Towson Incubator
2017-12-06 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Room 301, 7400 York Road, Towson, MD, 21204, United States
Potential of EdTech: Women. Wine. Wisdom.
Powered by: Sylvan Learning and TU Incubator
December 6 | 6:30–9pm
TU Incubator, 7400 York Road, Room 301, Towson, MD 21204
Join us for an evening of wine, wisdom, and networking with the leaders of CourseArc, Infercabulary, OgStar, and more. They’ll be sharing their experience and advice for anyone who is — or wants to be — part of the Baltimore EdTech ecosystem.
Register

Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore's 2017 Annual Meeting
2017-12-12 16:30 - 20:00 | M&T Bank Stadium, 1101 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Join more than 400 of the region’s business, government and community leaders for the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore’s Annual Meeting, December 12, 2017 at M&T Bank Stadium.
As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, we will take a look back at the success and growth that the region has experienced over the last two decades, while also featuring Greater Baltimore’s future as a global leader. As we celebrate the results of longstanding partnerships that have led to Baltimore’s economic success, we look forward to celebrating the visionaries and leaders who will shape our tomorrow.
ANNUAL MEETING EVENT DETAILS
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Registration & Networking 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Event program  7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Networking & Dessert Reception

Supplier Development and Diversity Division: 6th Annual Supplier Diversity Appreciation Night
2017-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 3501 University Boulevard , East Hyattsville , MD, 20783, United States
Join the Supplier Development & Diversity Division on Dec. 13th for their 6th Annual Supplier Diversity Appreciation Night.

This event will take place from 6pm to 9pmat the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center located at 3501 University Blvd East in Hyattville, MD.

Partner event: Breakfast Briefing: A Business Response to the Opioid Epidemic
2017-12-19 07:30 - 09:00 | Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert St., Suite 1700, Baltimore , MD, 21202, United States
Join Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen and her Special Advisor for Opioid Policy, Evan Behrle, for a conversation about how businesses and the business community can help fight the opioid epidemic, while supporting affected employees.
Dr. Leana Wen is the Commissioner of Health in Baltimore City, where she oversees the nation’s oldest health department and is reimagining the role of local public health. Facing an unprecedented number of people dying from overdose, Dr. Wen issued a blanket prescription for the opioid antidote Naloxone to all of Baltimore’s 620,000 residents. In two years, the program has saved approximately 1,500 lives. Other transformative projects include a collective impact strategy that has reduced infant mortality by nearly 40 percent in seven years; an initiative to get every child glasses who needs them; and a program to engage returning citizens and hospitals in treating violence as a contagious disease.
A board-certified emergency physician, Dr. Wen was a Rhodes Scholar, Clinical Fellow at Harvard, consultant with the World Health Organization and Professor at George Washington University. She has been published more than 100 articles including in The Lancet, JAMA, and Health Affairs. The author of When Doctors Don’t Listen, she is regularly featured on NPR, CNN, New York Times, Washington Post, and USA Today. In 2016, Dr. Wen was the recipient of the American Public Health Association’s highest award for local public health work, the Milton and Ruth Roemer Award. Governing magazine recognized her in November, 2017 as one of nine Public Officials of the Year honoring outstanding public officials who have made an indelible impact on the lives of the people they serve.

Prince George's County EDC: Tech Breakfast!
2017-12-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Bowie State University Student Center, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD, 20715, United States
The Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation is excited to announce the new location for December’s “TechBreakfast in Prince George’s” event. Entrepreneurs, investors and tech leaders from across the region will have the great opportunity to learn about amazing innovations in technology on December 19th from 8:00am – 10:00am at the Bowie State University Student Center located at 14000 Jericho Park Road in Bowie, MD.
Please click here to download the full flyer with parking instructions. We can’t to see you there!
Please click here to RSVP today.

2018 MEDA Winter Conference
2018-01-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Governor Calvert House, 58 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Public and private sector leaders share their thoughts on economic development-related legislation that will be considered by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2018 session.
The MEDA Winter Conference is sponsored by the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation and the City of Annapolis.
MEDA’s yearly legislative economic outlook conference is scheduled for Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Governor Calvert House in Annapolis.
You’re invited to join us and hear from public and private sector leaders as they share their thoughts on economic development related topics that will be considered during the upcoming 2018 legislative session.
Presenters will include leadership from local, regional and statewide organizations. We’ll also hear from key members of the Maryland General Assembly who will provide insights on the upcoming session.
The Governor Calvert House is located at State Circle in downtown Annapolis. Parking is available in garages in the area – click here for additional parking details.
Scroll down this page to complete the registration form.
Please click here to review the 2018 MEDA Winter Conference Agenda.
Please click here to review the MEDA 2017 Fall Conference Business Meeting Minutes.
View coverage of the event from WDVM here.

View photos from the 2018 MEDA Winter Conference here.

Partner event: Industry Awards Celebration Nominations Launch Party
2018-01-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Variq, 2600 Tower Oaks Blvd Suite 300 , Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
The Maryland Tech Council’s 30th Annual Industry Awards Celebration (IAC) will recognize the companies and individuals who are making a difference in our community. We invite you to join us for our complimentary Launch Party as we kick-off nominations for the Industry Awards Celebration at VariQ’s office located at 2600 Tower Oaks Blvd, Suite 300, Rockville, MD, 20852 on Thursday, January 11, 2018.
The Launch Party is a great opportunity for you to meet the IAC nominations committee, MTC staff and former finalist, VariQ, to learn about the nominations and awards process. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and drinks and come see why it’s important for you to showcase your company’s innovation and why you need to be part of our community. Space is limited, so register today!
Thursday, January 11, 2018 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

VariQ
2600 Tower Oaks Blvd Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20852

PGCEDC Event: 'More Jobs for Marylanders' Innovative Manufacturing Forum
2018-01-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation, 1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 140, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
Please join the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation as we present the:

‘More Jobs for Marylanders’ Through
Innovative Manufacturing Forum

You spoke and we listened.
Hear from experts who will share valuable information on ‘Access to Capital and a Skilled Workforce’ and ‘Reducing Operating Costs.’
If you are ready to take your company to the next level and to receive tools and resources that will increase your bottom line.
Then you can’t afford to miss this event!
Event Details:
Date: January 16, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation
1801 McCormick Drive – Suite 140
Largo, MD 20774
Space is limited so please RSVP today!

Maryland Chamber Event: 2018 Business Day and Legislative Reception
2018-01-17 08:00 - 20:00
For the first time ever, we’re hosting a full day of events to send a message that business matters in Maryland!
Join us for the whole day or the parts that work best for you.
Morning
Come for a light breakfast, a rally on Lawyers’ Mall, and one-on-one meetings with your legislators to share what affects your business. (We’ll help you prepare!)
The morning culminates with our Business Day luncheon.
Afternoon
Work from our offices, talk with our Government Affairs team, or enjoy the day in Annapolis.
6 p.m.
Build your network and engage more casually with legislators at our annual Legislative Reception.
This day is your chance to show state lawmakers how their decisions affect your business!

Members: Log in for member rates (use your individual username and password to register)
Don’t have it? Go to mdchamber.org & click on ‘Member Login’
to have your login information sent to you.

Interested in sponsoring this event?
Contact Nykidra Robinson for information!

RMI: The Future Impact of the 4th Industrial Revolution on Maryland Manufacturing
2018-01-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Star Academy, 2032 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
As RMI Kicks Off 2018, Join an Industry Stakeholders Discussion on the Technology and Talent Required for Manufacturers to Compete in the 21st Century.
The 4th Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) is radically changing manufacturing today as companies move from analog to digital worlds. Join this community conversation with thought leaders to explore issues and opportunities for manufacturers and find out how, or if, Maryland is properly addressing this global transition.
• Join the conversation on Industry 4.0’s digital transformation and the “Techtonic Shift”.
• Discuss Maryland resources needed to address the needs of manufacturing companies embracing technologies like IoT, 3d printing/scanning, big data, cyber security, robotics, material science, and more.
• See Star Academy demos of Drones, Robotics, Virtual Reality, 3d Printing, 3D Scanning, and drones
• Watch Arnold Packaging‘s Ready Robot “pour you a beer.”
Thought Leader Perspectives:

Aris Melissaratos, Dean, Brown School of Business and Leadership, Stevenson University – Our future
Suzy Ganz, President, Lion Brothers – Going Digital Means Profits
David Eschbach, Senior Project Leader- Smart Factory, Stanley Black & Decker – 4.0 at SBD –
Mary Steinebrunner, General Manager, Dunlop Protective Footwear USA– material science
George Davis, CEO, TEDCO – Innovation
Adam Porter, Director, Fraunhofer USA – 4.0 Technologies and Tools
W. Donald Walker III, Branch Manager, Baltimore Kelly Services – talent trends

January 17, 2018 3:00-6:00 PM Star Academy, Timonium Early Bird Pricing Until December 20nd
RMI Members $50.00 Non Members $65.00 Register: www.rmiofmaryland.com

Partner event: Leadership Dinner in Annapolis
2018-01-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Each year the Maryland Tech Council’s policy and leadership dinner connects business leaders from the technology and life science communities with policymakers in Annapolis. This is a valuable event where executives, MTC’s Board of Directors and members from the Maryland General Assembly come together to discuss important policy issues.
Join us to hear from our keynote speaker, Governor Larry Hogan (invited).
For more information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Wendy Worm at wendy@mdtechcouncil.comor (240) 243-4050.

Partner event: Mugs & Pitches w/ Janice Riley
2018-01-19 08:30 - 09:45
Join Janice Riley, TIC Manager for Hagerstown Community College, for fresh coffee from a local shop—Pura Vida Coffee, winner of the 2017 Hub City Business Competition—and some business pitches on January 19, 2018 from 8:30 to 9:45 AM.

Hear pitches from 2 businesses and participate in the Q&A/Feedback session after each pitch. Yes, you get the opportunity to ask them questions, provide constructive criticism and network with other businesses.

When: January 19, 2018 from 8:30 to 9:45 AM
Where: TIC Suite 323

Seating is limited. Please email tic@hagerstowncc.edu to reserve your seat today.
Contact Janice Riley at jiriley@hagerstowncc.edu with any questions or to volunteer to pitch at upcoming Mugs & Pitches events.

PGCSIF Event: Innovate Prince Georges
2018-01-20 09:30 - 14:30 | Old Greenbelt Theatre, 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
How do you energize a community and create a culture that inspires vibrancy, trust, and collaboration?
You start by making sure everyone has a Seat at The Table. This creates the space to connect individuals of diverse perspectives to discuss local issues and use their collective genius to generate ideas that strengthen our communities economically, lead to more equity and improve the quality of life for all in Prince George’s County.
You then publish a guiding set of beliefs that will shape the culture. The Prince George’s County Innovation Manifesto provides a belief system that is consistent in communities with thriving innovation ecosystems and that model the culture we need locally to unite the community towards collective action.
Next you convene to have a larger discussion about the art of what’s possible and the distinct action steps to get there. That is Innovate Prince Georges, a forum for sparking the connections and implementation of new ideas that aids in the County’s transformation.
Please join us for a different type of dialog and action plan. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available as we want all to participate. Please contact mark@innovateprincegeorges.org for eligibility criteria.

RMI Event: 2018 Maryland Drone Summit
2018-01-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Star Academy, 2032 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
Top drone service providers, universities and manufacturers come together for a First-of-its-kind event in Maryland!
Meet the region’s leaders of the UAV industry at the newest indoor drone training facility, complete with a 5,000 square foot cage!
Come out for:

Live Demos
Drone Racing
Panel Discussions
Exhibitor’s Hall

On the “Choose Tickets” page, enter promo code
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Star Academy, 2302 Greenspring Drive in Timonium, Maryland
Easily accessible from both I-83 and York Rd

TechFast Event: How safe IS your data in the cloud?
2018-01-23 07:30 - 08:30 | Hagerstown Community College, Career Programs Building, Room 211-213 11400 Robinwood Drive,, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
In collaboration with Washington County Department of Business Development, Technical Innovation Center is launching a quarterly tech breakfast event in Hagerstown.

The first one will be Tuesday, January 23 at 7:30 AM at Hagerstown Community College. Microsoft is presenting on cloud computing and security. TIC plans to host these once a quarter, bringing in companies like Microsoft, Red Hat, Cisco and others to share about latest technologies, trends and hot topics.

TechFast: Your Most Important Meal of the Day
How safe IS your data in the cloud?

Join Washington County Department of Business Development and Technical Innovation Center for the first quarterly TechFast session. A full hot breakfast will be provided.
Stephen Deming, Senior Partner Technology Strategist with Microsoft, will be presenting on cloud computing, Big Data, data security and more.
$15 per person.
Call 240-500-2236 and register for TIC-001-G.
Or visit http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/coned/areas/business/entrepreneurship/courses.

Register you and your team today.

MEDA Event: 2018 Economic Development Day in Annapolis
2018-01-24 10:00 - 13:30 | Miller Senate Building, Presidents Conference Center West, 11 Bladen Street, Annapolis, MD, United States
Join us for MEDA’s Annual Economic Development Day in Annapolis.
Economic Development Day, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Commerce, brings together elected and appointed officials from around the state with economic development professionals for one day to celebrate and explore efforts to bring jobs and investment to Maryland. As we gather in the state capital, there is special focus on the role of public policy in creating an environment that puts Maryland in a competitive position with other states. All members of the General Assembly have been invited by MEDA, but we encourage you to reach out to your local influencers, and encourage them to attend.
The day is designed to provide an opportunity to network with elected and appointed officials, highlight your business in a unique location, share how our diverse industry sectors play a vital role in the state’s economic climate, and represent economic development to all our partners.
Senator Thomas M. Middleton, the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Delegate Kumar P. Barve, the House Environment Transportation Committee, will discuss the issues related to economic development that are considered in their committees, and give insight into how members of their committees deliberate on the impact of state public policy on jobs and investment in Maryland.
Industry sectors including telecommunications, biotechnology, manufacturing, health care, cyber security, and others will come together to highlight their transformative statewide economic development efforts. Do you create opportunities? Do you inspire innovation? Do you enrich communities? Maximize your time and join us in Annapolis to share your message.
Event Highlights

Connect and communicate with the elected officials who directly influence your economic development initiatives

Hear from public and private sector leaders

Mix and mingle over breakfast and lunch with fellow economic development professionals

This event is open to MEDA members, state legislators, and other state officials who will gather in recognition of the positive impact economic development makes on our state.
Schedule

10-11 a.m.: Meet at Venue for Networking
11-11:30: Set up meetings with legislators
11:30-11:45: Return to Senate building
11:45-1 p.m.: Lunch and Presentations by Mike Gill, Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton, and Delegate Kumar P. Barve
1:30 p.m.: Adjourn

Partner event: 42nd Annual P.A.C.E. Reception
2018-01-25 18:00 - 2018-01-26 09:30 | Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
The reception is a cocktail party format featuring hors d’oeuvres and an open bar with displays showcasing Allegany and Garrett County businesses, attractions, educational institutions, and organizations. The reception offers free-flowing interaction by Mountain Marylanders with state and federal government officials and staff members. Strategic new projects and current key legislative hot topics for Allegany and Garrett Counties can be discussed in an informal networking environment. The breakfast is buffet style and features a keynote speaker. Members and leaders of the Maryland General Assembly, county commissioners, economic development officials, chamber of commerce leaders, and Mountain Maryland citizens attend.
The general public is warmly invited to register for the event, providing entry to both the PACE Reception and the Breakfast: $130 per person if payment is received on or before Friday, January 5, 2018 and $150 per person if payment is received on or after Saturday, January 6, 2018. Registration is not available at the door. **NO PHYSICAL TICKETS ARE SENT OUT. Your registration is saved and filed for check-in upon arrival. CLICK HERE to register and pay ONLINE.

TEDCO Event: MERL Office Hours
2018-01-26 09:00 - 11:00 | TEDCO, 7021 Columbia Gateway Dr., Suite 200, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
Office Hours
Friday,January 26th, 2018
9 AM To 11 AM
Book Your One-on-One Session with an Expert
Click Here for the Flyer with Office Hours Information
The Maryland Entrepreneurs Resource List (MERL) is a pool of business experts across industry verticals and skill sets who offer pro bono time to meet and advise companies facing unique challenges as startups.

GBC Event: 2018 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Forum
2018-01-29 07:30 - 09:30 | Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its annual Maryland General Assembly Legislative Forum, which will feature top legislative leaders from both parties and the Governor’s office who will discuss the legislative dynamics that are in store under the State House dome in 2018’s Maryland General Assembly legislative session.

Hear from:
Senator J. B. Jennings
Minority Leader
Senate of Maryland
Delegate Maggie McIntosh
Chair, Appropriations Committee
Maryland House of Delegates
Delegate Kathy Szeliga
Minority Whip
Maryland House of Delegates
Additional speakers to be announced.

Members: $80 individual, $750 table of 10; Non-members: $150 individual, $1,250 table of 10
To be eligible for a refund the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice.
For event information, please contact: Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820

ETC Event: Navy Innovation Marketplace
2018-02-07 08:30 - 16:00 | Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Rd, California, MD, 20619, United States
Navy Innovation Marketplace
Join Energetics Technology Center for the Navy Innovation Marketplace, featuring researchers and scientists from the Naval Air Warfare Centers – Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) and Weapons Division (NAWCWD) and Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (IHEODTD) on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California, Maryland. The technology showcase, highlighting U.S. Navy technologies available for license and/or partnerships, will showcase innovative solutions to warfighter challenges while showing commercial applications for their designs.
Technology pitches and presentations given by government researchers, inventors and scientists will focus on three areas: Photonics, Firearms Training and Safety, and Sensors. Keynote speakers for the event include TEDCO’s CEO, George Davis, and Dr. Charles Daitch, CEO and founder of Akonni Biosystems, a Frederick-based company built on successful licensing of government technology. The program is scheduled from 8:30a-4:00p and all attendees are welcome and encouraged to tour St. Mary’s County’s new incubator, TechPort, at the regional airport complex, where a reception will follow the tour.
The cost of the program is $25 and lunch is included. For more information and to register for the event, go here.
Navy-Innovation-Marketplace-Flyer

MWBC Event: Orientation to Small Business Resources-Montgomery County
2018-02-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Maryland Women Business Center, 51 Monroe Street, Suite PE-20, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Learn about the Maryland Women’s Business Center and other resources to help you start and grow your business.
Note our Policy: You must register online at www.marylandwbc.org so that we can save a place for you in the workshop.
Inclement Weather Policy: MWBC Rockville follows Montgomery County Public School Closings.
Instructor(s)
Donna GallagherFocus
Areas Business
Development Strategies, Starting a Business, Woman- Owned and Minority Certifications
Prerequisite(s)
None
Point of Contact
Donna Gallagher, 301-315-8091
Fee
$10.00

SMTA Event: Maryland's Traffic Relief Plan
2018-02-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Hilton Garden Inn, 14975 Shady Grove Rd., Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Please join Suburban Maryland Transportation Alliance for a presentation by Gregory Slater, Administrator of the Maryland State Highway Administration who will speak about Maryland’s Traffic Relief Plan. Mr. Slater heads this monumental effort to add capacity and express toll lanes to I-270 and I-495, using a Public Private Partnership. Learn about the latest progress and next steps.

MWBC Event: ABCs of Starting a Business-Montgomery County
2018-02-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Maryland Women Business Center, 51 Monroe Street, Suite PE-20, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Join us to find out what it really takes to start your own business. Learn more about the steps involved and discover the many resources available to support you. Questions about legal structures are answered by an attorney.
Note our Policy: No refunds issued for workshops not attended.
No cash walk-ins (credit cards accepted)in our Rockville location. You must register online at www.marylandwbc.org so that we can save a place for you in the workshop.
Inclement Weather Policy: MWBC Rockville follows Montgomery County Public School closings.
Instructor(s)
Donna Gallagher
Focus Areas
Business Development Strategies, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Starting a Business, Woman- Owned and Minority Certifications
Prerequisite(s)
None
Point of Contact
Donna Gallagher, 301-315-8091
Fee
$35.00

IEDC Training Course: Economic Development Credit Analysis
2018-02-21 - 2018-02-23 | Baltimore, MD, Balitmore, MD, United States
This hands-on course presents business financing tools and available private financing options, as well as how the public sector can complement bank financing. You will learn how to stimulate private sector investment that results in the creation of permanent, private sector jobs and increased productivity. Course participants will also perform credit analysis by determining how well a company buys and sells to make a profit. Learn how to read financial reports, financial statements, balance sheets and profit and loss statements. Enroll now to understand the basics of structuring deals for small businesses that often combine public and private sector financing programs.
Course Highlights:

Business credit analysis and deal structuring/restructuring
Credit risk, maturity risk, rate risk and liquidity
Determining if a firm is productive and profitable
Analysis of small business lending programs
Negotiation and loan packaging options
Review lending programs
Overview of real estate financing and lending tools

Students should bring a calculator to this course.
To register and view a detailed agenda of event, visit: http://www.iedconline.org/events/2018/02/21/training-course/training-course-economic-development-credit-analysis/
**PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive full IEDC certification credit for this course and a certificate indicating course completion, participants must attend the entire course and stay through the final session on the last day. Please make travel plans accordingly.**
Should you have difficulty registering online, please download the course registration form (PDF).
Refunds less a $60 cancellation fee will be issued for all cancellations received in writing to fax: (202) 223-4745 or email: prodev@iedconline.org at least 10 business days prior to the course – please allow 3-4 weeks. All registrations regardless of payment status are subject to the $60 cancellation fee. No refunds or credit transfers to a future course will be issued for cancellations received within 10 business days of the course. Telephone cancellations are not accepted. Attendee substitutions for a course may be made at any time prior to the course.

Launch Workplaces Event: Value Propositions & Target Marketing
2018-02-22 08:30 - 13:30 | Launch Workplaces – Rockville, 1201 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
In this half-day session we will cover two important topics:

“Value Props that WORK and Messages that MATTER”

This part of the program will help you evaluate how well your current message and value proposition resonate with your target buyers…and what YOU can do today to improve it! Getting your buyer’s attention is critical to getting clients, but if you drown them in geekspeek, you will never begin the engagement process that leads them to adopt your products and services. Think you have the best product in your sector? Your current message might be holding potential customers back!
We will share some best practice approaches and tips for creating value propositions and messages that matter…as well as how to uncover your differentiators.

“Are you Targeting the RIGHT Market for your products?”

So you have a really good exceptionally awesome product…but who needs it? This part of the program will show you the steps to take to figure out who your target buyers REALLY are…so you don’t waste time in the market and scarce dollars focusing on the wrong audience.
In this discussion, we will cover how to:

develop the profile of the prospective buyer
determine why this target customer is the right one
examine the various ways to segment your overall market
understand the decision-makers from the decision-influencers
obtain market data to support your findings

We will share a checklist to conduct a step-by-step approach to targeting YOUR market.
In both program topics, we’ll review plenty of actual company examples and case studies….to illustrate what they did right…and where they went wrong.
This class is part of our Ready, Set LAUNCH marketing program. By taking this class, you qualify for discounts offered by marketing merchants to help you get your message out there and grow your business during the first half of 2018. For more information visit our website readysetlaunch.launchworkplaces.com
About the Speaker:
This session is taught by Liz Sara of Best Marketing, LLC. Liz Sara has more than 25 years of experience in the local high tech community as an entrepreneur, business leader, angel investor and arts advocate. In 2001, she founded Best Marketing, LLC to provide early stage software companies with strategic marketing, PR and business development services.

Maryland Chamber Event: Congressional Delegation Dinner
2018-03-05 18:00 - 21:30 | 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.
