Join TU President Kim Schatzel, community members, and business leaders at this year's Economic Outlook Forum. The discussion will focus on Towson University's placemaking strategy and how it relates to business and economic development in Towson and Greater Baltimore. THE FORECAST TU Regional Economic Studies Institute Chief Economist Daraius Irani, Ph.D., presents an in-depth look...
Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the first annual Hub City Business Competition. Watch 8 local businesses pitch to win cash and prizes. What - Local Business Pitch Competition When - Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 PM est. Where - Kepler Theater at Hagerstown Community College Why - To support local entrepreneurship in Washington...
The U.S. offshore wind industry develops now! It is no longer just a vision in the distant future. The first GE 6 MW turbine was installed in Atlantic waters in early August. Starting this month, the United States will have its first offshore wind project generating clean energy off the coast of Rhode Island. The commencement of...
This year's symposium will follow the theme "The Many Faces of Maryland Agriculture" and include four conference tracks. The event's keynote speakers are Troy & Stacy Hadrick, ranchers from South Dakota. Details about the breakout sessions are available at the imageofagriculture.com. Tickets Are Limited. Registration is $50 per person, or $30 for students and includes lunch....
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for discussion about the Fair Labor Standards Act, which takes effect December 1, 2016. Hear from Harriet E. Cooperman, Partner at Saul Ewing and an employment law expert. In 2014, President Obama directed the Department of Labor to update and modernize the regulations governing the exemption of executive, administrative and professional (EAP) employees from...
DESCRIPTION Did you know changes were made to the federal overtime rule? What does the overtime expansion mean for entrepreneurs and employees of small businesses effective December 1, 2016? Change is coming December 1! Are you ready? Attend this lunch workshop for a presentation on the federal overtime rule and how it impacts technology companies and...
Together, RMC and Volunteer Maryland will offer information sessions throughout the State for attendees to learn more about both organizations and the resources available to rural-serving organizations. Come learn more about their programs and resources, including RMC's Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) and Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF), and Volunteer Maryland's AmeriCorp service training program....
The Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) invites MEDA members to submit nominees for Maryland Manufacturing champions for their dedication to advancing Maryland manufacturing. The nominees will be celebrated November 30 at Martin’s West at RMI’s Tribute to Champions of Maryland Manufacturing, showcasing the diversity, vibrancy, and innovation of Maryland manufacturing and the impact that...
The more than 25 Showcase companies are some of the best from the robust U.S.-Israel Business ecosystem in fields including cyber security, homeland security, bio/pharma, environmental, healthcare, medical device and software. For more information on the companies, go to MarylandIsrael.org/showcase2016. KEYNOTE BY: Zur Feldman Chairman and CEO, WeFi Venture Partner, Pitango Venture Capital Chairman and...
