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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T100000
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SUMMARY:HCEDA Event: Innovation Center Wall Breaking
DESCRIPTION:Join the Howard County Economic Development Authority as we break the wall on Howard County’s all new Innovation Center. With over 50\,000 sq. ft. of resources\, this Center will provide a one stop location for businesses of all sizes to get what they need to grow and expand. \nJoin us as we kick off the construction of the project and the future of Howard County! Additional details to follow. \nCan’t make the event in person? We will be live streaming the event on the HCEDA Facebook page! Register for the live stream option to receive a reminder email! \nDistinguished Guests: \n\nAllan Kittleman\, Howard County Executive\nLawrence Twele\, CEO of the HCEDA\nTim Collins\, Chairman of the HCEDA Board Of Advisors\nMore to come!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/hceda-event-innovation-center-wall-breaking/
LOCATION:Howard County Economic Development Authority\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, 3rd Floor\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20181019T163132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T163132Z
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SUMMARY:FSC First Power Panel Series: Positioning Yourself for Equity
DESCRIPTION:Please join FSC First and industry experts – Achille Ekeu (The Washington Valuation Group)\, Eric Henderson (XCBG International)\, and Anthony Williams (Meridian Management Group) – for our first Power Panel Series. You will gain valuable insight and tips on how to best position your company for equity. \nRegister today!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/fsc-first-power-panel-series-positioning-yourself-for-equity/
LOCATION:FSC First\, 1801 McCormick Drive\, Suite 300\, Largo\, Maryland\, 20774
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20181023T194046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T194046Z
UID:18940-1540389600-1540396800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Developing An Effective Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:A well crafted plan will act as a blueprint to build\, maintain or expand your business and also be used to present your company as a viable and sustainable business entity in the loan application process. Further\, a carefully written plan clearly presents each component of a business\, explains how various aspects of a business integrate and coordinate\, and assists business owners with finding hidden business weaknesses and opportunities. Key sections of a business plan include: an executive summary\, the business description\, management\, employees\, operations and suppliers\, customer and market analysis (marketing\, competition\, location)\, plan strategy (including a SWOT Analysis)\, loan request and financial statements (balance sheet\, operating statement\, personal finances\, cash flow). \nTopics of Discussion:\n-Key sections of a business plan\n-Moving ideas from mind to paper in a clear\, concise manner\n-Tips on effectively presenting your plan\n-How Business plans are evaluated in the loan application process.\n-Presenting your plan in an integrated and coordinated manner.\n-Addressing business weaknesses and opportunities.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/developing-an-effective-business-plan/
LOCATION:Morgan State University\, Earl G. Graves School of Business\, 4100 Hillen Road\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21218
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20181016T145535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T145654Z
UID:18807-1540393200-1540402200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:City of Laurel Business Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate our local City of Laurel businesses for MEDA’s Maryland Economic Development Week 2018. A special announcement about our Main Street will also be made! \nThe celebration will take place in the Laurel Municipal Center Council Chambers from 3:00pm-5:30pm. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided. \nThe event is free to attend\, please RSVP by responding to their FB event. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/city-of-laurel-business-celebration/
LOCATION:City of Laurel – Government\, 8103 Sandy Spring Road\, Laurel\, Maryland\, 20707
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20181023T135326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T135326Z
UID:18905-1540400400-1540407600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Queen Anne's County Business Networking Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Economic and Tourism Development and KRM Development Corporation invites you to join us for a business networking event. \nMeet local business people and learn about the Enterprise Zone and Job Creation Tax Credits. Light refreshments will be served. \nRSVP to Danielle Dutra at ddutra@qac.org.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/queen-annes-county-business-networking-opportunity/
LOCATION:149 Log Canoe Circle\, 149 Log Canoe Circle\, Stevensville\, Maryland\, 21666
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181026
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20181011T210218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T210230Z
UID:18750-1540425600-1540511999@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Garrett College Event: 2018 Women's Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please contact: \nJody McClintock \njody.mcclintock@garrettcollege.edu \nTo register\, please contact: \n301-387-3069 \n$49 registration fee \n  \n 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/garrett-college-event-2018-womens-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Garrett College\, McHenry Campus\, 687 Mosser Rd\, McHenry\, MD\, 21541\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Garrett County Department of Economic Development":MAILTO:conomicdevelopment@garrettcounty.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181027
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20180717T151252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T191703Z
UID:17325-1540425600-1540598399@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:MPCA Event: Maryland Planning Commissioners Association Conference
DESCRIPTION:The MPCA Conference offers Planning Commissioners\, Board of Appeals members and anyone interested in citizen planning an opportunity to learn\, share experiences and exchange ideas. \nThe 35th annual conference topics will include (but not limited to) Citizen and Professional Planner Collaboration\, Cultivating New Commissioners\, A Better Maryland State Development Plan\, Ethics\, and the Open Meetings Act. \nConference Overview\nPreliminary Agenda (subject to change) \nThursday\, October 25 \nRegistration Opens\n8 a.m. in the Hotel Lobby \nPlanning Commissioner and Board of Appeals Training\n10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\nThe first day of the conference includes the Planning Commissioner Training Course* that satisfies the requirements of the law. This course is a must for new commissioners and board members. The training is free and is beneficial for experienced commissioners as well as those interested in learning more about citizen planning. Anyone wishing to take the free training only and not attend the conference are welcome to register. The class will begin at 10 a.m.\n*The training is free but registration is required:\nRegister for the training course at this link \nOpen Meetings Act Training\n10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\nPresented by the Academy of Excellence. \nPanel Discussion: Thirty Years of New Urbanism\n1:50 to 2:00 p.m. \nTours of Kentlands\, The Crown and the RIO Washingtonian Center\nA tour of these three examples of thoughtful mixed-use planning in Gaithersburg will begin at 2:30 p.m. \nThursday Evening Reception and Dinner\n6 p.m.\nStart the conference at the Reception and Dinner. This is included in the fee for attendees. \nFriday\, October 26 \nThe specifics of the Friday conference program will be announced but we expect that the following session topics will be covered. As is the tradition of the MPCA conference\, it promises a full day of back-to-back sessions packed with useful information on timely topics including: \n\n\n\nA Better Maryland: The new state development plan\nNuts and Bolts for Planning Commissioners\nPlanning Commissioner ethics\nCultivating new commissioners\nResources for Reinvestment and Revitalization\nCitizen and Professional Planners: A Vital Partnership\n\n\n\nPreliminary Agenda (subject to change) \nSee you at the conference!\nClick here to find out more about conference pricing\, registration\, and policies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource: https://planning.maryland.gov/Pages/YourPart/MPCA/mpcaconf.aspx
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mpca-event-maryland-planning-commissioners-association-conference/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn\, 2 Montgomery Village Drive\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20180919T202322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T202334Z
UID:18281-1540454400-1540459800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: Small Business Marketing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether it is advertising on social media or through word-of-mouth\, better business stories promote better business results. Each small business has a unique story to tell. Your business story should illustrate how your business works\, what it offers to customers and why people should want to do business with you. Come to this fun workshop and work with others to develop your business story.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-small-business-marketing-workshop/
LOCATION:Carroll Community College\, 1601 Washington Road\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20180820T193455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180820T193455Z
UID:17974-1540454400-1540468800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:TPP Event: NAWCAD Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 25\, 2018\n8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nSouthern Maryland Higher Education Center   |   44219 Airport Road   |   California\, MD 20619 \nAgenda  – coming in late summer! \nREGISTRATION \nRegistration is free to all attendees.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tpp-event-nawcad-industry-day/
LOCATION:Southern MD Higher Education Center\, 44219 Airport Road\, California\, MD\, 20619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20180919T194256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T202520Z
UID:18264-1540458000-1540465200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:CCED Event: Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to lunch a new business with confidence and on the right foot. Find out what to expect from an experienced business expert. Topics include options for forming business entities\, resources available to start-ups\, costs of services needed\, licensing and tax considerations\, loans and financial resources\, marketing strategies\, and all the perks and drawbacks that come with the life of an entrepreneur.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-ready-set-go/
LOCATION:Business and Employment Resource Center\, 224 N. Center St.\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20181023T182946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T182946Z
UID:18920-1540459800-1540472400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, GROW! Workshop in Baltimore City
DESCRIPTION:WHAT:\nReady\, Set\, GROW! is a small business development program supporting Governor Hogan’s “Maryland\nis Open for Business” initiative by connecting business owners to state government purchasing agents and providing insightful tips for navigating the procurement process. In collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Small\, Minority and Women Business\, procurement officials from multiple departments with Baltimore City government will also participate. Over 300 small businesses are registered to attend. \nWHO:\nGovernor’s Office of Small\, Minority & Women Business Affairs (host) \nWHEN:\nThursday\, October 25\, 2018\n9:30 AM – 1:00 PM \nWHERE:\nHorseshoe Casino (Harbor Room)\n1525 Russell Street\nBaltimore\, MD 21230
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/ready-set-grow-workshop-in-baltimore-city/
LOCATION:Horsesheoe Casino\, 1525 Russell Street\, Harbor Room\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21230
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20181016T152536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T152536Z
UID:18812-1540476000-1540486800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:City of Hyattsville Economic Development Week Press Event
DESCRIPTION:The week will highlight the City’s economic development initiatives\, including highlighting the City’s semi-annual economic development report\, award-winning economic development plan and we will be capping off the week will be a press event at Sangfroid Distilling at 2 PM on Thursday\, October 25th.  Sangfroid Distilling is Prince George’s County’s first distillery featuring Dutch-style gin\, brandy and whiskey.  The owners recently completed a full renovation of a vacant storefront with assistance from the City of Hyattsville’s Commercial Facade Improvement Program.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/city-of-hyattsville-economic-development-week-press-event/
LOCATION:Sangfroid Distilling\, 5130 Baltimore Ave\, Hyattsville\, Maryland\, 20781
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20181018T203447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T203447Z
UID:18865-1540483200-1540490400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Chamber PM Connections
DESCRIPTION:A networking event hosted by The Historical Society of Carroll County. Learn about the host and mingle with other business owners\, professionals\, and elected officials. Develop new relationships and business contacts. Be sure to bring your name tag and lots of business cards. \nPM Connections are free for members and their guest. Non-members – $15
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/chamber-pm-connections/
LOCATION:Histoical Society of Carroll County\, 210 East Main Street\, Westminster\, Maryland\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20180925T144012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T194115Z
UID:18359-1540485000-1540495800@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:FCOED Event: Fort Detrick Alliance Technology Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 10th Anniversary of the Fort Detrick / FITCI Tech Showcase where you can: \nCelebrate the Acceleration of Tech Innovations in our Region \nLearn about Tech Transfer Opportunities that are Ready to Launch into the Marketplace \nOur Keynote Speaker is Major General Barbara R. Holcomb\nCommanding General\, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick \nTour FITCI Labs\, mix and mingle with Fort Detrick officials\, elected officials\, business leaders\, FITCI clients\, and wine and dine on small bites and appetizers. \nFort Detrick Alliance members please select your membership below to receive your free tickets based on your membership level. \nWe hope to see you there! \nThank you to our Sponsors. \nSponsorships are still available\, contact Amanda.Johnston@fortdetrickalliance.org for more information.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/fcoed-event-fort-detrick-fitci-tech-showcase/
LOCATION:Frederick Innovative Technology Center\, 4539 Metropolitan Court\, Frederick\, MD\, 21704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20180925T145500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T145500Z
UID:18366-1540537200-1540573200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:FCOED Event: Frederick Bus Trip
DESCRIPTION:ULI MEMBERS ONLY \nJoin ULI Baltimore for an exciting tour of Frederick! We will be starting at the Visitor’s Center and exploring downtown Frederick by foot. Our guides will point out the revitalization that is taking place downtown along Carroll Creek and Market St. We will be stopping by Olde Mother Brewing\, Milkhouse Brewery and having lunch at Flying Dog brewery – experiencing Frederick’s growth in the brewing industry! \nWe will continue our bus tour of the County and learn more about the developments and opportunities including former Bechtel campus\, Arcadia Business Park\, Wedgewood West\, Northgate Crossing\, the State Farm building\, and Riverside Research. \nLocation Bus Pick Up: Security P&R\, I-70 Baltimore\, MD 21229\nRegistration/Breakfast: 7:00 am\nBus Departs: 7:30 am and returns approximately by 5:00 pm \nCost: Members – $100
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/fcoed-event-frederick-bus-trip/
LOCATION:Frederick\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20181018T204657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T204657Z
UID:18871-1540540800-1540573200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Maryland STEM Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a culture of STEM (science\, technology\, engineering\, and math) with Maryland STEM Festival. This effort consists of events throughout the state from October 26 through November 11. Check the website for full details!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-stem-festival/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20180910T142320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T134640Z
UID:18080-1540553400-1540560600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Highlighting Economic Development and Higher Education in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third installment in a series of conversations that highlight the positive impact of the partnership that exists in Maryland between our leaders in economic development and higher education. Throughout the nine counties of the Eastern Shore\, robust partnerships between businesses\, local governments\, and our colleges and universities are yielding many positive results. Salisbury University and its Franklin P. Perdue School of Business are playing a vital role by supporting business and industry in the region. The Perdue School’s Business\, Economic\, and Community Outreach Network (BEACON)\, its Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\, its Innovation Lab\, its Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Hub\, as well as other outreach programs from the University’s other schools and colleges continue to be active agents in the region’s economic growth. Join us as we highlight the value of these partnerships on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and welcome to Maryland Dr. Charles (Chuck) Wight\, the newest President of Salisbury University.  All attendees must request a parking pass online at least 48 hours before arriving. Passes can be requested by clicking on: https://webapps.salisbury.edu/parking/visitor/ \n  \n11:30 am – 12:00        Registration and Networking \n12:00 – 12:10              Welcome and Introductions \nDanny Thompson\, Secretary\, MEDA\nThomas Sadowski\, Vice Chancellor for Economic Development\, USM \n12:15 – 12:45              Lunch \n12:45 – 1:30                Program \nJames D. Fielder\, Ph.D.\, Secretary\, Maryland Higher Education Commission\nJames Rzepkowski\, Assistant Secretary\, Maryland Department of Labor\, Licensing & Regulation\nMichael Gill\, Secretary\, Maryland Department of Commerce \nIntroduction by: Memo Diriker\, Ph.D.\, Director\, The Business\, Economic\, and Community Outreach Network (BEACON)\, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University \nCharles Wight\, Ph.D.\, President\, Salisbury University \nClick here to download the agenda \n  \nLogistical details: \nWe will meet at the Assembly Hall (AC 460) on the 4th Floor of the Guerrieri Academic Commons (the new Library). See map at: https://www.salisbury.edu/discover-su/campus-map/_files/Campus_Map_2018.pdf \nAll attendees must request a parking pass online at least 48 hours before arriving. Passes can be requested by clicking on: https://webapps.salisbury.edu/parking/visitor/ \nPark at US 13 parking lots A & B (http://www.salisbury.edu/_thepdfs/campusmap_parking_2017.pdf)
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/highlighting-economic-development-and-higher-education-in-maryland-2/
LOCATION:Salisbury University\, Assembly Hall (AC 460) on the 4th Floor of the Guerrieri Academic Commons\, Salisbury\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181031
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20180628T134055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T183241Z
UID:16784-1540857600-1540943999@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:TEDCO Event: TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo & Stem Cell Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Bringing entrepreneurs from all around together at one place! This is the premier event in Maryland showcasing all the resources to help entrepreneurs to learn\, connect and be inspired.\n\nKEYNOTE SPEAKERS:\nSteve Case\, Co-Founder\, AOL\nDr. Freeman Hrabowski\, III\, President\, UMBC\n\nSTEM CELL SYMPOSIUM KEYNOTE SPEAKER:\nSally Temple\, PhD\, Co-Founder\, Neural Stem Cell Institute
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tedco-event-tedcos-entrepreneur-expo-stem-cell-symposium/
LOCATION:The Hotel at the University of Maryland\, 7777 Baltimore Avenue\, College Park\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20181004T202929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T202929Z
UID:18594-1540891800-1540904400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:DHCD Event: Access to Capital Speed Lending
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 30\, 2018\n9:30am-1pm\nPort Covington\, City Garage\n101 W Dickman Street\nBaltimore\, MD 21230 \nAgenda \nSession 1\n9:30 am-10 am – Registration/Check-in\n10 am-10:10 am – Welcome/Introductions\n10:10 am-11 am – Lender Presentations (5 min each) \nSession 2\n11 am-11:10 am – How the event process will work\n11:10 am-1:00 pm – Speed Lending event begins (Businesses will have four minutes with lenders in a speed dating format to discuss their funding needs for startup or growth.) \nFor more information:\nMarcie Castaneda\n410-919-8810\nmarcie.castaneda@maryland.gov
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/dhcd-event-access-to-capital-speed-lending/
LOCATION:Port Convington\, City Garage\, 101 W Dickman Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21203
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20180820T194252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180820T194252Z
UID:17975-1540972800-1540978200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:TPP Event: 2018 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 31\, 2018\n7:30 a.m. check-in and coffee\, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. program\nPRESENTATIONS\nBonnie Green\nThe Patuxent Partnership \nAgenda will be posted this fall! \nLOCATION\nSouthern Maryland Higher Education Center\nCenter Hall\, Building 2 \n44219 Airport Rd\, California\, MD 20619\nwww.smhec.org
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tpp-event-2018-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Southern MD Higher Education Center\, 44219 Airport Road\, California\, MD\, 20619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20181010T184213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T184213Z
UID:18702-1541091600-1541106000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Maryland Chamber’s Event: 50-Fest
DESCRIPTION:It is an anniversary milestone that only happens once—and we certainly intend to celebrate with a bang! \nThe Maryland Chamber of Commerce presents 50-Fest\, a celebration of its 50th anniversary\, on November 1st. You won’t want to miss the festivities held at the Baltimore location that celebrates Maryland’s business history—the Museum of Industry. \n50-Fest aims to bring together over 400 people\, from government leaders to businesses across the state. No formal sit down dinner here\, this will be an upbeat evening filled with fun entertainment\, local food\, beer\, wine and spirits\, hands-on activities\, and more—all the while\, celebrating Maryland businesses\, how far we have come as a state\, and the rich history of the Maryland Chamber! \n50-Fest highlights include:\n\nA show-stopping skydiving performance by FasTrax\nHeart-pounding musical entertainment by the Baltimore Ravens marching band\nA “taste of Maryland” offered by Sagamore Distillery\, Patapsco Distillery\, Lyons Distillery\, Old Westminster Winery\, and Jail Break Brewery\nRaffles and prizes\nA relaxing networking lounge\nGreat local food\, awesome company\, and more!\n\nThe party wouldn’t be the same without you! \nCome—and bring your team too—for a dynamic evening celebrating Maryland business at a party that’s sure to be the talk of the town.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-chambers-event-50-fest/
LOCATION:Baltimore Museum of Industry\, 1415 Key Hwy\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@mfchamber.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181110
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20171128T144720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171128T144720Z
UID:12610-1541635200-1541807999@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Managing Economic Development Organizations
DESCRIPTION:This advanced course will focus on the key principles and practices of professional management in economic development. It will define excellence in economic development and explain the fundamentals of managing for results\, outcome-based performance\, organizational assessment\, stakeholder identification\, vision and mission scope\, organizational culture and more. Also\, participants will learn how to engage their board or council\, staff and community stakeholders\, constituents\, and customers to achieve results in job creation\, tax-base stabilization and community growth and development. Since EDOs differ from one another depending on their available resources\, location\, and mission\, this course is designed to equip a leader of any organization to make the right decisions. \nCourse Highlights:\n• Outcome-based management and performance\n• Managing conflict and developing a statement of ethics\n• Understanding and evaluating the EDOs core competencies\n• Serving the customer and measuring customer satisfaction\n• Improving knowledge management and internal processes\n• Working with board/city council members\, staff and community stakeholders\n• Team building\, determining hiring needs\, and managing budgets\n• Leveraging existing resources and working with regional organizations
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/managing-economic-development-organizations/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181109T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20171012T133156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171012T133210Z
UID:12036-1541664000-1541781000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Training Course: Managing Economic Development Organizations
DESCRIPTION:This course is held in partnership with Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA). \nThis advanced course will focus on the key principles and practices of professional management in economic development. It will define excellence in economic development and explain the fundamentals of managing for results\, outcome-based performance\, organizational assessment\, stakeholder identification\, vision and mission scope\, organizational culture and more. Also\, participants will learn how to engage their board or council\, staff and community stakeholders\, constituents\, and customers to achieve results in job creation\, tax-base stabilization and community growth and development. Since EDOs differ from one another depending on their available resources\, location\, and mission\, this course is designed to equip a leader of any organization to make the right decisions. \nCourse Highlights:\n• Outcome-based management and performance\n• Managing conflict and developing a statement of ethics\n• Understanding and evaluating the EDOs core competencies\n• Serving the customer and measuring customer satisfaction\n• Improving knowledge management and internal processes\n• Working with board/city council members\, staff and community stakeholders\n• Team building\, determining hiring needs\, and managing budgets\n• Leveraging existing resources and working with regional organizations \nAgenda\n\n\n\nNovember 8\n\n\n8:30 – 9:00 am\nRegistration\n\n\n9:00 – 10:30 am\nManaging for Excellence: An Introduction to Managing Economic Development Organizations\nSuccessful Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) are distinguished by their ability to be innovative in their program activities and to quickly react to changes in the marketplace. To do this\, an EDO manager or Executive Director must engage the board of directors and staff to create an efficient and effective organization. Participants will be introduced to the various aspects of EDO management\, with an eye toward achieving organizational excellence.\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45 am\nBreak\n\n\n10:45 am – Noon\nDefining an Organization’s Identity\nBefore embarking on ambitious plans for community improvement\, EDO leaders must first determine “who” or “what” the organization is. In order to plan for where you want go\, you must know where you are. In this session\, participants will look closely at the structure of their own organizations\, including formal components such as value and mission statements and less tangible elements like organizational culture and communication styles.\n\n\nNoon – 1:15 pm\nLunch on your own\n\n\n1:15 – 2:45 pm\nEnvisioning the Future\nAn effective organization has a clear sense of itself and where it wants to go. It can clearly articulate its direction\, purpose\, goals and rationale for the actions it is pursuing. This session will examine strategic planning and how EDO leaders can best facilitate that process among stakeholders and the Board of Directors.\n\n\n2:45 – 3:00 pm\nBreak\n\n\n3:00 – 4:30 pm\nServing the Customer\nEDOs have different ways of defining their customers. Some may see city hall as the primary customer\, others business leaders or the community as a whole. All EDOs should have a clear sense of who their customers are and what they expect. If the customer’s perception of your organization is positive\, i.e.\, they perceive you will offer them a quality product\, they are likely to continue to do business with you. This session will focus on how organizations can meet and exceed consumer expectations.\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9\n\n\n9:00 – 10:15 am\nImproving Internal Processes\nIn order to better serve the customer\, it is important to closely explore the organization’s internal processes. This session will look at ways for EDOs to best align organizational processes toward delivering customer value. In addition\, participants will identify methods that will help structure meetings and develop trainings so that employees are able to work collaboratively to solve problems and deliver results to the customer.\n\n\n10:15 – 10:30 am\nBreak\n\n\n10:30 – 11:45 am\nDefining Leadership \nEDOs need strong boards to provide strategic leadership and to leverage resources. Unfortunately\, many boards fall short of their full leadership potential. How can the expertise and experience of board members best be utilized? This session will explore some of the pitfalls of board management and look at various strategies to fully engage board members in developing and implementing a strategic agenda.\n\n\n11:45 am – 1:00 pm\nLunch on your own\n\n\n1:00 – 2:15 pm\nMeasuring Performance / Case Study\nWith internal processes improved\, how can an organization know if the changes are having an impact on performance? To do this\, EDO managers employ a number of tools to monitor day-to-day progress\, assess performance and most importantly\, measure community impact. In this session\, participants will review the steps for successful achievement of outcome-based performance in an organization.\n\n\n2:15 – 2:30 pm\nBreak\n\n\n2:30 – 4:30 pm\nOrganizational Ethics: Focus on EDOs\nAs organizations and institutions evolve\, underscoring the need for regular education about acceptable conduct in the profession and the organization is needed to ensure long-term growth and development. This session will focus on ethics and EDOs and it help participants work through case studies to better understand ethics and economic development.\n\n\n4:15 – 4:30 pm\nWrap-up/Evaluation/Certificates\n\n\n\n\n\n* Agenda subject to change\n\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive full IEDC certification credit for this course and a certificate indicating course completion\, participants must attend the entire course and stay through the final session on the last day. Please make travel plans accordingly.**\n\n\n\n  \nInstructors\nInformation is forthcoming. \nCertification\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course meets the professional development requirements for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) exam. CEcDs earn recertification credits for participation.\n\n\n\n  \nAccommodations/Training Location\nInformation is forthcoming. \nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nBy Sept 28\nSept 29 – Oct 26\n*After Oct 26\n\n\nIEDC Member\n$490\n$630\n$650\n\n\nNon-member\n$640\n$780\n$800\n\n\nFull Time Student**\n$105\n$125\n$145\n\n\n\n*Walk-in registrations will be accepted. Full payment must be made on-site in order to attend the course. \n** Copy of current transcript required.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/training-course-managing-economic-development-organizations/
LOCATION:Baltimore\, MD\, Balitmore\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20171108T183453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180923T025518Z
UID:12455-1542114000-1542121200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:2018 MEDA Event: Engaging With Your Elected Officials
DESCRIPTION:Please join MEDA for a Professional Development Seminar\n“Engaging With Your Elected Officials”\nFacilitated by Sean M. Looney\, Vice President\, State Government Affairs Comcast NBC Universal \nSean has been chief lobbyist for major companies in Annapolis for 24 years\, and has also lobbied the US Congress\, Federal Communications Commission and the New Jersey General Assembly.  He will discuss the nuts and bolts of the legislative process as well as how to be most effective in communicating with state elected and appointed officials\, including testifying in hearings before legislative committees. \nWe have limited space for this event so register today before it’s sold out! \nIMPORTANT NOTE: You’ll need to bring your ID and arrive early for entry through security. \n 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2018-meda-event-engaging-with-your-elected-officials/
LOCATION:Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC)\, 2660 Riva Road\, Suite 200\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181117
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20180622T152140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T152802Z
UID:16701-1542153600-1542412799@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:MTC Event: Maryland Tourism and Travel Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Travel & Tourism Summit (MTTS) is Maryland’s annual tourism industry conference that brings together all sectors of the hospitality industry where business and public sector leaders convene\, network and learn new strategies to advance MD’s Tourism industry. \nThe summit attracts more than 250 attendees who engage with a variety of keynote speakers on industry trends\, legislative representatives during a tourism town hall\, participate in interactive learning sessions including off-site educational tours of the destination. This will be the 39th year of the MTTS through a continued collaboration with the Maryland Office of Tourism\, partnering associations\, and hundreds of volunteers. \nRegistration information coming soon!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mtc-event-maryland-tourism-and-travel-summit/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay\, 100 Heron Blvd. at Route 50\, Cambridge\, MD\, 21613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Tourism Coalition":MAILTO:info@mdtourism.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20180920T152028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T152028Z
UID:18288-1542353400-1542362400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:BWI Business Partnership Event: Signature Breakfast Series
DESCRIPTION:Steve Taylor \nGeneral Manager of the Mid-Atlantic \nLyft \nLearn about the growth of the brand’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic\, the future plans for the BWI Region\, and what it takes to succeed and stand apart in the competitive\, lucrative\, and challenging ride-hailing market.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/bwi-business-partnership-event-signature-breakfast-series-2/
LOCATION:Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel\, 1739 W Nursery Road\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20181008T141953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T025655Z
UID:18646-1543478400-1543498200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:2018 Upper Shore Rural Economic Development Session
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Shore Region in Maryland is a unique combination of communities that complement one another in a way that can affect successful job creation and investment for our three counties and the people who call the region home.  Together\, we are shaping our future through regional understanding and cooperation.  The Upper Shore Rural Economic Development Session is designed for attendees to hear more about new and innovative opportunities that include ways to reimagine our workforce\, strengthen our infrastructure\, and build partnerships among public and private sectors to retain and expand business. \nOur speakers will highlight and accentuate the positives we have in our region\, while taking a broad view of best practices currently underway in other communities around the state and country.  Practices that we too can put into place to positively impact the future of our region. \nPlease join us! \nClick here to download the draft agenda! \n\n\n\n\nIn Cooperation with: Cecil\, Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties\, and the Upper Shore Regional Council \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2018-upper-shore-rural-economic-development-session/
LOCATION:Cecil College – Technology Building (Room TC208)\, One Seahawk Drive\, North East\, MD\, 21901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20180730T155335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T155718Z
UID:17703-1543514400-1543525200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Regional Manufacturing Institute (RMI) 2018 Champions of Maryland Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Come out and celebrate with RMI and friends at the 2018 Champions of Maryland Manufacturing Gala Thursday\, November 29\, 2018\, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Martin’s West in Baltimore.  In the meantime\, MEDA members\, as key manufacturing stakeholders\, nominate noteworthy companies\, organizations\, agencies\, projects\, or individuals to be recognized as 2018 Champions of Maryland Manufacturing at the event. All nominees will be featured in the 2018 Champions Yearbook provided to the media\, the General Assembly\, and manufacturing stakeholders. This RMI event is being held in partnership with the Maryland Department of Commerce. \nPlease visit the link to nominate any companies\, organizations\, agencies\, projects\, or individuals: \nhttps://rmiofmaryland.com/champion-nomination/
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/regional-manufacturing-institute-rmi-2018-champions-of-maryland-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Martin’s West\, 6817 Dogwood Road\, Baltimore\, 21244\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland":MAILTO:rmi@comcast.net 
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181208
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20180828T151400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T151655Z
UID:18030-1544140800-1544227199@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:MEDA 2019 Awards Deadline
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/meda-2019-awards-deadline/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183243
CREATED:20181207T155225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T155239Z
UID:19612-1544601600-1544616000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:MWCC Event: Quarterly Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our morning “mini-conference” bringing you examples\, case studies\, and informative discussions about the tools and methods of continuous improvement.  Network with learners and leaders of the local Lean community! \nA few seats remain for the Maryland World Class Consortia’s December 12th Quarterly Conference.  If your organization supports Lean business practices and continuous improvement\, you will be interested in our agenda!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/19612/
LOCATION:Axis Research & Technologies\, 6630 Eli Whitney Drive Suite E\, Columbia\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:Networking
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