Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)

Maryland Municipal League (MML) Fall Conference
2022-10-09 - 2022-10-11 | The Graduate Hotel, 126 West St, Annapolis, MD, United States
MML Fall Conference
October 9-11, 2022
This will be an in-person only event.

The Graduate Hotel
126 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Registration: http://www.mdmunicipal.org/65/Fall-Conference

Be the Leader! Secure your organization as the information resource for Maryland’s Cities and Towns. Become a conference sponsor and show you want to do business with Maryland’s 157 local governments. More details to follow.

Past MML conference attendees report that attending educational workshops and meeting with conference exhibitors have saved significant amounts of money from what their municipality had previously been spending for the same service or product. Attending MML’s 2022 Fall conference could pay big dividends.

MML is Nonpartisan
The Maryland Municipal League is a tax exempt, nonpartisan association. As such, and in compliance with IRS rules, the association cannot promote nor do we participate in any demonstration of preference or bias toward a particular candidate or political party.
MML reserves the right to decline any sponsor/exhibitor/advertiser/attendee requests who, in the opinion of the League, is not in keeping with its mission and goals.

Latinos in Tech Webinar
2022-10-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MD
The Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs
in collaboration with
TEDCO
invites you to join us in this webinar celebrating
Latinos in Tech
Thursday, October 13, 2022
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join us in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, as we present a panel discussion from some of Maryland’s emerging Hispanic-owned tech firms.
Learn more about Latinos In Tech and their amazing journey, achievements, and best practices helping them lead by example and forging a path of success. Find out why Latino-owned employer tech firms now represent 19% of the industry, outpacing non-Latino-owned employer firms, which are only 14%. (The 2021 State of Latino Entrepreneurship Report (SOLE), by LBAN and the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative).
In addition, learn how TEDCO enhances economic empowerment by fostering an inclusive and entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDGOMA/bulletins/32c25f2

2022 Awards Webinar
2022-10-14 08:00 - 10:00 | MD

Latino Business & Entrepreneurship Summit 2022 - The Aspen Institute
2022-10-18 | VIRTUAL
The Aspen Latino Business & Entrepreneurship Summit brings together high-level Latino and Non-Latino cross-sector leaders at the national and local levels to uplift policies, practices, and programs supporting Latino business owners and entrepreneurs.
Representing total economic output of $2.7 trillion in 2019 and the fastest-growing segment of U.S. small businesses, Latinos are setting the stage to reimagine the U.S. economy with their hiring and buying power, labor force participation, and other key economic indicators. Nevertheless, it remains an urgent priority for U.S. policymakers, innovators, investors, and business, philanthropic and civic leaders to collectively address the myriad systemic inequities that have unjustly capped the potential of the Latinos, especially in the business community. We will also identify actions to help Latino businesses thrive in this changing economy.
The second annual event will feature in-person keynotes and panels hosted at the Park Hyatt, as well as interactive breakout sessions to workshop solutions around key topics.
Latino Business & Entrepreneurship Summit 2022

Business Plan Basics: A Small Business Essentials Seminar
2022-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Learn from an industry professional about the key elements to structuring, running, and growing your business.
This seminar is VIRTUAL.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-plan-basics-a-small-business-essentials-seminar-tickets-372211593897?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Harford Award Reception
2022-10-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Water’s Edge Events Center, 4687 Millennium Drive, Belcamp, MD, 21017, United States
The annual Business Appreciation Week celebrations kick off Wednesday, October 19 with the Harford Award reception, hosted by the Harford County Chamber of Commerce. The award honors businesses or organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to the county business community.
The celebration continues October 20-28, when local and state officials will visit businesses reaching milestones of service in 2022. If you are or know a business with 25, 50, 75 years, etc., in Harford County, email us so our business development team can visit and help celebrate.
Follow us on Facebook as we honor those milestones and celebrate local businesses in other ways during Business Appreciation Week.

Harford County CMMC Day
2022-10-20 08:00 - 12:00 | The Ground Floor, 2021 Pulaski Highway Suite G, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078, United States
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification(CMMC) is a new required certification for organizations within the DoD Defense Industrial Base (DIB). At this event, get insight on the CMMC framework, and timeline. Learn how to prep your organization from CMMC Subject Matter Experts (SME), get tips on what assessors are reviewing. CMMC will help you to protect your business—and our Nation.
8:00 A.M. Doors Open, Breakfast & Networking (Breakfast catered by a Harford County business)
8:30 A.M. Opening Remarks
8:45 A.M. Keynote Speaker, Michael Dempsey | Plug into CMMC: get current on the timelines and expectations, what the assessor will be looking for and what steps you can take to amp up your preparation today to pass.
9:30 A.M. Break
9:45 A.M. Guest Speaker, Andriani Buck, Associate, McCarter & English and former DoD Contracting Officer
11:00 A.M. Panel Discussion with Q&A

James Dougherty, Principal Attorney, Offit Kurman Government Contracts
Thomas D. Ficklin, ACC APG Program Integrator, US Army
Tobias Musser, CEO MNS Group, RP

11:45 P.M. Wrap-up

Strengthening the Emerging Workforce: A Career Technology Tour & Business Luncheon at Chesapeake College
2022-10-21 08:15 - 13:30 | Chesapeake College, Eastern Shore Higher Education Center, Room HEC-110, Wye Mills, MD, United States
We hope you will join us for a special kick-off event for Maryland Economic Development Week: Strengthening the Emerging Workforce: A Career Technology Tour & Business Roundtable Luncheon at Chesapeake College on October 21, 2022 from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Choose between a tour of Chesapeake College’s trades programs or healthcare career facilities; then participate in a business roundtable discussion that will offer the opportunity for educators and business leaders to exchange information on how to engage young adults in the current workforce landscape. Lunch will be provided.
Featured speakers include Jack Wilson, Queen Anne’s County Commissioner; Hazen Arnold, President of Hydrasearch Company, and Darius Johnson, Northeast Regional Director for ACE Mentor Program of America.
This event has been organized in partnership with Chesapeake College, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce, and Upper Shore Regional Council.
The deadline to register for this event is Thursday, October 6, 2022. The event will be limited to the first 120 registrants.
REGISTER ONLINE HERE.

Economic Development Week in Maryland is designed to promote awareness of economic development’s contribution to the State’s business climate, job retention and growth, the tax base, and overall quality of life in Maryland. For Economic Development Week 2022 (October 24-28), Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development will be educating, promoting, and recognizing the efforts of local partners who are making an impact on our economy through comprehensive workforce development strategies.

2022 Economic Development Week in Maryland
2022-10-24 - 2022-10-28 | MD
Save the Date: October 24-28, 2022

Overview
Economic Development Week in Maryland will emphasize the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase 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.
Recognition
Economic 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. Listed below are the activities planned during Economic Development Week in Maryland (check back for weekly updates to this list).
Read About Economic Development Week in Maryland
**Blog: Economic Development Transforms Lives Through Teamwork
**Blog: Supporting Businesses Supports our Communities
**Blog: Why Celebrate Economic Development?
**Blog: Women in Economic Development
How to Celebrate Economic Development Week in Maryland
Please check out our Toolkit, Proclamation Template, and Press Release Template (<< click these links) to plan for your participation in Economic Development Week in Maryland. Whether elaborate or small, there is something for every level of participation.

Toolkit

Proclamation Template

Press Release Template

Sponsorship
Join us in making this event a success! If you’re interested in sponsoring Economic Development Week in Maryland, please click here.

Media Coverage
Op Ed: Economic Development: Worth the Investment
Press Release: MEDA Celebrates Economic Development Week in Maryland October 24 – 28
Proclamations
Please do not mail proclamations to the MEDA P.O. box. Email them to info@medamd.com. — Thank you!
Take a look at photos sent in of organizations with their proclamations:
Click to view photos

State of Maryland
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Allegany County Department of Economic and Community Development
Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
Cecil County Office of Economic Development
Charles County Department of Economic Development
City of Aberdeen
City of Frederick
City of Greenbelt
City of Hagerstown
City of Hyattsville
City of Rockville
Frederick County Office of Economic Development
Garrett County Department of Business Development
Harford County Office of Economic Development
Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA)
Kent County Department of Economic Development
Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation
Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development
Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development
St. Mary’s Department of Economic Development
Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism
TEDCO
Town of Bel Air
Town of Princess Anne
Worcester County Economic Development
Special Events
Check back often for more events! Hosting an event during Economic Development Week? Let us know at info@medamd.com and we’ll post it here.
FEATURED EVENT: October 25, 2022 MEDA Fall Conference on Cybersecurity Strategies for Success
October 21, 2022 Strengthening the Emerging Workforce: A Career Technology Tour & Business Luncheon at Chesapeake College
October 24-28, 2022: Frederick County Business Appreciation Week
October 25, 2022 Free Small Business Digital Marketing Workshop
October 25, 2022 Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development 54th Annual Meeting and Mixer
October 26, 2022 Disruption! The Power of DEIB Strategies
October 26, 2022 Maryland’s Coast Mixer
October 26, 2022 MMTN Welcome Reception @ Tech at the Gap ’22
October 27, 2022 MCCEI Symposium: Solving the Workforce Development Puzzle
October 27, 2022 Security Awareness 101
October 27, 2022 Tech at the Gap: Unlocking Potential
October 28, 2022 Family Fun Night at The Grove
October 28, 2022 Grants for Organizations – Call for Panelists (deadline)
November 1, 2022 Charles County Fall Meeting– Staying Power: Helping Existing Businesses Thrive and Grow
Click the links below to learn about previous Economic Development Week in Maryland activities

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Free Small Business Digital Marketing Workshop
2022-10-25 08:30 - 16:00 | North East Library, 485 Mauldin Ave, North East, MD, 21901, United States
Small Business Digital Marketing Workshop
October 25, 2022, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Small Businesses can register here!
Space is limited, only 35 seats available!
Small Businesses (25 employees or less; however, all restaurants are permitted regardless of number of employees) are invited to join us for a full day in-person digital marketing workshop featuring instructor, Antonio Guerrero of Dott Digital Marketing.

This one-day workshop will be broken down into four sessions:

Strategy – This includes creating Ideal Customer Profiles, how to craft a winning offer, and designing your customer journey map.
Website – How to create a cash C.O.W (Conversion Optimized Website) that is built to be a 24/7 salesperson driving calls and form fills for your business.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – In this session, we will go over the fundamentals of Search Engine Optimization including how to create a Google Business Profile, On-pagetechnical SEO, and Off-Page SEO
Paid Lead Generation – We discuss how to get started with Pay-per-click digital advertising. We will review the fundamentals as well as what pitfalls to avoid. In addition, will discuss how to get started with Google and Facebook advertising platforms and the benefits of one over the other.

Location & Schedule: North East Library, 485 Mauldin Ave, North East, MD 21901
On Oct. 25, 2022, check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:30am and the workshop will begin promptly at 9am.
Lunch will be served at Noon and the program will conclude at 4:30pm.
Who can attend: One person from any Cecil County small business having 25 employees or less (all restaurants are permitted regardless of number of employees) in any sector looking to expand their digital marketing footprint are invited to register. Space is limited to the first 35 registrants.
TO REGISTER and secure your spot, Click Here! Maximum capacity is 35!
Potential Grant Opportunity: Eligible attendees will be invited to apply for a small grant to implement a digital marketing campaign and/or engage a digital marketing consultant.Grant eligibility criteria and the application will be made available the day of the workshop.
About the instructor: Antonio has a 20-year + background in business, technology, sales, and marketing. For the last six years, he has been a Duct Tape Marketing Certified Master Consultant and a leader in that organization training and servicing other Marketing agencies. In addition, he has the following marketing certifications:

Certified Digital Business Consultant
Certified Customer Acquisition Specialist
Certified Digital Marketing Strategist
Certified Search Marketing Specialist
Certified Sales Funnel Consultant
Certified Professional Services Marketing Expert
Certified Local Marketing Expert
And more including certifications in copywriting, email marketing, social media, and e-commerce

Anotnio is also the author of Digital Marketing for Maryland Businesses: Proven Strategies & Tactics to grow your local business.
For all questions, please reach out to Sandra Edwards at sedwards@ccgov.org
Funding for this program provided by Upper Shore Regional Council.

Click the link for more information Small Business Digital Marketing Workshop!

2022 MEDA Fall Conference
2022-10-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Maryland Innovation Center, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, Maryland, 21046
2022 MEDA Fall Conference
October 25, 2022
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Maryland Innovation Center (MIC)
6751 Columbia Gateway Dr
Columbia, 21046
MEDA invites you to attend the 2022 MEDA Fall Conference on October 25, in-person at the Maryland Innovation Center in Howard County. This conference is the signature event for Economic Development Week in Maryland, happening October 24-28. (Please visit the Economic Development Week in Maryland page for participation information and a calendar of events.)
Speakers and panelists will be discussing the Fall Conference theme: Cybersecurity Strategies for Success.
Cybersecurity is a necessity for all businesses in today’s technology-driven world. Without strategic processes and systems for protection, there is no defense against cyber attacks, leaving private and sensitive data vulnerable to threats with serious and potentially devastating consequences for businesses involved. The goal of this conference is to inform, discuss, and explore the most current cybersecurity strategies, principles, and practices for businesses throughout Maryland (and beyond).
Join MEDA for this special event and be a part of the conversations around this important topic! Seating is limited — register below today!

View the Agenda for the 2022 MEDA Fall Conference
Click here to download the 2022 MEDA Summer Conference Business Meeting Minutes

Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development 54th Annual Meeting and Mixer
2022-10-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Bordeleau Winery, 3155 Noble Farm Road, Eden, MD, 21822, United States
You & Your Guests are Cordially Invited to Our 54th Annual Meeting & Mixer
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Thanks to the generosity of our Sponsors, this is a free event though
we do ask that you RSVP at info@swed.org
BOR D E L E AU V I N E YAR D S & WI N E RY
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Disruption! The Power of DEIB Strategies
2022-10-26 07:00 - 12:00 | MD
Event by partner of Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI)
Visit event website for more info and sign up:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disruption-the-power-of-deib-strategies-tickets-396661183277

Maryland's Coast Mixer
2022-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 | The Restaurant at Lighthouse Sounds, 12723 St Martin's Neck Road, Bishopville, MD, 21813, United States

MMTN Welcome Reception @ Tech at the Gap '22
2022-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Rocky Gap Casino & Resort, 16701 Lakeview Road, Flintstone, MD, 21530, United States
Mountain Maryland Tech Network members are exclusively invited to Tech at the Gap’s Pre-Conference Welcome Session!
About this event

Mountain Maryland Tech Network members are exclusively invited to Tech at the Gap’s Pre-Conference Welcome Session! Join us on Wednesday, October 26 from 6:00-8:00 pm on the outdoor patio space (weather permitting) near the Conference Center at Rocky Gap Casino Resort.
In partnership with MEDA, and in celebration of Maryland’s Economic Development Week, this event is also open to all MEDA Young Leaders. The MEDA Young Leaders Group connects young economic development professionals as they grow in their careers. This group is open to economic developers under the age of 40 who are looking for collaboration opportunities and chances to network.
Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar while networking with conference attendees and some of the conference presenters and sponsors. Enjoy live acoustic music and win great giveaways! (Tech at the Gap ticket NOT required for this event.) This event is sponsored by the Maryland Department of Commerce.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mmtn-welcome-reception-tech-at-the-gap-22-tickets-422466457547

Tech at the Gap: Unlocking Potential
2022-10-27 07:30 - 16:30 | Rocky Gap Casino & Resort, 16701 Lakeview Road, Flintstone, MD, 21530, United States
Join us for our 6th annual Tech at the Gap conference at Rocky Gap Casino Resort!

About this event

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.
Emerge from the countless setbacks of the pandemic and unlock your full potential by learning 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 with your company.
Arrive on Wednesday evening, October 26, 2022, and attend our complimentary Welcome Networking session (appetizers and cash bar) hosted by the Mountain Maryland Tech Network from 6-8pm and network with conference attendees, presenters and sponsors. Visit our event website for full conference schedule, accommodation options, and presentation information.
Now in its sixth installment, Tech 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. EARN Maryland focuses on industry-led partnerships to bridge Maryland’s skills gap and drive growth.
Info and registration here.

MCCEI Symposium: Solving the Workforce Development Puzzle
2022-10-27 08:00 - 19:00 | University of Maryland – College Park, Adele H. Stamp Student Union (Colony Ballroom) 3972 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The construction industry has been struggling to meet workforce demands for over a decade, and since the pandemic, it has only gotten worse. There are steps employers can take to overcome this and meet their hiring needs. We’ll hear from experts in our field, and other industries, on how they are setting their firms apart, attracting and retaining talent, and leading the industry into the future. Join us in-person on October 27th in a celebration of the amazing work being done in Maryland to promote career pathways in the built environment.
Solving the Workforce Development Puzzle will consist of roundtable discussions, a keynote speaker, and a networking and cocktail hour.
The Pathway Awards were created to recognize all the people, companies, and partners in the AEC industry who embody the values of MCCEI and who have championed workforce development initiatives in the built environment in the past year. We will also award six student scholarships to young people pursuing careers in the built environment.
Tentative Agenda
8:00-9:00 Networking Breakfast
9:00-9:30 MCCEI Welcome
9:30-10:30 Mental Health in Construction
10:45-11:45 Investing in the Future Workforce
12:00-1:00 Keynote Lunch
1:15-2:15 How to Capitalize on Construction Innovation in Recruitment
2:30-3:30 DEI: More than a Buzzword
3:30-5:00 Networking & Cocktail Hour
5:00-7:00 Pathway Awards
Building Map: https://stamp.umd.edu/about_us/directions_stamp/building_map

Security Awareness 101
2022-10-27 09:30 - 12:00 | Maryland Innovation Center, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, Maryland, 21046
About this event

Information is one of the most important assets to an organization and it is essential for business survival. Additionally, due diligence, customer and third-party assurance requirements, internal risk objectives, and cyber liability policies all obligate organizations to provide security and privacy training to their personnel. Said training is to be provided prior to or shortly after onboarding new personnel and again on a recurring annual basis.
Join Jason Taule, CISO-In-Residence | Cyber Advisory Council Chair, as he proctors this course which is designed to provide personnel with an awareness of the many information protection, risk management, and compliance related risks that they and their companies could face. You will also receive training on how to securely handle data in all of the most common ways to which we put information to business use. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to pose questions and obtain direct guidance on how to address outstanding cyber security concerns.
This course can satisfy the training requirements associated with the MIC Cyber Assurance Seal (all levels). Additionally, to the degree that member organizations are subject to such mandates, completion of this course will enable participants to fulfill the training requirements related to the following:

CCPA / NYCRR / State Privacy Laws
CoBIT / ITIL / ISO27000
Computer Security Act
Customer Security Requirements
FISMA/FISCAM
FTC Section 5
GDPR
HIPAA/ARRA/HITECH/PPACA
IRS 1075 and Related Regulations
NISPOM / DITSCAP / DIACAP / DFARS/ CMMC
NIST SP 800 Series
OIG/CFO/EDP
OMB A-123, A-130
PCI DSS
Privacy Act
PDDs / HSPDs

Registration closes on October 26.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/security-awareness-101-tickets-419106979257

Apply Today: Grants for Organizations - Call for Panelists
2022-10-28 | MD
The Grants for Organizations (GFO) program provides general operating support to nonprofit organizations, as well as units of government, that produce or present ongoing arts programming that is open to the public.
MSAC relies on a diverse array of experts from across the state of Maryland to do the important work of evaluating applications. MSAC selects Grants for Organizations (GFO) panelists with a focus on diversity of experiences, diversity of location, and expertise in the disciplines of the organizations under review. Panelists must be Maryland residents.
What does a panelist do?
Selected panelists:

Participate in two virtual training sessions – one in late November/early December, and one at a mid-way point in the winter (late January/early February).
Review and evaluate applications on MSAC’s online grants management system, SmartSimple.*
Complete assigned extension assignments (Artistic Site Visits and In-Depth Conversations). Please note, some in-person activities will be a part of the extension assignments.
Participate in one GFO panel meeting (Virtual – late March/early April 2023).
Panelists receive compensation of $50/training meeting, $50/completed extension assignment, a minimum of $200 for all online application reviews, $100/panel meeting, and a travel stipend, if applicable.

*Each panelist can expect to review up to approximately 25 applications and to complete up to approximately 12 extension assignments each. Each application may take approximately one hour to review. Extension assignments may occur throughout the state of Maryland. The average commitment of hours varies based on the total number of applications and travel requirements. The majority of work happens on the panelists’ own time from late November 2022 through the panel meeting in March/April 2023.
What We’re Looking For:

Independent artists, arts administrators, fundraisers, arts enthusiasts, and students interested in the grantmaking process.
Individuals to represent expertise in the following panel disciplines:
Theatre
Multi-Disciplinary Arts
Folk/Traditional Arts
Service
Individuals to fill a multi-disciplinary Performing/Literary Arts panel (including those with backgrounds in Music, Dance, and Literary) and a Visual Arts and Media panel.
Individuals representing the wide geographic diversity of the state of Maryland – we are especially looking for individuals from the Western, Southern, and Eastern Shore regions.
Individuals who have some flexibility and time in their schedules to allow for daytime and/or evening availability of the applicants.

Panelists must have access to a computer with internet connection to complete reviews.
How do I apply to be a panelist?
Submit your application via MSAC’s online grants management system, SmartSimple.

Click the Apply Now button below to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple (you will need to be registered as an Independent Artist to apply).
Under Funding Opportunities, select “Public Call.”
Select “Panelist” from the drop down options and click “Save Draft” to populate the application.
Select “Grants for Organizations” as the Grant Program.
Complete the application, and click “Submit.”

Deadline: Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
https://marylandarts.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp

Fall Family Fun Night at The Grove
2022-10-28 16:00 - 19:30 | MD

Charles County Fall Meeting-- Staying Power: Helping Existing Businesses Thrive and Grow
2022-11-01 08:00 | College of Southern Maryland, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Staying Power: Helping Existing Businesses Thrive and Grow
Designed with existing businesses in mind, Charles County’s Fall Meeting will illuminate the pathways to sustainable, efficient growth. Offering inspiration and practical advice, our speakers, panelists, and resource partners will educate businesses on the services available, help them navigate the challenges, and coordinate strategies with staying power.
FALL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS:

Our keynote speaker, James W. Peterson, Jr., M&T Bank’s Small Business Ambassador, will emphasize the essential resources for growth.
Our Circle of Services Panel will spotlight the tools readily available to new, existing, and growing businesses.
A Small Business Financing Panel will highlight the funding sources lifting businesses today.
A Business Expo, featuring the partner organizations nurturing success, will immediately follow.

Hybrid format.
For more info and to register: https://www.meetcharlescounty.com/fall-meeting-2022

Charles County Economic Development Fall Meeting
2022-11-01 08:00 - 13:00 | MD
More details coming soon.

Q&A Webinar for the 2023 MEDA Awards
2022-11-03 14:00 - 15:00 | VIRTUAL
Do you have questions about the MEDA Awards nomination process?
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE REPLAY
The MEDA Awards, sponsored by Miles & Stockbridge P.C., recognize the people, programs, and projects bringing economic prosperity to Maryland. This webinar is an opportunity to learn about changes to the nomination process, including new nomination requirements and materials. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and clarify any concerns you have.

MEDA New Member Orientation - November 2022
2022-11-09 09:00 - 10:00 | MD
Thank you for joining MEDA! We invite you to attend our New Member Orientation to connect with fellow new members, the MEDA team, and board members. During this one-hour session, we’ll discuss the benefits of MEDA, the role of each committee, and how you can get involved with the organization.
This session will be held on Zoom. Please complete the form below to register. Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive an email from info@medamd.com with your Zoom login details. Please check your spam folder if you don’t immediately see the email.

Veterans Resource Fair
2022-11-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Bel Air Armory, 212 S. Bond Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/927/James-V-McMahan-Commission-on-Veterans-A

2022 Tradepoint Atlantic Members Tour
2022-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Tradepoint Atlantic, 1600 Sparrows Point Blvd, Suite A, Baltimore, Maryland, 21219
November 15, 2022
10:00 am – noon
1600 Sparrows Point Blvd, Suite A
Baltimore, 21219
In partnership, MEDA and Leadership Maryland are offering members the opportunity to take a tour of Tradepoint Atlantic this November 15, 2022.
Tradepoint Atlantic is a 3300-acre global logistics center in Sparrows Point, Maryland, at the former site of the Bethlehem Steel plant, the world’s largest iron and steel making facility for 125 years. In 2014, Tradepoint Atlantic reinvented this area into a modernized and world-class port, rail and commerce center featuring an unmatched combination of access to deepwater berths, rails, and highways. It is one of the largest most strategically significant intermodal global logistics hubs in the country.
The tour is $25 per person (does not include food).
MEDA and Leadership Maryland members, register below.

2022 Maryland Manufacturing Celebration
2022-11-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Martin’s West, Baltimore, MD
RMI’s 2022 Maryland Manufacturing Celebration will be a festive night celebrating our organization’s 32+ years of serving Maryland’s manufacturing industry and honoring those who have supported our organization’s efforts along the way. We’ll recognize not only the 2022 Champions of Maryland Manufacturing and the State’s many manufacturers and leaders of business, government, education and the community who are part of Maryland’s manufacturing “family.” And perhaps most exciting of all, we will recognize RMI’s President Dr. Mike Galiazzo as the 2022 Grand Champion for his leadership over RMI’s 32 year history. It’s been a while since we’ve been able to come together in person. So join us for this high-energy, top-of-class evening as we gather hundreds of Maryland’s manufacturing industry stakeholders to celebrate each other and the remarkable journey we’ve had together over the years!
Attendance at this special event is via purchase of a table of 8 as a Silver Sponsor for $1,800. Sponsorship includes exposure through the Celebration event as well as the Champions of Maryland Manufacturing program. Reserve your Silver Sponsorship/table of 8 here.
Event Format: This event will feature a different format than RMI’s traditional Signature events. Because it’s been so long since we have been able to host a large group in person, we thought you might appreciate more time to network with each other. Therefore, we will have networking, food stations and an open bar available for two hours followed by a one hour program.

5:30-7:30 PM Networking, Open Bar, Dinner via Buffet Food Stations (Attendees may network, eat while networking or take a seat a their designated tables to eat during this time. The food stations and bar will close at 7:30 PM.)
7:30-8:30 PM Program, Dessert & Coffee (All attendees will be seated at their designated tables.)

2022 Rural Economic Development Session
2022-12-07 08:00 - 13:30 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Join the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) for the
2022 Rural Economic Development Session – Lower Shore Edition
December 7, 2022
8:00am – 1:30pm
Student Services Center, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Every community has a unique vibe with distinct commercial centers designed, organized, and promoted to create a sense of livability. Economic developers are charged with identifying and enhancing those unique features to help the community attract new businesses to locate and grow there. But how do you assess your community, strategically plan, and attract the right balance of business, workforce, entertainment, and services to meet your community’s needs?
Join us as we discuss how the region can leverage K-12 education, higher education, and talent assets to achieve maximum economic impact regarding workforce, tax base, and jobs.
This invitation is extended to MEDA members, elected and appointed officials or one representative and is non-transferable.
Parking: Lot S (walk across the bridge to the Student Services Center). Click here for a campus map.

DRAFT AGENDA
8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM Welcome Remarks
Danny Thompson, Director, Somerset County Economic Development Commission
Dr. Heidi Anderson, President University of Maryland Eastern Shore
The Honorable Mary Beth Carozza, State Senator
8:45 AM PNC Bank Welcome
Franklin N. McNeil, Jr., Vice President, Community Consultant, Community Development Banking
9:00-9:30 Opening Keynote: Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
Kirkland Murray, President and CEO, Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation
9:30-10:15 Our Future Workforce: College & Career Readiness (Apprenticeships)

Moderator: David Ryan, Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development Corporation

Steve McGee, Chesapeake Shipbuilding
​​Chris Eccleston, Delmarva Veteran Builders
Mitzi Scott, Tidal Health
Maria Waller, President, Quality Staffing Services

10:15 – 10:30 BREAK
10:30- 11:15 Partnerships for Success: Community Schools

Moderator: Danny Thompson, Executive Director, Somerset County Economic Development Commission

Diane L. Stulz, CTE and Blended Learning Facilitator, Worcester County Public Schools –
Karen L. Olmstead, Ph.D., Provost and Senior VP of Academic Affairs, Salisbury University
Dr. Theresa Queenan, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Lori Smoot, Director of Career and Testing Services, Wor-Wic Community College

11:15 – 11:30 BREAK
11:30 – 12:15 Investment in Equity: Local Services Panel

Moderator: Melanie Pursel, Director, Worcester County Office of Tourism & Economic Development

Dion Banks, Eastern Shore Network for Change
Kisha Petticolas, Eastern Shore Network for Change
Shawna N. Kearsley, Vehicles for Change

12:15 – 1:00 LUNCH
1:00 – 1:15 The Future of Higher Education – Maryland Higher Education Commission

2023 MEDA Winter Conference
2023-01-12 08:00 - 13:00 | Governor Calvert House, 58 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
2023 LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Sponsored by:
Maryland Department of Commerce
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
City of Annapolis Economic Development
Manis Canning & Associates
The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
The Project Resource Group’s Maryland With Pride
Public and private sector leaders share their thoughts on economic development-related legislation that will be considered by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2023 session.
8:00 – 9:00 am REGISTRATION, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND NETWORKING
9:00 – 9:05 am WELCOME TO WINTER CONFERENCE

Danny Thompson, MEDA President

9:05 – 9:30 am WELCOME FROM ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY & ANNAPOLIS

Introduction: Jill Seamon, President/CEO, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation

Honorable Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Executive

Introduction: Stephen Rice, Economic Development Manager, City of Annapolis

Honorable Gavin Buckley, Mayor of Annapolis

9:30 – 9:45 am MEDA BUSINESS MEETING

President’s Welcome – Danny Thompson
Secretary’s Report – Tammi Thomas
Membership Report –Denise Beaver

9:45 – 10:45 am MARYLAND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP REPORT

Moderator: Tiffany Harvey, Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs for
Maryland and Delaware, Comcast
Mark Anthony Thomas, President/Chief Executive Officer, Greater Baltimore Committee
Mary Kane, President and Chief Executive Officer, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Michael Sanderson, Executive Director, Maryland Association of Counties
Jack McDougle, President and Chief Executive Officer, Greater Washington Board of Trade

10:45–11:00 am BREAK
11:00–12:00 pm MARYLAND LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK

Moderator: Josh Kurtz, Founding Editor, Maryland Matters
Honorable Malcolm L. Augustine, Senate President Pro Tem
Honorable Vanessa E. Atterbeary, Chair, Ways and Means Committee
Honorable Stephen S. Hershey, Jr., Senate Minority Leader
Honorable Jason C. Buckel, House Minority Leader

12:00–1:00 pm LUNCHEON AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Lieutenant Governor-Elect, Aruna Miller

Click here to view the MEDA Fall Business Meeting Minutes.
PARKING: Please consider your parking options prior to arrival on the 12th. To assist, this link provides a look at where the parking spaces are in Annapolis. Keep in mind the hotel is also encouraging customers to use the Naval Academy stadium parking lot to take advantage of the Annapolis shuttle.

2023 Economic Development Day in Annapolis
2023-02-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Governor Calvert House, 58 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
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Held during the legislative session in Annapolis, Economic Development Day is your opportunity to engage with key officials on the issues that impact your job creation efforts.
Join us in person on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at:
Governor Calvert House
58 State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
Highlights include:

Engage with elected officials
Opportunity to visit the State House and observe hearings
Network with economic development colleagues and industry partners

AGENDA

10:00 am – 10:30 am
Arrival at the Governor Calvert House for Networking/Coffee and light continental breakfast

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Welcome by Danny Thompson, MEDA President
Meet the newly appointed staff from Governor Moore’s office
Brad Fallon, Deputy Legislative Officer
Shaina Hernandez, Deputy Chief of Staff

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet with your legislators. Note: these meetings are to be scheduled by your office

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch and Panel Presentation: Moderated by: Andrea Mansfield & Lori Valentine

Honorable Vanessa E. Atterbeary, Chair, Ways and Means Committee
Honorable Stephen S. Hershey, Jr., Senate Minority Leader

Keynote address by Secretary Kevin Anderson, Maryland Department of Commerce

Please consider supporting Economic Development Day as a sponsor or a partner. Your contributions provide MEDA members with the platform to move their communities forward. As a thank you, MEDA offers sponsors and partners display space on Economic Development Day and recognition of their support on social media and at the event itself. Contact Pam Ruff at info@MEDAmd.com to learn how you can participate.

PARKING: Please consider your parking options prior to your arrival. To assist, this link provides a look at where the parking spaces are in Annapolis. Keep in mind the hotel is also encouraging customers to use the Naval Academy stadium parking lot to take advantage of the Annapolis shuttle.
