Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)

Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: Counseling Session
2020-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
BRI CEO’s are invited to participate in a business recovery session with experienced business counselors to receive immediate feedback on their current Covid19 recovery efforts.
Counselors will include one or more members of the PGCEDC staff and other experts with business management, finance, marketing and strategic planning experience.
Companies will be asked to submit their recovery/continuity plan, if available, and specific questions in advance of their session.
Sessions will run 40-minutes.
Following a brief presentation by the company on their current business situation and recovery efforts, counselors will ask provide feedback based upon the dialogue and documents submitted.
Counselors may suggest additional business resources, including additional Emerge Stronger programs and other wrap around support services.
Request a counseling session here

Emerge Stronger: Counseling Session
2020-10-19 13:00 | VIRTUAL

Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff
2020-10-19 09:30 - 10:30
MEDA invites you to join us for our Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff event on October 19 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. As we celebrate our 10th Economic Development Week in Maryland, hear updates and upcoming events from economic developers around the state of Maryland. Also, get ready to Rock your Week with a keynote address from returning speaker, Melanie Spring!
Speakers include:

Secretary Kelly Schulz, Maryland Department of Commerce
Heather Gramm, CEcD, MEDA President
Kim Clark, MEDA Foundation President
and Melanie Spring, CEO of Melanie Spring Productions and keynote speaker.

The event is free for MEDA members and $25 for non-members.

2020 BioHealth Capital Region Virtual Forum & Crab Trap Competition
2020-10-19 08:00 - 17:00 | VIRTUAL
This free event for executive-level biotech leaders is presented by the Association of University Research Parks, AstraZeneca, BioHealth Innovation, Children’s National Health System, Emergent BioSolutions, George Mason University, JLABS, J.P. Morgan, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland Department of Commerce, Virginia Bio, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC set the bar high for biotech innovation. So please join us for our 6th Annual BioHealth Capital Region Forum that will highlight the accomplishments of today and chart our successes of tomorrow.
We are excited to bring you an exceptional line up of speakers to this virtual event!
*Please note that attendees’ name might be recorded if participating in the chat function during the event.

Economic Development Week Tribute
2020-10-19 - 2020-12-25
Economic Development Week Tribute:
To celebrate the 10th year of Economic Development Week in Maryland, we’re celebrating with 10 weeks of economic development! We’re using October 19-23, 2020 as a kickoff week to recognize proclamations and events, then having 9 themed weeks following our kickoff.
Overview:
Economic Development Week in Maryland will emphasize to the general public the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase an understanding of economic development’s contribution to the State’s business climate, job retention and growth, the tax base and the overall quality of life in Maryland.
Recognition:
Economic development will take center stage in counties, cities and towns throughout Maryland when proclamations are made heralding the significant projects that have made Maryland a great place to live, work and play. Recognizing the dedicated work of economic developers is a primary focus of the effort. Listed below are the activities planned during Economic Development Week in Maryland (check back for weekly updates to this list).
Sponsorship:
If you’re interested in sponsoring our Economic Development Week Tribute, please click here.
Economic Development Week Tribute Videos:

Economic Development Week Tribute Schedule:
Cyber & Aerospace: December 7-11
December 9-10 – F3 Tech 2020 CyberAg Symposium
Education & Workforce: December 14-18
Tourism: December 21-25
Economic Development Week in Maryland: October 19-23
**FEATURED EVENT** October 19 – Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff
October 19-23 – Washington County Business Appreciation Week
October 19 – 2020 BioHealth Capital Region Virtual Forum & Crab Trap Competition
October 19 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: Counseling Session
October 19 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Manufacturing Monday
October 20 – City of Hyattsville: Success in the New Normal
October 20 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: CEO Bootcamp: Retail Omnichannel Strategy
October 20 – Mountain Maryland: Post COVID-19 Recovery Workshop for MMTN
October 20 – RMI Champions of MD Manufacturing People’s Choice Awards Winners
October 20 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Technology Tuesday
October 21 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: CEO Bootcamp: Restaurant Procurement: Best Practices for Purchasing
October 21 – The Patuxent Partnership: Rocks and Rules: America and the South China Sea with Gregory Poling, Senior Fellow for Southeast Asia and Director, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
October 21 – WTCI Agile Innovation Series: Cybersecurity
October 21 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Wellness Wednesday
**FEATURED EVENT** October 22 – MEDA Young Leaders Economic Development Week Trivia Night
October 22 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: The ABCs of Business Formation: Setting Up Your Company for Success
October 22 – Maryland Tech Council: CapitalM ZoomCast Live – COVID Series: Developing and Deploying COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics
October 22 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Take us Out Thursday
October 22 – International Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives – Israel & Maryland
October 23 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: Capital Matters: Sources of Credit
October 23 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Federal Government Friday
Manufacturing: October 26-30
Sponsored by Maryland MEP and the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland
October 27 – Maryland MEP Webinar: Online Training and Resources to Upskill Your Workforce
October 28 – TPP Annual Meeting 2020
October 29 – RMI and Stanley Black & Decker Talk Manufacturing with Towson University Business Program Students
Energy: November 2-6
November 5-6 – IEDC Course: Business Retention and Expansion
November 5 – MWCC Lean Learnings
November 6 – MEDCO Properties Tour hosted by the MEDA Membership Committee and Leadership Maryland
Real Estate / Development: November 9-13, 2020
November 9 – Maryland Planning Commissioners Association 37th Annual Conference – Virtual
November 10 – Charles County Economic Development Fall Meeting 2020
November 10 – I95 TECH TALKS: Women in Business
Entrepreneurship: November 16-20
November 17 – IEDC Course: Economic Development Marketing and Attraction
November 18-20 – IEDC Course: Economic Development Credit Analysis
November 19 – Maryland Women’s Business Center – A Decade of Difference: Celebrating 10 years of EmpowHERment
Finance & International: November 23-27
Life Sciences & Agribusiness: November 30-December 4
December 2 – 2020 Maryland State of the Ports
December 3 – Rural Economic Development Session – Southern Maryland Edition

Washington County Business Appreciation Week
2020-10-19 - 2020-10-23 | VIRTUAL
The Washington County Department of Business Development invites all local businesses to sign up to be recognized during the 2020 Business Appreciation Week, which will run from October 19 – October 23, 2020. Because we are still in the midst of a pandemic, Business Appreciation Week will look different than last year. To keep businesses and employees safe, we will not be doing in-person site visits but instead offering free marketing exposure and the chance for businesses to win different prizes throughout the week. By signing up, your business will receive the following opportunities:

Free marketing exposure on Washington County website and social media
Showcase your products or services
Share any concerns or potential issues
Automatically entered to win prizes throughout the week
Grand prize of 100 commercials on Live 96.7

All businesses are invited to stop by the square in downtown Hagerstown on Friday, October 23, 2020 between 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. as Ryan Smetzer from Live 96.7 hosts a thank you celebration to all Washington County businesses.
For additional information or questions, please contact Carmen Harbaugh of Washington County Department of Business Development at charbaugh@washco-md.net.

Economic Development Week in Maryland
2020-10-19 - 2020-10-23
Overview
Economic Development Week in Maryland will emphasize to the general public the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase an understanding of economic development’s contribution to the State’s business climate, job retention and growth, the tax base and the overall quality of life in Maryland.
Recognition
Economic development will take center stage in counties, cities and towns throughout Maryland when proclamations are made heralding the significant projects that have made Maryland a great place to live, work and play. Recognizing the dedicated work of economic developers is a primary focus of the effort. Listed below are the activities planned during Economic Development Week in Maryland (check back for weekly updates to this list).
Economic Development Tribute
To celebrate the 10th year of Economic Development Week in Maryland, we’re celebrating with 10 weeks of economic development! We’re using October 19-23, 2020 as a kickoff week to recognize proclamations and events, then having 9 themed weeks following our kickoff.
Sponsorship:
If you’re interested in sponsoring Economic Development Week in Maryland or Economic Development Week in Maryland – 2020 Edition, please click here.
Economic Development Tribute Schedule:
October 19-23: Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff (See events and proclamations below!)
October 26-30: Manufacturing Sponsored by: Maryland MEP and Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland
November 2-6: Energy
November 9-13: Real Estate / Development
November 16-20: Entrepreneurship
November 23-27: Finance & International
November 30-December 4: Life Sciences & Agribusiness
December 7-11: Cyber & Aerospace
December 14-18: Education & Workforce
December 21-25: Tourism
Media Coverage:
Click the links below to check out some videos about Economic Development Week in Maryland and what it has done for some of Maryland’s counties:
Proclamations:

State of Maryland
Anne Arundel County
Calvert County Department of Economic Development
Caroline County Economic Development
Charles County
City of Frederick
City of Greenbelt
City of Hagerstown
City of Hyattsville
City of Rockville
Frederick County Office of Economic Development
Garrett County
Howard County Economic Development Authority
Kent County
Prince George’s County
St. Mary’s County
Talbot County
TEDCO
Town of Bel Air
Washington County
Worcester County
Queen Anne’s County

Special Events:
**FEATURED EVENT** October 19 – Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff
October 19-23 – Washington County Business Appreciation Week
October 19 – 2020 BioHealth Capital Region Virtual Forum & Crab Trap Competition
October 19 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: Counseling Session
October 19 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Manufacturing Monday
October 20 – City of Hyattsville: Success in the New Normal
October 20 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: CEO Bootcamp: Retail Omnichannel Strategy
October 20 – Mountain Maryland: Post COVID-19 Recovery Workshop for MMTN
October 20 – RMI Champions of MD Manufacturing People’s Choice Awards Winners
October 20 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Technology Tuesday
October 21 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: CEO Bootcamp: Restaurant Procurement: Best Practices for Purchasing
October 21 – The Patuxent Partnership: Rocks and Rules: America and the South China Sea with Gregory Poling, Senior Fellow for Southeast Asia and Director, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
October 21 – WTCI Agile Innovation Series: Cybersecurity
October 21 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Wellness Wednesday
**FEATURED EVENT** October 22 – MEDA Young Leaders Economic Development Week Trivia Night
October 22 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: The ABCs of Business Formation: Setting Up Your Company for Success
October 22 – Maryland Tech Council: CapitalM ZoomCast Live – COVID Series: Developing and Deploying COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics
October 22 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Take us Out Thursday
October 22 – International Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives – Israel & Maryland
October 23 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: Capital Matters: Sources of Credit
October 23 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Federal Government Friday
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 in Maryland event activity or event you are planning and send to your media contacts.
Press Release Template (Word Doc)
Sample Proclamation
Click here to learn about previous Economic Development Week in Maryland activities:

2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011

TPP Webinar: Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot
2020-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL
Comptroller Peter V. R. Franchot was elected Maryland’s 33rd Comptroller on November 7, 2006, and sworn in to office on January 22, 2007. He was re-elected on November 2, 2010, November 4, 2014, and November 6, 2018. Prior to his election to statewide office, Mr. Franchot served twenty years in the House of Delegates, representing the residents of Montgomery County. Mr. Franchot served on the House Appropriations Committee and chaired its transportation and the environment subcommittee. Throughout his career, he has been a strong advocate for education, health care, transportation and environmental protection initiatives.
As Comptroller, Mr. Franchot has been an independent voice and fiscal watchdog for the taxpayers of Maryland. He serves on the three-member Board of Public Works, which approves millions of dollars in State contracts each year. Comptroller Franchot has worked tirelessly to keep Maryland competitive in the knowledge-based economy, assisting working families, and protecting the State’s natural resources.
Comptroller Franchot attended Amherst College (B.A., 1973) and Northeastern School of Law (J.D., 1978). From 1968 to 1970, he served in the United States Army

IEDC Course: Economic Development Strategic Planning
2020-10-08 - 2020-10-09 | VIRTUAL
This highly interactive course lets participants work in small teams to help understand the complexity of strategic planning and its challenges. Economic developers must build consensus among board members, stakeholders and the community as a whole, creating a unified vision for the future. Learn techniques to build consensus among stakeholders who represent different values and interests. Also, participants will learn the quantitative techniques used to better understand their community including: location quotients, shift share, input-output and cluster analyses. Explore project assessment methods for setting priorities and measuring your plan’s impact.
Course Highlights:
• Stakeholder analysis, structuring participation, planning fundamentals
• Consensus building, group facilitation and conflict
• Defining geography, competitive advantage and SWOT
• Determining vision, mission, goals and objectives
• Demand-side strategies and supply-side strategies
• Identifying projects, strategy formation and implementation
• Setting realistic benchmarks and measuring success
• Exploring the use of dashboard indicators

TPP Webinar: Southern MD Tech Bridge
2020-10-06 09:00 - 10:00 | VIRTUAL
Led by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Southern Maryland’s Tech Bridge focuses on unmanned aviation, autonomous systems, modeling and simulation, and live/virtual/constructive environments for training and test. The Navy designated Southern Maryland for its technological ecosystem, and its infrastructure that provides resources that have historically made the area a strong partner with the Navy, and its local industrial and academic base.
Southern Maryland’s Tech Bridge collaborates across the region with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head EOD Technology Division, and with industry and academic organizations including the University of Maryland, Georgia Tech Research Institute, St. Mary’s College, the College of Southern Maryland, and The Patuxent Partnership.

TPP Webinar: The Adjutant General of MD, MG Tim Gowen, MD National Guard
2020-09-30 11:00 - 12:00 | VIRTUAL
Join us to hear from The Adjutant General of Maryland, MG Timothy E. Gowen. He will provide general updates as well as answer questions from attendees.
Major General Timothy E. Gowen was appointed as the 30th Adjutant General of Maryland effective, September 1, 2019. The Adjutant General is responsible for the daily operations of the Maryland Military Department, which includes the Maryland Army National Guard, Maryland Air National Guard, Maryland Emergency Management Agency, and Maryland Defense Force. He is a senior advisor to the governor and is responsible for the readiness, administration, and training of more than 6,700 members of the Military Department. He serves as the official channel of communication between the governor and the National Guard Bureau and is a member of the governor’s cabinet.

2020 MEDA Annual Conference (ONLINE)
2020-09-21 - 2020-09-22
INCLUSIVITY AND RESILIENCE AMID THE PANDEMIC: A FOCUS FOR ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
This year, the MEDA Annual Conference focuses on creating a more resilient economy by looking toward a recovery from this unprecedented pandemic. Economic Development has led the way by focusing on the drivers of our economy – every business, no matter how small or large, or where they are located. The pandemic has taken a toll on all of our communities, some more than others, creating unique challenges. Economic Development works to transform lives and will continue to lead into an inclusive recovery for all. Join us as we examine these challenges and explore opportunities that contribute to prosperity for everyone.
Click here to view the minutes from the May 19 MEDA Business Meeting.
Click here to view the minutes from the MEDA Summer Conference Business Meeting.

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Download a 2020 MEDA Annual Conference Zoom Background!
Download Anirban Basu’s Back to the Future slides.

Maryland Resilience & Economic Recovery Workshop Series #1
2020-09-17 10:00 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL
Maryland is no stranger to disasters, but did you know that who you partner with and a discussion of roles in advance can make a significant difference in economic recovery? Join us for a timely and stimulating discussion between emergency managers and economic developers as we hear lessons learned in recovery, how to assist small businesses, how to use the latest technology tools and more.
Participants are invited to join the event in person or virtually. Agenda:
10:00 a.m. Welcome & Participant Introductions – Stephen Jordan, CEO ISD10:35 a.m. Host’s Welcome – Larry Twele, CEO Howard County Economic Development
10:45 a.m. Ryan Miller, Principal, Critical Systems LLC will introduce Russell Strickland, Executive Director, Maryland Emergency Management Agency on MEMA’s Vision for Resilience in Maryland
11:00 a.m. New BRIC mitigation program and Emergency Management Discussion – facilited by Russ Strickland.
• April Cummings, FEMA Region 3 Director of Mitigation
• Jack Markey, Frederick County Director of Emergency Management
11:30 a.m. “From Stream Beds to Outer Space: Innovations that Reduce Disaster Risk and Inform Disaster Recovery,” Chuck Rubeck, Executive Director of MD Innovation Center, facilitator
• Dr. Miguel Román, Executive Director, Earth from Space Institute – Black Marble Project
• Brian Cleary, PE, Howard County DPW Stormwater Management – County Flood Alert Network
12:00 noon “Role of Economic Developers and Resources in Disaster Recovery” Introduction by Pamela Ruff, Executive Director, Maryland Economic Development Association
• Hon. Kelly Schulz, Maryland State Secretary of Commerce
12:30 p.m. “Creative Financing and building capacity to help small businesses after a disaster”, Lynn Knight, CEcD, presentation and discussion
1:15 p.m. U.S. Economic Development Administration – Alma Plummer, Economic Development Representative for Maryland and Washington DC
1:30 p.m. “Roundtable Discussion: Connecting the dots Between Emergency Management and Economic Development”, Moderator Stephen Jordan
• Ryan Miller, Principal, Critical Functions LLC
• Larry Twele, CEO, Howard County Economic Development Authority
2:00 p.m. Close

IEDC Course: Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development Strategies
2020-09-17 - 2020-09-18 | Baltimore, Maryland
This course is held in partnership with the International Economic Development Council.
This multi-faceted course explores the core aspects of entrepreneurial and small business development including value-add partnerships, technical assistance programs, financing, business incubation and more. Entrepreneurs and small businesses stimulate job creation, develop crucial innovations in both products and services and promote the diversification of the economic base. In this course, you will learn the financial and managerial tools economic developers use to create a climate that encourages entrepreneurial and small business development. Also, practitioners will examine the barriers they face and how communities can leverage their economic development resources to build highly integrated networks to help businesses thrive in the global economy.
Course Highlights:
• Identifying and addressing the needs of entrepreneurs
• Defining urban v. rural-focused entrepreneurial and small business strategies
• Managing technical assistance (e.g., economic gardening) programs
• Development and management of business incubators
• Understanding federal and state government resources (e.g., SBDCs)
• Financing programs including micro-lending, venture capital, and angel networks
• Creating a technical assistance tracking system to measure job growth and etc.

Red Flag Series: Insights and Advice for the Honest Borrower
2020-09-15 12:00 - 12:30 | VIRTUAL
Even honest and well-intentioned entities face significant risk by participating in government-funded loan programs that offered a lifeline in the wake of COVID-19. Borrowers, financial institutions, hospitals and other healthcare providers on the front lines are being scrutinized for their participation in the Paycheck Protection Program and the Provider Relief Fund.
In this three-part series, Miles & Stockbridge lawyers Holly Drumheller Butler and Tom Zeno will provide tips and advice about how to protect yourself from government investigations, agency audits and whistleblowers.
Webinar topics include:

Insights and Advice for the Honest Borrower on September 15, 2020
Financial Industry Risks and Practical Advice on September 30, 2020
Guidance for Health Care Recipients of Provider Relief Fund on October 13, 2020

Speakers:

Holly Drumheller Butler
Thomas E. Zeno

Questions:
Contact Senior Events Manager Regina Smith.

Business Writing That Works
2020-08-27 11:00 - 12:00 | VIRTUAL
Lisa Baldino hosts “Business Writing That Works,” an interactive workshop designed to improve writing skills. Bad business writing costs companies $400 billion every year. There’s no excuse for inept writing. Learn how you can impact the bottom line with simple techniques that focus your attention on good writing habits. Lisa is the owner of Turn of Phrase, and a frequent contributor to I95 Business magazine and the Baltimore Sun Special Sections. Please RSVP to this event and make sure that we have a valid email with your registration. Space is limited which is why we are requiring an RSVP- if we get an overwhelming response, we will schedule another webinar. Courses with a fee of $0 will not require payment. After registering you will receive the Zoom Meeting link prior to the webinar starting to click on or dial in for the webinar. Please note the course registration closes at a set point due to the need to prepare for the current individuals already registered. If you have specific questions that you would like addressed during the webinar, please contact Lisa Baldino at lmbaldino@turnofphrasemarketing.com

Duane Morris Cannabis Webinar Series - Cannabis 306: Real Estate Investment in the Cannabis Industry
2020-08-20 12:30 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL
There are a number of issues and considerations with any real estate investment. But for cannabis-related investments, there are additional concerns to mitigate risks and liabilities, especially with conflicting federal and state laws. Join Duane Morris attorneys for a discussion on the implications of real estate investment in the cannabis industry and whether there are opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics to be discussed include:
> Interplay between state and federal laws
> Due diligence considerations
> Risk of forfeiture
> Land use and zoning issues
> Location, valuation and investment strategies
> Cannabis leases from both the landlord and tenant perspective
> Cannabis investment during COVID-19 and impact

Interview Strategies and Techniques
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL
Types of Interviews, Learn how to best prepare, how to make an impression that counts towards getting your dream position. Taught by Amazon #1 Best Seller, Jennifer Bryant, supplies essential career development solutions here at Reaching From Within And Empowerment Journey, LLC. She has over 25 years of industry experience, various credentials, and more, that enables her to offer an array of specializations. Please RSVP to this event and make sure that we have a valid email with your registration. Space is limited which is why we are requiring an RSVP- if we get an overwhelming response, we will schedule another webinar. Courses with a fee of $0 will not require payment. After registering you will receive the Zoom Meeting link prior to the webinar starting to click on or dial in for the webinar. Please note the course registration closes at a set point due to the need to prepare for the current individuals already registered. If you have specific questions that you would like addressed during the webinar, please contact Jennifer Bryant at reachingwithin2017@gmail.com

Self-Awareness: A Leadership Development Strategy
2020-08-18 10:00 - 11:00 | VIRTUAL
Studies show that people are better leaders because of their commitment to enhancing self-awareness. Self-awareness allows you to know and leverage your strengths and to develop a plan for areas you want to improve. There are many ways to improve one’s self-awareness. In this one-hour webinar participants will learn seven self-awareness tips to use as a tool for ongoing leadership development. Self-awareness tips include being in tune with your reactions and learning to set boundaries. Taught by Annette Johnson, an accomplished global professional development strategist, leadership excellence coach, and diversity and inclusion champion. Annette has 30 years’ experience, as a corporate leader, in a Fortune 100 global company. Her experience encompasses the financial services, higher education and non-profit sectors. She is the author of FLY: Forgive & Love Yourself (amazon) and currently hosts her new podcast, Living In The Good Space – Conversations on thriving wherever you are in life. Please RSVP to this event and make sure that we have a valid email with your registration. Space is limited which is why we are requiring an RSVP- if we get an overwhelming response, we will schedule another webinar. Courses with a fee of $0 will not require payment. After registering you will receive the Zoom Meeting link prior to the webinar starting to click on or dial in for the webinar. Please note the course registration closes at a set point due to the need to prepare for the current individuals already registered. If you have specific questions that you would like addressed during the webinar, please contact Annette Johnson at annettepjohnson@gmail.com

2020 MEDA Summer Conference
2020-07-29 09:00 - 12:00
Theme: Diversity and Racial Equality — A Discussion for Economic Development
Communities that were distressed pre-COVID-19 are even more distressed today. And, many of these communities are comprised of minority business owners and entrepreneurs. How can economic developers assist these business owners and what are the unique challenges that they face? Attendees will learn about African American Business Owners’ Experiences.
Click here to view the agenda.
Click here to view the minutes from the May 19 MEDA Business Meeting.

2020 Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course (ONLINE)
2020-07-27 08:30 - 2020-07-31 17:00 | VIRTUAL
The Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of economic development. The course is designed to prepare participants for the challenges they face in the practice of developing communities.
The course will highlight the key aspects in an economic developer’s career:

Managing Economic Development Offices
Strategic Planning
Ethics
Business Retention & Expansion
Finance for Economic Development
Real Estate Development & Reuse
Marketing & Business Attraction
Neighborhood Revitalization
Workforce Development
Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Lofton Scholarships are available to MEDA members. Click here to learn how to apply for a Lofton Scholarship.
Please click here to view the draft agenda (subject to minor changes).

Downtown Partnership of Baltimore: Downtown Download Webinar
2020-07-21 09:00 - 17:00 | VIRTUAL
Robin Silver, a principal in the firm’s Products Liability & Mass Torts Practice Group, will be participating in the Downtown Download webinar panel, a COVID-19 resources and recovery webinar series with Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and Councilman Eric Costello.
Program Description:
Join Downtown Partnership of Baltimore each Tuesday at 9 a.m. for live webinars with the latest and most useful information available from Councilman Eric Costello, Downtown Partnership CEO, Shelonda Stokes, and a variety of business leaders who are guiding us through the pandemic recovery.
From workplace policies to human relations and staffing changes, businesses are having to revisit their policies in response to COVID-19 and to make sure their organizations open, fair, and supportive around issues related to race and gender. Having the wrong policies, or no policies at all, could have legal ramifications for businesses of all types and sizes. A panel of legal experts joins our July 21 Downtown Download webinar to discuss how landscape is changing and what businesses can do to keep up.
Speakers:

Robin Silver, Principal, Miles & Stockbridge
Justin A. Williams, Partner, Rosenberg Martin Greenberg LLP
Ryan J. Potter, Partner, Gallagher Evelius & Jones LLP

Maryland 2020 Census Business Roundtable
2020-06-25 11:00 - 12:30
Baltimore City Area Census Office
Guest Panelists:

Dr. Seema Iyer, Associate Director of the Jacob France Institute, University of Baltimore
Tennielle J. Merritt, Baltimore Area Recruiting Manager, US Census Bureau
Venroy July, Baltimore Young Professionals
Terrance Jennings, Baltimore City Complete County Committee Business Sub-Committee Chair
William Monablew, Chair, Economic Development Committee, Baltimore City NAACP
Sonya Hopson, Maryland Women’s Business Center
David Schuler, Office of Data Dissemination, US Census Bureau

To participate, please visit https://gotomeet.me/FaithBlackburne

2020 Primer for Economic Development in Maryland (ONLINE)
2020-06-04 09:00 - 2020-06-18 10:45
Course Dates: 9am on June 4, 11 and 18, 2020
Join MEDA for a virtual 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 draft agenda.

MEDA Business Meeting
2020-05-19 13:00 - 15:00
The 2020 MEDA Business Meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 1pm. The agenda will include election of officers, a summary of financial position, induction of new members and a keynote presentation by Anirban Basu.
Special thanks for our sponsors:
Altus Expert Services, Altus Group and the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland
COVID-19 has rocked what had appeared to be a nearly invincible economy; one associated with substantial job growth, multi-decade lows in unemployment, sturdy compensation increases, robust retail sales, low inflation, and strong financial market performance. Anirban Basu, chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, will speak to our current economic circumstances, how difficult things are likely to become over the foreseeable future, and the contours of the brisk recovery to come thereafter.
Anirban is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm in Baltimore. Anirban serves as the chief economist to Associated Builders and Contractors and as chief economic adviser to the Construction Financial Management Association. In 2007 and then again in 2016, Mr. Basu was selected by the Daily Record newspaper as one of Maryland’s 50 most influential people. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010.
Click here to review minutes from the 2020 MEDA Winter Conference Business Meeting.
Click here for the draft agenda.

2020/2021 – Proposed Slate of Officers
ELECTION BY MEDA MEMBERS
Below is a proposed slate of officers for the MEDA 2020/2021 term. Article III, Item 2 of the MEDA Bylaws states “The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the members at the Annual Meeting as outlined in Article V, Item 4*. The Committee Chairs shall be nominated by the President and approved by the Executive Committee. Committee Chairs will serve for a period of one (1) year. Officers are elected for a term outlined in Article V, Item 4*.” MEDA members will have an opportunity to cast their vote during this event (you will need to be able to view the event online via a computer or smartphone).
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Heather Gramm, CEcD, Senior Director of Strategic Industries and Entrepreneurship, Maryland Department of Commerce
Vice President: Daniel Thompson (Danny), Director, Somerset County Economic Development
Secretary: Richard Griffin, CEcD, Director, City of Frederick Department of Economic Development
Treasurer: Stephen Primosch, Finance Officer, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
Past President: Kimberly Clark, Executive Vice President, Baltimore Development Corporation
*Article V, Item 4 of the MEDA Bylaws: “The Officers shall be elected annually by the members at its annual meeting. The Officers shall be elected to a one (1) year term commencing on July 1, and shall serve until their successors are elected.”

Meeting link will be sent immediately after you complete the registration form below.

GBC 65th Annual Meeting
2020-05-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 65th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year.
When: Monday, May 11, 2020; 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, 202 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, Md., 21202
Cost:
Members: $225 individual, $2,000 table of 10
Non-members: $275 individual, $2,750 table of 10
To be eligible for a refund the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice.
For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40.

IEDC Course: Economic Development Marketing and Attraction
2020-02-27 - 2020-02-28 | Baltimore, Maryland
This course is held in partnership with the International Economic Development Council and in conjunction with Real Estate Development and Reuse on February 25-26. Register for both, and save on travel costs!
This hands-on course will review the fundamentals of developing and implementing a high-impact marketing and attraction plan. Businesses looking to locate or expand need accurate, up-to-date, and credible information and communities need rock-solid marketing techniques to reach the needs of the business community. Course participants will be able to learn how to craft their community’s message by learning about online marketing fundamentals, website design, and current trends in foreign direct investnment. Participants will also explore various mediums of communication, including how to best utilize social media and other technologies as economic development marketing tools. Case studies and will highlight the dos and don’ts of economic development marketing and attraction.
Course Highlights:
• Identifying target audiences using data-driven techniques
• Developing a community marketing plan and brand
• Garnering internal and external support for the marketing campaign
• Engaging social media and website design to target new markets
• Making the most of your foreign direct investment efforts
• Benchmarking, evaluating, and monitoring the marketing plan

MEDA Young Leaders Event
2020-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Rye Street Tavern, 13 Rye Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230, United States
Please join the Young Leaders for a meetup focused on the redevelopment of Port Covington. Thanks to co-sponsors Maryland Economic Development Corporation and Weller Development Company.
Parking: There is street parking and a parking lot across the street from the venue.
This event is open to members of the MEDA Young Leaders Group.
THIS EVENT IS ‘SOLD OUT’.

IEDC Course: Real Estate Development & Reuse
2020-02-25 - 2020-02-26 | Baltimore, Maryland
This course is held in partnership with the International Economic Development Council and in conjunction with Economic Development Marketing and Attraction on February 27-28. Register for both, and save on travel costs!
This course clearly articulates the eight stage process for real estate development and reuse. Specifically, course participants will learn the fundamentals of market and site analysis, financial feasibility, and what political considerations are required to move a development project from conception to realization. Additionally, this course will cover a wide variety of financing tools that are available at the local, regional, and state levels, including tax increment financing, bond financing, tax credits, tax abatements, land assembly, and brownfield redevelopment. Multiple in-class case studies will be used to help participants work through actual financial and regulatory problems.
Course Highlights:
• Housing, retail, office, industrial, hotel, and mixed use development
• The regulatory and approval process including zoning and permitting
• Assessing community involvement and political feasibility
• Public, private and nonprofit financial modeling
• Understanding the pro forma operating statement structure
• Property valuation and capitalization rates
• Brownfield redevelopment phase structure and liability
• Request for qualification/proposal process

Daily Record Event: Path to Excellence
2020-02-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Governor Calvert House, 58 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
The Daily Record Path to Excellence networking events and magazine connect women leaders throughout Maryland and helps to build mentoring relationships.
Top 100 Women and co-hosts invite you to attend The Daily Record’s Path to Excellence networking series on Monday, February 24 at The Governor Calvert House to network, give back to the community and create important business connections.

Date: Monday, February 24, 2020
Location: The Governor Calvert House, 58 State Cir, Annapolis, MD 21401
Networking: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Continued Networking: 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
