Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)

Government Contracting Event with State Highway Administration
2016-10-27 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | University of Maryland, 8228 Paint Branch Road, College Park, Maryland , 20742
Register of the FREE event 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

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.

EPA "Leveraging Resources for Brownfields Revitalization" Webinar
2016-10-25 13:00 - 14:30 | MD
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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

To learn more or to register, 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'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.

MEDA 2016 Fall Conference: Global Maryland Copy
2016-09-22 08:00 - 14:00 | 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
Click here to download a pdf that details parking at The Gathering Place.
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.

MEDA 2016 Fall Conference: Global Maryland
2016-09-22 08:00 - 14:00 | The Gathering Place – Howard County, 6120 Day Long Lane, Clarksville, MD, 21029, United States

Economic Development Week 2016 Copy
2016-09-19 - 2016-09-23 | MD
Overview
Economic Development Week will emphasize to the general public the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase an understanding of economic development’s contribution to the State’s business climate, job retention and growth, the tax base and the overall quality of life in Maryland.
Recognition
Economic development will take center stage in counties, cities and towns throughout Maryland when proclamations are made heralding the significant projects that have made Maryland a great place to live, work and play. Recognizing the dedicated work of economic developers is a primary focus of the effort. Listed below are the activities planned during Economic Development Week (check back for weekly updates to this list).

Thanks to Our Sponsors

https://business.comcast.com

http://commerce.maryland.gov

http://dhcd.maryland.gov

Maryland Economic Development Corporation
https://medco-corp.com/

Additional Sponsorship by:
Worcester County Economic Development

Media Coverage

Comcast Newsmakers
MyEasternShoreMD
Cecil Whig

Special Events

Governor Hogan & Secretary Gill Participate in Trade Mission to Israel
Week of September 19, 2016

Washington County Business Development Loves My Business
Week of September 19, 2016

WBC Presents – Cyber Security – What You Need to Know to Protect Your Biz
Rockville, Maryland Women’s Business Center
September 19, 2016

What’s on Tap: Makerspaces, Hackerspaces, Fab Labs & Micro-Manufacturing
Baltimore, Baltimore Metropolitan Council
September 19, 2016

Harford Hospitality Luncheon @ the main governmental building
September 19, 2016

Town Council Meeting: Town of Bel Air
September 19, 2016

Frederick Downtown Connectors
September 20, 2016

Havre de Grace – Business Appreciation Activities
all week (September 19-23)

Business Before Hours – 2016 Business & Industry Recognition
McHenry, Garrett County Chamber of Commerce & Garrett County Office of Economic Development
September 20, 2016

Susquehanna Workforce Network (SWN) Large-Business Focus Group Luncheon at the Bayou Restaurant in Havre de Grace
September 20, 2016

Tech Council of Maryland – Medical Tech Roundtable
Rockville, Tech Council of Maryland
September 20, 2016

GBC: Economic Development Committee meeting
Baltimore, Greater Baltimore Committee
September 20, 2016

WBC Presents – Create an Unstoppable Holistic Business
Rockville, Maryland Women’s Business Center
September 20, 2016

Doing Business with Colombia
September 21, 2016

Business Appreciation Happy Hour
Havre de Grace, Harve de Grace Office of Economic Development & Harve de Grace Chamber of Commerce
September 20, 2016 (5–7pm)

Annual Joint Chamber Mix & Mingle (Frederick County and Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber)
September 21, 2016

Tri County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland Meeting and Tour of Smith Island
September 21, 2016

Anne Arundel County: Economic Forum
September 21, 2016

Korean International Trade Association Luncheon
Annapolis, World Trade Center Institute
September 21, 2016

WBC Presents – What a Small Biz Needs to Know about Taxes
Rockville, Maryland Women’s Business Center
September 21, 2016

Workshop: Understanding the EdTech Market
Towson, TU Incubator
September 21, 2016

Ignite Carroll 5
September 21, 2016

HCEDA’s International Business Roundtable: Doing Business With Colombia
Columbia, MD | Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship
September 21, 2016 from 8:30 to 10:30 AM

Network with the Global Business Community
Global Chamber Baltimore, Columbia
September 21, 2016

MEDA Fall Conference: Global Maryland
Clarksville, Maryland Economic Development Association
September 22, 2016
Featured

Upper Shore Regional Council Meeting & Poultry Industry Tour
September 22, 2016

CoWork Frederick: Show & Tell
September 22, 2016

REDI Resource Meetup (R2M)
Rockville, Rockville Economic Development. Inc.
September 22, 2016

Harford Chamber of Commerce Award Ceremony
Belcamp, Harford Chamber of Commerce
September 22, 2016

Thirsty (For Business) Thursday!
Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation
September 22, 2016

Hagerstown Community College: Women in Business
September 23, 2016

Bacon, Business, and Breakfast
Hagerstown, Washington County Department of Business Development
September 23, 2016 (7:30-9am)

Council of Past Presidents Meeting
Howard County, Maryland Economic Development Association
September 23, 2016

Harford County: End of Week Celebration
at Independent Brewing Company in downtown Bel Air
September 23, 2016

BWI Business Partnership: September Signature Breakfast: Tom Geddes ‘Redeveloping Port Covington’
Hanover, BWI Business Partnership, Inc.
September 23, 2016

Animal Biotech Summit
September 23, 2016

Berlin Fiddlers Convention
Berlin, Berlin Chamber of Commerce
September 23-25, 2016

See Activities Our Members Hosted During 2015 »

Proclamations
Download a sample proclamation to use in your community [Word Doc]
Here are a few communities that have already issued Proclamations for 2016!

State of Maryland – Proclamation by Governor Hogan
Anne Arundel County
Baltimore County
City of Baltimore
Town of Bel Air
Cecil County
Frederick County
Garrett County
City of Hagerstown
Harford County
City of Havre de Grace
Howard County
Kent County
Prince George’s County
Queen Anne’s County
City of Salisbury
St. Mary’s County
Washington County
Wicomico County
Worcester County

Sample Proclamation
If your community is issuing a proclamation, please email us at info@medamd.com so we can add it to the list.

Press Releases
Click below to download a template press release about economic development in your community. Fill in the blanks about your organization and the Economic Development Week event activity or event you are planning and send to your media contacts.
Press Release Template

MD Chamber of Commerce: Business Policy Conference
2016-09-15 11:00 - 2016-09-16 13:30 | Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, 100 Heron Blvd. at Route 50, Cambridge, MD, 21613, United States
The 2016 Maryland Chamber of Commerce Business Policy and Competitiveness Conference will be held on September 15-16, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, MD.
Influential business, policy and academic leaders from throughout Maryland will attend the Business Policy and Competitiveness Conference to discuss the issues at the intersection of business growth and public Policy.
Whether you’re interested in staying informed about key policy issues and/or the advocacy that affects your bottom line — this two-day, non-partisan conference will tackle the issues important to the business community and those that impact Maryland’s economy. It is your opportunity to join the important conversations about critical issues facing our state.
The Chamber plans to emerge from the Conference with a “to-do” list surrounding its legislative priorities, as well as, its Competitiveness Coalition and Foundation initiatives. We want to set in motion the creative ideas surfaced during the Conference that will help strengthen Maryland as a regional, national and global economic leader in private sector job creation and growth to the benefit of all Marylanders.
During the Conference, the Chamber will host Maryland’s top business professionals, legislative leaders, corporate CEO’s, entrepreneurs and veteran regional champions. Undoubtedly, this event will provide an outstanding networking environment and offer numerous opportunities to promote your company to a statewide audience.
Click here to learn more – https://www.mdchamber.org/programs-events/event/september-15-16-2016-maryland-chamber-business-policy-and-competitiveness
Click here to register – https://marylandmdcoc.wliinc25.com/external/wcpages/wcevents/eventregistration.aspx?eventID=23308K4M

Negotiating Alliances
2016-09-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Bowie Business Innovation Center, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie , Maryland , 20715
Join Saul Ewing special counsel, Jay Reilly, as he discusses all aspects of negotiating alliances, including various collaboration structures, diligence considerations, key legal provisions and negotiation tips.
The Discussion will take place at the Bowie Business Innovation Center, 14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, Maryland from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m., with networking to follow until 10 a.m. A light breakfast will be served.
The Emerging Company Roundtables, part of Saul Ewing’s RAMP Initiative (Resources, Access and Mentoring Program) are designed to facilitate discussions between like-minded individuals covering a range of issues essential to early stage companies. Speakers will introduce valuable topics and generate conversations surrounding strategies to overcome business challenges and enhance the likelihood of success.
For more information, please contact Rachel Bandura at rbandura@saul.com or 215.972.1090.
Learn more or register right here.

Workforce Development Strategies
2016-09-15 - 2016-09-16 | MD
Skilled workers are the backbone of a productive and efficient economy, and a critical decision point in today’s business location decisions. This versatile course explains the essential relationship between economic and workforce development through case studies, practical examples, and current research. Course participants will learn what programs currently leverage federal, state/provincial, and local financial resources to support workforce development. Learn about what you can do through collaborative programs to build the workforce pipeline and upgrade the skills of your community’s existing workforce. Other topics will include: the emerging demand-driven model in workforce development, sector strategies for targeted industry clusters, K-12 development and integration, occupational analysis, talent attraction, and more.

VIP List
2016-08-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Pier 5 Hotel, 711 Eastern Avenue , Baltimore , MD, United States
VIP recognizes Maryland leaders based on their professional accomplishments, a commitment to inspiring change in their community, and their tremendous accomplishments achieved before or by age 40.
Thursday, August 25, 2016
The Pier 5 Hotel
5:30 p.m. – Networking
6:30 p.m. – Awards reception
7:30 p.m. – Networking and dessert
Ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, dessert, beer and wine
Purchases tickets right here.

VOLT Fund Tech Loan Workshop
2016-08-10 08:30 - 09:30 | Chesapeake Innovation Center, 2288 Blue Water Blvd, Odenton, MD, United States
Learn more about how the VOLT Fund can help propel your technology business to the next level by attending this informational workshop.
Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) manages the VOLT Fund on behalf of the Maryland Department of Commerce. A portion of the fund is targeted for loans to promising early stage companies that are designed to help attract follow-on funding from venture capital firms, angel investors and other sources. AAEDC has partnered with area incubators the Chesapeake Innovation Center and bwtech@UMBC to help promote the event to the technology community.
AAEDC is hosting an information session for prospective tech loan applicants. Attendees will learn program basics and an application overview. In addition, a representative from bwtech@UMBC and a past VOLT Fund awardee will share their thoughts on factors that can impact successful applications.

MEDA 2016 Summer Conference: Workforce Development
2016-07-27 08:45 - 13:30 | World Trade Center, 21st Floor, 401 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD
Theme: Building a Resilient Maryland Workforce
Sponsored By
Maryland Port Administration

Maryland Department of Commerce

University System of Maryland
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
A resilient community is better prepared to meet the unexpected. As economic developers, we know that a strong workforce pipeline is critical to the resilience of our communities and to the success of our local, new, emerging, and established businesses. To stay competitive, companies and communities alike need talented and skilled workers. Yet the challenges we face – assessing the talent and skills of workers, and recognizing the requirements of the jobs of the future – are complex. Federal and state experts are addressing this challenge and putting in place the resources we need to respond to the rapidly-changing world of work.
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
WELCOME TO BALTIMORE – Bill Cole, President, Baltimore Development Corporation
OPENING KEYNOTE –Kelly Schulz, Secretary, Maryland Department of Labor, License and Regulation
OCCUPATION FORECAST – Todd A. Metcalfe, Senior Economist, RESI, Towson University CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS PRESENTATION

LUNCHEON KEYNOTE – Robert Caret, Chancellor, University System of Maryland with
Introduction by: J. Thomas Sadowski, Vice Chancellor for Economic Development, University System of Maryland
Click here to view the Summer Conference agenda

"Leveraging for Brownfields Revitalization" Webinar
2016-07-26 13:00 - 14:30 | MD
The Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (OBLR) is proud to announce a webinar series focusing on tools and best practices for assisting communities in successfully leveraging resources for brownfields revitalization. Individual webinars will provide useful information for communities on how to establish effective strategies to build support for revitalization projects, and how to use existing resources to attract additional funding for critical community revitalization projects.
The “Meet the Funders” webinars in the series will highlight funding resources and technical assistance available from specific federal agencies or from philanthropic organizations.
Registration is Open for the first three webinars in this series:
July 26, 2016, 1:00-2:30 pm EDT: The first webinar, Leveraging Resources for Brownfields Revitalization, will discuss available tools to assist communities in leveraging resources to address community revitalization goals and challenges. It will include a presentation on Dubuque, Iowa’s successful efforts to leverage its own resources to attract other federal, state, public, and private sources of funding and technical assistance. Speakers include: Patricia Overmeyer, EPA OBLR; and Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager, and Maurice Jones, Economic Development Director, City of Dubuque, IA. Matt Ward, CEO, Sustainable Strategies DC, will moderate the session. Register at: https://clu-in.org/training/webinar/BFLeveraging1/
Additional upcoming webinars include:
October 25, 2016, 1:00-2:30 pm EDT: 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.
December 14, 2016, 1:00-2:30 pm EST: Leveraging Resources for Brownfields Revitalization: Meet the Funders
This second “Meet the Funders” webinar will highlight the resources for brownfields revitalization available from one or two more federal agencies outside of EPA. It is the part of OBLR’s webinar series focusing on what communities need to do to successfully leverage resources for brownfields revitalization.

2016 Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course in Maryland
2016-07-25 - 2016-07-28 | Baltimore City Community College – Harbor Campus, 710 E. Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
The Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of economic development. The course is designed to prepare participants for the challenges they face in the practice of developing communities.
Click here to view the 2016 Basic Course Schedule
The course will highlight the key aspects in an economic developer’s career:

Managing Economic Development Offices
Strategic Planning
Ethics
Business Retention & Expansion
Finance for Economic Development
Marketing & Business Attraction
Neighborhood Revitalization
Workforce Development (as part of the 2016 MEDA Summer Conference)
Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Lofton Scholarships are available to MEDA members. Click here to learn how to apply for a Lofton Scholarship.
HOTEL: Special room rate is available until June 24, 2016.
PARKING: Harbor Park Garage 55 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: MEDA cannot refund payments after July 1, 2016.

TEDCO Breakfast Forum
2016-07-13 08:00 - 11:00 | Headquarters Live, 115 S. Division Street, Salisbury , 21801, United States

Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Strategies
2016-06-23 - 2016-06-24 | MD
This multi-faceted course explores the core aspects of entrepreneurial and small business development including value-add partnerships, technical assistance programs, financing, business incubation and more. Entrepreneurs and small businesses stimulate job creation, develop crucial innovations in both products and services and promote the diversification of the economic base. In this course, you will learn the financial and managerial tools economic developers use to create a climate that encourages entrepreneurial and small business development. Also, practitioners will examine the barriers they face and how communities can leverage their economic development resources to build highly integrated networks to help businesses thrive in the global economy.

2016 MEDA Annual Conference
2016-05-01 10:00 - 2016-05-03 14:00 | Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, 100 Heron Blvd. at Route 50, Cambridge, MD, 21613, United States
The Economic Dynamics of Live, Work & Play
Business attraction and retention are top priorities for states, cities and community developers. This conference will highlight planning and executing the right mixture of quality-of-life amenities that attract businesses, employees, residents and visitors.
While not all communities have world-class stadiums or major entertainment venues, they still possess recreational, cultural and entertainment assets, offering a lifestyle which appeals to employers, employees and residents. Our presenters will focus on identifying and constructing the key elements crucial to creating a dynamic, vibrant community where people want to live, work and play.
SPONSOR: Interested in sponsoring the MEDA Annual Conference? Click here (be sure to scroll down the page and click on “Annual Conference” tab) to learn how.
DONATE: Donate to the Silent Auction to benefit the Lofton Scholarship Fund Please click here.
EXHIBIT: Secure at table for the Exhibit Area! Complete the form below (clicking on ‘a la carte’ options) and then visit this page for additional details.
AGENDA: Click here to view the MEDA Annual Conference Agenda

TWITTER: Click here to download a ‘twitter handle resource guide’ of conference sponsors and speakers
MEDA Business Meeting Details:

MEDA Winter Conference Minutes
MEDA 2016-17 Slate of Officers

Please note: There are no refunds after April 15 for the conference registration.
Dress and other notes: Sunday events are casual. Monday and Tuesday are business casual. All tours including walking. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Temperatures inside the hotel can fluctuate this time of year. Please dress accordingly.
Presentations: Speaker slides (when possible) are made available on the MEDA SlideShare page.

Wallops Island Tour
2016-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 | MD
MEDA and Leadership Maryland have partnered to organize a tour of Wallops Island on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Explore NASA’s principal facility for the management and implementation of suborbital research programs. Wallops plays a vital role in conducting aerospace and science research. The facility is NASA’s only rocket launch range, which supports missions for suborbital and orbital rocket vehicles while providing range safety, surveillance, and vehicle tracking communications.
Capitalize on the opportunity to explore a facility that houses over 1,800 employees. Although Wallops is located in Virginia, 50 percent of these employees are Maryland residents. This tour is free to MEDA members and registration is on a first come, first serve basis.
Register soon as the tour is limited to 10 MEDA members and 10 Leadership Maryland members.
Visit the NASA / Wallops Island website for additional details – https://www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/home
Ready to register? Please complete the form below.

IEDC: Business Retention & Expansion
2016-02-25 08:00 - 2016-02-26 17:00 | MD
This interactive course presents the core components of a BRE program and why the concerns of local businesses need to be actively addressed. By building an understanding of business visitation techniques and survey methods, practitioners will be able to clearly gauge their community’s business climate. Learn the “red flags” that may indicate a company is looking to move elsewhere, and learn how to structure an effective technical assistance program to respond to business concerns. This course helps participants understand how a BRE program relates to attraction, workforce development, small business finance, technology transfer and many other economic development activities.

Economic Development Day in Annapolis
2016-02-16 08:00 - 13:00 | House Building, Baltimore County Room (Rm 180), 6 Bladen Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Please join MEDA members and our invited state legislators and other state officials for the 2nd Annual Economic Development Day in Annapolis, as we gather to learn more about all the great things happening around our state.
8-9:30 Continental breakfast
9:30-noon Open schedule*
Noon-1pm Lunch**
**Keynote Address, R. Michael Gill, Secretary of Commerce
Registration is required (see form below).
You’ll be required to show a photo id upon arrival at the House Building.
Due to space restrictions, this event is limited to MEDA members and Maryland elected officials
Parking Information by Park Annapolis.
*This time is open for you to schedule for yourself. You are encouraged to visit with legislators from your area, and/or to observe the floor proceedings at the State House from the observation gallery.
Economic Development Day in Annapolis will NOT be cancelled due to inclement weather. Please travel safely and we look forward to seeing everyone.

MEDA Awards Nomination Deadline
2015-12-04 | MD
The MEDA Awards, sponsored by Miles & Stockbridge P.C., recognize the people, programs, and projects bringing economic prosperity to Maryland. If an individual, community, or business initiative has created jobs and renewed spirit in your hometown, then we want you to nominate for the 2016 MEDA Awards!
Explore each award category and submit your nomination below:

Economic Development or Redevelopment Project
Economic Development or Redevelopment Program
Economic Development Marketing
Hall of Fame (Merged with Life Membership)
Volunteer of the Year

DEADLINE TO NOMINATE FOR THE 2016 MEDA AWARDS – December 4, 2015!

TEDCO Entrepreneur Expo
2015-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 | MD
TEDCO presents the fifth annual Entrepreneur Expo
Pitch. Network. Be Inspired.
-Over 50 sessions with industry tracks
-Fireside chats with inspiring entrepreneurs
-Pitch opportunities to investors
-Founder stories
-One-on-one time with mentors
-Startup Alley
Click here to learn more.
