A well crafted plan will act as a blueprint to build, maintain or expand your business and also be used to present your company as a viable and sustainable business entity in the loan application process. Key sections of a business plan include: an executive summary, the business description, management, employees, operations and suppliers, customer...
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...
This interactive course presents the core components of a BRE program and why the concerns of local businesses need to be actively addressed. By building an understanding of business visitation techniques and survey methods, practitioners will be able to clearly gauge their community's business climate. Learn the "red flags" that may indicate a company is...
WHAT: The Technical Training Classroom provides free classes to small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to gain insight into navigating the state procurement process and improve managerial efficiencies. The small group format of 40-60 students allows for detailed coverage of each topic. WHO: Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs WHEN: Tuesday,...
Skilled workers are the backbone of a productive and efficient economy. This versatile course explains the strong relationship between economic and workforce development through case studies, practical examples, and current research. Course participants will learn what programs currently leverage federal, state, and local financial resources to support workforce development. Learn about what collaborative programs will...
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 5, 2019 for the 5th Annual Maryland Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Real Estate Awards! Join us in honoring: Robert Rauch, Principal, Rauch Inc. & Former Director of Public Works and Talbot County Engineer Raymond Skinner, Former President of East Baltimore Development, Inc. and Former Maryland Secretary of Housing Christopher Smith, Chairman and CEO, WC Smith...
Join us for our morning "mini-conference" bringing you examples, case studies, and informative discussions about the tools and methods of continuous improvement. Network with learners and leaders of the local Lean community! AGENDA 8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration & Networking | Continental Breakfast 9:00 am - 9:05 am Welcome 9:05 am -...
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...
Neighborhood BusinessWorks: Hyattsville Edition Click here to download the PowerPoint from the event. Creating Economic Development Opportunities Across Maryland MEDA is pleased to partner with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to share with its members information on how to inspire innovation and enrich their communities utilizing the Department’s Neighborhood BusinessWorks program to...
Partnerships between higher education and economic development are key to Maryland's economy. Join us for the fourth in a series of conversations that highlight these unique partnerships. The University of Baltimore plays a vital role as an anchor institution. UB supports businesses in the region, creates new opportunities for its students, and actively participates in efforts to...
