This year's symposium will follow the theme "The Many Faces of Maryland Agriculture" and include four conference tracks. The event's keynote speakers are Troy & Stacy Hadrick, ranchers from South Dakota. Details about the breakout sessions are available at the imageofagriculture.com. Tickets Are Limited. Registration is $50 per person, or $30 for students and includes lunch....
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for discussion about the Fair Labor Standards Act, which takes effect December 1, 2016. Hear from Harriet E. Cooperman, Partner at Saul Ewing and an employment law expert. In 2014, President Obama directed the Department of Labor to update and modernize the regulations governing the exemption of executive, administrative and professional (EAP) employees from...
DESCRIPTION Did you know changes were made to the federal overtime rule? What does the overtime expansion mean for entrepreneurs and employees of small businesses effective December 1, 2016? Change is coming December 1! Are you ready? Attend this lunch workshop for a presentation on the federal overtime rule and how it impacts technology companies and...
Together, RMC and Volunteer Maryland will offer information sessions throughout the State for attendees to learn more about both organizations and the resources available to rural-serving organizations. Come learn more about their programs and resources, including RMC's Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) and Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF), and Volunteer Maryland's AmeriCorp service training program....
The Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) invites MEDA members to submit nominees for Maryland Manufacturing champions for their dedication to advancing Maryland manufacturing. The nominees will be celebrated November 30 at Martin’s West at RMI’s Tribute to Champions of Maryland Manufacturing, showcasing the diversity, vibrancy, and innovation of Maryland manufacturing and the impact that...
The more than 25 Showcase companies are some of the best from the robust U.S.-Israel Business ecosystem in fields including cyber security, homeland security, bio/pharma, environmental, healthcare, medical device and software. For more information on the companies, go to MarylandIsrael.org/showcase2016. KEYNOTE BY: Zur Feldman Chairman and CEO, WeFi Venture Partner, Pitango Venture Capital Chairman and...
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...
Additional Event Information The Winter Conference is a 3-day event and is scheduled to be held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, MD (Dorchester County) through 2019. It draws more than 500 county and state elected and appointed officials. The upcoming Winter Conference will be held Wednesday, December 7, through Friday, December...
Public Hearing on the Draft Evaluation Reports for the Job Creation and Businesses that Create New Jobs Tax Credits Note: The draft reports are posted here
Join Towson University for a networking event that features product demonstrations and lightning presentations from entrepreneurs who are leading the regional EdTech space. From k–12 through higher education, these startups are addressing real-world issues that affect the entire education ecosystem. Administrators, educators, investors, and innovators—this is the event for you. Twelve startups will provide product...
