This highly interactive course lets participants work in small teams to help understand the complexity of strategic planning and its challenges. Economic developers must build consensus among board members, stakeholders and the community as a whole, creating a unified vision for the future. Learn techniques to build consensus among stakeholders who represent different values and...
Comptroller Peter V. R. Franchot was elected Maryland’s 33rd Comptroller on November 7, 2006, and sworn in to office on January 22, 2007. He was re-elected on November 2, 2010, November 4, 2014, and November 6, 2018. Prior to his election to statewide office, Mr. Franchot served twenty years in the House of Delegates, representing...
Overview Economic Development Week in Maryland 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. Recognition...
The Washington County Department of Business Development invites all local businesses to sign up to be recognized during the 2020 Business Appreciation Week, which will run from October 19 - October 23, 2020. Because we are still in the midst of a pandemic, Business Appreciation Week will look different than last year. To keep businesses and employees safe,...
This free event for executive-level biotech leaders is presented by the Association of University Research Parks, AstraZeneca, BioHealth Innovation, Children’s National Health System, Emergent BioSolutions, George Mason University, JLABS, J.P. Morgan, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland Department of Commerce, Virginia Bio, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC set the bar...
MEDA invites you to join us for our Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff event on October 19 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. As we celebrate our 10th Economic Development Week in Maryland, hear updates and upcoming events from economic developers around the state of Maryland. Also, get ready to Rock your Week with...
BRI CEO’s are invited to participate in a business recovery session with experienced business counselors to receive immediate feedback on their current Covid19 recovery efforts. Counselors will include one or more members of the PGCEDC staff and other experts with business management, finance, marketing and strategic planning experience. Companies will be asked to submit their...
BRI CEO’s are invited to participate in a business recovery session with experienced business counselors to receive immediate feedback on their current Covid19 recovery efforts. Counselors will include one or more members of the PGCEDC staff and other experts with business management, finance, marketing and strategic planning experience. Companies will be asked to submit their...
Beginning on Monday, October 12 through Sunday, October 18, the public is invited to vote online for their favorite 2020 Champion of Maryland Manufacturing in each of the seven Champion story categories: Innovation, Workforce, Diversity & Inclusion, Fighting COVID-19, Community Engagement & Energy Efficiency & Sustainability. All Champions featured in the online Champions Directory are...
At the end of this class, retailers will be able to identify new sales channels to add to their business and how to enhance their customer experience. Session topics include: Definition of Omnichannel Pros and cons of e-commerce (although it's a non-negotiable) Sales channels to explore (Adding services - Adding delivery methods) Ways to engage...
