrepreneurs want to set up businesses here. There should be a more collaborative process between citizens\, business and the state government. \nJIM DINEGAR weighed in on marijuana stating that we are in the most highly educated region in the country\, and legalizing pot would send a mixed message and ultimately be destructive to the population and the economy. He also stated that we need to either fish or cut bait on Marcellus shale. \nWhen Sean Looney asked Kathy Snyder\, “What do you see as your legacy?” Snyder replied that her work on the Maryland Competitive Coalition was what she was most proud of. She believes that if the business community doesn’t work together in a positive way with elected officials and the community\, Maryland is not going to have that needed attitude change. \nWhen Looney posed the question to Jim Dinegar and Don Fry\, “What words of wisdom would you give to Kathy’s replacement?” Fry replied that the person who replaces Kathy should continue to foster the communication between the business community\, the legislators and the public\, as well as seize the new opportunities with Cyber sectors and the Port of Baltimore. Dinegar stated that the replacement should be secure in her ability to represent the business community and do the right thing regardless of public opinion. \nMaryland Legislative Outlook Panel\nMEDA President\, Larry Twele introduced the members of the Legislative Outlook Panel which included Senate President\, Michael Miller\, Jr. and Maryland House Speaker\, Michael E. Busch\, Senate Minority Leader\, David R. Brinkley and House Minority Leader\, Nicholaus R. Kipke. \nSenate President Michael Miller opened the panel discussion stating that Maryland needs to market itself as the Baltimore\, Washington corridor. He noted that the state is too dependent on Federal Government jobs and needs to expand in private sector jobs base and commit to economic programs and incentives that grow the private sector. He mentioned that the Senate will look to phase out the estate tax and noted that it will be a “tough sell.” He said they were also looking at business tax credits as incentives for job growth. \nSenate Minority Leader Brinkley stated that he’s committed to work with others in the Senate to craft alternatives that will move the state forward and make it employer friendly. He also stated that Maryland has a tax policy that has fueled a class warfare\, and the upper class has chosen to leave. He noted Florida’s allowing residency if a person demonstrate charitable purposes attracted businesses to leave states that are “tax oppressive.”    He affirmed that the benefits Maryland gains from federal spending is an asset\, but the heavy dependence on those benefits is a liability. In commenting Maryland having an educated workforce\, he also reminded that that workforce is mobile and can flee to other states. \nHouse Minority Leader Kipke noted his willingness to work with the Speaker on issues that matter to all of Maryland. He stated that Maryland has lost 8 billion dollars in adjusted gross tax revenue and that half of those lost dollars have been to neighboring states (specifically Virginia\, Pennsylvania and Delaware). Kipke believes that if the Legislature grows the budget a little slower\, it can pay the bills and add some new costs while still reducing taxes. He confirmed that he opposes the increase in minimum wage stating that it would reduce jobs\, and he believes that increasing the earned income tax credit or reducing taxes will have a greater positive impact on the economy.\nSpeaker of the House\, Mike Busch stated his disbelief in the idea of there being a mass exodus from Maryland due to the bad economy. He says it isn’t supported by data. He reminded everyone that Maryland still has the highest median income in the country\, and he believes that is because of the investment in the K-12 system. He stated that the Legislature made a concentrated effort years ago to decrease property tax\, and that he would join Delegate Kipke in sponsoring a bill to lower the piggy back tax imposed by the counties. In regard to corporate taxes\, Speaker Busch stated that the only state lower than Maryland is Virginia\, and we are not competing with Virginia\, we’re competing with Northern Virginia. “The rest of Virginia\, as far as I’m concerned is like South Carolina.” The speaker wrapped up his comments by saying that Maryland had come through the worst recessionary period since the great depression\, and at the end of the day it was our education system that kept things in tact. \nLater when asked what legislation they were considering for this Session\, Senator Miller stated that in terms of cutting the income tax\, they were not going to do that and reminded the audience that Maryland gives part of the income tax back to the counties and that we are the only state that does this. Delegate Kipke said he has a proposal that would allow a portion of self-employed income to be tax free. \nSpeaker Busch said he would like to form a commission headed by the private sector to review the agencies that impact economic development and see if they are using the best practices. He specifically mentioned DBED and the use of MEDAAF. Speaker Busch also stated that Cyber Security is the new gold mine industry for Maryland and that he’ll look at ways to incentivize growth there. Additionally\, the Speaker stated that Internet sales have hurt the retail economy and he will work to close the loophole that allows internet sales providers to avoid taxes and avoid collecting Maryland sales tax from Marylanders who shop on line. \nRemarks from Governor Martin O’Malley\nGovernor O’Malley posed the question\, “How can we accelerate our momentum so we can expand our jobs and improve our quality of life?” He stated as a resonse that it is because of the work of Maryland’s business community and Economic Development service providers that we had the fastest rate of job creation of any state in our region\, specifically 88% faster than Virginia. Our median income has also held steady. \nMore indication that Maryland has continued to move forward is that the unemployment rate is down to 6.8% which is the lowest since 2008. Maryland has been making bigger investments in infrastructure\, and the State’s mission to educate innovate and rebuild has helped Maryland keep its competitive edge. \nThe Governor believes there is no progress without creating jobs\, and stated that his administration’s mission has been to strengthen and grow the number of the jobs lost in the recession. He noted that they have cut more planned spending than any administration of Maryland’s history\, and have now recovered 100% of the jobs lost in the recession.  He is proud that the US Chamber of Commerce named Maryland #1 for innovation and entrepreneurship. He believes that recognition came because of things like the Invest Maryland Challenge\, the Maryland Venture Fund and our abundance of research facilities and our ability to transfer that knowledge into the economy. \nThe Governor stated the Legislature has not given DBED the tools that they need like other states have\, in terms of the incentive dollars. Other states realize they need a certain amount of liquid funds to be able to incent business to locate and grow. “We will be proposing an enhancement to MEDAAF – the Maryland Economic Development Assistance Fund\, to accomplish some important goals.” One goal is giving tech companies in Maryland flexible terms on working capital and another is to provide assistance for training.\nWhen questioned about his stance on the Minimum Wage bill\, the Governor stated that he does not believe in “Trickle Down Economics” and believes that if you pay workers enough\, they will have more money to put back into the economy\, citing that this was also the philosophy of Henry Ford. “Al of this is about strengthening the middle class. We need to build an economy from the middle out.” \nDBED Panel\nSean Looney moderated a panel of senior staff from the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development that included Ursula Powidzki\, Assistant Secretary for Business & Enterprise Development; Hannah Byron\, Assistant Secretary for Tourism\, Film & the Arts and Raquel Guillory\, Assistant Secretary for Marketing & Communications. \nHannah Byron stated that Film tax credits helped to keep the film industry alive in Maryland. The $20 million in credits was gone in the first five minutes of the fiscal year. There were many opportunities but the State opted to go with television series’ such as House of Cards and Veep because they offer more long term commitment. \nUrsula Powitzki elaborated on MEDAAF and how companies has changed since MEDAAF was formed 14 years ago and the purpose of MEDAAF must grow with those changes. Originally MEDAAF supported companies making large capital investments. Today companies are investing in intellectual capital. We also need to find away to support the need for training\, and develop a vehicle to assist with workforce training. \nWhen asked if DBED sees itself as having a role in building communities in Maryland\, Hannah Byron discussed the Heritage Area program\, the Arts & Entertainment District tax credits and working with partners in the localities. Ursula mentioned two ways her DBED division addresses this. One is through collaboration with a diverse set of organizations such as tech councils and economic development partners\, and the other is a more narrow focus where DBED works one-on-one with companies and high-potential prospects. \nWhen asked what insights she got from being in the Governor’s office\, Raquel Guillory stated that it gave her a global view of all state government. “You forget how agencies are designed to work together.” She stated that collaboration matters and it is important. \nA question was posed regarding how DBED expected to work with economic development offices in municipalities since its current structure provides only consistent communication with county economic development offices.   Raquel Guillory responded that there are many communication processes\, email newsletters\, blogs\, the ChooseMaryland.org website and organized meetings that provide outreach into all economic development communities. Ursula fielded the questions to Heather Gramm of DBED Office of Business Development who stated that the regional development teams are working on the issue and they are continuing to strengthen those relationships in the municipalities. \n 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/meda-2014-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Governor Calvert House\,  58 State Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
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SUMMARY:2013 Economic Development Week
DESCRIPTION:Why Economic Development Week\nEconomic Development Week will emphasize to the general public the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase an understanding of economic development’s contribution to the State’s business climate\, job retention and growth\, the tax base and the overall quality of life in Maryland. \nRecognition\nEconomic development will take center stage in counties\, cities and towns throughout Maryland when proclamations are made heralding the significant projects that have made Maryland a great place to live\, work and play. Recognizing the dedicated work of economic developers is a primary focus of the effort. \n  \nMEDA News about Economic Development Week & the Fall Conference: \nWYPR – Can a Good Sense of Place Lead to Actual Cents? \nCOMCAST Newsmakers\n \n  \nDorchester County Unveils New Marketing Initiative During Economic Development Week \nStar Democrat: Caroline County Celebrates Economic Development Week \nDBED Blog:  13 ways ‘place making’ impacts economic development \nDBED Blog: Maryland Economic Development Association promotes ‘place making’ \n\nMEDA Blogs about Economic Development Week: \nGet Involved During Economic Development Week – by Laurie Boyer\, CEcD \nPrince George’s County – Preparing for Economic Development Week – by Angela Wright. \nComcast Lends Support for Economic Development Week – by Sean Looney \n  \nSchedule of Events:  \nSeptember 30 – October 4\, 2013:  Baltimore County Economic Development Week Activities \nSeptember 30 – October 4\, 2013: Caroline County Economic Development Week Activities \nSeptember 30 – October 4\, 2013: Cecil County Economic Development Week Activities \nSeptember 30-October 4\, 2013: Pre-Event Team Training (for Deep Creek 2014) in Garrett County \nSeptember 30-October 4\, 2013:  Rockville is hosting “Speed Counseling” for Incubator Companies –  Participants include: Maryland Women’s Business Center\, Montgomery County Department of Economic Development\, Montgomery County Business Innovation Network\, Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development\, The Bio Maryland Center\, The Montgomery Business Development Corporation \nSeptember 30\, 2013: Prince George’s County EDC/FSC Open House \nOctober 1\, 2013: MEDA Fall Conference in Frederick\, MD \nOctober 1\, 2013: Dorchester County unveils new branding initiative ‘water moves us’ \nOctober 1\, 2013:  Conversation with Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker \nOctober 1\, 2013: Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission Open House \nOctober 2-3\, 2013: Tri-County Council of Western Maryland – Summit \nOctober 2\, 2013:  Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) Mixer \nOctober 2\, 2013: The Daily Record’s Innovator of the Year Awards Ceremony \nOctober 3\, 2013: Spotlight on Sector:  Sector-Based Strategies for Workforce Development \nOctober 3\, 2013: Dorchester County – Business Appreciation at the gallery \nOctober 3\, 2013: Annapolis EDC Open House \nOctober 4\, 2013: Dorchester County Free Workshop Helps Job Seekers Sharpen Skills \nOctober 4\, 2013: RMI’s Manufacturing Day \nOctober 4\, 2013:  Talbot County Economic Development Week Business Tours \nOctober 4\, 2013:  The Greater Cumberland Committee – Membership Meeting (Members-only) \nNeed ideas for 2013?  Take a look at some of the activities that occured in 2012 and 2011. \n  \nProclamations of Economic Development Week: \n\nGovernor Martin O’Malley\nAllegany County\nBaltimore County\nCaroline County\nCecil County\nCharles County\nCity of Annapolis\nCity of Frederick\nCity of Hagerstown\nCity of Havre de Grace\nDorchester County\nFrederick County\nGarrett County\nHarford County\nKent County\nMontgomery County\nPrince George’s County\nQueen Anne’s County\nSomerset County\nSt. Mary’s County\nTalbot County\nWashington County\nWorcester County\n\nIf your county or city has issued a proclamation of Economic Development Week 2013\, please let us know so we can add to this list.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2013-economic-development-week/
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SUMMARY:2012 Economic Development Week
DESCRIPTION:Economic Development Week 2012 Recap: \nI want to start by first thanking everyone who participated in MEDA’s second annual Economic Development Week. It was a great success\, but only thanks to the hard work that you put into economic development everyday.\nThroughout Maryland\, many celebrated the week of October 15-19 as Economic Development Week.  We kicked off this year’s Economic Development Week with the 2012 MEDA Fall Conference at the World Trade Center in Baltimore.  As the week continued\, towns\, cities\, and counties from all over the state of Maryland organized events and activities. There were proclamations made by many jurisdictions\, including one from Governor Martin O’Malley.  Like many of you\, here in Rockville we visited a number of new businesses to encourage growth and show our continued support for the investments made everyday.  From the Eastern Shore to Western Maryland\, economic developers highlighted the businesses that make our state great.\nAs this year winds down\, and 2013 quickly approaches\, I am already looking forward to what Economic Development Week 2013 has in store for us. Remember- it’s not too early to start planning for next year’s events.\nI also want to remind to you register for the 2013 MEDA Winter Conference\, coming up on January 10\, 2013. I look forward to seeing you there!\nLaurie M. Boyer\, CEcD\nMEDA President\nand\nExecutive Director of Rockville Economic Development\, Inc. \n2012 Economic Development Week: \nShowcase your economic development accomplishments during Economic Development Week! \nThe second annual Economic Development Week begins with the MEDA Fall Conference on October 15 and includes events\, meetings\, and proclamations throughout the state. This effort to shine a spotlight on our economic successes only works if we have YOU involved! Here are some of the ways you can participate. \nHow to Prepare for Economic Development Week 2012: \n\nMark your calendar to take part in Economic Development Week – October 15-19\, 2012!\nIf you don’t have an event planned\, plan one! Hold a conference\, a networking event\, or a business tour to connect people and ideas. Click here for a list of creative approaches in 2011.\nOnce you plan your event\, send us the details –we’ll include it in our promotions and on our website calendar. Email:info@medamd.com\n\n\n \nEconomic Development Week Featured Events: \n\nMEDA Fall Conference: The Port of Baltimore and its Statewide Impact\nBWI Business Partnership – Signature Breakfast\nCharles County’s Economic Summit\nCecil County Technology Round Table Event\nCity of Cambridge: Business Forum with the Mayor\nCyberMaryland Conference\nDorchester County Economic Development – Business Appreciation Event – Layton’s Chance Winery\nEntrepreneurship FasTrac class to be held at Garrett College Center for Entrepreneurship\nFrederick County: Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange\nFrederick County: Commercial Brokers: Economic Development Incentives 101\nFrederick County: Fort Detrick Alliance Sponsors Breakfast\nFrederick County: Tourism Council of Frederick County Annual Membership Breakfast\nGovernor’s Housing Conference: Restoring Communities Across Maryland\nIgnite Baltimore\nPrince George’s County: Virtual Town Hall Meeting\, Meet & Greet\, Business Tours\nQueen Anne’s County: Business Tours & Business Showcase Event\nRockville Economic Development\, Inc will be visiting several incubator companies\nSomerset County: Business After Hours\n\nTalbot County:  County Officials will be touring major employers\nTalbot County:  Defense Contractors Reception\n\nProclamations of Economic Development Week: \n\nGovernor Martin O’Malley\nAllegany County\nAnne Arundel County\nBaltimore County\nCecil County\nCity of Bowie\nCity of Frederick\nCity of Hagerstown\nCity of Havre de Grace\nCity of Rockville\nDorchester County\nFrederick County\nGarrett County\nPrince George’s County\nQueen Anne’s County\nCity of Rockville\nSt. Mary’s County\nSomerset County\nTalbot County\nWashington County\nWorcester County\n\nIf you have an event or proclamation in your community you’d like to see listed\, please email info@medamd.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111029
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SUMMARY:2011 Economic Development Week
DESCRIPTION:Economic Development Week shines a spotlight on your economic successes! Maryland’s counties and cities are showcasing their accomplishments in fresh new ways\, and we invite you to partner with us! \nProclamations of Economic Development Week include: \n\n\nGovernor Martin O’Malley\nAllegany County\nAnne Arundel County\nBaltimore County\nCarroll County\nCharles County\nCity of Annapolis\nCity of Baltimore\nCity of Cambridge\nCity of Crisfield\nCity of Frederick\nCity of Hagerstown\nCity of Havre de Grace\nDorchester County\nFrederick County\n\n\n\n\nGarrett County\nHarford County\nHoward County\nPrince George’s County\nQueen Anne’s County\nCity of Rockville\nSt. Mary’s County\nSomerset County\nTalbot County\nTown of Hurlock\nTown of Princess Anne\nWashington County\n\n\n\nFeatured Events: \n\nTHROUGHOUT THE MONTH:\n\nWatch for MEDA President\, Laurie M. Boyer\, CEcD\, on Comcast Newsmakers\nLook for Economic Development Projects/Programs\n“Like” the MEDA Page on Facebook\nJoin MEDA when attending an Economic Development Week event to receive a $50 discount on membership!\n\nAward-Worthy Projects\nAs we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of MEDA and the upcoming Economic Development Week (October 24-28\, 2011)\, we will be highlighting a different project every day. The projects recognized will showcase the exemplary work and accomplishments of the economic development community in Maryland. View Projects>\n\nOCTOBER 20TH\nLook for MEDA on Maryland Public Television’s “Your Money and Business!” Click here to learn more about the program.\n\nOCTOBER 24TH\nWestern Maryland\, Economic Development Week Kickoff Summit\, Rocky Gap Lodge\, Flintstone\, MD\, 7:30 am Registration\nGarrett\, Allegany\, and Washington Counties partner with the Tri-County Council for Western Maryland on a kickoff event featuring Secretary Christian S. Johansson and Donald C. Fry of the Greater Baltimore Committee. Please contact Patti Henry at TCCWMD at 301-689-1300 or by e-mail at pjhenry@tccwmd.org to register.\n\nOCTOBER 24TH – OCTOBER 28TH\nCapital Region\, City of Rockville\, Various Locations and Times\nRockville casts a “Spotlight on Incubator Companies”!  Recognizing the importance of the Rockville Innovation Center and Shady Grove Innovation Center companies to the economy\, Rockville Economic Development\, Inc. and the City of Rockville will visit firms throughout the week. Click here for details.\n\nOCTOBER 25TH\nCapital Region\, Prince George’s County\, The Country Club at Woodmore\, Mitchellville\, MD\, 4-6 pm\nTake this opportunity to meet your Prince George’s County Economic Development team at this festive evening reception. By Invitation Only \nEastern Shore\, Somerset County\, Peaky’s Restaurant\, Princess Anne\, MD\, 5 – 7:30 pm\nGet connected at this “All at Once Afterhours Business” event\, hosted by the Somerset County Economic Development Commission.edc@somersetmd.us \nEastern Shore\, Talbot County\, 5 – 6:30 pm\nTalbot County Economic Development\, the Town of Easton Office of Economic Development\, and the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce salute successes at an Economic Development Week celebration held Eastern Shore Regional celebration\, when they host an After Hours at Sotera Defense Solutions\, Inc.\, Conference Room\, located at 28712 Glebe Road  (off the Easton By Pass) from 3:45 to 5:30.  The networking opportunity will be open to businesses in Talbot County in celebration of Economic Development week. By invitation only \nEastern Shore\, Dorchester County\, Safe Chain Solutions\, LLC.\, 822 Chesapeake Drive in Cambridge\, MD 5-7pm\nJoin us for a Business After Hours! By Invitation Only \nHavre de Grace Economic Development Open Lunch with Patch.com\nFor Economic Development week\, Havre de Grace Economic Development is having an open lunch with Patch.com where we will talk about ways to improve the business community. All are welcome to attend. Patch will be posting an invitation for any and all that are interested to join us for lunch on Tuesday October 25th at Laurrapin Grill.\n\nOCTOBER 26TH\nEastern Shore\, Queen Anne’s County\, Various Locations and Times\nThe Economic Development Commission and Kent Narrows Development Foundation highlight business entities at their meetings. A lunch time business seminar focusing on business credit cards rounds out the day. Contact jfabi@qac.org \nCapital Region\, Frederick County\, Location and Time to be announced\nTourism Council of Frederick County holds its 35th Anniversary member dinner \nCentral Region\, Baltimore County\, Catonsville\, 10 a.m.\nCelebration of new green headquarters for The Breadery\, an artisinal bakery in Catonsville\n418 Oella Avenue\, Catonsville MD 21228 \nCapital Region\, Prince George’s County\, Various Locations\, 10 am – 5 pm\nPrince George’s County Executive\, Rushern L. Baker\, III tours local businesses and promising development sites. By Invitation Only \nSouthern Maryland – Charles County\, Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center\, Waldorf\, MD\, 8 am – 2 pm\nSharpen your business acumen at Charles County’s Economic Summit: “Harvesting Our Own:\nCultivating Growth & Job Creation from Within.” Register here. \nCentral Maryland\, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore Annual Meeting\, Baltimore\, MD\, 5-8pm\nJoin Downtown Partnership and the region’s most influential business\, government\, and community leaders for an evening of networking and a thought-provoking presentation by Harvard professor and author of Triumph of the City\, Edward Glaeser. Register Here\n\n\n\nOCTOBER 27TH\nCentral Maryland\, Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland\, Timonium\, MD\, 7:30 am Registration\nHas America Lost its Competitive Edge?Why Next Generation Manufacturing is Essential to Growing Maryland’s Economy.  With Senate President Mike Miller & Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and leaders of business and business associations. Rapid Technologies – 3d printers demos Click here to learn more. \nCentral Maryland\, Baltimore County\, Bel Air\, MD\, 7:30 am\nHarford County Chamber of Commerce members will have Business with Breakfast when they convene to discuss Networking 102: Social Media Law at John Carroll School in Bel Air/Harford County.  Cost is $15 and open to Chamber members only. \nCentral Maryland\, Baltimore County\, Woodlawn\, MD\, 11:00 a.m.\nHealth IT Announcement at Federal Center in Woodlawn\, 7142 Ambassador Road\, Woodlawn\, MD  21244 \nEastern Shore\, Queen Anne’s County\, Chesapeake Bay Beach Club\, Stevensville\, MD\, 1 – 8 pm\nExpand your network at the Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce 2011 Business Showcase. The Queen Anne’s County Economic Development Commission is a proud sponsor of the event. Register here. \nCapital Region\, Frederick County\, Location and Time to be announced\nEconomic Development Partners Networking Event\n\nOCTOBER 28TH\nMEDA Fall Conference\, Turf Valley Conference Center\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 8 am\nThe celebration concludes at MEDA’s Fall Conference\, featuring a 50th Anniversary retrospective of Maryland’s high impact projects\, programs\, and people.  With a Keynote address by:  Rosie Rios\, Treasurer of the United States. \nConference Agenda (pdf file) \nThe Turf Valley Conference Center\nCameo Room\n2700 Turf Valley Road\nEllicott City\, Maryland 21042\nGoogle Map> \nProclaim Economic Development Week in your County\, Region\, City!  Use this sample proclamation as your guide!\n\nCONFERENCE SPEAKERS\n\n\nRobert Brennan\nBiography\nPresentation\n\n\nRush Baker\nBiography\nPresentation\n\n\nPhillip-Singerman\nBiography\nPresentation\n\n\nMary Faye LaFaver\nBiography\nPresentation\n\n\nUrsula Powidzki\nBiography\nPresentation\n\n\nDawn Medley\nBiography\nPresentation\n\n\nStanley Tucker\nBiography\nPresentation\n\n\nGreg Cole\nBiography\nPresentation\n\n\nDominick Murray\nBiography\nPresentation
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