Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)

Maryland Chamber Event: Congressional Delegation Dinner
2018-03-05 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Martins Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Dr., Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s annual Congressional Delegation Dinner puts you up-close and personal with Maryland’s senators and representatives in Washington. Hear what they’re working on and how it could impact you. Tell them what you need and how Congress affects your business. Discuss shared interests in making Maryland better. This is truly an event unlike any other!

2018 Primer for Economic Development in Maryland
2018-03-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Anne Arundel Community College / Arnold Campus, 101 College Pkwy, Arnold, MD, 21012, United States
Join MEDA for a one-day training that has been created to provide participants an introduction and overview of how Maryland practices economic development. Course attendees will quickly develop a network of resources and link people and faces, all while building camaraderie among participants to further Maryland’s economic development team.
This course is designed for those who are new to economic development in Maryland, in addition to strategic partners in collaborative industries.
Find out how economic development transforms lives by creating opportunities, inspiring innovation, and enriching communities. Together we can work to make a brighter, more prosperous future for the state of Maryland!
Click here to view the agenda (UPDATED).
Click here to view a map of the campus. We will be in Room 101 of the Thomas P. Florestano Building (FLRS 101)
Click here for a list of hotels in the area.
Visit MEDA on SlideShare to view the speaker PowerPoint presentations from this session.

THIS COURSE IS SOLD OUT!
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EAGB Open House
2018-03-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore, 1200 Steuart Street Suite C1B, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
**LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE; RSVP TODAY!!!**
Join EAGB on March 14 to celebrate its move to Silo Point and the official opening of our new office to partners, friends, and neighbors! Come mingle, eat, drink, and learn what we have up our sleeves for the region this year! We look forward to seeing old and new faces alike.
This is an open house, so come and go or stay as long as you’d like. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. There is free parking onsite and available street parking.

CCCC Event: Chamber Lunch & Learn
2018-03-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Charles County Chamber Conference Room, 101 Centennial St., Suite A, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Lunch and Learn About Free Business Resources at Your Local Library
Have you checked out the new SOAR space at the Waldorf West Library? Did you know you have access to online courses in an array of topics free with your library card? How about Rosetta Stone? Join us to learn more about these programs and services and about other FREE business resources at your library.
Guest Presenter: Shannon Bland
Cost: FREE (Bring your lunch & the Chamber will supply beverages)
SPACE IS LIMITED – PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION BY CALLING 301-932-6500, OR EMAILING BETSY (bburian@charlescountychamber.org)

Howard County AG Event: What Every Farm Family Needs to Know
2018-03-15 17:30 - 21:30 | Howard County Fairgrounds Dining Hall, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD, 21794, United States
Join the Howard County AG in partnership with the Howard Soil Conservation District for an evening to learn about financial and estate planning as well as farm transitioning. The meeting will take place in the Dining Hall of the Howard County Fairgrounds.
Below is the tentative schedule for the day:
5:30 PM | Dinner
6:15 PM | Program Begins
9:00 PM | Questions
9:30 PM | Event ends
Registration will close on Friday, March 9 at midnight. For payment, checks will be accepted at the door.

BDC Event: Business Succession 101 - The Art of Capturing Value Through Business Succession & Transitions
2018-03-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Price-Modern Inc / Baltimore, 2604 Sisson Street, Baltimore, MD, 21211, United States
Baltimore Development Corporation presents Business Succession 101: The Art of Capturing Value Through Business Succession & Transitions.
Join us for a panel discussion featuring experts in succession planning. Complimentary continental breakfast included with admission. Panelists include:

Michael Curry, Co-Managing Partner, Investment Banking – Seneca Creek Partners, LLC
Andrew Seested, Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor – Wells Fargo – The Private Bank
Newt Fowler, Lawyer, Partner – Womble Bond Dickinson, LLP
Greg Hogan, Director – SC&H Capital
Allen P. Burrus, Owner of a family business – Allen & Son Moving & Storage, Inc.
Moderator: Keith Burns, Co- Managing Partner & Director, Seneca Creek Partners, LLC

Special remarks by Mayor Catherine E. Pugh
*Street parking available*

2nd Annual MD Cybersecurity Awards Celebration
2018-03-21 | American Visionary Arts Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
When: Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Where: American Visionary Arts Museum
Presented by the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland.

Sponsors:
PNC Bank and Point3 Security
Red Carpet Sponsors:
PSA Insurance & Financial Services for Innovator of the Year category; Edwards Performance Solutions for Company to Watch category
Best of County Award:
Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corp.
Look for more details coming late October/early November.
Stay cyber safe. Create Maryland jobs.

Patuxent Partnership Event: Is Autonomy the New Cyber?
2018-03-21 08:00 - 16:30 | Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Rd, California, MD, 20619, United States
Join The Patuxent Partnership March 21 for a full day of expert speakers and panelists from government, industry, and academia who are actively shaping the future of autonomous systems. Meet exhibitors to talk face-to-face about new capabilities and initiatives. Then finish the day with a tour and demonstration at the University of Maryland UAS Test Site (just a few seconds down the road!).
Is Autonomy the New Cyber?
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Southern Maryland Higher Education Center
Check-in and Coffee available at 7:30 a.m.
AGENDA
*subject to change

7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Check-in and Coffee

8:00 – 8:10 a.m.
Welcome – Ms. Bonnie Green, Executive Director, TPP

8:10 – 8:30 a.m.
Opening Remarks – RADM Mark Darrah, PEO(U&W) [confirmed]

8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Advancing Autonomous Capabilities in the Cyber/AI Domains – Mr. Shawn Turskey, Executive Director, USCYBERCOM [confirmed]

9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Panel 1: Strategic Navy/Marine Autonomous Capabilities

Moderator: Mr. Pete Wolt, ADPEO (U&W) [confirmed]
Lt. Col. Stephen Dickerson, USMC, UAS Requirements Officer, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air Warfare (OPNAV N98) [confirmed]
Mr. Robert Kimble, SES, Deputy Program Executive Officer for Unmanned Aviation PEO (U&W) [confirmed]
Dr. Brian McKeon, Head; Undersea Warfare Weapons, Vehicles and Defensive Systems Department;Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport [confirmed]
Mr. Scott Sampson, Unmanned Surface Vehicle Senior Craft Design Manager, NSWC Carderock [confirmed]

10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Coffee Break/ Exhibits

10:45a.m. – 12p.m.
Panel 2: Leveraging Autonomous Capabilities for Warfighter Combat Superiority

Moderator: TBD
Mr. Carmine Borrelli, Director, Unmanned Ariel & Ground Systems, HQMC [confirmed]
CAPT Jeffrey Dodge, Program Manager, Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), PMA 266 [confirmed]
LTC, Mark Scherbring, US Army, TRADOC, ARCIC [confirmed]
Mr. Stuart Young, Chief, Information Systems Division, Army Research Lab [confirmed]

12 – 1 p.m.
Lunch and Networking

1:00- 1:30 p.m.
Collaborative Autonomy – Mr. William Wroble, Director, NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility [invited ]

1:30 – 2:45 p.m .

Panel 3: Real Life Experiences in the Small UAV Market

Moderator: Mr. Michael Van Dusen, Campus Director-Pax River, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University [confirmed]
Mr. Peter Bale, CEO, Sentinel Robotic Solutions LLC [confirmed]
RADM (ret) Tim Heely, CEO, Vanilla Aircraft LLC [confirmed]
Mr. Anthony Pucciarella, Director of Operations, UMD UAS Test Site [confirmed]
Mr. Dave Seagle, BAMS-D Program Lead [confirmed]

2:45 – 3:00 p.m.
Coffee Break/Exhibits

3:00 – 3:25 p.m.
Title TBD – Dr. Stephen Balakirsky, Senior Research Scientist, GTRI, Aerospace, Transportation & Advanced Systems Laboratory (ATAS) [confirmed]

3:25 – 3:50 p.m.
Title TBD – TBD, FAA

3:50 – 4:05 p.m.
University of Maryland UAS Test Site, Matt Scassero [confirmed]

4:05- 4:15 p.m.
Closing Remarks

4:15 – 4:30 p.m.
UMD UAS Test Site Demo, Matt Scassero [confirmed]

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Reception at Techport

REGISTRATION
$75 TPP Members
$125 Non-members
Government employees & active duty military – Free

"Spirits of Patriots": Princess Anne Chamber Business After Hours
2018-03-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Princess Anne Industrial Park, 11501 Progress Lane, Princess Anne, MD, 21853, United States
Join the Princess Anne Chamber for the Grand Opening of Somerset County’s first distillery.
This ribbon cutting will take place on Thursday, March 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on site in the Princess Anne Industrial Park, 11501 Progress Lane.
For questions, please contact Dennis Williams at 410-651-2118.

CCED Event: Economic Outlook 2018
2018-03-29 08:30 - 17:00
Join us for the 17th Anniversary of providing comprehensive information on the region’s economy, industries and long-term trends.
Anirban Basu’s presentation provides detailed discussions of global, national and regional economies using the most up-to-date data available. Special attention is invested in critical elements of economic life, including the performance of financial, labor, and real estate markets.
When: Thursday, March 29, 2018
Where: Parish Hall – St. John’s Church
Time: 8-10:30 a.m.

Registration should closes March 23!

TU Event: Towson University Public Health and Healthcare Informatics Showcase
2018-04-04 07:30 - 10:00 | Minnegan Room, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD, 21252, United States
Towson University Public Health and Healthcare Informatics Showcase
Discover new ways to collaborate with researchers, technologies, and students.
April 4, 2018 | 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Minnegan Room, Towson University
Innovative research and discovery are happening at Towson University. The Public Health and Healthcare Informatics Showcase is an excellent opportunity for community healthcare partners to identify and form collaborative partnerships with Towson University to improve clinical care and public health for Maryland’s citizens.
Faculty and graduate students will provide product demonstrations that highlight the clinical research, medical device development, and health informatics projects being developed at Towson University. Administrators will highlight applied research and teaching opportunities for healthcare partners to create a sustained pipeline of students into the workforce.
Agenda
7:30 a.m. – Registration and Breakfast
8:05 a.m. – Welcome Remarks

Dr. Timothy J. L. Chandler, Provost, Towson University
Dr. Kim Schatzel, President, Towson University

8:15 a.m. – Keynote Speaker

Dr. Thomas B. Smyth, President & CEO, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

8:35 a.m. – Faculty Presentations

Longitudinal Aging Study at Towson [LAST], Nicolas Knuth, PhD
Mobile Health Application for Clinicians to Enhance Clinical Decision-Making at the Point of Care, Kyungsook Gartrell, RN, PhD
Project yCAT:Young Children’s Assistive Technology, Amanda Jozkowski, PhD, OTR/L
Use of a Markerless Motion-Capture System to Assess Lower Extremity Biomechanics in Collegiate Athletes: Injury Prediction and Clinical Implications, Peter Lisman, PhD, ATC

9:00 a.m. – Demonstrations and Networking
10:00 a.m. – Conclusion
TU Facilities Tour (On Request)

Maryland Chamber of Commerce: Open House & Sine Die Celebration
2018-04-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Sine Die, 60 West Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
There’s nothing like the feeling of Sine Die. When spring is in the air and the legislative session closes, it’s time for a celebration that’s become the talk of the town!
Join us for refreshments and fun, open-house style… free!
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here for more.

UB Event: Lessons from Legends / Featuring Nancy S. Rase
2018-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | University of Baltimore’s Learning Commons, Town Hall, 1415 Maryland Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Please join University of Baltimore for an evening with Nancy S. Rase, B.S. ’90, Co-founder and the President and CEO of Homes for America, as she shares insights from her career and the real estate industry.
Contact Tashi Jelani at 410-837-4994, or tjelani@ubalt.edu for more information.
University of Baltimore’s Lessons from Legends series at the Merrick School of Business presents conversations with leaders who have shown a true mastery of their business. Students, alumni and friends have an opportunity to learn from some important Baltimore legends—some of the most influential and successful leaders in the city’s history—who are sharing their experiences, career paths, successes and challenges.
The 2018 Lessons from Legends event will feature Nancy Rase co-founder and Director Emeritus of Homes for America (HFA), sponsored by the Real Estate and Economic Development (REED) program at UB. During her tenure at HFA from 1994-2015, Ms. Rase developed 75 rental communities encompassing over 6,000 affordable apartment homes throughout the mid-Atlantic. Prior to HFA, Ms. Rase spent over 20 years in public service working for Maryland’s Community Development Administration and in local government in western Maryland. Since 2015, Ms. Rase serves as principal of Nancy Rase Consulting, LLC, providing advisory services to housing organizations and public agencies involved in the affordable housing industry.
For more information about the Lessons from Legends series, please view these conversations from this link http://www.ubalt.edu/merrick/news-and-events/events/lessons-from-legends/previous-legends.cfm

HCEDA's International Roundtable: Tariffs and Trade Wars
2018-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Howard Community College Business Center, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, First Floor, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
Join the Howard County Economic Development Authority for an informational session regarding the China 301, Steel & Aluminum 232, NAFTA negotiations, WTO and CIT cases. Discussion will be led by Alexander W. Koff, Esq. of Venable LLP, who will share insight on how these cases may impact your business and ways you can share your opinions on these bills.

MTC Event: Lifetime Achievement Gala
2018-04-18 18:00 - 21:00 | William F. Bolger Center, 9600 Newbridge Drive, Potomac, MD, 20854, United States
MTC’s annual Lifetime Achievement Gala is a black-tie optional dinner where we honor those who have exceeded expectations through their career to serve the technology and life science communities. Award recipients display commitment and leadership, both in the field and within their organizations. They have been instrumental in cultivating new ideas and encouraging creativity while demonstrating generosity and compassion, ensuring that their work benefits others.
This year we are proud to honor:

• Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., Director, National Institutes of Health
• Douglas R. Lowy, M.D., NIH Distinguished Investigator, Lab Chief, Laboratory of Cellular Oncology, Center for Cancer Research, Deputy Director, National Cancer Institute
• John T. Schiller, Ph.D., Senior Principal Investigator, National Cancer Institute, Deputy Lab Chief, Laboratory of Cellular Oncology, Center for Cancer Research National Cancer Institute

ETC Event: Small Business Innovation Research Workshop
2018-04-19 08:30 - 13:00 | College of Southern Maryland, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Energetics Technology Center (ETC), in collaboration with the Rural Maryland Council, is hosting an SBIR Workshop on April 19, to review the leverage and financial support Small Business Innovation Research grants offer inventors and start up businesses. The program is designed to assist and prepare grant writers with their proposals and introduce individuals to resources available in the community to help entrepreneurs develop and move their technology toward commercialization and product sales.
Whether you have ever submitted an SBIR grant proposal or not, plan to attend this free session. Hear from Department of Navy SBIR offices, Southern Region Small Business Development Center, and an ETC Entrepreneur-in-Residence who will provide information regarding grant writing best practices and be available to offer initial preparation tips onsite. This event will be held in building BI113E (Center for Business and Industry, room 113E) at the La Plata Campus of the College of Southern Maryland.
This training workshop will teach how to develop a successful SBIR grant proposal. SBIR program managers from NAWCAD and IHEODTD will discuss how the SBIR program works at their respective labs. Sponsored by the Rural Maryland Council.

FSC First Event: Roundtable Series - Green Energy Roundtable
2018-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | FSC First, 1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 300, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
You are cordially invited to FSC First’s Executive Roundtable Series. This April 19th session is dedicated to local and regional Green Energy Companies.
FSC First is currently managing a $6 Million Pepco/Exelon Green Energy Sustainability Fund designed to support Green Energy Companies. As a result of their innovative and creative approaches, FSC First continues to support more than 3,200 local jobs by creatively leveraging private equity, traditional bank loans, and capital investments.
FSC First seeks to open a dialog with Green Energy companies to:

Advance public/private investments in Green Energy and other innovative Green Technologies in Prince George’s County
Provide Access To Capital in support of Green Energy
Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the Green Energy Sustainability Fund
Enhance the process for energy efficiency, improvements, and energy conservation efforts along with renewable energy measures
Identify Green Business tax credits

Register today and be a part of this roundtable and help FSC First, help you.
Learn more about their new lending programs and geographic targets.
REGISTER NOW to confirm your attendance. For additional information, please call April Miller at (301) 893-4608 or send an email to amiller@vagency.com.

HCC Event: First Annual Tech @ the HUB Conference
2018-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | HCC Career Programs Building, 11400 Robinwood Dr, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
This one-day event will bring together IT professionals, small business owners, government and educational organizations, and subject matter experts to discuss current trends and learn about innovative security solutions, cloud services, risk assessment, IOT, and wireless solutions.
$79 for the general public
$69 for TIC tenants
$29 for HCC students
Tech @ the Hub Flyer

TU Event: BTU Partnerships Showcase
2018-04-24 11:30 - 13:30 | SECU Arena, 8000 York Rd, Towson, MD, 21252, United States
The BTU Partnerships Showcase is the best opportunity to connect with TU and explore, initiate, or expand partnerships and collaborations.
Towson University is committed to positive impacts, making a difference, and transforming lives in Greater Baltimore — but we don’t do this work alone. We do it through partnerships. We do that through BTU — Partnerships at Work For Greater Baltimore.
The BTU Partnerships Showcase is TU’s largest annual event focused on highlighting the exciting work happening in partnership with nonprofits, schools, healthcare organizations, government, and business. This is an opportunity to meet TU faculty, researchers, and administrators to further existing projects and identify future collaborations.
The BTU Partnerships Showcase is an open house and a chance to:

EXPLORE BTU’s five impact areas—equitable education, community development, competitive economy, health and well-being, and arts and culture.
LEARN why community matters to TU—an ongoing commitment to strengthen TU’s connections with community and business partners.
CONNECT with leaders from TU centers, programs, and departments—all deeply involved with university-community partnerships.
NETWORK with other community partners—all working to make Greater Baltimore a better place to live, work, and learn.
CELEBRATE partnership successes—long time partners and the collective work will be highlighted throughout the event.

Join faculty, researchers, and administrators to network, explore opportunities, and expand partnerships.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | SECU Arena

CCED Event: Quarterly Business Roundtable
2018-04-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Waldorf West Library, 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD, 20603, United States
Save the Date
Quarterly Business Roundtable
Charles County Economic Development
Waldorf West Library
10405 O’Donnell Place
Waldorf, MD 20603

RMI Event: How Virtual & Augmented Reality (VR & AR) is Used in Manufacturing 4.0 Environments
2018-04-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Star Academy, 2032 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
Virtual and Augmented Reality are quickly becoming critical pieces of technology in the design, training and life cycle of manufacturing facilities and processes. Learn the difference between Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) and how these technologies are used in 4.0 manufacturing environments. Examples will be presented, and you will have an opportunity to experience both technologies and immerse yourself in a manufacturing VR experience. Presenter: Hadar Silverman, Earthborn Interactive.
Hadar Silverman has practiced in the field of architecture for over ten years, and has been involved with Virtual and Augmented Reality content creation since 2013. As he continues to help build the bridge between physical and virtual worlds, he has demonstrated VR/AR to thousands of people including exhibitions at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and is a published author in the field of VR content design and testing. Hadar founded Earthborn Interactive (EBI) in 2012 providing interactive media services to architects, educators, and engineers. His current development in the field of process virtualization is leveraging the power of virtual reality to lower the barrier-to-entry for design production & skills training. Earthborn Interactive’s VR/AR solutions create an affordable and accessible path to an agile workforce as well as lean manufacturing life cycles.
RMI or Star Academy member $40.00
Public (non-member) $50.00

MD MEP Event: 'Cheers to Gears’ - Arnold Packaging
2018-04-25 16:00 - 18:30 | Arnold Packaging, 3101 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
‘Cheers to Gears’ is a series from MD MEP’s Make It In Maryland program that is exclusive to the Maryland manufacturers. The goal of this series is very simple, connect Maryland manufacturers and grow manufacturing. ‘Cheers to Gears’ provides an informal setting for companies to network, make B2B connections and learn from local counterparts.
The ‘Cheers to Gears’ events are held at a local manufacturing facilities and exclusive to Maryland manufacturers. During these events, attendees will be treated to an introduction from the hosting company, a tour of their facility, followed by a networking hour with food and drinks! We hope to help connect you with people who lead similar day to day lives.

2018 MEDA Annual Conference
2018-04-29 08:00 - 2018-05-01 13:00 | Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, 100 Heron Blvd. at Route 50, Cambridge, MD, 21613, United States
Economic development today requires communicating complex issues and a variety of messages to an increasingly diverse — and distracted — set of audiences. How do you break through the noise? How can you effectively target your messaging for different audiences and still maintain consistent messaging? Effective and strong communication is key to building relationships, and relationships are key to effective economic development. Storytelling permeates our jobs — from marketing our communities to regional, national, and international audiences to communicating our value and results to elected officials, boards, and other stakeholders. Join us for the 2018 MEDA Annual Conference as we explore the effective and cutting-edge ways to tell your story.
Join us for the 2018 MEDA Annual Conference as we explore the most impactful ways to Tell Your Story.

Click here to view the speaker presentations on SlideShare
Click here to review the MEDA 2018 Winter Conference Business Meeting Minutes
Click here to view the proposed 2018/2019 MEDA Slate of Officers
Note: Photography and video will be taken during the conference for our use in promotional materials.

Maryland Chamber Event: Annual Meeting & Business Hall of Fame
2018-05-02
More information coming soon!

Chamber Event: 2018 Maryland Business Hall of Fame Awards
2018-05-02 17:30 - 21:00 | Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel, 1739 W Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090, United States
Maryland Business Hall of Fame Awards
Join the Maryland Chamber of Commerce as prominent CEOs & community leaders are inducted into the prestigious Maryland Business Hall of Fame for their outstanding leadership and contribution to Maryland’s business and societal communities. This high-energy evening includes a network-building reception, delicious food and drink, and inspiring moments from inductees. Celebrate with colleagues from small businesses to giants in the Maryland economy like Johns Hopkins Medicine and T. Rowe Price.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Bank of America.

2018 Inductees

Norman Augustine, Retired Chair & CEO, Lockheed Martin
Norman Augustine’s career has spanned more than 50 years in aviation, aeronautics, government service and more. He was acting secretary of the Army and has sat on or chaired 36 pro bono committees, investigations and commissions, including the Maryland Economic Development & Business Climate Commission, often simply called the Augustine Commission. He has served on 17 boards of directors and trustees, six advisory boards to federal departments, and the President’s Council of Advisors on Science & Technology. He has received the National Medal of Technology and the Joint Chiefs of Staff Distinguished Public Service Award, and is a five-time recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal.

Harriet Dopkin, President, The Classic Catering People
Harriet Dopkin started cooking at age 8, and studied the culinary arts in the United States and Japan. In 1991, she joined the company her parents founded. where she is now president and co-owner of the business. She guides Classic Catering staff in combining passion for food and hospitality with a commitment to the environment, education, and community service. The Classic Catering People supports young people’s health through education, sponsorships, career days, classes, and scholarships to Stratford University’s Baltimore campus. Under Dopkin’s leadership, the company sponsors the Herman & Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai’s Race for Our Kids, the Journey Home program to minimize homelessness in Baltimore, the National Aquariaum, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, Our Daily Bread, St. Vincent’s Villa and more. Dopkin serves on the executive committee for the United Way of Central Maryland’s Women’s Leadership Council-Tocqueville Society, and on the host committee for the Johns Hopkins Medicine annual women’s health conference, A Woman’s Journey.

Michael Middleton, Chair, Community Bank of the Chesapeake
Michael Middleton became president and CEO of Community Bank of the Chesapeake in 1979, and board chair in 1986. A trustee emeritus and former chair of the College of Southern Maryland, he introduced dual enrollment of CSM students with the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Middleton also served as director and chairman of the Maryland Bankers Association Board of Directors, where he initiated the Council of Professional Women in Banking and Finance. Among other service, he was director of the FEderal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Baltimore Branch. He has received numerous honors and citations for individual and organizational service, including the Business Philanthropy Award from the Archdiocese of Baltimore in partnership with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and Baltimore Business Journal. The Maryland Bankers Association honored him with its Champion for Women Award.

RMI Event: Annual Expo – Techtonic Shift
2018-05-03 09:30 - 15:00 | Martins West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD, 21244, United States
In one day, in one location, connecting the largest gathering of Maryland manufacturing companies, resource providers and potential talent!

Connecting Manufacturing Companies to Maryland’s Work Ready Job Seekers, Job Seekers in Training, Top College and University STEM Students and Secondary School Engineering Students.
Connecting Manufacturing Companies to Talent, New Clients, Service Providers and Vendors & Suppliers and the Resources of Maryland Department of Commerce, Maryland Department of Labor Licensing & Regulation & Maryland Energy Administration, Maryland Department of Environment, Maryland MEP, JARC, Maryland World Class Consortia, and more.
Connecting Job Seekers to Job Opportunities in Manufacturing.
Connecting Attendees to Maryland Manufactured Products and Advanced Technologies.

Companies Will Have List of Company Job Openings

State Agencies, Private and Non-Profit Service Providers for Manufacturing

General Admission $50.00
RMI Member Admission $30.00
Students/teachers – free, must register
Job Seekers – free, must register

Why Attend?
Face-to-Face Meetings with Industry Sector Leaders: Students and those seeking employment opportunities can connect with Maryland manufacturing companies from top industries with current job openings.
Get Noticed: Get exposure to key industry leaders by showcasing your technologies, services, and products.
Employment Resources: Access DLLR employment resources and matchmaking service onsite. The DLLR onsite service desk can help you find student interns, apprentices and future hires for your business needs.
Business Development: Representatives of Maryland Department of commerce will be on hand representing programs that serve manufacturing.
Who Should Attend?
Manufacturing HR Directors can meet job seekers and share current job openings with attendees and exhibitors.

Manufacturing Exhibitors can choose industry cluster sections in Defense & Aerospace, Food Industry, Health & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Electronics & 3D Printing and Consumer Products & Packaging (60 exhibits available).
University/College STEM Student Clubs interested in exhibiting and seeking high tech jobs with some of the most innovative Maryland manufacturing companies (20 exhibits available).
Manufacturing Ecosystem Suppliers interested in showcasing their unique services of interest to the manufacturing industry (20 exhibits available).
Manufacturing Executives interested in connecting with other leading manufacturers in Defense & Aerospace, Food Industry, Health & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Electronics & 3D Printing and Consumer Products & Packaging.
Manufacturing Human Resource Directors interested in hiring some of the brightest students coming out of Maryland’s colleges and universities.
Individuals Seeking Manufacturing Employment will be able to review current job openings and meet with potential Maryland manufacturing employees.
High School STEM Students onsite who are interested in meeting with university/college STEM students and manufacturers, especially those seeking youth apprenticeship opportunities with manufacturers.

CAMI Event: May Maryland Cyber Meetup
2018-05-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Purdue University Global, 1390 Piccard Drive Suite 100, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
A combination of casual networking and business, this month’s Meetup will feature Reverse Company Spotlights, where professionals from different industries will tell YOU — the cybersecurity industry professionals — about the tribulations of keeping cyber secure in their respective industry sectors. These Meetups have been successful in generating sales and partnering relationships, access to investment funding, job opportunities and more for attendees. And they are fun, too! Join us. Thank you to our sponsors, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and ISSA Central Maryland Chapter, and to our program partner Maryland Department of Commerce. Questions? Email sam@MDcyber.com.
Agenda:
5:30 p.m. Networking
6:00 p.m. Reverse Company Spotlights with Q&A
7:00 p.m. Networking
7:30 p.m. Conclusion
Cost: $20/person – includes lite-fare munchies, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Note: this ticket is nonrefundable.
You must be 21 or older to attend. Please bring a valid form of ID.
Thank you to our sponsors, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and ISSA Central Maryland Chapter

HTC Event: Women in Tech Trailblazer Series
2018-05-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship, 9250 Bendix Road, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
HTC’s Women in Tech Affinity Group invites you join them for a Women in Tech Trailblazer Series event on Thursday, May 10th at the Maryland Centerr for Entrepreneurship. Registration includes breakfast.
Gina Abate, President and CEO of Edwards Performance Solutions
Gina Abate joined Edwards in 2013 as a Senior Vice President. Appointed President in June 2013 and CEO in May 2016, she is responsible for the direction, leadership, and performance of Edwards. Ms. Abate actively runs day-to-day capture and delivery of products and services across the company’s three Strategic Business Units, contracts, finance, human resources, business development, proposals, and technology solutions.
Under her leadership, Edwards expanded its offerings to include cybersecurity and IT services, complementing a strong enterprise management and training history.
Gina’s strong leadership, industry knowledge, and board positions, enables strategic plan development for growth and to advance the company’s mission. Ms. Abate is the Board of Directors Chairperson for The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI). She is featured in multiple publications promoting cyber awareness and was recently recognized by The Daily Record as one of their “Most Influential Marylanders” for her contributions to current and emerging technology.
Prior to joining Edwards, Gina was a Vice President at NTT Data Federal Systems (formerly Keane Federal Systems) and BAE Systems. She has 30+ years of proven leadership with executive, technical, and business management experience in the Federal Government as a Civil Servant and a commercial sector contractor. Her work includes managing multiple contracts, spanning the full range of IT services from program management through operations, and full responsibility of annual revenues totaling $120M+.
Gina holds a BA in History and Political Science from Texas Lutheran University and a Paralegal Master’s Certificate from Southwest Texas State University.
Registration will close on May 9 at noon. At the door tickets will be available.

RAMP Event: Maryland’s 3D Medical Revolution
2018-05-16 08:00 - 16:00 | Star Academy, 2032 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
Additive Manufacturing is reshaping the bio-medical, bio-health, dental, and medical device industry. “Maryland’s 3D Medical Revolution” explores new developments in 3D printing and related technologies and how these will transform medical and dental care in Maryland. Join RAMP MD, government, industry, academia, and educators for this one-day symposium on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the STAR Academy in Timonium, MD, 2032 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD.
Topics include: How 3D Printing Is Changing the Operating Room, Advances in medical devices 3D R&D, Military Medical applications, Advances in Dentistry, Hardware and Software Technology Advancements , and much more. Register today at: http://3DBioMedMD.eventbrite.com. Early bird tickets still available for $79.
The STAR (Science, Technology, Art and Robotics) Academy is Maryland’s new STEM and technology training center. Programs and activities include robotics, drones, 3D printing, and game development.
Download the sponsorship brochure for this event: Sponsor Brochure_MD3DMedicalRevolution.

MHT Event: Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshop
2018-05-22 17:30 - 18:30
If you own a certified historic property in Maryland, you may have the opportunity to earn a state income tax credit on qualified rehabilitation expenditures.
Whether you are planning to rehabilitate your primary or secondary residence or a commercial property, there are state incentives that may help. Join us for a free workshop to learn more about the Maryland Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program and opportunities that may be available to you.
Rehabilitation projects include but are not limited to: painting, systems upgrades, roof replacement, window and door repair, floor refinishing…
For more information, please see our website: https://mht.maryland.gov/taxCredits.shtml

WHO: Homeowners and Commercial Property Owners
WHERE: Cultural Center & Havre de Grace Opera House 121 N Union Ave., Havre de Grace, 20178
WHEN: Tuesday, May 22nd 5:30 PM

Tax Credit Contacts:
Elizabeth Totten
(410) 697-9551
Megan Klem
(410) 697-9560
