Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)

TPP/St. Mary’s College of Maryland Event: Center for Study of Democracy program with Dan Crippen, PhD, and VADM Joseph Dyer, USN (ret)
2018-09-06 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | St. Mary’s Hall, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Thursday, September 6, 2018
5:30-8:30pm
The Patuxent Partnership and Center for Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland are pleased to present the following speakers:

Dan Crippen, PhD, Board of Directors, Committee for a Responsible Federal Government; Board of Trustees, Center for Health Care Strategies; former Executive Director, National Governors Association (2011-2015); former Director of the Congressional Budget Office (1999 – 2003)
VADM Joseph Dyer, USN (ret), Commissioner, Section 809 Panel; former Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Operation Officer and President at iRobot Corp.; former Commander, Naval Air Systems Command

The Patuxent Partnership will also receive the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Trailblazer Award during this program.

REGISTRATION:
Advanced registration is requested to manage seating. There is no cost for this program.
LOCATION:
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
St. Mary’s Hall

Harford County OCED Event: Business Appreciation Week 2018
2018-09-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Water’s Edge Events Center, 4687 Millennium Drive, Belcamp, MD, 21017, United States
Harford Awards – Celebrate Harford County’s business leaders.

TPP Event: Cyber Summit
2018-09-18 08:00 - 16:30 | Southern MD Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD, 20619, United States
Join us September 18 for a full day of expert speakers and panelists from government, industry, and academia who are actively shaping the future of cybersecurity as it relates to speed to the fleet.
AGENDA
Detailed agenda with panelists forthcoming! Schedule subject to change.

8-8:15am
Welcome: Ms. Bonnie Green, Executive Director, TPP

8:15-9am
Morning Keynote: TBD

9:10-10:30am
Panel 1: The Construct of Cyber for Naval Aviation and Maritime Domain

10:30-10:45am
Coffee Break/Exhibits

10:45am-12pm
Panel 2: Challenges and Benefits of Moving to the Cloud: What is the cloud anyway?

12-1pm
Lunch/Networking

1-1:30pm
Afternoon Keynote: TBD

1:30-2:45pm
Panel 3: Meeting the Cyber Workforce Challenges

2:45-3pm
Coffee Break/Exhibits

3-4:15pm
Panel 4: Data – How Do We Protect What We Have?

4:15-4:30pm
Closing Remarks

4:30-5:30pm
Reception at Taphouse 1637

REGISTRATION
$75 TPP Members
$125 Non-members
Government employees & active duty military – Free
TPP does not provide refunds for canceled registrations. We do welcome substitutions. In the event that the facility is closed on the day of the program due to inclement weather, TPP will refund your registration fee.

Harford County OCED Event: Business Appreciation Week 2018
2018-09-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development, 15 S Main St #106, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Ask the Experts Business Seminar
Join the experts for a Resource Networking & Ask the Experts Seminar.

Harford County OCED Event: Business Appreciation Week 2018
2018-09-19
Business Appreciation Tours
County Executive Berry Glassman will tour Harford County to honor businesses celebrating significant milestones.

Harford County OCED Event: Business Appreciation Week 2018
2018-09-20 07:30 - 10:00 | Enotria Restaurant and Grill, 2 Newport Drive, Forest Hill, MD, 21050, United States
Business Park Leadership Breakfast
Forest Hill Business Parks networking and resource breakfast.

Harford County OCED Event: Business Appreciation Week 2018
2018-09-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Greene Turtle, 696 Belair Rd, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Business Appreciation Week Social
Wrap up business appreciation week with business and community leaders.

ETC Event: Meet the Labs
2018-09-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Southern MD Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD, 20619, United States
This is a unique opportunity in Southern Maryland to meet Tech Transfer and Small Business Innovation Research program representatives from major federal laboratories.
Register here for ‘Meet the Labs’ Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ‘Meet the Labs’ is co-hosted by Energetics Technology Center and the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer. The event, sponsored by the Rural Maryland Council, will be held at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California, MD. The program will consist of panel discussions on Technology Transfer and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program by subject matter experts from NASA, USDA, DOE, NAWCAD, NIST, NSWC IHEODTD, and ARL. Network with the agencies during lunch. Federal Gov’t employees attend at no cost. To register click the green ‘Tickets’ button
We are excited to have the following organizations as exhibitors: USDA, FLC, NIST, NASA, TEDCO, and Profile LLC.
Program Agenda: (click here to download a PDF copy of the Agenda)
10:00 Welcome Remarks — Energetics Technology Center — John Millemaci
10:05 Introduction of Panel — Federal Laboratory Consortium (Co-Host) — Robert Griesbach
10:15 Panel I — Working with Federal Laboratories — Tech Transfer Panelists
Robert Griesbach, Ph.D., Department of Agriculture (Moderator) — Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Technology Transfer – Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Richard Tarr, Business Development and CSA Program Manager – Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division
Paul Zielinski, Director, Technology Partnerships Office – National Institue for Standards and Technology
AnnMarie B. Martin, Chief (A) Technology Transfer & Outreach – Army Research Laboratory
Chanette Armstrong, Director, Office of Technology Transitions – U.S. Department of Energy
Darryl Mitchell, Assistant Chief, Strategic Partnerships Office – National Aeronautics and Space Administration
11:15 Q & A Session
11:30 Lunch Break, Networking, Exhibit Tables
12:30 Introduction of Panel — Donna Attick
12:40 Panel II — SBIR Grant Proposal Writing: Putting Your Best Foot Forward : SBIR Panelists
Donna Attick, SBIR Project Manager (Moderator) – U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command
Charles Cleland, Ph.D., SBIR National Program Leader – USDA/National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Manny Oliver, Director, SBIR/STTR Programs Office – U.S. Department of Energy
Carl Gotzmer, Ph.D., SES/ST Chief Scientist for Weapons Technology – Naval Surface Warfare Center, IHEODTD
Paul Zielinski, Director, Technology Partnerships Office – National Institute for Standards and Technology
1:40 Q & A Session
1:55 Rural Maryland Council Wrap Up Remarks — Meredith Donaho
2:00 Adjourn

RMI Event: Maryland State of the Ports and Embassy Wine Tasting
2018-09-26 16:30 - 19:00 | World Trade Center, 21st Floor, 401 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD
Join WTCI, Ports America Chesapeake, and the Maryland Department of Transportation for the annual State of the Ports and Embassy Wine Tasting. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in one of two breakout sessions, hear the latest developments at Maryland’s Ports, network with fellow WTCI members, and try wines from our featured countries:

CCED Event:
2018-09-26 17:00 - 19:00
Built to launch Carroll County forward.
Launch Carroll is a real, trusted, and exclusive network of young professionals, 45 and under, who live, work, and play in and around Carroll County, Maryland.. Together, we can help one another advance our careers and businesses, do good where it needs to be done, and have a collective voice when it matters the most.
You are the missing piece.
This network is assembled the old fashioned way – one relationship at a time. If you are a young professional, 45 and under, with ties to Carroll County we’d love to have you join us here on Meetup.com. Through this site you will be notified of our upcoming events and be able to connect and collaborate with others in the community.
Are you in?
About Launch Carroll
Launch Carroll was founded in 2012 and is powered by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce (http://www.carrollcountychamber.org).

CCED Event: IGNITE Carroll 7
2018-09-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
If you have a passion or fascinating topic and want to share it with the community, we have the venue for you!
This is your chance to take the stage and to “enlighten” audience about your passions! BUT, you have to “make it quick!”
The IGNITE puts multiple speakers in front of an audience with only 5 minutes to speak on a topic with a power-point presentation that auto advances every 15 seconds.
Submissions due by August 30th to Kati Townsley 443.244.1262 or kati@carrolltechcouncil.org or visit www.carrolltechcouncil.org/ignite

CCED Event: Ready, Set, Go! Copy
2018-09-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Business and Employment Resource Center, 224 N. Center St., Westminster, MD, 21157
Learn how to lunch a new business with confidence and on the right foot. Find out what to expect from an experienced business expert. Topics include options for forming business entities, resources available to start-ups, costs of services needed, licensing and tax considerations, loans and financial resources, marketing strategies, and all the perks and drawbacks that come with the life of an entrepreneur.

TPP/ANA Event: Panel
2018-09-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD, 20653, United States
Thursday, September 27, 2018
5:00 p.m. hors d’oeuvres and libations, 5:30 p.m. panel begins, conclusion 7:00 p.m.
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, Flight Tech Hall (building behind newer facility)
22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653
Business casual/military uniform of the day
AGENDA
Keynote/Moderator (confirmed): Mr. Daniel Nega, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Air Programs
Panelists: TBD

REGISTRATION

$15.00 per person must be paid by 12PM, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 by credit card (VI/MC) on this site or by cash or check delivered or mailed to:

The Patuxent Partnership, 22335 Exploration Drive, Suite 1035, Lexington Park, MD 20653

Online advance registrations, without received payment will be $25.
Registrations received at the door will be $25.
Sorry, no refunds. Any proceeds after expenses go to The Association of Naval Aviation’s Squadron #18’s scholarship fund and other STEM programs and initiatives in Southern Maryland.

CCED Event: Carroll Business Network with Dr. James Ball
2018-10-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Tony’s Japanese Restaurant, 1213 Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD, 21784
Carroll Business Network with Dr. James Ball, Carroll Community College – small business development through continuing education.
The Carroll Business Network brings small business leaders together, educates on actionable business topics, and builds relationships in the community. The Network promotes community-building by sharing contact information with all speakers and attendees. A complete roster of speakers is provided. This monthly event includes lunch.
The Carroll Business Network meets on the first Monday of every month at Tony’s Japanese Restaurant in Sykesville from 12pm-1:30, with postponement dates in case of Federal holidays. Registration is completed via the event web portal.
Over a relaxed meal, attendees are given the chance to improve network with fellow business owners. The Carroll Business Network also seeks to help increase the exposure of local businesses through live video uploads to Facebook of attendee elevator pitches. Keynote speakers are featured at each event, focusing on specific business-related topics. The program’s curriculum consists of 12 topics relevant to business development and sustainability. See the full list of speakers and events below.
The Carroll Business Network is an evolution of the Carroll Marketing Group which was started ten years ago by Amy Giannakoulious, co-owner of Trembling Giant Marketing, as a way to connect local small business leaders and expand inter-community business relationships. The core goals of the organization are networking, education, and community. Each lunch event emphasizes an open-door policy and warm atmosphere to bring together businesses in the shared goals of professional excellence.
Pre registration via PayPal – $20 | At the door – $23
All events are from 12pm – 1:30pm
Lunch is included

RMI Event: National Manufacturing Day Energy Forum
2018-10-05 08:30 - 10:00 | Greater Salisbury Building Downtown Plaza – Salisbury, 200 W Main Street, Salisbury, MD, 21801
On National Manufacturing Day, join the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland, Maryland Energy Administration and Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development for a manufacturers roundtable discussion and presentation on energy savings through the RMI Energy Program. Manufacturing presenters include representatives from K&L Microwave, Trinity Sterile, PRS Guitars, and Toroid Corporation.
Continental Breakfast will be provided.
THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND THIS EVENT BUT WE DO ASK THAT YOU RSVP!
RSVP: 410.749.1251 or info@swed.org
STEM Students Invited!

Baltimore Innovation Week
2018-10-06 - 2018-10-12
The 7th annual Baltimore Innovation Week will take place from Oct. 6 to Oct. 12, 2018 across a variety of venues celebrating the technology, entrepreneurship and innovation communities in and around Baltimore.
From its origins in 2012, the goal of the week has been to celebrate the existing vibrant community and welcome more to join. Ahead of the seventh edition, local long time leader Emerging Technology Centers (ETC) steps up to lead the week’s organization to refresh the programming. The ETC will be supported by the founding organizer of the series, Technical.ly, the network of local tech news sites, which will focus on its annual Developer Conference which will take place on Oct. 10th, 2018.
With the help of the ETC, dozens of tech community groups and educational institutions will independently produce daily official #BIW18 events categorized into seven tracks including Access, Business, Civic, Creative, Media, Dev (short for web and product development) and Sciences that shine a spotlight on the local establishments and startups.
To get involved please visit: http://home.baltimoreinnovationweek.com/

BIW Event: Coffee & Coworking
2018-10-08 09:00 - 2018-10-12 17:00
As part of Baltimore Innovation Week, coworking spaces throughout Baltimore are opening their doors and desks in celebration of innovation! There are #BIW18 Coffee Talks and Learning Luncheons scheduled at different spaces throughout the week, check out our full calendar of events to plan your drop-in hours around a speaker or workshop!
Please see the full list of Participating Spaces below and let us know when you are planning on arriving so we can reserve a desk. Be sure to check in when you arrive so we can coordinate your area and give you access to the wifi.
Participating Spaces:
ETC Beehive 101 N. Haven St, Suite 301, Baltimore MD 21224
Betamore 101 W Dickman St, Baltimore, MD 21230
BWTech @ UMBC 5520 Research Park Dr, Catonsville, MD 21228
The Co_Lab 2209 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218
The Cube Cowork 6905 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Function Coworking Community 4709 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214
HomeBase 300 W Pratt St, Suite 350, Baltimore, MD 21201
Impact Hub 10 E North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202
Spark Baltimore 8 Market Place, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21202

TPP Event: FMS Briefing with RDML Frank Morley
2018-10-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Southern MD Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD, 20619, United States
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Southern Maryland Higher Education Center | 44219 Airport Road | California, MD 20619
Agenda – coming soon!
REGISTRATION

$10- TPP members
$25 – non-TPP members
Free to government employees/active duty military.
Substitutions welcome, sorry no refunds.

BWI Business Partnership Event: Signature Breakfast Series
2018-10-12 07:30 - 09:30 | Marriott BWI Airport, 1743 W. Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD, 21090
John Lenzini
Vice President of Frontside Operations
Maryland Jockey Club

Join us for a discussion on the future of Preakness in Maryland, the impact of Laurel Park on the region, and the necessary evolution of the horse racing industry to better appeal to younger generations.

HCEDA Event: 25th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Meeting
2018-10-15 16:00 - 19:30 | Two Merriweather, Fifth Floor, 10960 Grantchester Way, Col
Join the Howard County Economic Development Authority for our Annual Meeting and celebration of 25 years as an organization! This year, we will look at the history of Howard County’s economy, share an update on the current economy, and look at the new technologies on the horizon that will transform our future.
The agenda for the evening is as follows:
4:00 to 5:00 PM | Arrival (drinks and hors’ devours served)
5:00 PM | Remarks
– County Executive Allan Kittleman
– Anirban Basu, Sage Policy Group, Inc
– Larry Twele, Howard County Economic Development Authority
– Mr. Ashley Llorens, JHU APL
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM | Additional networking (drinks and dessert served)
7:30 PM | Event Ends
Hope you will be able to attend!

CCED Event: “America’s Workforce; Empowering All”
2018-10-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Business and Employment Resource Center, 224 N. Center St., Westminster, MD, 21157
Thank you for asking … let us show you how! Come and see how diversity in the workplace can be achieved through the use of Assistive Technology. Please join us for a demonstration and hands-on opportunity to see how, with the use of Assistive Technology, people perform a wide range of tasks throughout their working day, to get THE JOB DONE!
Presenters: Crystal McKay, BSR, DORS Office of Blind Services; Mary Kemp, BSR, DORS Region 1
Please RSVP to Mary Kemp, Business Services Representative, Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) at 301-733-1341 or mary.kemp@maryland.gov by October 9, 2018. (Space will be limited)
If you are in need of an accommodation, please let us know as soon as possible!
Brought to you by Maryland State Department of Education/Division of Rehabilitation Services/DORS and our WIOA Partner, Carroll County Business and Employment Resource Center/BERC.

GCED Event: Workforce Development Employer Summit
2018-10-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Garrett College, McHenry Campus, 687 Mosser Rd, McHenry, MD, 21541, United States
The members of the Western Maryland Workforce Development Partners group would like to invite you to the Workforce Development Employer Summit at Garrett College on Wednesday, October 17th, from 8:00 am – 11:45 a.m. The keynote speaker will be Ms. Kelly Schulz, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
This summit will be an opportunity to learn about the resources available to you, as an employer, at the local, regional and state level to attract, train and retain your employees.
Each organization will provide a short presentation on the resources available to support employers in their workforce development challenges. Following the presentations, staff will be able to meet one-on-one with employers to get more specific information. Each employer will receive a guide detailing the resources in attendance, their programs and their contact information.
The expected outcome of this event is increased knowledge of resources for employers and increased partnerships between the organizations and employers.
This event is being sponsored by Garrett College and the Western Maryland Workforce Development Partners.
AGENDA
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Networking and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.: Welcome and Introductions
8:40 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Resources for Attracting and Training Employees

Garrett College Adult Basic Education/Workforce Development
Western Maryland Consortium
Garrett County Economic Development
Garrett County Public Schools
Garrett County Chamber of Commerce
MD Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, MD Department of Rehabilitative Services
MD Department of Commerce

10:00 a.m.: Dr. Richard Midcap, President of Garrett College: Welcome and Introduction of Ms. Kelly Schulz, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.: Break
10:55 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Resources for Retaining Employees

Garrett County Community Action
Garrett County Department of Social Services
MD Workforce Legal Services
Garrett College Business Solutions

11:45 a.m.: Wrap Up and Networking
If you experience difficulty registering, please contact Tiffany Allen at: t.allen@aeaconsultingfirm.com.

HCCED Event: Marketing 101 Seminar
2018-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | The GroundFloor 2021 Pulaski Highway | Havre de Grace, MD 21078, 2021 Pulaski Highway, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078, United States
Please join us at a Harford County Small Business Financial Seminar:
MARKETING 101
Advertising, networking, social media, and more!
Learn marketing strategies to boost your business.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
the GroundFloor at Harford

RSVP to Lisa at lmkrysiak@harfordcountymd.gov. For questions, please contact Bonnie Barresi at 410-638-3059.

Wicomico County Tourism Event: Autumn Wine Festival
2018-10-20 11:00 - 2018-10-21 17:00 | Pemberton Historical Park, 5561 Plantation Lane, Salisbury, Maryland
Taste wines from across the state of Maryland here in Wicomico County when the Autumn Wine Festival returns to Pemberton Historical Park this October.
The 16th annual festival will be held Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 20-21, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. The event is produced in partnership with the Maryland Wineries Association and offers festivalgoers the opportunity to taste samples from different Maryland wineries.
The Autumn Wine Festival has also partnered with Women Supporting Women, a local nonprofit that strives to provide awareness, education and support to those affected by breast cancer. Women Supporting Women will be on-site all weekend hosting a variety of fundraisers under the Pink Party Tent.
The festival also features live music, regional cuisine, a variety of vendors and a Sports Zone.
Tickets for the festival are on sale now. Tasting tickets include a 6 oz. glass for sampling.
Early Bird Tickets
(Available now through Oct. 12 at 6 p.m.
Deadline applies to online, in-person
and by-phone ticket sales.)
Tasting: $25
Two Day Tasting: $40
Non-Tasting: $5
Regular Tickets
Tasting: $35
Two Day Tasting: $60
Non-Tasting: $10
Tickets can be purchased online at www.AutumnWineFestival.org or at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center box office, located at 500 Glen Ave. in Salisbury (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m; closed Labor Day). The box office can also be reached at 410-548-4911. Additional fees may apply to ticket prices. Ticket buyers also have the option of making a donation to Women Supporting Women at checkout.

Pemberton Historical Park is located at 5561 Plantation Lane in Salisbury.

Economic Development Week 2018
2018-10-21 - 2018-10-27
Overview
Economic Development Week will emphasize to the general public the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase an understanding of economic development’s contribution to the State’s business climate, job retention and growth, the tax base and the overall quality of life in Maryland.
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 (check back for weekly updates to this list).

Thanks to Our Sponsors

http://commerce.maryland.gov

http://dhcd.maryland.gov

Maryland Economic Development Corporation
https://medco-corp.com/

https://business.comcast.com

Media Coverage:
Click the links below to check out some videos about Economic Development Week and what it has done for some of Maryland’s counties:
Economic Development Week
Allegany County
City of Hagerstown
Special Events:
October 20-21st: Autumn Wine Festival – Salisbury
FEATURED EVENT: October 21 – 22nd: MEDA Fall Conference – Rocky Gap
October 22: Small Business Exit Strategies and Transition – Westminster
October 22: Brown Bag Lunch Workshop – Calvert County
October 23: “A Passion for Service” (How to Win Customers, Reduce Lost Sales And Build Company Wide Customer Obsession) – Westminster
October 23: Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements – Westminster
October 23 – 26th: AURP’s 2018 International Conference – College Park
October 23: Economic Development Open House – Prince Frederick
October 23: Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements – Westminster
October 24: Tech at the Gap 2018 – Rocky Gap
October 24: Innovation Center Wall Breaking – Columbia
October 24: FSC First Power Panel Series: Positioning Yourself for Equity – Largo
October 24: Queen Anne’s County Business Networking Opportunity – Stevensville
October 24: SBA Government 8(A) Certification Workshop – Annapolis
October 24: Developing An Effective Business Plan – Baltimore
October 25: NAWCAD Industry Day – California (MD)
October 25: Small Business Marketing Workshop – Westminster
October 25: Ready, Set, Go! – Westminster
October 25: Fort Detrick Alliance Technology Showcase – Frederick
October 25: 2018 Women’s Leadership Conference – McHenry
October 25: City of Hyattsville Economic Development Week Press Event – Hyattsville
October 25: Ready, Set, GROW! Workshop in Baltimore City – Baltimore
October 25 – 26th: Maryland Planning Commissioners Association Conference – Gaithersburg
October 25: Chamber PM Connections – Westminster
FEATURED EVENT: October 26th – Highlighting Economic Development & Higher Education – Salisbury University
October 26 – Frederick Bus Trip – Frederick
October 26 – Maryland STEM Festival – Locations around Maryland

Proclamations
Let us know when you’ve received a proclamation for Economic Development Week 2018 and we’ll be sure to promote it!

State of Maryland
Calvert County
City of Cumberland
City of Hagerstown
City of Havre de Grace
City of Hyattsville
Garrett County
Town of Bel Air
Town of Elkton
Allegany County
Caroline County
Kent County
Washington County

Press Releases / Proclamation Samples
Click below to download a template press release about economic development in your community. Fill in the blanks about your organization and the Economic Development Week event activity or event you are planning and send to your media contacts.
Press Release Template (Word Doc)
Sample Proclamation (Word Doc)

Click here to learn about previous Economic Development Week activities:

2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011

2018 MEDA Fall Conference
2018-10-21 15:00 - 2018-10-22 13:00 | Rocky Gap Casino & Resort, 16701 Lakeview Road, Flintstone, MD, 21530, United States
This conference will be the kickoff for Economic Development Week!

Click here to download the draft agenda!
FALL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sunday, October 21, 2018 (3pm – 6:30pm) in downtown Cumberland
3:00pm – 4:30pm Discover Cumberland Main Street!
Join the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Main Street Maryland program with a tour of one of the state’s first designated Main Streets!
Designated a Main Street Maryland community in 1998, Cumberland is also a state designated Arts & Entertainment District, a National Register Historic District, and located in the Canal Place Heritage Area. Along with the resources that these designations bring, the City of Cumberland has leveraged state funding programs to create a vibrant downtown that has benefitted from a variety of public-private partnerships. Tour participants will see first-hand the results of the $24 million of investment that has spurred property re-development, historic commercial and residential rehabs and brought new businesses to downtown over the last 20 years. And if that isn’t enough, you’ll learn the impact that the arts and outdoor recreation opportunities have had on the local economy and what’s to come in the next 20 years!
Tour Participants: Meet at 3:00 pm at the McCoury Family Stage, 1 North Liberty Street, in the heart of Cumberland’s Main Street district!
NOTE: The tour will conclude at 4:30 at the MEDA Welcome Reception being held at The Manhattan Social
4:30 – 6:30 Welcome to Western Maryland Reception and Kick off Economic Development Week
The Manhattan Social
69 Baltimore Street Cumberland, MD
We want to thank all our sponsors for the combined Sunday October 21 and Monday October 22 tour, reception and conference in Cumberland.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT! Please see the form below to register.
Monday, October 22, 2018 (8am – 1pm) – MEDA Fall Conference: Understanding the Site Selection Process at Rocky Gap Resort
Site Selection plays a major role in business location decisions and with the advance of new technologies, the selection process is rapidly changing. Many times communities never know when they are being considered until they make “the short list.” But, how do you get on “the short list?”
Using a data-driven process, site selectors have most of the required information at their fingertips – land/building inventories, demographics/labor market information, and community social media posts. Find out where site selectors get your data and how you can keep it current and make it stand out to rise to the top of “the short list.”
At the MEDA Fall Conference, we will explore the way site selection is done today. If you are the lead economic developer, the website designer, the data analyst, a local elected official, or the business development connection to the businesses that are seeking a location – this is the conference for you.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AGENDA.

CCED Event: Small Business Exit Strategies and Transition
2018-10-22 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157
The fact is you might want to retire in the next several years, eventually sell your business, or pass the business on to the next generation. Good planning can make all of the difference in effecting a smooth transition. Lean how to position for an exit providing a smooth transition with strategies that can yield better results and avoid some of the biggest pitfalls.

CCDED Event: Brown Bag lunch workshop
2018-10-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, MD, 20678
Develop a Marketing Plan for Small Business
Learn how to identify and implement critical steps to create a marketing plan that moves your business toward sustained success.

Register online for this FREE event.

Co-sponsored by Calvert Library
For accessibility accommodations, please contact Calvert Library at least two weeks prior to the event at 410-535-0291.

AURP Event: AURP's 2018 International Conference (IC2018)
2018-10-23 - 2018-10-26 | The Hotel at the University of Maryland, 7777 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, 20742, United States
The University of Maryland at College Park and UMD Discovery District, located within miles of the White House and U.S. Capitol, are undergoing a revolution of impressive proportions. With over $1 billion of construction on and off campus, you’ll want to attend IC2018 to learn more about this vibrant and transformative region.
Recipient of AURP’s 2015 Research of Year Award, you’ll want to view firsthand the growth, collaboration and partnership opportunities available for you and your park at IC2018.
Get fired up, inspired and informed at AURP IC2018 with:
50+ innovation leaders, professionals and knowledge-area experts
20+ keynoters, learning intensives, lightning round innovation exchanges, plus NEW value-added sessions
3+ tour options throughout the Baltimore-Washington Science Corridor, UMD Discovery District plus view the new growth within the UMD Campus (watch for more special announcements!)
Plan to arrive early for the Viva White Oak Groundbreaking along the FDA campus and participate in The DC Experience!

CCED Event: “A Passion for Service” (How to Win Customers, Reduce Lost Sales And Build Company Wide Customer Obsession)
2018-10-23 08:30 - 11:30 | Town Mall of Westminster, 400 N. Center St., Westminster, Maryland, 21157
“A Passion for Service” ® is an action-packed 1/2-day workshop with proven strategies and techniques to help your business:
Get ready for turbulent change * Stay motivated * Build and maintain a positive attitude * Communicate respect to every customer * Remember and use customer names * Personalize their service * Listen effectively * Know who really signs their paycheck * Make a great first impression * Turn irate customers into the best customers * Overcome stress and burnout * Take pride in your job!
The program is being offered in the Morning 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Repeat Program in the Afternoon 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: Chamber Members – $109 Group rate 5+ – $99 each / Non-Chamber members – $149 Non-chamber Group rate 5+ – $129 each.
