MEDA 2016 Fall Conference: Global Maryland Copy
2016-09-22 08:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Gathering Place – Howard County, 6120 Day Long Lane, Clarksville, MD, 21029, United States
Federal, State and Local governments, as well as international organizations play a unique role in raising the global profile for our companies and communities. Whether creating new businesses and jobs via exports or foreign direct investment (FDI), Maryland is poised to excel in this globally-based economy.
Sponsored By:
Maryland Department of Commerce
and
Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development
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Click here to view the Fall Conference agenda.
Click here to view the minutes from the MEDA Summer Conference (2016).

The Northeast Maglev – Presentation to MEDA Fall Conference from Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)

Aaron Brickman

Aaron Brickman is a recognized expert on foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction, with 20 years of experience building and leading investment and trade programs in government and the private sector. As senior vice president for strategy & development, Aaron is responsible for efforts to forge new relationships with global companies, the diplomatic community and strategic partners around the world.
Prior to joining OFII, Aaron was the founder and deputy executive director of SelectUSA, a global program of the U.S. Department of Commerce established by executive order of President Obama, charged with promoting and facilitating FDI in the United States. During that tenure, Aaron helped secure SelectUSA’s first-ever congressional budget appropriation, led program strategy and operations – reporting to Commerce leadership and the White House, advised hundreds of cities and states on best practices, and acted as ombudsman for companies encountering federal policy or regulatory problems.
Aaron also created and led SelectUSA’s predecessor program in the Bush Administration, Invest in America. He worked on energy matters at the federal level, overall working in Commerce’s International Trade Administration from 2002-2015.
Before joining Commerce, Aaron worked in international economic consulting and strategy, dealing extensively with trade and investment policy. He advised in the planning and operations of national and sub-national investment and trade promotion efforts, including as a resident advisor to the Government of Mozambique. Mr. Brickman also worked as a senior consultant for a Chicago-based electronic commerce firm specializing in international logistics fulfillment.
His work has taken him to more than 60 countries. Mr. Brickman is frequently asked to comment on investment issues related to the United States; appearing in numerous print and broadcast media including Al-Jazeera, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, BBC Radio, CNBC, CCTV, Il Sole 24 Ore, Los Angeles Times, NHK, South China Morning Post, Süddeutsche Zeitung, USA Today, The Washington Post, and Yomiuri Shimbun. He is also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, teaching a course on foreign direct investment in the United States.
Mr. Brickman holds a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree from American University in Washington, DC. He also studied economic growth at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. He lives in Maryland with his wife and family.

David Campbell

David Campbell is Deputy Director of Investment Services at SelectUSA, the U.S. government’s federal program to promote global business investment (a.k.a. FDI) in the United States to strengthen communities across the nation. Prior to joining SelectUSA, David worked for the German steel and technology company ThyssenKrupp and the Representative of German Industry + Trade (BDI-DIHK liaison office). Prior to moving to Washington, DC in 2006, David worked at Arthur Andersen for six years. A licensed attorney and CPA, David studied German at Yale, accounting at the University of Hartford, and law at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. David’s SelectUSA portfolio covers the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, including the District of Columbia. David grew up in Manchester, CT and presently resides in Alexandria, VA. SelectUSA has facilitated $22.8 billion in client-verified investments.

Brian Castleberry

Responsible for initiating and managing exporting activities for the State of Maryland for a portfolio of more than 60 health technology and biotechnology companies and for FDI attraction from Latin America, Canada and the Middle East.  • Manage 4 foreign offices in the UAE, Mexico, Canada and Brazil. Direct all FDI strategy by gathering continuous intelligence on each country’s performance, competition, customer attitudes and opportunities for FDI wins in Maryland.

Jolanta Coffey

Jolanta Coffey is currently a Senior International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce – U.S. Commercial Service in Baltimore, MD. Her specific portfolio includes Environmental Technologies and the Travel and Tourism industries, and is responsible for promoting U.S. exports and protecting American business interests abroad. Jolanta also is a core member of the US Commercial Service’s Global Environmental, and Travel and Tourism teams. Prior to joining the U.S. Commercial Service, Jolanta worked in DOC, International Trade Administration, Office of Travel and Tourism Industries as a Program Analyst for the tourism industry. She was responsible for managing several statistical databases that tracked U.S. and foreign visitors travel, spending and tourism profiles into the US. Previously, she worked at the U.S. Census Bureau since 1999 when she entered U.S. Government service. She was a Survey Statistician for special projects in research and development that was guided under the National Science Foundation programs.
Jolanta Coffey was born in Poland, in a small town settled by her Lithuanian ancestors. She immigrated to the United States in 1987 and settled in Baltimore, Maryland. Mrs. Coffey received a B.A. in International Relations from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland in 1998. She majored in International Studies and minored in Spanish, Economics and Physics. She speaks several languages including Lithuanian, Polish and Spanish.

Patrick Fromal

Patrick Fromal moved to Maryland in 1994 after graduating from Virginia Tech with a degree in Chemistry and started working for Shimadzu Scientific Instruments in Columbia, Maryland. During his 20+ year tenure at Shimadzu, Patrick has worked as a Product Specialist, Product Manager, Field Sales Engineer and Regional Manager. He now serves as the National Sales Manager. In addition to his time at Shimadzu, Patrick was a Sergeant in the Army National Guard for 8 years (’91-99) with the 29th Infantry Division including 4 years with the previous 115th regiment out of Greenbelt, MD. Patrick and his wife, Kimberley reside in Arnold, MD with their 12 year old son, Luke.

Brad Gillenwater

Bradley Gillenwater is East Asia Regional Manager and Investment Team Leader with the Office of International Investment and Trade of the Maryland Department of Commerce. In this capacity, Mr. Gillenwater leads the State government’s efforts in attracting foreign direct investment from and developing exports to East Asia, and providing leadership among the Office for the former activity, globally. His responsibilities include managing the Department’s relationship with three of its 11 foreign business development offices—those in the region: Shanghai, Taipei and Seoul. Other positions Mr. Gillenwater has held in the Department’s international business office include International Business Analyst. In 2014, he had been studied Mandarin Chinese on scholarship for two semesters at National Taiwan Normal University’s Mandarin Training Center, and also years prior he had lived in Taipei for a year-and-a-half, working for Taiwan’s largest private language training company. Mr. Gillenwater too has held a clerkship with the Office of the United States Attorney and an internship with The Heritage Foundation’s Asian Studies Center, as well as earned a Master’s Degree in International Political Economy at the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce of the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor’s Degree in Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs at Miami University of Ohio.

Marek Gootman

Fellow and Director of Strategic Partnerships and Global Initiatives, Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program
At the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program, Marek Gootman works to link “think tank” perspective and “real world” action, focused on the vitality of cities and metropolitan areas. Activities involve policy development, demonstration projects, peer learning networks, and external relations. Topics encompass regional economic development strategies, workforce, manufacturing, innovation, exports and foreign investment, infrastructure, and governance. He directs efforts to advance practical adoption of Brookings ideas by engaging a network of public and private sector leaders in more than 30 cities and 20 states, as well as national organizations and federal interests. He also manages the Global Cities Initiative, which helps U.S. and international metro areas strengthen their economic connections and competitiveness,
Before joining Brookings, Gootman led a law and lobbying practice at Patton Boggs LLP, where he primarily counseled large local governments and public agencies on federal issues, including seven of the ten biggest U.S. cities. Among other prior positions, he served in federal agencies as a senior advisor on various urban initiatives and program management reforms; and in a bi-state metropolitan planning organization coordinating public-private partnership projects and public affairs activities. His international experience includes policy work in the U.K., Europe, and New Zealand.
Gootman earned a law degree from Georgetown University; MGA at the Fels Center of Government, University of Pennsylvania; and BSE from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.

Allan Kittleman

Allan H. Kittleman was elected Nov. 4, 2014 to serve as Howard County’s 9th County Executive. From 2004 to 2014, Kittleman had served in the Maryland General Assembly as the Senator representing District 9. From 1998 to 2004, Kittleman represented Council District 5 on the Howard County Council.
Kittleman was a partner with Herwig & Humphreys, LLP before serving as Of Counsel at Godwin, Erlandson, Vernon & Daney, where his practice concentrated on representing employers in worker’s compensation matters.
During his tenure in the Maryland General Assembly, Kittleman was known as a bipartisan, independent leader and tireless advocate for many legislative causes, including strengthening Maryland public schools, stimulating economic growth and increasing transparency in government. He demonstrated particular dedication to legislative matters involving civil rights, fairness and equity.

Mark Rice

Mark is President of the Maritime Applied Physics Corporation which is located in the Fairfield area of Baltimore City. He has a BA in Physics from the University of Maine (1975) and is a licensed Professional Engineer. Mark formed Maritime Applied Physics Corporation in 1986 after working for the Navy as a civilian engineer and has overseen the company’s growth from a 1 person company to its current 60-person staff. MAPC has both R&D and manufacturing production work in Baltimore where the employee owners design and manufacture electro-mechanical systems ranging from submarine and surface ship components to unmanned surface vessels. MAPC has performed work for sponsors in South Korea, France, Scotland, Germany, the Netherlands, and in Italy. Mark has served on the Maryland District Export Council for 10 years where he provides pro bono consulting services to companies that are seeking to increase their export business. Mark is a past Chair of the National Advisory Board of the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Mark is engaged in several workforce development efforts within the City. Mark is also a past President of the Maryland Business Network for Offshore Wind which is organized to bring manufacturing job opportunities to the State of Maryland and its manufacturing companies.

Wayne Rogers

Wayne L. Rogers is Chairman and CEO at The Northeast Maglev, LLC (TNEM). Mr. Rogers has extensive professional experience in infrastructure project development, engineering, construction and finance. As Chairman of the Synergics Group of companies, which owns and operates renewable energy power stations, he has led large teams of professionals in the finance, construction and operation of energy projects in ten states and thirteen foreign countries. He is a member of the Board of Directors for CareFirst, Blue Cross Blue Shield, the largest health care insurance provider by market share in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia. The firm also provides the health insurance services for the federal government and insurance for 45 percent of the people in the region.
Mr. Rogers received a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy, a Masters in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University, and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. He is a Member of the Bar of Maryland, Hawaii and the District of Columbia. He is admitted to several federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Deb Tillett

Ms. Tillett is responsible for management and oversight of the City of Baltimore’s Technology and innovation center. In that role she provides the guidance, leadership and resources necessary for entrepreneurs to start, grow and succeed with their businesses. Prior to joining ETC, Ms. Tillett served as president and co-founder of Immersive 3D, LLC, a technology start-up in the Educational Technology space. From June 2009 to April 2010, Ms. Tillett was President and consultant for Kalypso Media USA, Inc., a subsidiary of a German-based computer game company, where she provided start-up guidance and strategic direction for its U.S. operation. Additionally, she ran her own business, Deborah Tillett Consulting, LLC, providing management, marketing, and media consulting for technology start-ups and growth-stage companies interested in global strategies. Ms. Tillett also worked as president and executive vice president from 2001-2008 for BreakAway Ltd., a gaming -technology software company, where she was responsible for the growth and oversight of its entertainment division. Ms. Tillett received a B.S. degree from Towson University in 1976 and a M.B.A. from Loyola Sellinger School in 2000. Ms. Tillett is currently on the Advisory Board for Morgan University’s EDAC, MICA University’s B/Can project, Advisory Board for Innovation Village and Keswick Community Health, as well as the Emeritus Chair, Board of Advisors for the College of Business and Economics at Towson University. Ms. Tillett was named the 2004, 2012 and 2016 Innovator of the Year by The Daily Record, received the 2005 and 2016 Brava Award, Smart Woman Magazine and was a 2006 Dean’s Recognition Award Distinguished Alumni, Towson University and was inducted into the Towson University Chapter of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. Deborah was also named one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Computer Gaming in 2006.

Benjamin Wu

Benjamin Wu currently serves as the Deputy Secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce. Wu has worked on behalf of the State of Maryland at the highest levels of federal and state government, as well as in the U.S. Congress, on issues related to innovation, competition, technology commercialization, international trade and economic development. A former U.S. Department of Commerce and DBED executive, Wu has developed several strategic plans to promote Maryland’s innovation economy, including the state’s current roadmap for the life sciences and cybersecurity industries. He has a substantive record of forging successful public-private partnerships to drive scientific research and development in the state and has collaborated successfully with Maryland’s industry, academia and federal, state and local governments to accelerate technology-led economic development and solidify its high-tech preeminence.
Wu previously served as the Maryland Assistant Secretary of Business and Economic Development and Senior Technology Policy Advisor, as well as the U.S. Deputy Undersecretary of Commerce for Technology and the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy. At the U.S. Department of Commerce, Wu served as the Chief Operating Officer for the more than 3,000 employee, $500 million bureau that included the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg. In addition, Wu was Counsel for former Maryland Congresswoman Connie Morella and the Technology Subcommittee of the House Science Committee.

Maryland's Most Admired CEO's
2016-09-22 17:30 - 19:30 | BWI Hilton, 1739 W. Nursery Rd., Linthicum Heights, MD, United States
Most Admired CEOs honors talented CEOs and nonprofit executive directors throughout Maryland. They will be judged on professional accomplishments, community service and the letters of references submitted by coworkers, exhibiting their outstanding vision & leadership.
To learn more or to purchase tickets, click here.

2016 Transportation Summit
2016-09-28 08:00 - 15:00 | Marriott Baltimore Waterfront, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, Maryland , 21202
Solving Baltimore’s 100-year-old freight and passenger rail tunnel system

To learn more or to register click here.

Maryland Global Gala
2016-10-05 15:30 - 19:00 | Columbus Center (IMET), 701 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Agenda
3:30 – Breakout Sessions
Communication Across Cultures with Luby Ismail, Founder & President, Connecting Cultures
Leveraging Technology For Social Good. Featuring Earth Networks
4:30 – International Receptions featuring the area’s top international restaurants and Maryland’s best beers
5:15 – Speaking Program
Introduction from Congressman Elijah Cummings (Via Video)
Professional Exchanges Program Overview
Maryland Companies Making a Global Impact
Professional Exchange Program Community Partner Honorees
6:00 – Cultural Performance Showcase
Breakout Sessions
Communication Across Cultures – Featuring Luby Ismail
This session introduces the six major stumbling blocks to communication across cultures, as identified by extensive research. Participants identify the common challenges for communication and team-building between individuals and groups representing two or more cultures and learn specific ways to break down these communication barriers. Attendees learn practical ways to enhance their own cross-cultural communication skills. At this session you will identify the six major stumbling blocks to communication across cultures, describe ways to break down the barriers to communication in culturally diverse groups, and exchange ways to incorporate key cultural competencies into existing initiatives.
Leveraging Technology For Social Good – Featuring Earth Networks
Hear how Maryland companies are using technology to make the world a better place. Earth Networks lightning detection technology allows for affordable and reliable weather forecasting and is in use across Africa. Additional speakers and companies TBA. This session is presented by Prometric.
Event Highlights
Sample food from some of Baltimore’s best international restaurants
Experience exciting cultural performances
Learn about what it is like to participate in WTCI’s Professional Exchanges Program from community members
Network with leaders from across Maryland’s international community
Choose from 2 Breakout Sessions – Communication Across Cultures or Leveraging Technology for Social Good

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TOUR: Diversification in Frederick County
2016-10-06 09:30 - 16:00 | Winchester Hall – public parking is available across the street, 12 East Church Street, Frederick, MD, United States
Diversification in Frederick
Sponsored by: Frederick County Office of Economic Development, AstraZeneca & Frederick County Bank
The Frederick County Office of Economic Development invites you to join them for a day in Frederick County. As attendees explore, they will hear about the diverse economic engines throughout the main streets and county. Business leaders from around the area will share insight about how they are diversifying their products.
Quick Fact:
Frederick County is home to the first Cidery and Meadery
in the State of Maryland!
Attendees will visit the quaint Brunswick Main Street to learn about the area’s revitalization efforts. The tour will also include a trip into the county’s largest main street, downtown Frederick. Parking will be available in the Church Street Parking Deck at 17 East Church Street. Participants will be welcomed and start their day at Winchester Hall (12 East Church Street) before boarding the bus.
This opportunity is offered to Leadership Maryland and MEDA members. For those interested in taking the tour, please fill out the form below. Space is limited to 22 slots and will be granted on a first come, first served basis.

9:30-10:00 a.m.- Registration and Welcome (Winchester Hall – 12 East Church Street, Frederick)
10:00a.m – Board bus for departure to Rocky Point Creamery- Diversification in farming
10:30 -11:45 a.m.- Rocky Point Creamery- Visit a business with 200 cows and a creamery with 60 flavors of ice cream.
11:45 a.m.- arrive at Smoketown Brewery- Brunswick, MD- This business has transformed a 1948 fire station to a booming brewery. Hear the steps this small main street has taken to diversify.
12:15 p.m.-Lunch at Beans in the Belfry- Brunswick, MD- Enjoy lunch in a restored church that has been transformed into an eclectic cafe.
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.- Downtown Frederick Main Street – Learn about driving technology business to this main street and other strategies to diversify.

3:00 p.m.- Frederick’s Emerging Market- Panel on Craft Beverage Leaders- Industry leaders from local wineries, breweries and distilleries will participate in a panel discussion. This discussion will occur at the New Frederick Innovation Center at 118 N. Market Street, Frederick.

4:00-6:00 p.m.- Reception: All are welcome to visit Brewer’s Alley for Happy Hour- 124 N. Market Street- Even if you weren’t able to spend the day with us, please join us at Brewer’s Alley for happy hour!

Maryland Women's Center Awards Luncheon and Auction
2016-10-06 11:00 - 14:30 | Lakewood Country Club, 13901 Glen Mill Road, Rockville , MD, 20850, United States
Join us as we celebrate YOU and our clients at our Awards Luncheon and Silent Auction. This is the final event culminating MWBC’s Five Year Anniversary Celebration and the impact we have made in the business community helping thousands of women learn how to start, grow, and sustain their businesses.
We have planned a special program with dynamic speakers that will inspire you, a silent auction with great items for you to bid on, and an opportunity for you to be part of our Step UP for Women Entrepreneurs Fundraising Campaign- all while enjoying a lovely luncheon in a beautiful venue.
We will present achievement awards to our clients in the following categories of accomplishment:
* Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
* Exporter of the Year
* Innovator of the Year
* Minority Woman Business of the Year
* Woman Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year
* MWBC Volunteer of the Year
* Corporate Partner of the Year
You MUST register for the Luncheon online at www.marylandwbc.org . Go to October 6 on the calendar and select Register. This will bring you to a screen with a green button that says “Sign Up”. You must click the green button to complete your registration and payment.
All registrants must be paid in full before attending. We will not accept walk-ins for this event.
PLEASE REGISTER EARLY as we expect this event to sell out quickly.
To learn more or to register, click here.

Innovator Of The Year
2016-10-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD, United States
Innovator Of The Year Recognizes individuals and companies that have created a product, service or program that has had a positive effect on their business, industry or the community. To learn more or to purchase tickets, click here.

Economic Outlook Conference
2016-10-17 07:30 - 17:00 | Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards, 110 S. Eutaw St., Baltimore, Maryland, 21201
GBC members: $80 for individual | $750 per table of 10
Non-members: $150 for individual | $1,250 per table of 10
Learn more or register right here.

EPA "Leveraging Resources for Brownfields Revitalization" Webinar
2016-10-25 13:00 - 14:30
Leveraging Resources for Brownfields Revitalization: Meet the Funders
This webinar will highlight the resources for brownfields revitalization available from one or two federal agencies outside of EPA. It is the second in OBLR’s webinar series on what communities need to know to successfully leverage resources for brownfields revitalization.
To learn more or register for the webinar click here.

Howard County Economic Development Authority Annual Meeting
2016-10-26 16:30 - 19:30 | Shearton Downtown Columbia, 10207 Wincopin Circle , Columbia , Maryland, 21044
Join the HCEDA as they celebrate another successful year for the Howard County business community and hear from an industry leading cyber security expert in the process.
Join us for a pre-event drink, networking and heavy hors d’oeuvres in our beer garden out on the patio overlooking Lake Kittamaqundi. Then head inside to hear about the past year of economic development and the state of business in Howard County from County Executive Kittleman and HCEDA CEO Lawrence Twele.
A retired four-star General Keith Alexander will be keynoting this event and answering questions about all things cybersecurity and Howard County. Besides currently running a successful cyber security company in Howard County, General Alexander was the former director of the NSA, commander of US Cyber Command, and the Keynote Speaker at the Black Hat Conference in 2013.
Room full of people
You don’t want to miss this rare opportunity to see an industry leading expert speak in a small format venue!
Agenda:
– 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
o Networking and Heavy Hors D’oeuvres in the Beer Garden on the Patio
– 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Presentations by:
o Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman
o Howard County Economic Development Authority CEO Lawrence Twele
o General (Ret.) Keith Alexander, CEO of IronNet.
There will be a Q&A session following this presentation!
Learn more and register, right here.

Central Maryland Transit Development Plan Meeting
2016-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Arundel Mills Mall, Harmans Community Room, 7000 Arundel Mills Circle , Hanover, Maryland , 21076

Government Contracting Event with State Highway Administration
2016-10-27 13:00 - 15:00 | University of Maryland, 8228 Paint Branch Road, College Park, Maryland , 20742
Register of the FREE event right here.

Charles County Economic Development Fall Meeting
2016-11-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway , Waldorf, Maryland
Charles County has a story. Its beginning has shaped its future, and the people bringing energy to the county will dictate its potential. Make sure you make your mark.
Join us to get an inside look behind the curtain of economic development. This is your opportunity to hear about the progress toward implementation of the strategic plan and its objectives to build on the momentum of the county’s evolution. Explore the plan for growth and prosperity while members of the public and private sectors discuss their unique visions.
How can we work together toward common goals? Experience rsthand the future of Charles County. Register today to be part of the conversation.

Meeting Highlights:

The future of Entrepreneurship in Charles County
Infrastructure and Redevelopment Panel
Investment Update: CPV from Prospect, to Investment, to Jobs

Register online at fallmeeting2016.eventbrite.com

MGM National Harbor Young Adult Information Sessions
2016-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Prince George’s EDC, 1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 140, Largo, 20774
MGM National Harbor is Hiring

Unlimited Career Opportunities
Advancement In: Food and Beverage, Gaming, Hospitality and Much More

Requirements

Must be able to work a flexible schedule and available weekends and holidays.
Pass background check and drug screen.
Minimum age requirement is 21

*Contact the Prince George’s One-Stop Career Center to find out more
**RSVP and Confirm Your Session Today by contacting Monica Chavis
Phone: (301) 618-8425
Email: mchavis@co.pg.md.us

Maryland Tourism and Travel Summit
2016-11-02 08:00 - 2016-11-04 17:00 | Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor, 110 South Eutaw Street, Baltimore , Maryland , 21201
This three-day event attracts 250-300 tourism and hospitality industry leaders from throughout the State of Maryland to learn the latest techniques in marketing, sales, public relations, social media, grassroots advocacy, and to hear about the economic outlook for the industry / the country. The Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit is the year’s best opportunity to meet and to share with industry peers during the general sessions, award luncheons, networking breaks, receptions, mobile workshops and MTC’s annual awards gala celebrating the achievements of our tourism professionals.
Formally, guests of the Summit have the opportunity to be recognized in front of their peers and win professional and marketing awards for their organizations’ successes or their personal achievements. Informally, the Summit also has wonderful raffle prize opportunities for Summit participants to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences, VIP tickets, posh getaways, great golf outings, and feasts for foodies.
Prefer to pay with check? Click here for form. Click here to register.
Program at a Glance (as of 9.21.16. Program subject to change)
Wednesday, November 2
10:30 am to 12:00 pm: Registration
11:30 am to 12:30 pm: Networking Lunch with Sponsors
Welcome from Elected Officials & Opening Remarks
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Kick-off General Session: LIZ FITZSIMMONS, State of State Tourism
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm: MD Tourism Coalition Annual Meeting & Town Hall
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Welcome Reception at Baltimore Visitor Center
Evening: Dine Around Charm City
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm: Late Night Lounge at Horseshoe Casino

Thursday, November 3
8:00 am to 9:00 am: Networking Breakfast with Sponsors
9:00 am to 10:00 am: General Session-BILL GEIST, Marketing Tactics to Reach Today’s Traveler
10:15 am to 11:15 am: General Session- ADAM SACKS Tourism & Economic Development
A Win-Win
11:15 am to 12:00 pm: Networking Break with Sponsors
12:00 pm to 1:15 pm: MD Office of Tourism Awards & Sponsor Recognition Luncheon
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm: General Session- TOM GEDDES-Plank Industries-Investing in Baltimore’s
Future
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Off-Site Tours & Mobile Workshops*:

Port Covington/City Garage
Camden Yards Behind the Scenes
Spirit Harbor Cruise

*Tour Details & Pre-Registration TBA
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm: Afternoon Break
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Awards Attendee Banquet Reception with Sponsors
7:30 pm to 9:45 pm: Maryland Tourism Coalition Awards Banquet
9:45 pm to late Meredith Celebrates Maryland After-party

Friday, November 4
8:00 am to 9:00 am: Networking Breakfast with Sponsors
9:00 am to 10:00 am: General Session with ANIRBAN BASU- Economic Forecast
10:00 am to 10:45am: Pete’s Pictures
11:00 am to 1:00 pm: Lunch and Learn Workshops with the MD Office of Tourism Development

Overtime Overhaul Panel Session
2016-11-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel, 10207 Wincopin Circle, Columbia , MD, 21044, United States
Join us for a critically important panel discussion regarding the “Overtime Overhaul”; a major ruling from the U.S. Department of Labor which increases the minimum threshold for salaried workers and makes sweeping changes to exempt/non-exempt status considerations, effective December 1, 2016.
New Ruling:
To have employees continue as exempt (“salaried”),
the new minimum salary threshold is $47,476.
We all know that this is going to have a major impact on business… but what is this going to look like for your company? Do you have salaried employees below $47,476? If so, this law will have major implications on how you do business. This is one of the most sweeping wage & hour laws passed in decades – and potentially impacts every business and organization in the U.S. and we will discuss how you need to plan and communicate these changes to your employees.
Registration will close on November 2 at 3:00 PM
Moderator
Chuck Bubeck, Ease Technologies
Panelists
Amy Polefrone, HR Strategy Group
Cheryl Brown, Davis, Agnor, Rapaport, Skalny Attorneys at Law
Patrick Curtis, Rubino and Company Chartered

IEDC Elective Training Course: Economic Development Marketing & Attraction
2016-11-03 08:00 - 2016-11-04 17:00 | Scottsdale Plaza Resort, 7200 N. Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
Are there great things happening in your community that you want to tell the world about? Learn how to build an integrated marketing and attraction plan that will send your community’s message to site selectors and potential residents. Hear promising strategies and learn about useful online tools to put your community on the map. Sign up for our training course in Phoenix, AZ Nov. 3-4. Register by 11:59 p.m. tomorrow, October 20 to save $20.
This hands-on course will review the fundamentals of developing and implementing a high-impact marketing and attraction plan. Businesses looking to locate or expand need accurate, up-to-date and credible information and communities need rock-solid marketing techniques to reach the needs of the business community. Course participants will be able to learn how to craft their community’s message by learning about online marketing fundamentals, GIS technologies, website design, and current trends in site selection. Participants will also explore various mediums of communication, including how to best utilize social media and Web 2.0 technologies as an economic development marketing tool. Case studies and sample plans will highlight the dos and don’ts of economic development marketing and attraction.
Course Highlights:
– Site selection fundamentals including corporate strategies
– Identifying target audiences using data-driven techniques
– Developing a community marketing plan and brand
– Garnering internal and external support for the marketing campaign
– Engaging social media and website design to target new markets
– Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to serve clients
– Benchmarking, evaluating and monitoring the marketing plan
Click here to learn more and to register.

Path to Excellence Networking Series
2016-11-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Academic Commons at Salisbury University, 1101 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet successful women across the state of Maryland. The Daily Record will feature women leaders and their passions and personal stories in the Path to Excellence magazine. Numerous times a year, we will bring Top 100 Women, Leading Women and business professionals together in different parts of the state to network, build business and mentoring relationships, and give back to the community. Visit TheDailyRecord.com/path-to-excellence to learn more.

TEDCO Entrepreneur Expo
2016-11-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Baltimore Hilton, 401 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, United States
TEDCO’s 6th Annual Entrepreneur Expo will bring together all of Maryland’s entrepreneurial resources from across the state into one place, at one time.
You can expect to see 600+ of the region’s top entrepreneurs, small and large business executives, angel and venture capital investors, federal and state economic development officials, university leaders and legislators.
Your day at Entrepreneur Expo will be packed with:
– Interactive sessions with industry experts
– Fireside chats with inspiring entrepreneurs
– Pitch opportunities to regions well known Angel groups
– Roundtable discussions
– And more!
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting?
Contact Fulya Gursel at fgursel@tedco.md or 410-715-4178
Get more information here.

Towson University Economic Outlook Forum
2016-11-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Towson University West Village Commons, 7400 York Road, Towson, MD, 21252, United States
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 at the state of our economy and how current economic and political forces impact our region.
THE FOCUS GROUP
A comprehensive placemaking strategy is being developed that focuses on strengthening the connectivity between TU, surrounding communities, core institutions, and emerging businesses. State, local, and university leaders will provide insight on this plan before breaking into focus groups. Your participation will help to identify issues that are important to building a stronger, more sustainable community.
We expect to reach capacity, so please register promptly. The Economic Outlook Forum is offered free of charge. Breakfast and parking are provided.
For more information or to register, click here.

Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore Annual Meeting
2016-11-17 16:30 - 20:30 | Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States

Washington County Hub City Business Competition
2016-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Hagerstown Community College, 11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
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 County, MD
Who – Event is free and open to the public. RSVP by 11/15 and YOU are entered to win door prizes.
Register online at www.hubcitybizcomp.com

Business Network for Offshore Wind: Working in Offshore Wind
2016-11-18 09:00 - 11:30 | Humanim/Business Network for Offshore Wind Office, 1701 N. Gay Street, Baltimore, MD, 21213, United States
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 the U.S. offshore wind pipeline has also been established with the enactment of the Massachusetts Energy Diversity Act (H.4568). With the stroke of a pen, the U.S. offshore wind pipeline – 1600 MW over the next ten years – has been positioned. This landmark legislation creates the demand required for businesses to make investments in the emerging U.S. offshore wind market, which will provide numerous supply chain opportunities and thousands of jobs.
If you are a company looking either to diversify or to enter the U.S. offshore wind supply chain, there has never been a better time to become educated, involved and actively supportive of additional government policies.
This event will feature an informative replay of the September 9th webinar as originally presented by DNV GL, followed by a panel of presentations with discussion.
Register at http://www.workinginosw.eventbrite.com

LEAD Maryland: Class IX Image of Agriculture Symposium
2016-11-19 08:30 - 16:00 | College Park Marriott & Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd East, Hyattsville, MD, 20783, United States
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.
There is limited capacity at the event, so we encourage you to buy your tickets now. Individual tickets can be purchased online at imageofagriculture.com. For group ticket sales, please email FacesofAg@gmail.com.
For questions, please contact Susan Harrison at leadmd@umd.edu.

Greater Baltimore Committee Breakfast Briefing: Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act
2016-11-21 07:30 - 10:00 | Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert St., Suite 1700, Baltimore , MD, 21202, United States
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 the minimum wage and overtime pay protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Although the FLSA ensures minimum wage and overtime pay protections for most employees covered by the act, some workers, including bona fide EAP employees, are exempt from those protections.
The final rule updates the salary level required for exemption. Without intervening action by their employers, it extends the right to overtime pay to an estimated 4.2 million workers who are currently exempt.
It also strengthens existing overtime protections for 5.7 million additional white collar salaried workers and 3.2 million salaried blue collar workers whose entitlement to overtime pay will no longer rely on the application of the duties test.
Registration fee for event is $25.
To be eligible for a refund the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice.
Registration and breakfast: 7:30 a.m.
Program: Begins promptly at 8 a.m.
For event information and sponsorships, contact:
Lisa Byrd, Events and Business Development Manager, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40

Chesapeake Innovation Center: Understanding the New Federal Overtime Rules Workshop
2016-11-21 11:30 - 13:30 | Chesapeake Innovation Center, 2288 Blue Water Blvd, Odenton, MD, United States
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 small businesses. This workshop will help you understand how to be compliant with the new law, which requires companies to update the salary and compensation levels needed for Executive, Administrative and Professional workers to be exempt.
Join this interactive and engaging presentation as we weave through the litany of mandates being placed upon employers, compare and contrast options for responding, calculate their fiscal impact and consider avenues for advocacy to shape these important public policies.
Cost: $35 (includes lunch)
Agenda:
11:30 am- Doors/Lunch
12:00 pm- Introduction and Speaker
For more information, please contact the CIC by email at info@cic-tech.org.
SPEAKER INFORMATION
Darrell R. VanDeusen, Kollman & Saucier, PA
Darrell VanDeusen is the president of Kollman & Saucier, a metropolitan Baltimore law firm. He has represented management in all areas of Labor and Employment law for over 30 years. Darrell teaches Employment Discrimination Law at the University of Baltimore Law School. His treatise on the Family and Medical Leave Act, published by LEXIS/NEXIS, has been cited by federal appellate courts as authoritative on the subject. In 2010, Darrell was named one of 24 Maryland Leaders in Law. He was named Maryland’s “Management Side Employment Lawyer of the Year” in 2013, its “Management Side Labor Lawyer of the Year” in 2016, and its “Management Side Labor & Employment Lawyer of the Year” for 2017 by U.S. News – Best Lawyers. Darrell graduated from Colgate University and Duke University Law School.

Volunteer Maryland/Rural Maryland Council Info Session
2016-11-30 13:30 - 15:30 | Adkins Arboretum, 12610 Eveland Road, RIdgely, MD, 21660, United States
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.
Join them at the beautiful Adkins Arboretum to learn about partnership with Volunteer Maryland as well as grants and other resources available through the Rural Maryland Council. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other organizations that engage volunteers and serve their communities. Register now! No paper tickets required.
For questions about the information sessions, please contact the RMC at 410.841.5772 or rmc.mda@maryland.gov.

RMI Tribute to Champions of Maryland Manufacturing
2016-11-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore , MD, 21244, United States
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 industry has on the quality of life in our communities. Help tell the story of who we are as manufacturing state, what we do, and why we are vital for Maryland’s future economic growth. Nominations can be made online by Friday, September 30, 2016: http://rmiofmaryland.com/tribute-to-champions/.
This RMI tribute, in partnership with the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), will chronical our Champions’ stories over dinner Wednesday, November 30, 2016, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. at Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244. These achievements and notable practices will also be highlighted in a 2016 Yearbook of Maryland Manufacturing Champions, to be distributed to legislators, educators, media, and others vital to the industry’s support.

Your “Champion” nominees should be companies, organizations, agencies, projects, or individuals that best represent one of the following nomination categories:

Accelerating product or process innovation
Increasing growth through visionary leadership
Contributing to their communities
Creating products that improve our lives
Creating a positive culture of change management
Attracting and engaging STEM students for careers in manufacturing
Employing an inclusive workforce

For more information on making nominations, visit http://rmiofmaryland.com/tribute-to-champions/ or contact Chris Plater, RMI Manufacturing Champions Nominations Coordinator, chris.plater@rminextgenm.com.
To register for the event or become an event sponsor, visit http://rmiofmaryland.com/tribute-to-champions/.

Maryland/Israel Development Center: Showcase of Maryland/Israel Business
2016-12-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring , MD, 20910
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 CEO, StarBand Communications
Executive VP Operations, Packard Bell Electronics
25+ years as a leading executive in the U.S.-Israel technology sector
Join the MIDC now or commit to 2017 25th Anniversary membership and attend the Showcase for free. For Membership information go to MarylandIsrael.org/membership.
Cocktail reception and dietary laws observed.
Event Fees:
2017 Members- free (must join first prior to registering)
2016 Member- $36
Non-Member- $50
Municipal Parking Lot Across Street
Short walk from Silver Spring Metro
Register right here.

Towson University: The Future of Mobile Learning-Mobile Reinforcement
2016-12-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Towson University, 7400 York Rd., Rm 301, Towson, MD, 21204, United States
Fridays for Workforce Innovation looks at innovations and best practices in workforce development and training.
At last month’s Fridays for Workforce Innovation, our roundtable discussion focused on team building and leadership strategies. During the discussion, we identified the need for an easier training model that would also promote unity among employees. My team at Towson University Center for Professional Studies is now developing a mobile reinforcement app that will do just that.
A Shift to Mobile Learning
The shift from a learning management system (LMS) based learning to mobile learning is occurring in small pockets throughout the training community. This stems from the idea that most employees have greater access to smart phones and technology, and less retention on the content being taught in the classroom. In this movement, a need for on-demand answers has arisen. In addition, the need for testing and reinforcement outside the parameters of face-to-face classrooms is also in need. The answer to these problems is Mobile reinforcement.
Mobile Reinforcement
Mobile reinforcement is the idea that content and learning can exist outside the classroom through an app on a mobile device. The idea is simple: take a face-to-face class and final exam as normal. Then once you’ve left the class, download and activate a mobile reinforcement app on your phone that ties to that classroom. In this app, an administrator overseeing mobile reinforcement will push questions to the app a given number of times per day in order to help reinforce the learning that occurred in the classroom. After a few weeks of answer questions, the final exam will be given again and hopefully – a better score will be achieved.
The questions being sent to the mobile reinforcement app should be able to be customized. Meaning they can come in the form of multiple choice, true false, fill in the blank, and so on. Even questions pertaining to a video or web page should be easy to develop and setup. But it doesn’t stop there. A company called SwissVBS has developed a mobile reinforcement App that implements “Adaptive Learning Technology” into their questions being pushed to the learners. Meaning that the questions can be assigned parameters such as “Easy”, “Normal”, or “Difficult”. If a learner is getting too many easy questions correct, then they throw more normal or difficult questions at the learner. Likewise, if a learner is failing to correctly answer a lot of normal and difficult questions, the app decides to send more easy questions their way in order to provide a nurturing learning experience for the learner. Of course, if the learner gets the question wrong the app will tell them why it was wrong, and even has the potential to steer them towards video clips or web pages with more information.
Mobile reinforcement apps are much more than just periodic questions being thrown at a learner and seen as a requirement. It can be used (as long as phones are permitted) on the job to help you remember processes, information, or ideas taught in the classroom that you may have forgotten. Resource libraries can be made available with short video clips on specific content pieces. These video clips should be less than 90 seconds, as it should get right to the point and help the learner perform a specific task. Flash cards, and other reinforcement areas can be available as well depending on the content.
Some apps are even developing awards and profiles which gets into the gamification of learning. This gives each learner a profile with their name, progress, and awards. Awards can be given out for simple tasks such as obtaining the high score on a certain test, getting above 90% on a test, or by viewing 5 video clips. This is a fun way to engage the learner into their own education and training.
Designing an effective training tool to test for competencies is difficult, but mobile reinforcement is the way trainers will be looking towards in the future. It helps classroom scores, on the job training, and promotes unity among employees. What’s not to like?
Fridays for Workforce Innovation
Interested in being part of our conversation? Join me and my team at our next Fridays for Workforce Innovation will take place on Friday, December 2 at 8:00 a.m. at 7400 York Road, Towson, MD. The event is free, so is the coffee and parking. Reserve your seat today.
This free roundtable discussion and networking opportunity brings together multiple perspectives from Maryland agencies, community nonprofits, and corporations. Conversations feature a facilitator, an industry expert, and a local business to emphasize collaboration between industries; to introduce opportunities to innovate in our respective workplaces; and to highlight ways to invest in improving the efficiency and productivity of our teams to get results.
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