BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.medamd.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230224T161041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T161041Z UID:53767-1679418000-1679425200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Maryland Innovation Center — Pitch and Mingle: The Lucky Pitch DESCRIPTION:Join the Maryland Innovation Center for our pitch competition featuring entrepreneurs and start-up companies in the community. $7\,000 in prizes will be awarded! \nSpirited in atmosphere and in food and drink offerings\, Pitch and Mingle is the perfect opportunity to stir up your social network\, mingling with fellow attendees over light fare and libations! \nCome support the community’s entrepreneurs\, participate in the selection process\, and make connections over cocktails at the MIC. \nSo how does it work? 5 startups are selected to present a 4-minute pitch. This is followed by 4 minutes of Q&A from the panel of judges and audience. At the end\, our judges will come together and select the top 3 companies! These winners will receive cash prizes\, with first place receiving $3\,000! In addition\, there will be a “Crowd Favorite” award which is selected by the audience. \nJudges include: \n\nCyndi Gula\, Gula Tech Adventures\nKimberly Prescott\, Prescott HR\nPatrick Wynn\, Maryland Department of Commerce\n\nRegistration for this event is required. Food and drink are included. Ticket sales close on March 20 at 11:30 PM URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-innovation-center-pitch-and-mingle-the-lucky-pitch/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230213T221922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T221922Z UID:53281-1680195600-1680204600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Miles & Stockbridge — 2023 Women's Symposium: Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories DESCRIPTION:Please join Miles & Stockbridge for its 19th annual Cocktails and Conversations program\, presented by the Women’s Network of Miles & Stockbridge and featuring local speaker\, published author\, and journalist Farai Chideya. Consistent with the Women’s History Month theme for 2023\, the focus for this year’s event is Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories. They are looking forward to networking with everyone while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and cocktails overlooking Baltimore’s Inner Harbor\, capped off with a dynamic talk from our speaker. It will be a night you won’t soon forget! \nAbout Farai Chideya: Farai Chideya is creator and host of “Our Body Politic”\, a nationally-syndicated public radio show\, podcast\, and insights brand that centers Black women and women of color. She’s the author of six books\, and has worked for FiveThirtyEight\, NPR\, CNN\, and ABC News\, and has covered political extremists for a quarter century and every presidential election since 1996. Chideya was also a program officer focusing on journalism with the Ford Foundation’s Creativity and Free Expression team; and spent four years as a distinguished writer in residence at New York University’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/miles-stockbridge-2023-womens-symposium-celebrating-women-who-tell-our-stories/ LOCATION:The Center Club\, 100 Light Street\, 16th Floor\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230405T110200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T110200Z UID:54828-1681201800-1681228800@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Office of Statewide Broadband Conference 2023 DESCRIPTION:Please join the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) at an upcoming regional conference to learn more about broadband and digital equity funding and provide input into the state’s plans for infrastructure deployment and digital equity support. \n \nThe Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Office of Statewide Broadband invites you to attend one of its upcoming regional conferences to discuss broadband funding and accessibility in Maryland\, as the state creates a plan for broadband infrastructure deployment and a plan to increase access to digital technology and education. \nFunded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\, the federal programs Digital Equity and Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) were introduced to ensure that all communities can access and use affordable\, reliable high-speed internet to meet their needs and improve their lives\, as well as to get all Americans online by funding partnerships between states\, communities and stakeholders to build infrastructure where we need it to and increase adoption of high-speed internet. The first step in utilizing this funding is for Maryland to create a broadband and a digital equity plan. These conferences are to present topics and gather input from stakeholders that will be used during the planning process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                                                             9:00 am – 4:00 pm EST\nDate                                          (Check-in begins at 8:30 am)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 11\, 2023\nRegister\n \n\n\n\nFrostburg State University\nAlice R. Manicur Assembly Hall\n101 Braddock Road\, Frostburg\, MD 21532\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 17\, 2023\nRegister\n \n\n\n\nUniversity of Maryland\, College Park\nSamuel Riggs IV Alumni Center\n7801 Alumni Drive\, College Park\, MD 20742\n \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 24\, 2023\nRegister\n \n\n\n\nUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore\nThe Henson – UMES Hotel and Conference Center\n30690 University Blvd S\, Princess Anne\,\nMD 21853 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditionally\, the Office of Statewide Broadband will be participating in a broadband public forum with Baltimore City to discuss Digital Equity efforts in the state. The date and time will be announced at a later date. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-department-of-housing-and-community-developments-office-of-statewide-broadband-conference-2023/ LOCATION:Frostburg State University\, Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall\, 101 Braddock Road\, Frostburg\, MD CATEGORIES:Economic Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230415 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230124T010814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T010814Z UID:52512-1681344000-1681516799@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:IEDC: Neighborhood Development Strategies DESCRIPTION:This practitioner-driven course uses the case study method to complement current neighborhood development theory. Participants will learn how to identify the major neighborhood actors\, their objectives\, and strategies for redevelopment\, in addition to understanding the process for creating a strategic economic development plan to meet the neighborhood development goals. Specifically\, this course will examine social capital (e.g.\, linkages\, networks\, talent\, etc.)\, environmental capital (e.g.\, stewardship\, residual management\, etc.) and economic capital (e.g.\, investment and reinvestment) facing distressed neighborhoods and offer solutions to address local needs. \nhttps://www.iedconline.org/events/2023/04/13/training-courses/neighborhood-development-strategies/ \nFOR MEDA MEMBERS: \n\nInterested MEDA members who are interested in participating in any of the above training courses receive early-bird member rate at $505.00 should reach out to Cherrika Gordon at prodev@iedconline.org to receive a special code to register for a training course. If you plan to apply for a Lofton Scholarship\, please use this form URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-neighborhood-development-strategies-2/ LOCATION:Maryland CATEGORIES:Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230405T110345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T110846Z UID:54831-1681720200-1681747200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Office of Statewide Broadband Conference 2023 DESCRIPTION:Please join the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) at an upcoming regional conference to learn more about broadband and digital equity funding and provide input into the state’s plans for infrastructure deployment and digital equity support. \n \nThe Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Office of Statewide Broadband invites you to attend one of its upcoming regional conferences to discuss broadband funding and accessibility in Maryland\, as the state creates a plan for broadband infrastructure deployment and a plan to increase access to digital technology and education. \nFunded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\, the federal programs Digital Equity and Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) were introduced to ensure that all communities can access and use affordable\, reliable high-speed internet to meet their needs and improve their lives\, as well as to get all Americans online by funding partnerships between states\, communities and stakeholders to build infrastructure where we need it to and increase adoption of high-speed internet. The first step in utilizing this funding is for Maryland to create a broadband and a digital equity plan. These conferences are to present topics and gather input from stakeholders that will be used during the planning process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                                                             9:00 am – 4:00 pm EST\nDate                                          (Check-in begins at 8:30 am)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 11\, 2023\nRegister\n \n\n\n\nFrostburg State University\nAlice R. Manicur Assembly Hall\n101 Braddock Road\, Frostburg\, MD 21532\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 17\, 2023\nRegister\n \n\n\n\nUniversity of Maryland\, College Park\nSamuel Riggs IV Alumni Center\n7801 Alumni Drive\, College Park\, MD 20742\n \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 24\, 2023\nRegister\n \n\n\n\nUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore\nThe Henson – UMES Hotel and Conference Center\n30690 University Blvd S\, Princess Anne\,\nMD 21853 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditionally\, the Office of Statewide Broadband will be participating in a broadband public forum with Baltimore City to discuss Digital Equity efforts in the state. The date and time will be announced at a later date. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-department-of-housing-and-community-developments-office-of-statewide-broadband-conference-2023-2/ LOCATION:University of Maryland – College Park\, Adele H. Stamp Student Union (Colony Ballroom) 3972 Campus Drive\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20221219T160651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T191854Z UID:51806-1682251200-1682424000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2023 MEDA Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Harnessing Education for Economic Development is the 2023 MEDA Annual Conference theme and a clear pathway forward. The link between education and economic advancement is well-established. Building competencies profoundly impacts outcomes\, but connecting the dots is a collaborative process. \n  \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nClick here to learn how to support the MEDA Silent Auction \nClick here to view the Draft 2023 Winter Conference Business Meeting Minutes \nClick here to view the 2023-2024 Proposed Slate of Officers \n  \nCONFERENCE RECAP / SPEAKER SIDES \nFrom start to finish\, the 2023 MEDA Annual Conference was a wonderful time! We had record-breaking attendance and enjoyed three days of insightful discussions and camaraderie with Maryland’s leaders in economic development. From our entire team\, we thank everyone who attended — we loved sharing the conference with you! Here are just a few of the highlights from the Annual Conference. \nOn Sunday\, we welcomed Annual Conference attendees to Cambridge! Some attendees enjoyed an afternoon on the golf course for the MEDA Annual Golf Tournament\, while others took part in a tour of downtown Cambridge. We wrapped up the day with the Welcome to the Eastern Shore Networking Dinner\, featuring remarks from Maryland State Delegate Tim Hutchinson and MEDA Past President Danny Thompson. \nMonday\, we began the morning with breakfast and our Annual Membership Meeting before electing and swearing in our new Board of Directors for 2023-2024. Next\, we enjoyed keynote remarks from renowned Maryland economist Anirban Basu\, Arena Analytics CEO Myra Norton\, and five inspiring IGNITE presentations. Click here for Anirban Basu’s slides. \nDuring lunch\, Maryland Secretaries held an insightful panel discussion about their plans and priorities. We learned about exciting happenings in workforce development during the “Innovative Workforce Development Programs Supporting K-12 through Higher Education and Beyond” panel. \nTo round out the evening\, Governor Wes Moore participated in an inspiring fireside chat with TEDCO Chief Development & Marketing Officer Tammi Thomas\, in which he shared his vision for the State of Maryland. We ended Monday by celebrating the winners of the 2023 MEDA Awards. \nOn Tuesday\, our final day of the conference\, we started with an inspiring keynote speech from Dr. David Kwabena Wilson of Morgan State University\, who spoke on economic development and the future of work. Next\, two engaging panels on “Communities of Innovation” and “Communities of Collaboration” highlighted the intersection of education and economic prosperity\, the importance of innovation and collaboration in building strong\, resilient communities\, and how the panelists achieved success with their initiatives. The MEDA Young Leaders tour at the Eastern Shore Innovation Center\, featuring remarks from DHCD Secretary Jake Day\, concluded the day. \nTake a look at more pictures from the Annual Conference on our Flickr page. Stay tuned for details on other upcoming MEDA events\, and we look forward to seeing you at the 2024 MEDA Annual Conference! \n  \n  URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2023-meda-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Maryland CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230405T110610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T111041Z UID:54834-1684917000-1684944000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Office of Statewide Broadband Conference 2023 DESCRIPTION:Please join the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) at an upcoming regional conference to learn more about broadband and digital equity funding and provide input into the state’s plans for infrastructure deployment and digital equity support. \n \nThe Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Office of Statewide Broadband invites you to attend one of its upcoming regional conferences to discuss broadband funding and accessibility in Maryland\, as the state creates a plan for broadband infrastructure deployment and a plan to increase access to digital technology and education. \nFunded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\, the federal programs Digital Equity and Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) were introduced to ensure that all communities can access and use affordable\, reliable high-speed internet to meet their needs and improve their lives\, as well as to get all Americans online by funding partnerships between states\, communities and stakeholders to build infrastructure where we need it to and increase adoption of high-speed internet. The first step in utilizing this funding is for Maryland to create a broadband and a digital equity plan. These conferences are to present topics and gather input from stakeholders that will be used during the planning process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                                                             9:00 am – 4:00 pm EST\nDate                                          (Check-in begins at 8:30 am)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 11\, 2023\nRegister\n \n\n\n\nFrostburg State University\nAlice R. Manicur Assembly Hall\n101 Braddock Road\, Frostburg\, MD 21532\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 17\, 2023\nRegister\n \n\n\n\nUniversity of Maryland\, College Park\nSamuel Riggs IV Alumni Center\n7801 Alumni Drive\, College Park\, MD 20742\n \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 24\, 2023\nRegister\n \n\n\n\nUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore\nThe Henson – UMES Hotel and Conference Center\n30690 University Blvd S\, Princess Anne\,\nMD 21853 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditionally\, the Office of Statewide Broadband will be participating in a broadband public forum with Baltimore City to discuss Digital Equity efforts in the state. The date and time will be announced at a later date. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-department-of-housing-and-community-developments-office-of-statewide-broadband-conference-2023-3/ LOCATION:University of Maryland Eastern Shore CATEGORIES:Economic Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230203T220628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T151112Z UID:52998-1684918800-1684940400@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2023 MEDA Primer for Economic Development in Maryland DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the MEDA Primer offers those new to economic development and veterans of the field the opportunity to gain further insight and strengthen their knowledge of economic development in Maryland. This year\, dozens from across the state joined us for an engaging and enlightening day-long session at City Garage in Baltimore. Here’s a recap of the day:  \nThe Primer began with a welcome from MEDA President Richard Griffin\, CEcD\, and an insightful conversation between Griffin and Program Development Committee Co-Chair Lara Fritts\, CEcD. They discussed the fundamentals of economic development and shared successful tactics from their careers. Then\, state and local economic development figures Tamar Osterman\, CEcD\, Roger Venezia\, CEcD\, and Larry Twele\, CEcD\, presented an in-depth overview of Maryland’s economic development climate during “Maryland’s Economy\, Key Industries and Strategic Advantages.” They covered Maryland’s geography\, demographics\, industries\, and regional differences. The panelists also discussed the state’s competitive position\, assets\, and challenges. \nAfter lunch\, a round of exciting IGNITE presentations invigorated the group for the afternoon. In just an hour\, attendees learned more about topics ranging from the many tools the Maryland Department of Labor offers for workforce growth to how economic development impacts a local government’s credit rating. To conclude the day\, a panel of state\, county\, and local officials convened for How Does Maryland “Do” Economic Development? during which they discussed their agencies’ approaches to growth\, the importance of developing and maintaining strong partnerships\, attracting and retaining international businesses\, and past successes and challenges. \nCheck out this recap presentation created by the economic development interns from the City of Mount Rainier. \nAGENDA – (SPEAKER SLIDES ARE LINKED THROUGHOUT THE AGENDA)  \n9:15 – 9:30  Welcome and Moderator\nRichard Griffin\, CEcD\, President\, Maryland Economic Development Association \n9:30 – 10:00  Fundamentals of Economic Development – Q&A \nAn overview of the basics of economic development and an opportunity to have questions answered. \nLara Fritts\, CEcD\, FM\, Frederick County Office of Economic & Workforce Development & Richard Griffin\, CEcD\, President\, Maryland Economic Development Association \n10:00-10:15  Break \n10:15 – 11:45    Maryland’s Economy\, Key Industries and Strategic Advantages \nThis session provides an overview of Maryland’s economy\, its competitive strengths and weaknesses\, and key economic assets.  We’ll take a closer look at Maryland’s different regions and key industry sectors\, how Maryland competes with other states and discuss Maryland’s value proposition for new business investment. \nPanelists: \n\nTamar Osterman\, CEcD\, Senior Business Development Representative\, Maryland Department of Commerce\nRoger Venezia\, CEcD\, Director of Operations and Special Projects\, Maryland Department of Commerce\nLarry Twele\, CEcD\, CEO\, Howard County Economic Development Authority\n\n11:45 – 12:45 Lunch \n12:45-1:45  Ignite Presentations  \n\nRichard Griffin\, CEcD\, Director\, City of Frederick Department of Economic Development\nHeather Tinelli\, Director\, Queen Anne’s County Department of Economic & Tourism Development\nRandy Baynes\, Senior Account Executive\, Baltimore Gas & Electric\nTom Sadowski\, Executive Director\, MEDCO  \nTeresa Mena\, Regional Business Solutions Consultant\, Maryland Department of Labor\nLora Brown\, Executive Director\, Maryland Small Business Development Center\nJennifer Diercksen\, Senior Vice President\, Davenport & Company LLC – Public Finance\nTammi Thomas\, Chief Development & Marketing Officer\, TEDCO\n\n1:45 – 2:00   Break \n2:00 – 3:00 How Does Maryland “Do” Economic Development? \nOur moderator will provide an overview of how state and local representatives work together and break down the scenarios for how specialized programs depend on the jurisdiction\, the company\, and the overall needs of the community. \nPresenters will provide a discussion of varying approaches for business startups\, growth\, retention and attraction\, from the perspective of the state and rural\, suburban and urban communities.  The panel will address significant elements of what goes into the business development process depending on the jurisdiction\, the project\, and the requirements of the company.  Speakers will share case studies to show the key elements of a project.\n \nPanelists: \n\nOwen McEvoy\, Esq.\, Deputy Secretary\, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development\n\nDave Ryan\, Executive Director\, Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development\nJayson Knott\, Senior Director\, Office of Business Development\, Maryland Department of Commerce\nMaria Angelica Vargas\, Director of International Business Development\, Howard County Economic Development Authority\n\n3:00        Wrap-up / Tour of City Garage \n  URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2023-primer/ LOCATION:City Garage\, 101 W Dickman St\, Baltimore\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230321T155458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T155731Z UID:54403-1685032200-1685043000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Greater Baltimore Committee’s 2023 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:For six decades\, the Greater Baltimore Committee – the region’s premier organization of business and civic leaders – has been a leading voice for the business community on issues relating to economic growth\, job creation\, workforce development\, transportation and quality of life. The GBC was organized on Jan. 5\, 1955 as an action committee designed to mobilize the commercial\, industrial and professional leadership of Baltimore to bring about tangible and rapid improvements in the community. \n\nExperience the Greater Baltimore Committee’s Annual Meeting like never before on Thursday\, May 25\, 4:30-7:30pm\, at the Baltimore Peninsula. The region’s premier civic and business event convenes business\, education\, government\, community and non-profit leaders for TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE. \n  \nDon’t miss this fleeting opportunity to secure your tickets at the best price available! \nThrough April 14 ONLY: Earlybird MEMBERS $125 ($175 value); Earlybird Non Members $150 ($200 value). Join GBC by visiting our site today. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/greater-baltimore-committees-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Baltimore Peninsula\, 2425 Rye Street\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21230 CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230501T134524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T144354Z UID:55463-1686650400-1686661200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:StarTUP at Towson University Tour DESCRIPTION:How Towson Government and Towson University came together to meet the changing needs of workforce development and entrepreneurs. \nTake a tour of The StarTUp at the Armory\, Towson University’s front door for startups\, small businesses\, and the region’s largest corporations! The award-winning\, state-of-the-art 26\,000 sq. ft. space includes 6\,000 sq. ft. of free co-working space and meeting rooms where entrepreneurs and executives can connect with each other and the Towson Community. This new space is one of many initiatives in downtown Towson that aims to promote economic development and innovation. Just around the corner\, Towson Row is an exciting new development in the heart of Towson that serves both the commercial and residential community. The tour will also include a ride on The Towson Loop\, a free transit service that takes riders throughout Towson’s central business district\, as well as a walk around the Towson University campus through some of our newest buildings. \nAgenda: \n10:00 \n\nGather at the Towson University StarTUp facility. Welcome by Melanie Perreault\, Interim President\, Towson University.\nSpeaker Daraius Irani\, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research at Towson University\, will discuss Towson’s placemaking strategy in the Towson community.\nSpeaker Baltimore County will discuss the “partnership” between the private\, public\, and higher ed from the perspective of Baltimore County.\nSpeaker Dave Mayhew\, Interim Director of Construction Services and Director of University Architecture at Towson University\, will discuss the TU master plan and how it integrates with Towson and the changes in the “footprint of TU” over time. He will also discuss the Towson Row project and the commercial and residential community investments.\nSpeaker Patrick McQuown\, Executive Director of Entrepreneurship at Towson University\, will deliver the StarTUp award-winning UEDA pitch and meet the 2023 Summer Accelerator cohort.\n\n11:30 \n\nShort walking tour to Towson Row and then take a ride on the Baltimore County Loop. Enjoy a driving tour and a walking tour of the Towson University campus that will highlight the most recent master plan projects.\n\n12:15 \n\nArrive back at the StarTUp for lunch and informal conversation with 2023 Summer Accelerator Ventures and speakers and tours of the StarTUp.\n\nIf you’re looking to start and finish your workday in our co-working space\, plan to bring your laptop; we provide free high-speed Wi-Fi and space that will meet and exceed your working needs. We open at 8:30 am and close at 5:30 pm. \nAddress (for GPS): 307 Washington Ave.\, Towson\, MD 21204. See the parking map\, which includes garages and street parking options. \nDress: Casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are suggested. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/startup-at-towson-university-tour/ LOCATION:Maryland CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230613T125634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T125634Z UID:56282-1687856400-1687863600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Partner Event - Cybersecurity: How to Protect Maryland Agriculture DESCRIPTION:This forum will bring agricultural and cybersecurity industry leaders together to discuss the technologies used in food production\, transportation\, and agriculture with their associated cybersecurity threats\, risks\, and challenges to create solutions to protect our food supply pipeline in Maryland and beyond. Sponsored and hosted by TEDCO and Bay Crossing Consulting\, this hybrid workshop will feature top industry experts discussing the do’s and don’ts of staying secure in today’s increasingly technological agricultural environment. We invite individuals involved in the farming or primary food processing\, and/or cybersecurity industries to join us for the event. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/partner-event-cybersecurity-how-to-protect-maryland-agriculture/ LOCATION:Health Professions and Athletics Center – Room HPAC 127 at Chesapeake College\, 1000 College Circle\, Wye Mills\, MD\, 21679\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230626T194646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T144643Z UID:56688-1689678000-1689685200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2023 MEDA Young Leaders Agricultural Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:MEDA Young Leaders are invited to Zekiah Ridge Farm & Flowers (Bliss in the Barn) located at 11770 Charles St\, La Plata\, MD 20646\, for the 2023 MEDA Young Leaders Agricultural Lunch & Learn on Tues.\, July 18\, 11:00 AM. \nStarting with a welcome and introductions\, learn about the farm’s history and current operations from Cindy Bliss\, followed by insights into Charles County’s zoning and business development efforts for farms and agriculture. Take a scenic Farm Walk and indulge in a delicious lunch before a brief presentation on Charles County Land Preservation or Explore Charles County. At the end of the event\, unleash your creativity and build your own bouquet while networking with other participants. \nThe cost is $40 and includes lunch and the bouquet. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2023-meda-young-leaders-agricultural-lunch-learn/ LOCATION:Maryland CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230731T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230123T145306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T224926Z UID:52489-1690189200-1690822800@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2023 MEDA Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course DESCRIPTION:2023 MEDA Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course\nJuly 24 – July 27 –  Virtual \nWhether you’re new to the world of Economic Development or you’d like to get in-depth with a refresher\,  the Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course is your ticket to the fundamental concepts\, strategies\, and tools needed to be successful in today’s complex economic environment. This essential course is designed to prepare participants for the challenges they face in the practice of developing communities and assist them in gaining capacity-building skills\, resources\, and networks to accelerate economic development. \nIn previous years\, our 4-day Basic Course was held in Baltimore\, which required travel expenses\, time away from home\, and extra planning and organization. With our all-virtual course this year\, you can learn it all from the comfort of your own home\, making it an accessible\, efficient\, and more affordable way to learn the fundamentals of economic development. We have excellent instructors lined up to teach\, and you’ll get to meet and network with other participants… all virtually! \nThis course will be offered online (via Zoom). Please note that the time zone is Eastern Time (ET). \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nGrow your skills and understanding of economic development foundational elements\nBest practices in economic and community development\nManaging an economic development program\nFinancing economic development projects and using incentives\nExplore new methods and programs to promote job growth and investment\nBusiness retention and expansion\nMarketing and business attraction\nDiscuss emerging trends and factors that shape local and regional economies\nEthics in economic development\nGain detailed knowledge of successful initiatives\nStrategic planning\nSmall business and entrepreneurship\nTools for planning your economy and how to use them.\nResearching your prospects and building a community data profile.\nReal estate development and reuse \nNeighborhood revitalization\nManaging real estate inventory.\nDevelop a valuable network of fellow economic development professionals and resources\nLearn from outstanding experts and practitioners in the field\n\nWho Should Take the Course?\nThe Basic Economic Development Course is designed for community leaders and stakeholders who participate in the process of community and economic development at local\, regional\, state and federal levels. Typical attendees include: \n\n\n\n\n\nEconomic development practitioners\nBusiness leaders\nCommunity volunteers\nPublic utility personnel\nGovernment agency staff\nReal estate professionals\nChambers of commerce members\nBusiness development professionals\nCooperative extension personnel\nPlanning and development agencies\nBankers and financial institution professionals\nCommunity development organization professionals\nMunicipal\, town and county government elected and appointed officials\nOthers interested in facilitating job creation and capital investment in their community\, region or state\n\n\n\n\n\nYour First Step Toward Certification\nFor those seeking national certification\, the Economic Development Basic Course is the first requirement in the process of becoming a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). This Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course qualifies as a professional development training requirement needed to sit for the CEcD exam. CEcD certification through the IEDC is a national recognition that denotes a mastery of principal skills in economic development\, professional attainment\, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. \nLofton Scholarships for MEDA Members\nMembers of MEDA can apply for a Lofton Scholarship to cover the tuition for the Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course in full.  MEDA’s Lofton Scholarship exists to support the growth of professional skills and knowledge by economic development practitioners in Maryland. \nApply for the Lofton Scholarship before you register for the Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course. Upon acceptance\, you will be given a discount code to use with your registration. The last day to apply for the Lofton Scholarship for the Basic Course is July 14. Apply here! \nDetails\nThe 2023 MEDA Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course will be held July 24 – July 27 (virtually) from approximately 9am to 5pm Eastern Time.  \nTuition is: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$590 for MEDA members (Lofton Scholarship available for full tuition to members)\n$765  for non-members (tuition includes MEDA membership for a year)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today!\nCurrent Course Schedule (subject to change)\n \n  \n\nInstructors\n\n \n \n \n \n Sharon Disque\, CEcD\n \n Sharon Disque is the Economic Development Manager for the City of Gaithersburg\, Maryland. She has more than 30 years of experience in economic development\, including business park development\, real estate sales and leasing\, corporate site selection\, community strategic planning\, marketing and market analysis\, and downtown redevelopment. Before joining the City of Gaithersburg\, Sharon ran a community development corporation\, provided real estate consulting services for clients in Maryland and West Virginia\, and was Regional Director of Industrial Development for CSX Transportation. She began her career with the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission. Sharon earned a Master’s in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of Virginia. She is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Sandy Dubay\, CEcD\n \n Sandy Dubay\, CEcD is the CEO and Founder of PPR Strategies\, as well as a publicist\, marketing consultant\, public speaker\, spokesperson\, and public relations team leader. \nSandy is passionate about helping communities in the mid-Atlantic region grow and diversify their economies and job opportunities for residents. She brings her expertise in communications\, social media\, marketing\, economic development\, and tourism to help clients create & implement customized communications plans right for them. \nSandy is a graduate of Shepherd University with a Bachelor of Science in economics and business administration. She previously served as a Research Specialist at the Jefferson County Development Authority in Charles Town\, WV and most recently as a Business Development Specialist in the Frederick County Office of Economic Development in Frederick\, MD. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Gramm\, CEcD\n MEDA Past President\n Heather Gramm joined the Maryland Department of Commerce as Senior Director of Strategic Industries and Entrepreneurship in June 2019. In this role\, she oversees the development and implementation of the state’s efforts to grow the strategic industries of biohealth and life sciences\, cybersecurity and aerospace\, manufacturing\, energy and agriculture. In addition\, she oversees Commerce’s strategic initiatives for entrepreneurship\, small business\, and workforce development. \nPrior to this role\, she served as Deputy Director for the Frederick County Office of Economic Development overseeing the county’s business development efforts\, including business attraction\, retention and expansion\, small and minority business development strategies\, as well as industry-sector development in the county’s targeted sectors. \nHeather has more than 17 years of experience in municipal\, county and state economic development in a variety of roles including business development\, community development and downtown revitalization. She earned a B.A. in Business Administration from Hood College and the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) certification through IEDC. She serves as President of the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) Board of Directors. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Richard G. Griffin\, CEcD\n \n Richard Griffin\, AICP\, CEcD is the Director of Economic Development for the City of Frederick.\nIn that role oversees four City Departments including the Department of Economic\nDevelopment\, Downtown Parking Department\, Frederick Municipal Airport\, and Weinberg\nCenter for the Arts. Griffin is accredited economic developer and urban planner with over 30\nyears of experience.\nDuring his 23-year tenure in Frederick he has overseen major City Projects including the design\nand development of award-winning Carroll Creek Park\, airport expansion\, and parking garage\ndevelopment along with coordinating complex development projects delivering jobs and tax\nbase in downtown and commercial corridors. He has worked with many businesses in Frederick\nincluding AstraZeneca\, Fort Detrick\, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research\, Stulz\,\nWilcoxen\, Precision For Medicine\, and many small mom and pop shops\, and minority and\nwomen owned businesses.\nRichard has experience working at the city\, county\, regional\, and federal level in Maryland\,\nVirginia\, North and South Carolina and Washington State. He served on the district staff of the\nlate US Representative James Clarke from the 11th District of NC. He is a US Army veteran\nhaving served as a Cavalry border guard on the East German Border during the cold war and as\na commissioned Armor officer in the NC National Guard and Army Reserves.\nMr. Griffin holds degrees from Western Carolina University and Clemson University. He serves\non the Board of Directors for the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)\, Fort\nDetrick Alliance\, the Frederick Innovative Technology Center\, Inc\, and others. He is Rotary Paul\nHarris Fellow and volunteers as a scout leader and youth mountain bike race team coach. His\nwife Lynne is a FCPS teacher and they live\, work\, and play in Downtown Frederick. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Trish Heidenreich\, CEcD\n MEDA Professional Development Co-Chair\n Trish Heidenreich has served as the Economic Development Director for the Town of Bel Air since 2006. Prior to joining the Town\, Trish worked in real estate administration and held a 25-year career in the entertainment industry\, specializing in concert production logistics\, business development and marketing. \nTrish sits on the Board of Directors for the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) and is Co-Chair of MEDA’s Professional Development Committee. Trish holds a Certification in Economic Development (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in Washington and is a member of the Board of Directors. In addition to her certification\, she holds a Master of Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in Communications and Television Production from Concordia University in Montreal\, Canada. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Latrice Lewis\n \n Latrice Lewis is a Business and Employment Consultant and ReEntry Project Manager with Frederick County Workforce Services a proud partner of The American Job Center Network! She has over 15 years in Business Development and Career & Workforce Development. She has a unique perspective on Workforce and Economic Development having spent time in both private and public sector positions\, as well as the Frederick County Public School system. \nLatrice’s primary focus is partnering with the Frederick County (FC) business community to assist with their workforce development needs: recruitment\, staff development/training and LMI. She works with small-to-very large organizations in the FC community. She also works closely with an under-served population in our community of Justice-Involved citizens. \nLatrice has had opportunities to share her expertise with such organizations as the United Way of Fredrick County\, The Local Management Board (Office of Children & Families)\, Hood College Leadership Program\, Mountain Manor Treatment Center\, and other local schools and colleges – she has earned a reputation for being a “Trusted Business Advisor” in the Frederick County community. \nLatrice is passionate about serving the Frederick County community and ensuring both businesses and citizens are aware of all the resources available to maximize their success. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Stephen Primosch\n \n In his current role as Vice President of Financial Services for the Anne Arundel Economic\nDevelopment Corporation\, Steve is responsible for managing the\, Arundel Community\nReinvestment Fund\, Anne Arundel Incentive Fund\, the Next Stage Fund and the VOLT Fund.\nSteve is responsible for managing financial services staff and developing the protocols and\nprocesses used to manage the flow of applications for all of the corporation’s lending programs\,\nfrom origination and underwriting to the closing and servicing of loans. Steve oversees a\nportfolio of approximately 100 small business loans totaling approximately $7 million.\nSteve has more than a decade of finance and lending experience. Prior to arriving at AAEDC\,\nhe served as Vice President of Private Business Banking for BankAnnapolis. Previous to that\,\nhe was at the Harbor Bank of Maryland for four years as Vice President and Commercial\nLending Officer.\nSteve holds an MBA and a bachelors degree in marketing\, both from Frostburg State University.\nSteve has served on the Board of several non-profit organizations including the Maryland\nEconomic Development Association Foundation\, Maryland Economic Development Association\,\nArundel Child Care Connections\, and the Maryland Commercial Lenders Lending Association. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jamie Williams\, CEcD\n \n Jamie Williams\, CEcD\, is the Director of Kent County Economic & Tourism Development. Williams began Economic Development work with Kent County seven years ago\, and achieved her Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) certification in October of 2019. Previous work included 20 years at a Millwork Distributor where she filled many positions\, office manager for a local land surveyor\, and administrative work in the County Commissioners Office. Her previous experience working for a large employer and a small business served her well in working with the business community. \nWilliams is a member of the Maryland Economic Development Association and serves as MEDA Professional Development Co-Chair. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Julia Glanz\n MEDA Ex Officio\n Julia Glanz is the Assistant Secretary for Strategic Initiatives at Maryland’s Department of Housing and Community Development. Glanz is responsible for shaping new initiatives to achieve the policy objectives of Governor Wes Moore’s administration and the operations goals of department Secretary Jake Day. Prior to joining DHCD\, Glanz served as the City Administrator for the City of Salisbury\, managing day-to-day operations across all the city’s departments since December 2016. She was the youngest\, and first female to hold the City Administrator post. She also served as Acting Mayor and led Salisbury forward through challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and racial injustices. \nA native New Yorker\, Glanz moved to Salisbury in 2007 to study at Salisbury University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Political Science (2011) and a Master’s Degree in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution (2013). Glanz has been a proud resident of the City of Salisbury for the last 16 years\, but is moving to Greenbelt\, Maryland this summer with her wife\, Lindsey\, and their four legged children. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Candace Pruett\n \n Dr. Candace Pruett is a highly accomplished business professional with expertise in strategic planning\, business development\, and entrepreneurship. Through her role at the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as the Assistant Director for the Corridor Region\, Candace provides strategic guidance and support to small businesses\, helping them navigate the complexities of the business landscape and achieve sustainable growth. She actively engages with entrepreneurs\, offering expert advice on business planning\, market research\, financial analysis\, and access to capital. She has been awarded the SBDC State Star Award in 2017 recognized at the National ASBDC conference\, ASBDC’s 40 Under 40 Award in 2022\, and MEDA’s Rising Star Award in 2023. She is also certified as a GrowthWheel Certified Business Advisor and FranFit Advisor. Candace is an active participant in the Maryland Economic Development Association and a member of their Young Leaders Group. She also volunteers on the Career Advisory Board for the Purdue School of Business at her alma mater\, Salisbury University. Candace earned her Doctorate of Business Administration at the University of Maryland Global Campus (formerly known as the University of Maryland University College.) Candace received her Master of Business Administration and B.S. in Management from Salisbury University. Candace’s research interest is in generational studies revolving around how the culture of an organization impacts knowledge transfer. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rosa Cruz\, CEcD\n MEDA Professional Development Co-Chair\n Rosa Cruz\, a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)\, is Chief of Staff at the Maryland\nDepartment of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). As a member of the\nexecutive team\, she is responsible for managing organizational workflow and\ncommunications and defining parameters of implementation on cross-functional\nteams. She was previously at DHCD from 2008 to 2012 as Deputy Director of\nCommunications.\nPrior to returning to state service\, Rosa was Vice President of Communications for the\nAnne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) in Annapolis where she\nmanaged program initiatives and communication strategies that helped AAEDC attract\nand retain businesses in Anne Arundel County.\nHer professional experience includes serving in the Governor’s Office and working in\ntelevision news production for several media outlets on the east coast including ESPN\,\nFox News’ DC bureau and local news stations in Baltimore\, Maryland and Richmond\,\nVirginia.\nRosa is the co-chair of the Professional Development Committee of the Maryland\nEconomic Development Association (MEDA) as well as a board member. She also serves\nas the President of the Board of Directors of the Chesapeake Arts Center in Brooklyn\nPark\, Maryland.\nShe holds a Master of Arts in Public Affairs/Journalism from the American University\nand a BA in International Studies from George Mason University. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2023-meda-chesapeake-basic-economic-development-course/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230221T173815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T193808Z UID:53644-1690362000-1690373700@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2023 MEDA Summer Conference DESCRIPTION:Thank you to everyone who attended the 2023 MEDA Summer Conference on Leadership Development in economic development organizations (EDOs)! The conference brought together an exceptional lineup of experienced speakers who shared their expertise through dynamic and engaging TED Talk-style presentations\, including presentations from: \n\nJessica Aiello\, Founder and CEO of Yellow Group\, presented “Inclusion Means All”\nShannon Bahrke Happe\, CEO of Team Empower Hour\, presented “Bringing the Olympic Athlete Mindset to Your EDO”\nCaitlin Cain\, Vice President of LISC and Director of Rural LISC presented “Best Practices for Leading a Rural EDO” (click here for presentation slides)\nTrayce McDaniel\, President of TIP Strategies\, presented “Leading the Way: Becoming an Inclusionary Economic Development Leader” (click here for presentation slides)\nLyneir Richardson\, CEO of Chicago TREND Corporation\, presented “Leadership By Doing … Urban and Inclusive Economic Development” (click here for presentation slides)\n\nThank you to our decorated speakers for sharing their insights\, skills\, and tactics for successful leadership development within EDOs. \n Click here to view the draft minutes from the April Business Meeting. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2023-meda-summer-conference/ LOCATION:Maryland CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230626T195652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T151314Z UID:56696-1690542000-1690545600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2023 MEDA Young Leaders Virtual Networking Session DESCRIPTION:MEDA members who are young professionals (40 and under) are invited to participate in the launch of new virtual professional development and networking sessions! Take an opportunity to regularly connect with other young professionals from across the state\, build relationships\, and learn from your peers in the economic development industry. These collaborative meetings will be held bi-monthly in a virtual format with topics of conversation chosen by the MEDA Young Leaders. This format provides our young professionals of all skill levels the opportunity to dive deeper into their topics of interest and discuss current matters. \nThe first session will be held on Friday\, July 28th\, at 11:00 AM. \nRegister below! URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2023-meda-young-leaders-virtual-networking-session/ LOCATION:Maryland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230811T170932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T170932Z UID:58261-1691740800-1691773200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Creating the Blueprint – Workplace Wellness for the Entrepreneur DESCRIPTION:Self care is important. Join us to collect the tools to care for yourself while building your dreams. \nThis seminar will equip entrepreneurs and those who are self-employed with the tools to care for themselves while building their dreams. You’ll learn concrete\, yet simplistic tools for health on the go (with an option for more advanced techniques outside of the seminar). Attendees will walk away with tools to help with stress management\, health on the go\, assurance vs. insurance\, relaxation & seated movement techniques\, and ways to use aromatherapy and plants to support their day-to-day lifestyles. \nAbout the presenter\, Princess Akeema’s interest in health and nutrition began when she was 26 years old and was diagnosed with high blood pressure. In the previous year\, she lost her mother to liver disease. It was from that point in her life that she realized that she was too young to face a life of chronic and life-threatening diseases. During this time Akeema focused on optimizing her health by educating herself. \nAfter experiencing healing in her own body. she discovered that the holistic health\, nutrition\, and self-care that she models in her own life can help educate others to optimize their health as well. She combined her experience and education into a career as a certified holistic health practitioner. She is pursuing an advanced education in eastern medicine and acupuncture to further serve her community. \nPrincess Akeema is also a certified holistic nutritionist\, a certified reflexologist\, certified aqua chi ionic foot detox practitioner\, as well as a certified yoga teacher with a specialization in therapeutic yoga that she often uses to teach her clients how to infuse movement and meditation into their lives to reduce chronic pain and stress. \nToday\, Princess Akeema LLC is a thriving business. She brings her expertise not only to those in the DMV area but reaching clients across the US by offering virtual appointments. She specializes in disease prevention and reversal\, but can also assist with weight management\, stress reduction\, skincare\, detoxification\, and more. \nShe offers a wide array of wellness services and products to help individuals maintain a healthy life physically\, emotionally\, and mentally.Learn more at www.princessakeema.com \nRegistration will close on Sept. 13 URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/creating-the-blueprint-workplace-wellness-for-the-entrepreneur/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230811T162310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T162513Z UID:58226-1692878400-1692883800@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Global Marketing Outlook: Essential Insights You Can't Afford to Miss DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging presentation that delves into the profound impact of technology advancements on the global economy and markets. \n\n\nExplore the transformative journey of marketing as it adapts to meet the ever-changing demands of the market. Gain valuable insights into proven e-commerce trends that effectively resonate with consumers and drive success. \nDiscover the latest advertising trends and their influence on consumer and business behavior\, both in the B2B and B2C realms. \nGain an understanding of the creator economy and its impact on buyer behavior. \nLearn powerful strategies to leverage your brand and unique story\, enabling you to stand out amidst a sea of similarities and captivate your audience’s attention. \nWhile AI tools offer significant value\, recognize the critical importance of owning your content strategy and creative process to generate impactful BIG IDEAS that propel your business forward consistently. \nDon’t miss this comprehensive exploration of the evolving marketing landscape\, brimming with immense potential to elevate your business success to new heights. \n\n\n\n\nAbout our presenter\, Ani Matson is the Founder and President of Digital Marketing Strategies (DMS)\, and a co-founder of CMO Syndicate. Both organizations help clients make core transformations in marketing strategy and operations to power growth through digital advantage. \nAni has extensive strategic marketing expertise. Before launching\, DMS she enjoyed a twenty-year career in a broad range of leadership positions that cut across marketing strategy\, digital transformation\, and data analytics. Past roles include executive appointments at the National Education Association’s Member Benefits Corporation and The McGraw Hill Companies Aviation Week Group. She is an accomplished entrepreneur\, having launched\, managed\, and successfully sold a publishing company before turning 30. \nAni currently teaches strategic marketing courses at Georgetown University’s Master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications program. \nAni is driven to serve her community and her peers. She serves on the Board of Every Mind\, Help Heal Vets\, and is an advisor with the Business Continuity Taskforce at the Maryland Tech Council. \nRegistration will close on August 23. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/global-marketing-outlook-essential-insights-you-cant-afford-to-miss/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230811T165733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T165755Z UID:58230-1693483200-1693488600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Understanding Product Development: From Idea to Market Launch DESCRIPTION:Learn about product development and how it can help build your business \n\n\nPhysical product development requires large investments. Understanding the process\, possible pitfalls and defining the requirements early in the process will help improve chances for success. A Maryland product development expert will share his experience and detail the steps taken to make an idea into a manufacturable product. Bring your idea\, problems and be ready for an interactive discussion. \n\n\n\n\nAbout our presenter\, Cyrus Etemad-Moghadam is curious about everything – every new object\, technology\, device and tool requires breaking down: How does it work? How was it made? Why this\, and not that? So when becoming an astronaut was no longer in the cards\, the next best thing was mechanical engineering. After spending his formative years in the defense industry\, an after-hours consulting job resulted in a full-time position at a telecom. Cool! No more right angles\, no more grey\, olive green or desert beige! Later\, the boom in optical networking landed him a gig at a start-up in Canada\, where he became the Director of Engineering. On a trip with his CEO\, a serial entrepreneur\, resulted in a revelation: he could be an entrepreneur too. It was time to take his expertise in development and launch a business of his own. \nCyrus started RPM Tech in his basement in 2006. Today\, the company employs a group talented engineers\, technicians and model makers who conceptualize\, design\, prototype\, test and produce products for a broad range of industries\, with customers in the US\, Canada and Europe. They innovate\, solve problems and make things work. He has accumulated extensive experience in design and development working with startups\, small businesses\, entrepreneurs and large corporations. As importantly\, he has lived the ups and downs of building a sustainable business to be passionate about sharing the knowledge he has acquired. As well as being passionate about his team – they are the reason for his company’s success. \nRegistration will close on August 30. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/understanding-product-development-from-idea-to-market-launch/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230811T170218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T170218Z UID:58254-1694001600-1694005200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Creating a Well-Designed Retirement Plan For Your Small Business DESCRIPTION:Learn how to prepare for retirement by minimizing taxes & maximizing value \n\n\nAfter a new business starts to grow with steady cash flow\, it’s time to consider tax planning to minimize taxes and maximize value. Utilizing a well-designed retirement plan can help achieve that goal. What type of retirement plan can help your business maximize its value\, minimize your taxes\, and maximize financial security for you and your team? Factors to be considered are age\, health\, various business and personal goals\, etc. \nJoin us as we look at a case study of a solopreneur with $200K in revenue and how a well-designed retirement plan helped him minimize taxes and get on the path to early retirement. Learn how these tools can help you prepare for retirement as well. \n\n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker: May Jiang is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)\, Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)\, and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®). May graduated Cum Laude from the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business with degrees in Accounting and Finance; she was an accounting scholar and finance fellow. With over a decade of professional experience\, May has advised businesses of all sizes\, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. \nAs the founder of Beyond Profit and Wealth Consulting (BPWC)\, May now focuses on supporting small to mid-sized businesses in local communities with outsourced accounting and CFO services. BPWC is a full-service firm that helps local entrepreneurs start their businesses\, grow revenue\, design tax strategies and retirement plans\, as well as eventual business owners’ exit strategies. \nRegistration will close on September 5. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/creating-a-well-designed-retirement-plan-for-your-small-business/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230811T170304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T170621Z UID:58257-1694518200-1694523600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Driving Revenue: Exceeding Sales Goals DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 6-week series held September 12 thru October 17 to prepare for business success. \n\n\nHave you asked yourself the following questions? \n\nHow do I sell beyond my “Friends and Family”?\nDo I have a strategy for repeatable sales?\nAm I positioned to drive revenue to achieve my goals?\nDo I have the necessary sales systems and materials in place to Scale to reach my goals?\nIs my plan executable?… with monthly contact goals and attainable revenue/sales goals?\n\nIf you are saying “no” to any of these questions\, you might want to join the Exceeding Sales Goals sessions. Sessions will start September 12 thru October 17. \nThe following topics will be covered: \n\nConverting Revenue goals into attainable sales targets.\nCreating Value Statements and Setting appointments.\nHandling objections and closing on business.\nQualifying questions and streamlining your sales.\nForecasting and pipeline.\nNegotiating and closing.\n\nThe program is structured to have each session build on the previous session to accelerate results. At the end of the program\, you will have a Sales Playbook specific to your Company and your offering. Please try to attend all but attending any will give your sales boost! \nEach session will run for 90 minutes\, with 45-60 minutes of content and spirited discussion\, followed by 30-45 minutes of Q&A covering all aspects of sales. \nIndependent of these sessions\, presenter Frank Cook is available for a one-on-one session to discuss all aspects of Sales and Client success. You may schedule time with Frank using this link https://calendly.com/frank-5150. \nRegistration closes on September 11. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/understanding-product-development-from-idea-to-market-launch-copy/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230818T141143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T141332Z UID:58373-1694766600-1694779200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Money Maryland Anne Arundel County DESCRIPTION:The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) and Will Holmes Consulting (WHC) welcome you to Money Maryland Anne Arundel County. We’d like to thank our partners\, the Maryland Small Business Development Center (Maryland SBDC)\, the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation(AAWDC)\, the Maryland APEX Accelerator\, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development\, and Meridian Management Group for their participation and time. \nWe would also like to thank our sponsors\, M&T Bank and the Baltimore Economic Leadership League (BELL) for their financial support and assistance. \nWe are offering three tracks\, with each focused on offering different resources and information: \n\nTrack 1 focuses on connecting you to local resources in Anne Arundel County.\nTrack 2 is for entrepreneurs who want to increase revenue and hire people in their communities.\nTrack 3 is for attendees who prefer to speak and learn in Spanish.\n\nAGENDA \n8:30 am- Doors open. Enjoy networking over continental breakfast provided by M&T Bank.  \n9:00 am- Opening Remarks \n\nAmy Gowan\, AAEDC President & CEO\nAnne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman\nWill Holmes\, Founder of WHC and Creator of Money Maryland\n\n9:20 am- Attendees go to their tracks. Tracks start at 9:30 am. \nTRACK 1 – Resources in Anne Arundel County \n\n9:30 am- AAEDC Programs & Resources – Wes MacQuilliam\, AAEDC VP of Business Development & Real Estate\nA brief overview of how AAEDC resources including financing\, site selection assistance\, permitting and zoning guidance\, workforce development support\, community revitalization\, and market research can help businesses succeed and grow.\n9:50 am- Maryland Small Business Development Center Services – Candace Pruett\, Maryland SBDC Regional Counselor\nA snapshot of how the Maryland SBDC’s no-cost\, confidential consulting services can help entrepreneurs who are looking to start or grow their business.\n10:10 am- Anne Arundel Workforce Development Resources – John Zuknik\, AAWDC VP of Business and Industry Solutions\nA summary of how AAWDC services can help businesses attract\, retain\, and upskill high-quality employees – plus build a consistent talent pipeline.\n10:30 am- Procurement Presentations- Anne Arundel County (Elisa Brown)\, MBE Certification (Eun Young Hong)\, Maryland APEX Accelerator (Pam Minor)\n11:10 am- Access to Capital Panel-\n\nVOLT Fund (Stephen Primosch\, AAEDC VP of Finance)\nMaryland Department of Housing & Community Development (Todd Scott\, Maryland DHCD Deputy Director of Community Engagement)\nMeridian Management Group (Timothy Smoot\, Meridian Senior VP\, CFO & Co-Founder)\nM&T Bank (Andy Noel\, Business Banking Relationship Manager)\nModerator (Stephen Rice\, City of Annapolis Economic Development Manager)\n\n\n\nTrack 2 – Business Growth \n9:30 am to 10:45 am- 30 Steps for Startups- Will Holmes\nDuring this session\, we will examine\, step by step how to evaluate a business idea\, understand the profit potential and risks\, prepare your mindset\, choose customers\, create marketing strategies\, write a business plan\, open your business properly\, increase revenue\, become profitable\, access capital\, hire and scale\, prepare your business for sale\, and then retire comfortably. \n10:50 am to 12 pm- Scaling $1 to $1 Million- Will Holmes\nDuring this session we will focus on how to create cash flow projections\, set sales to goals to generate 1 million dollars in revenue\, build a team\, find the most profitable clients\, win contracts with bigger companies and government agencies\, access capital\, prepare for retirement and choose how you want to live your later years. \nTrack 3 – Hispanohablantes \n9:30 am- Recursos y acceso a capital y la contratación federal y estatal.\nAdquiera una visión general de los valiosos programas y servicios que AAEDC y AAWDC ofrecen; las numerosas oportunidades de adquisición que existen en el condado de Anne Arundel y el estado de Maryland\, y cómo procularlas; así como la forma de acceder al capital a través del programa de préstamos del Fondo VOLT \n10:50 am- Maryland Small Business Development Center Services (Servicios del Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeños Negocios de Maryland)\nLuis Díaz-Colorado y Néstor Gavidia\, consejeros regionales bilingües del Maryland SBDC\, estarán disponibles en la mesa para encontrarse con los asistentes y responder a cualquier pregunta que puedan tener.\nCompartirán información sobre cómo los servicios de consultoría gratuitos y confidenciales del Maryland SBDC ayudan a los emprendedores que desean iniciar o hacer crecer sus negocios. \n11:10 am- Estrategias efectivas para hacer crecer tu negocio. \nCómo crear un plan de crecimiento.\nMejores prácticas. para el mantenimiento de registros\nComo invertir en ti mismo y en tu personal. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/money-maryland-anne-arundel-county/ LOCATION:Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts\, 801 Chase St\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230826T151953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T152334Z UID:58544-1694766600-1694779200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Money Maryland Anne Arundel County DESCRIPTION:The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) and Will Holmes Consulting (WHC) welcome you to Money Maryland Anne Arundel County. We’d like to thank our partners\, the Maryland Small Business Development Center (Maryland SBDC)\, the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation(AAWDC)\, the Maryland APEX Accelerator\, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development\, and Meridian Management Group for their participation and time. \nWe would also like to thank our sponsors\, M&T Bank and the Baltimore Economic Leadership League (BELL) for their financial support and assistance. \nWe are offering three tracks\, with each focused on offering different resources and information: \n\nTrack 1 focuses on connecting you to local resources in Anne Arundel County.\nTrack 2 is for entrepreneurs who want to increase revenue and hire people in their communities.\nTrack 3 is for attendees who prefer to speak and learn in Spanish.\n\nPlease take a look at the agenda for each track and let us know what sessions interest you when you register. The registration form is at the bottom of this page. \nAGENDA \n 8:30 am- Doors open. Enjoy networking over continental breakfast provided by M&T Bank. \n9:00 am- Opening Remarks \n\nAmy Gowan\, AAEDC President & CEO\nAnne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman\nWill Holmes\, Founder of WHC and Creator of Money Maryland\n\n9:20 am- Attendees go to their tracks. Tracks start at 9:30 am. \nTrack 1- Resources in Anne Arundel County \n9:30 am to 10:05 am \n\nAAEDC Programs & Resources – Wes MacQuilliam\, AAEDC VP of Business Development & Real Estate A brief overview of how AAEDC resources including financing\, site selection assistance\, permitting and zoning guidance\, workforce development support\, community revitalization\, and market research can help businesses succeed and grow.\nMaryland Small Business Development Center Services – Candace Pruett\, Maryland SBDC Regional Counselor A snapshot of how the Maryland SBDC’s no-cost\, confidential consulting services can help entrepreneurs who are looking to start or grow their business.\nAnne Arundel Workforce Development Resources – John Zuknik\, AAWDC VP of Business and Industry Solutions. A summary of how AAWDC services can help businesses attract\, retain\, and upskill high-quality employees – plus build a consistent talent pipeline.\n\n10:10 am to 10:45 am \n\nProcurement and Contracting Panel- Anne Arundel County (Elisa Brown)\, MBE Certification (Eun Young Hong)\, Maryland APEX Accelerator (Pam Minor)\, NDA Pathways to Success (Brian Shay)\n\n10:45 am to 11:00 am- Break \n11 am to 12:00 pm \n\nAccess to Capital Panel-\n\nVOLT Fund (Stephen Primosch\, AAEDC VP of Finance)\nMaryland Department of Housing & Community Development (Todd Scott\, Maryland DHCD Deputy Director of Community Engagement)\nMeridian Management Group (Timothy Smoot\, Meridian Senior VP\, CFO & Co-Founder)\nM&T Bank (Andy Noel\, Business Banking Relationship Manager)\nModerator (Stephen Rice\, City of Annapolis Economic Development Manager)\n\n\n\nTrack 2- Business Growth \n9:30 am to 10:45 am \n30 Steps for Startups- Will Holmes \nDuring this session\, we will examine\, step by step how to evaluate a business idea\, understand the profit potential and risks\, prepare your mindset\, choose customers\, create marketing strategies\, write a business plan\, open your business properly\, increase revenue\, become profitable\, access capital\, hire and scale\, prepare your business for sale\, and then retire comfortably. \n10:45 am to 11 am- Break \n 11 am to 12 pm Scaling \n$1 to $1 Million- Will Holmes \nDuring this session we will focus on how to create cash flow projections\, set sales to goals to generate 1 million dollars in revenue\, build a team\, find the most profitable clients\, win contracts with bigger companies and government agencies\, access capital\, prepare for retirement and choose how you want to live your later years. \nTrack 3- Hispanohablantes \n 9:30 am to 10:45am \nRecursos y acceso a capital y la contratación federal y estatal. \nAdquiera una visión general de los valiosos programas y servicios que AAEDC y AAWDC ofrecen; las numerosas oportunidades de adquisición que existen en el condado de Anne Arundel y el estado de Maryland\, y cómo procularlas; así como la forma de acceder al capital a través del programa de préstamos del Fondo VOLT. \n10:45 am to 11 am- Tomemos un descanso. \n11 am to 12 pm \nMaryland Small Business Development Center Services (Servicios del Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeños Negocios de Maryland) Luis Díaz-Colorado y Néstor Gavidia\, consejeros regionales bilingües del Maryland SBDC\, estarán disponibles en la mesa para encontrarse con los asistentes y responder a cualquier pregunta que puedan tener. \nCompartirán información sobre cómo los servicios de consultoría gratuitos y confidenciales del Maryland SBDC ayudan a los emprendedores que desean iniciar o hacer crecer sus negocios. \nEstrategias efectivas para hacer crecer tu negocio. \n\nCómo crear un plan de crecimiento.\nMejores prácticas. para el mantenimiento de registros\nComo invertir en ti mismo y en tu personal. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/money-maryland-anne-arundel-county-2/ LOCATION:Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts\, 801 Chase St\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230811T171645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T171645Z UID:58269-1695130200-1695135600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Driving Revenue: Leveraging Technology to Capture Clients DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 5-week series held September 19 thru October 17\, to implement a playbook of tools to build your client base. \n\nAre you leveraging tools to create more time and sales?\nWhen prospects ask “What do you do” or “Send me something”\, what do you have to send?\nAre you using a Contact Relationship Manager to drive Revenue?\nDo you manage your pipeline to drive revenue or is it a neglected task?\nAre you approaching Account Management strategically?\nAre you leading your customers to maximize your offerings value?\n\nIf you are saying “no” to any of these questions\, you might want to join the “Driving Revenue” sessions from September 19 thru October 17. \nThe following topics will be covered: \n\nOne page -Marketing tool\nContact Relationship Manager -HubSpot focused\nPipeline management -Maximize your Revenue\nAccount Management -Maintaining your Tribe\nQuarterly Business Reviews -Staying on Target\n\nThe program is structured to have each session build on the previous session to accelerate results. At the end of the program\, you will have a Sales Operations plan specific to your company and offering. Please try to attend all but attending any will give your sales a boost! \nEach session will run for 90 minutes\, with 45-60 minutes of content and spirited discussion\, followed by 30-45 minutes of Q&A covering all aspects of sales. \nIndependent of these sessions\, presenter Frank Cook is available for a one-on-one session to discuss all aspects of Sales and Client success. You may schedule time with Frank using this link https://calendly.com/frank-5150. \nRegistration closes on September 18. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/driving-revenue-leveraging-technology-to-capture-clients/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230811T172553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T172553Z UID:58272-1695315600-1695326400@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2023 End Of Summer Bash! DESCRIPTION:Join the Maryland Innovation Center for the End of Summer Bash! \nThe final days of summer are the perfect time for a celebration! Please join the Maryland Innovation Center for our End of Summer Bash at Merriweather Lakehouse on Sept. 21\, 2023 from 5-8 PM. End the season on a high note\, and enjoy a fun-filled evening mingling with other Howard County entrepreneurs in a laid-back atmosphere. Delicious food and drinks will be available. \nSave the date! We can’t wait to see you there. \nEarly Bird ticket sales close on September 8. All ticket sales will close on September 20. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2023-end-of-summer-bash/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230810T140650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T140831Z UID:58154-1695370500-1695384000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:The Maryland World Class Consortia - Quarterly Conference DESCRIPTION:Leveraging Lean and Change Management in Construction and Solar Industries \nBy adopting Lean principles\, both the construction and solar industries can enhance their operations\, reduce waste\, improve quality\, and provide better value to their customers. It’s essential to create a culture of continuous improvement and embrace Lean methodologies throughout the organization to achieve long-term success. \nAgenda: \n8:15 am Networking & Continental Breakfast \n9:00 am Greetings 9:15 am William Poulin\, Presentation #1 \n10:30 am Networking/Break \n10:40 am Kelly Petrock\, Presentation #2 \n11:50 am Q&A Noon Program Ends URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/the-maryland-world-class-consortia-quarterly-conference/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230912T190252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T191459Z UID:58890-1695891600-1695895200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:MEDA New Member Orientation DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining MEDA! We invite you to attend our New Member Orientation to connect with fellow new members\, the MEDA team\, and board members. During this one-hour session\, we’ll discuss the benefits of MEDA\, the role of each committee\, and how you can get involved with the organization. \nThis session will be held on Zoom. Please complete the form below to register. Once you’ve registered\, you’ll receive an email from info@medamd.com with your Zoom login details. Please check your spam folder if you don’t immediately see the email. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/meda-new-member-orientation-sept-2023/ LOCATION:Maryland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230809T201812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T201935Z UID:58138-1695985200-1695988800@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2023 MEDA Young Leaders Virtual Networking Session (Sept 2023) DESCRIPTION:MEDA members who are young professionals (40 and under) are invited to participate in the launch of new virtual professional development and networking sessions! Take an opportunity to regularly connect with other young professionals from across the state\, build relationships\, and learn from your peers in the economic development industry. These collaborative meetings will be held bi-monthly in a virtual format with topics of conversation chosen by the MEDA Young Leaders. This format provides our young professionals of all skill levels the opportunity to dive deeper into their topics of interest and discuss current matters. \nThis session will be held on Friday\, September 29th\, at 11:00 AM. \nRegister below! URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2023-meda-young-leaders-virtual-networking-session-sept-2023/ LOCATION:Maryland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230811T172849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T172849Z UID:58279-1696507200-1696510800@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:A Strategic Approach to Leveraging AI in Marketing DESCRIPTION:Come learn about AI and how it can impact marketing your business. \n\n\nJoin us for a strategic overview on the modern evolution of marketing; introduction to AI and ChatGPT specifically; addressing common concerns about AI; how we can leverage AI now in our business; Summary and Q&A opportunity; an opportunity to sign up for free resources like our ChatGPT Second Edition E-Book for immediately useable prompts\, ideas\, and more information on ChatGPT. \n\n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker: Katheryne Womack is a 15 year Military Veteran and Navy Reservist Intelligence Officer who has leveraged her professional military expertise into her Digital Marketing Agency\, WSI Digital Marketing. Her primary objective is to support relatively new small business owners in the DMV area through providing professional and data-driven marketing strategies. She supports other entrepreneurs by providing both education and tailored digital marketing solutions. In fulfillment of her primary objective\, Katheryne works to help business owners understand the significance of digital marketing\, leverage it\, and achieve the 5-year benchmark in business ownership. While her primary focus is on small businesses in their first five years of operation\, she also works with local businesses who have been operating for decades but are only now interested in adapting their marketing strategies to the current digital landscape. \nRegistration will close on October 4. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/a-strategic-approach-to-leveraging-ai-in-marketing/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230622T201602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T201602Z UID:56603-1697184000-1697216400@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:MEDA 2024 Awards Deadline DESCRIPTION:Please click here for more information. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/meda-2024-awards-deadline/ LOCATION:Maryland CATEGORIES:Economic Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190044 CREATED:20230811T173225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T173225Z UID:58282-1697562000-1697569200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Pitch and Mingle Series: The Great Pumpkin Pitch DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Pitch and Mingle series! \nJoin the Maryland Innovation Center for our pitch competition featuring entrepreneurs and start up companies in the community. $10\,000 in cash prizes will be awarded! \nSpirited in atmosphere and in food and drink offerings\, Pitch and Mingle is the perfect opportunity to stir up your social network\, mingling with fellow attendees over light fare and libations! \nCome support the community’s entrepreneurs\, participate in the selection process\, and make connections over cocktails at the MIC. \nSo how does it work? 5 startups are selected to present a 4-minute pitch. This is followed by 4 minutes of Q&A from the panel of judges and audience. At the end\, our judges will come together and select the top 3 companies! These winners will receive cash prizes with first place receiving $3\,000! In addition\, there will be a “Crowd Favorite” award which is selected by the audience. \nJudges to be announced soon! \nRegistration for this event is required. Food and drink are included. Ticket sales close on October 16. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/pitch-and-mingle-series-the-great-pumpkin-pitch/ LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR