Washington County Business Appreciation Week
2020-10-19 - 2020-10-23 | VIRTUAL
The Washington County Department of Business Development invites all local businesses to sign up to be recognized during the 2020 Business Appreciation Week, which will run from October 19 – October 23, 2020. Because we are still in the midst of a pandemic, Business Appreciation Week will look different than last year. To keep businesses and employees safe, we will not be doing in-person site visits but instead offering free marketing exposure and the chance for businesses to win different prizes throughout the week. By signing up, your business will receive the following opportunities:

Free marketing exposure on Washington County website and social media
Showcase your products or services
Share any concerns or potential issues
Automatically entered to win prizes throughout the week
Grand prize of 100 commercials on Live 96.7

All businesses are invited to stop by the square in downtown Hagerstown on Friday, October 23, 2020 between 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. as Ryan Smetzer from Live 96.7 hosts a thank you celebration to all Washington County businesses.
For additional information or questions, please contact Carmen Harbaugh of Washington County Department of Business Development at charbaugh@washco-md.net.

Economic Development Week Tribute
2020-10-19 - 2020-12-25 | Maryland
Economic Development Week Tribute:
To celebrate the 10th year of Economic Development Week in Maryland, we’re celebrating with 10 weeks of economic development! We’re using October 19-23, 2020 as a kickoff week to recognize proclamations and events, then having 9 themed weeks following our kickoff.
Overview:
Economic Development Week in Maryland 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 in Maryland (check back for weekly updates to this list).
Sponsorship:
If you’re interested in sponsoring our Economic Development Week Tribute, please click here.
Economic Development Week Tribute Videos:

Economic Development Week Tribute Schedule:
Cyber & Aerospace: December 7-11
December 9-10 – F3 Tech 2020 CyberAg Symposium
Education & Workforce: December 14-18
Tourism: December 21-25
Economic Development Week in Maryland: October 19-23
**FEATURED EVENT** October 19 – Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff
October 19-23 – Washington County Business Appreciation Week
October 19 – 2020 BioHealth Capital Region Virtual Forum & Crab Trap Competition
October 19 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: Counseling Session
October 19 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Manufacturing Monday
October 20 – City of Hyattsville: Success in the New Normal
October 20 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: CEO Bootcamp: Retail Omnichannel Strategy
October 20 – Mountain Maryland: Post COVID-19 Recovery Workshop for MMTN
October 20 – RMI Champions of MD Manufacturing People’s Choice Awards Winners
October 20 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Technology Tuesday
October 21 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: CEO Bootcamp: Restaurant Procurement: Best Practices for Purchasing
October 21 – The Patuxent Partnership: Rocks and Rules: America and the South China Sea with Gregory Poling, Senior Fellow for Southeast Asia and Director, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
October 21 – WTCI Agile Innovation Series: Cybersecurity
October 21 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Wellness Wednesday
**FEATURED EVENT** October 22 – MEDA Young Leaders Economic Development Week Trivia Night
October 22 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: The ABCs of Business Formation: Setting Up Your Company for Success
October 22 – Maryland Tech Council: CapitalM ZoomCast Live – COVID Series: Developing and Deploying COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics
October 22 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Take us Out Thursday
October 22 – International Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives – Israel & Maryland
October 23 – Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: Capital Matters: Sources of Credit
October 23 – Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation: Federal Government Friday
Manufacturing: October 26-30
Sponsored by Maryland MEP and the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland
October 27 – Maryland MEP Webinar: Online Training and Resources to Upskill Your Workforce
October 28 – TPP Annual Meeting 2020
October 29 – RMI and Stanley Black & Decker Talk Manufacturing with Towson University Business Program Students
Energy: November 2-6
November 5-6 – IEDC Course: Business Retention and Expansion
November 5 – MWCC Lean Learnings
November 6 – MEDCO Properties Tour hosted by the MEDA Membership Committee and Leadership Maryland
Real Estate / Development: November 9-13, 2020
November 9 – Maryland Planning Commissioners Association 37th Annual Conference – Virtual
November 10 – Charles County Economic Development Fall Meeting 2020
November 10 – I95 TECH TALKS: Women in Business
Entrepreneurship: November 16-20
November 17 – IEDC Course: Economic Development Marketing and Attraction
November 18-20 – IEDC Course: Economic Development Credit Analysis
November 19 – Maryland Women’s Business Center – A Decade of Difference: Celebrating 10 years of EmpowHERment
Finance & International: November 23-27
Life Sciences & Agribusiness: November 30-December 4
December 2 – 2020 Maryland State of the Ports
December 3 – Rural Economic Development Session – Southern Maryland Edition

2020 BioHealth Capital Region Virtual Forum & Crab Trap Competition
2020-10-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
This free event for executive-level biotech leaders is presented by the Association of University Research Parks, AstraZeneca, BioHealth Innovation, Children’s National Health System, Emergent BioSolutions, George Mason University, JLABS, J.P. Morgan, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland Department of Commerce, Virginia Bio, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC set the bar high for biotech innovation. So please join us for our 6th Annual BioHealth Capital Region Forum that will highlight the accomplishments of today and chart our successes of tomorrow.
We are excited to bring you an exceptional line up of speakers to this virtual event!
*Please note that attendees’ name might be recorded if participating in the chat function during the event.

Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff
2020-10-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Maryland
MEDA invites you to join us for our Economic Development Week in Maryland Kickoff event on October 19 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. As we celebrate our 10th Economic Development Week in Maryland, hear updates and upcoming events from economic developers around the state of Maryland. Also, get ready to Rock your Week with a keynote address from returning speaker, Melanie Spring!
Speakers include:

Secretary Kelly Schulz, Maryland Department of Commerce
Heather Gramm, CEcD, MEDA President
Kim Clark, MEDA Foundation President
and Melanie Spring, CEO of Melanie Spring Productions and keynote speaker.

The event is free for MEDA members and $25 for non-members.

Emerge Stronger: Counseling Session
2020-10-19 13:00 | VIRTUAL
BRI CEO’s are invited to participate in a business recovery session with experienced business counselors to receive immediate feedback on their current Covid19 recovery efforts.
Counselors will include one or more members of the PGCEDC staff and other experts with business management, finance, marketing and strategic planning experience.
Companies will be asked to submit their recovery/continuity plan, if available, and specific questions in advance of their session.
Sessions will run 40-minutes.
Following a brief presentation by the company on their current business situation and recovery efforts, counselors will ask provide feedback based upon the dialogue and documents submitted.
Counselors may suggest additional business resources, including additional Emerge Stronger programs and other wrap around support services.
Request a counseling session here

Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger: Counseling Session
2020-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 | VIRTUAL

RMI Champions of MD Manufacturing People’s Choice Awards
2020-10-20 | VIRTUAL
Beginning on Monday, October 12 through Sunday, October 18, the public is invited to vote online for their favorite 2020 Champion of Maryland Manufacturing in each of the seven Champion story categories: Innovation, Workforce, Diversity & Inclusion, Fighting COVID-19, Community Engagement & Energy Efficiency & Sustainability. All Champions featured in the online Champions Directory are eligible candidates and are included in the appropriate category in the Voting Survey. You can view a list of all Champions here and read Champion stories via the Directory here.
Announcement of Champion Winners: As for who will be announced as the winners, the two Champions in each of the seven categories that receive the most votes will be designated as the 2020 Champions of MD Manufacturing People’s Choice winners. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 20th and recognized through press, email and social media announcements by RMI and our 13 Champions program partner organizations. But there’s more…
Benefits of Being Selected a Champion Winner: Each month, starting in November and running through May 2021, RMI will host a webinar featuring a discussion on a select topic with the top two People’s Choice winners from one of the seven categories. This will give the business community, educators, students, legislators/policy makers and general public the opportunity to get to know these Champions and their efforts more intimately and gain a greater appreciation for their value to our state’s manufacturing industry. It’s great exposure for these Champions and just another way RMI will continue to shed a positive light on Maryland manufacturing!
To vote, click here.

Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger CEO Bootcamp: Retail Omnichannel Strategy
2020-10-20 09:00 | VIRTUAL
At the end of this class, retailers will be able to identify new sales channels to add to their business and how to enhance their customer experience. Session topics include:

Definition of Omnichannel

Pros and cons of e-commerce (although it’s a non-negotiable)

Sales channels to explore (Adding services – Adding delivery methods)

Ways to engage with your customers

Marketing non-negotiables

Post COVID-19 Recovery Workshop for MMTN
2020-10-20 09:00 - 11:30 | VIRTUAL
Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the world has been through a truly devastating period of pain and change. Beyond the death and sickness, there have been significant, fundamental changes to our way of life and to the way businesses operate and succeed or fail. Business owners, leaders and managers must take stock, plan and respond.
This practical online workshop series will help tech-enterprise, small business and other owners and managers take a deep breath and assess where they are now, where the business environment is, where it is headed and what steps they can and should take to ensure sustainable success for their enterprise.
Based on years of experience and best practices utilized for clients and their own enterprises, Mike and Sarah will help workshop participants: conduct a personal and business mission/vision self-assessment, detail and understand changes to the business environment and buyer needs and behaviors, build and reposition their brand, execute against critical success factors, better communicate value to customers and manage their enterprise for success. All students will receive a workbook to drive thoughts, assessment, strategies and tactics designed to help them embrace change and drive their success.
This workshop, while utilizing marketing and business theories and tools as well as best practices, is not an academic exercise, but rather a practical, hands-on effort that helps guide participant thoughts, strategies and tactics via in-class and out-of-class introspection and action.

City of Hyattsville: Success in the New Normal
2020-10-20 10:00 | VIRTUAL
10:00 AM – 10:10 AM
Introduction
Mayor Hollingsworth/Assistant City Administrator Jim Chandler will welcome participants to the Roundtable and briefly overview the event agenda.
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation
Alicia Moran, Manager of Small Business Services at the Prince George’s County EDC, will conduct a presentation on resources and available funding opportunities for small businesses
10:40 AM – 10:55 AM
Maryland Small Business Development Center
Deidre R. Lee, Small Business Counselor at the Maryland Small Business Development Center, will conduct a presentation on business resources offered by SBDC and more!
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion featuring Local Hyattsville Businesses
Facilitated by Mayor Hollingsworth, local businesses (Business 1), (Business 2), and (Business 3) will discuss their setbacks, implemented transitions, and successes in order to continue to thrive in our current economic climate.
11:35 AM – 11:50 AM
City Update
Jim Chandler, Assistant City Administrator and Director of Community & Economic Development, will provide attendees with a brief City update; including Pandemic Relief Fund, Grants, Temporary Outdoor Seating and more!
12:00 PM

Adjournment

Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger CEO Bootcamp: Restaurant Procurement: Best Practices for Purchasing
2020-10-21 09:00 | VIRTUAL
By the end of this class, participants will understand best practices in procurement and learn how to build their inventory and purchasing system through a partnership of employees and vendors. Session topics include: •

How to create an effective partnership with purveyors to ensure mutual success through accurate deliveries

Key principles of inventory management

POS and tracking software

Agile Innovation Series: Cybersecurity
2020-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Maryland
The same digital tools and data sources that fuel productivity and growth have been weaponized against us by nefarious groups and even rogue states. For organizations of all sizes, dealing with the threat of cyber-attacks has become a way of life. Data breaches can cost companies billions of dollars, cripple a city’s services, or expose sensitive information. Preventing data incursions is only part of the story. The most forward-thinking organizations are prepared with a multifaceted response when attacks do occur. At this session see how top companies are approaching this challenge and gain insights into the threats they have faced.

Rocks and Rules: America and the South China Sea with Gregory Poling, Senior Fellow for Southeast Asia and Director, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
2020-10-21 12:00 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL
The South China Sea is home to the most complex territorial and maritime disputes in the world. And it is one of the most likely place for US-China competition to turn violent. The United States has long-standing interests in this waterway, as does the rest of the international community. Gregory Poling will explore those interests and how Washington, alongside allies and partners, can secure them while avoiding conflict.
Direct link to webinar via Blackboard platform: https://us.bbcollab.com/collab/ui/session/guest/3a2ea7bf66914ff99a38534a39286807.

International Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives – Israel & Maryland
2020-10-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Maryland
International Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives: Israel & Maryland, a presentation during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

International Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives – Israel and Maryland
A presentation and discussion on new technologies and trends during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Date/Time: Thursday, October 22, 2020, 9:00 AM EST, 16:00 Israel time
Israel and Maryland are global hot-spots of cybersecurity development and, too often, targets of cybersecurity attacks. Our panel of experts will discuss emerging cyber threats and technological solutions they have developed on the front-lines of cyber protection. Information on grant opportunities for US-Israel R&D collaboration will also be discussed.
Companies presenting include Sepio Systems as a Maryland/Israel cybersecurity success story, Cybint, SecBi and Suridata.AI. After the presentations, participants will have an opportunity to speak directly during chat sessions.
Speakers:
• Moderator, Howard Feldman, Partner, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP, co-chair of Data Security and Privacy Practice and Maryland/Israel Development Center Board Member
• Barry Bogage, Executive Director, Maryland/Israel Development Center
• Samantha Conklin, Executive Director, Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI)
• Josh Cohen, Director, Trade and Partnerships, Economic and Trade Mission, Embassy of Israel
• Yossi Appleboum, CEO, Sepio Systems
• Roy Zur, CEO and Founder at Cybint, Former IDF Cyber Intelligence Major Unit 8200
• Gilad Peleg, CEO, SecBi
• Lee Kappon, CEO, Suridata.AI
Registration:
Zoom link to be provided upon registration. For more information contact Nancy Boguslaw, nboguslaw@MarylandIsrael.org or Samantha Conklin, sam@mdcyber.com.

The ABCs of Business Formation: Setting Up Your Company for Success
2020-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Maryland
This is the second in a series of online events co-presented by Lerch, Early & Brewer and the Innovation Station Business Incubator Powered by the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation.
You’ve got a great new business idea. Your family and friends are full of encouragement and hope – and some of them have already pulled out their wallets wanting to get in as initial investors.
Before taking the money, you should stop, take a step back, and develop a plan for how you’re going to form, fund and operate your new business venture.
Join Lerch, Early & Brewer’s Paul Alpuche on Thursday, October 22 as he walks you through the do’s and don’ts of setting up your business. The discussion will focus on topics such as developing a business plan, budgeting, understanding the different forms of business entities (sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs and corporations) and selecting the right one for your business, based on relevant tax and non-tax considerations. The presentation will cover the different sources of funding for your business venture and when you may need an attorney, CPA or other professionals to address the more complex parts of your business.
What You’ll Learn:

Develop a Comprehensive Business Plan

Adopt a Realistic Budget for Launching and Operating your New Business

Sources of Capital

Entity Selection (Non-Tax Considerations)

Entity Selection (Tax Considerations)

Developing a Support Network

Common Mistakes made by Small Business Owners

Who Should Attend:

Early-stage entrepreneurs and those dreaming of starting their own businesses

Anyone who has questions about how to properly form a business or raise capital

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Speakers
Paul Alpuche provides counsel regarding organizational, governance and capitalization matters; drafts buy-sell, operating and joint venture agreements; and advises on succession planning and all aspects of contractual review, negotiations, and strategic relationships. His clients include professional service providers, real estate developers and investors, nonprofits and associations, country clubs, insurance companies, health care facilities and providers, medical and legal practices, manufacturers, and retailers.
About This Event Series
The goal of these events is to focus on a topic relevant to emerging and small businesses emphasizing the legal requirements of doing business in Prince George’s County and in Maryland. Each workshop will feature a Lerch Early attorney and provide the opportunity for interaction/Q&A.

CapitalM ZoomCast Live - COVID Series: Developing and Deploying COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics
2020-10-22 15:30 - 16:30 | VIRTUAL
Join Maryland Tech Council CEO, Marty Rosendale and Karen L. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Emergent BioSolutions for a timely discussion on developing and deploying COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. The ZoomCast will touch on supply chain and pipeline challenges, the value of collaboration in our region and Maryland as a premier vaccine industry cluster. Click here to register.

MEDA Young Leaders Economic Development Week Trivia Night
2020-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 | VIRTUAL
All MEDA Members are invited to join the MEDA Young Leaders for a virtual Trivia Night!
Through Charm City Trivia, we will participate in a customized trivia game, just for MEDA! Their virtual trivia format takes place on Zoom, complete with breakout rooms for private time with teams, and answers are submitted in the app. The game is led by a seasoned host. This all-inclusive experience is an opportunity for networking with other MEDA Members while enjoying an exciting virtual trivia night.
This event is open to MEDA Members only.

Prince George’s County Emerge Stronger Capital Matters: Sources of Credit
2020-10-23 10:00 | VIRTUAL
Discover the many opportunities the County and State provide to assist you in case of financial fall-out.

Traditional and Non-traditional Lending

Financing Success – Mergers & Acquisitions

Financing Shortfalls – Debt & Equity Injections

Maryland MEP Webinar: Online Training and Resources to Upskill Your Workforce
2020-10-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Maryland
In the ongoing effort to develop and upskill Maryland’s Manufacturing workforce, MD MEP partnered with Tooling U SME in 2016 to serve as a successful Related Instruction provider for Apprenticeship programs in the state of Maryland. Tooling U SME is an accredited online provider of Technical training to the Manufacturing Industry. Focused on individual progress and development in Technical Training, Tooling U provides the self-paced experience that many learners need in order to fulfill their potential.
In this session, Manufacturers will see Tooling U in action during a live demonstration, understand the role of Tooling U in supporting registered Apprenticeship, and hear from Dixon Valve and Coupling regarding the experience of implementing and using online training for Apprenticeship and Employee development.
Webinar will focus on 3 areas:

Technical offerings and how they can be utilized, including demonstrations
How Tooling U supports Apprenticeships in Maryland
Customer feedback on using and managing Tooling U

TPP Annual Meeting 2020
2020-10-28 08:00 - 09:00 | VIRTUAL
SAVE THE DATE!
The Pax Partnership will host its Annual Meeting Wednesday, October 28th at 8am. More details to come!

RMI and Stanley Black & Decker Talk Manufacturing with Towson University Business Program Students
2020-10-29 12:30 - 13:45 | Maryland
Joseph Zuccaro, Lecturer, College of Business & Economics at Townson University is introducing his “Management & Leadership Principles“ course students to manufacturing through a virtual presentation with opening remarks from Mike Galiazzo, President, Regional Manufacturing institute of Maryland (RMI), and guest speaker Gregg Chamberlain, Vice President, Human Resources Global Operations, Tools and Storage Division at Stanley Black & Decker.
Through Zuccaro’s course, more than 130 business students are conducting a team-based, hands-on project analyzing manufacturing companies from sectors prevalent in Maryland: Chemical & Petroleum, Electronics, Fabricated Metal, Food & Beverage, Leather Products, Machinery, Nonmetallic Minerals, Paper & Packaging, Plastics & Rubber, Primary & Metal, Printing, Textiles & Apparel, and Transportation. “Since a majority of TU students are from Maryland and remain in the state upon graduation, it benefits them to know about the major industries present in the state and the career opportunities they offer,” Zuccaro says. “It also makes sense to promote these industries and make employers aware of the local, motivated talent available for their workforce.”
In Thursday’s virtual program, students will hear from Mr. Galiazzo, how important manufacturing is to Maryland and from Mr. Chamberlain, will hear how Stanley Black & Decker, a Maryland-based Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial tools, is handling a wide range of issues like Covid-19, technology and recruitment and diversity in the workforce.
Zuccaro’s efforts to introduce his Towson University business program students to the manufacturing industry have earned the University recognition as an RMI 2020 Champion of Maryland Manufacturing and People’s Choice Award winner. Read Townson University’s Champion story here: https://rmiofmaryland.com/champions/towson-university/

Economic Symposium: COVID-19 Economic Update
2020-11-04 08:30 - 10:30 | Maryland
Talbot County’s favorite prognosticators are back.
Anirban Basu, chairman and CEO of the Sage Policy Group, will join M&T Vice President Gary Keith to discuss the current state of the economy and the prospects for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rather than holding a breakfast event this year, the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce, together with co-sponsors Tri-Gas & Oil, M&T Bank, and Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism, will offer the symposium free via the Zoom platform from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on November 4.
Throughout a 36-year career at M&T Bank, Keith has provided economic research and analysis support to the bank’s executive management and commercial banking business units. In addition to giving frequent updates to business and trade groups, he holds regular discussions with M&T’s commercial customers, helping tie together the economic variables that describe the macro economy with real world decisions that businesses make every day.
Keith has a bachelor of science degree from Niagara University and a master’s in business administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo. In addition to his economic analysis role at M&T, Keith also manages the bank’s commercial market research department.
Basu is chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, a Baltimore-based economic and policy consulting firm he founded in 2004. He is among the country’s most recognizable economists, in part thanks to his consulting work. His client list includes prominent developers, bankers, brokerage houses, energy suppliers, law firms, and business associations.
In addition to a bachelor of science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, Basu holds a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, a master’s degree in economics from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a juris doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law.
Click here to register for this free event. (https://talbotchambermd.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/1129)

MWCC: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Info Session
2020-11-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Maryland
What is Green Belt?! Is it right for you? An Introduction.
Join us for a 45 minute discussion about our new Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program. Hear about the program.
Meet Your Instructor

Maureen Harte, MT(ASCP)
HartePro Consulting, President
Maureen Harte is a Medical Technologist, Johnson & Johnson Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB), and a Certified Myers-Briggs Training Institute (MBTI) Instructor. She was the first Certified MBB in Sales and Marketing for Johnson & Johnson worldwide. Click here for complete bio!

IEDC Course: Business Retention and Expansion
2020-11-05 - 2020-11-06 | VIRTUAL
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.
Course Highlights:
• Establishing, maintaining and upgrading a BRE program
• Creating effective models for business visitations and surveys
• Customer-Relationship Management (CRM) techniques
• Marketing a BRE program
• Establishing an early warning system
• Cluster and industry-focused BRE programs
• Tracking and analyzing customer feedback and response
• Quantitative and qualitative economic development metrics

MWCC: Lean Learnings
2020-11-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Maryland
Join us on November 5th to hear Jerry Truong, Operational Excellence Manager for Emergent BioSolutions.
Learn the tactical details of executing Hoshin Kanri across the enterprise! Jerry will go over established and successfully proven standard work (inputs, outputs, timelines, and expectations) for how to plan and execute Hoshin Kanri.
Registration is open for this Zoom event. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

MEDCO Properties Tour
2020-11-06 10:00 - 11:00 | VIRTUAL
The MEDA Membership Committee along with Leadership Maryland is excited to announce our next Virtual Tour on November 6, 2020! We will be joining our partners at the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (“MEDCO”), for a virtual tour of properties in their portfolio and under construction. This event will serve as a kickoff for our Real Estate / Development Week, happening November 9-13, in celebration of our Economic Development Tribute.
Established to relieve unemployment, encourage, attract and retain business activity and commerce, promote economic development and promote the health, safety and right to gainful employment of the residents of Maryland, MEDCO is a body corporate and an instrumentality of the State of Maryland, created by the General Assembly to serve as a statewide specialized economic development entity. MEDCO has the authority to develop real and personal property, as well as finance projects through bond issuance and commercial loans.
Join us to hear how MEDCO works vigorously to increase business activity, advance economic development, encourage charitable and cultural activities, enhance workforce development and promote economic viability in Maryland through its development work.
Virtual Tour Recording:

2020.11.06 – MEDA Membership – MEDCO Tour on Vimeo.

MACO: Economic Recovery in the Time of COVID
2020-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Maryland
Hosted by MD-DE-DC Beverage Association

COVID-19 has rocked what had appeared to be a nearly invincible economy – one associated with substantial job growth, multi-decade lows in unemployment, sturdy compensation increases, robust retail sales, low inflation, and strong financial market performance. But as the pandemic lingers, all levels of government and the private sector are left with questions and uncertainties regarding economic recovery. Join this session for a fourth quarter economic outlook and overview of fiscal pressures facing the state and counties, along with trends and predictions for 2021 and beyond.

Maryland Planning Commissioners Association 37th Annual Conference - Virtual
2020-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 | VIRTUAL
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland Planning Commissioners Association (MPCA) Board has decided to host this year’s conference remotely. The Board invites you to join us on The Maryland Department of Planning’s GoToWebinar platform on Monday, November 9. The theme for this year is Contingency Planning and Resilient Boards, and the agenda will be filled with sessions on timely topics that Maryland’s citizen planning boards currently and will continue to face. As we work our way through these unprecedented times, The MPCA believes citizen planners will play a central role in developing a more resilient future for Maryland. Please visit the conference website to learn more. planning.maryland.gov/Pages/YourPart/MPCA/mpcaconf.aspx
The MPCA is still finalizing the 2020 conference agenda, however anticipated session topics will include:
• Open Meetings Act Training
• Housing Element Models & Guidelines
• Virtual Planning During a Pandemic
• Planning After the Pandemic
• Maryland’s Adaptation Framework
• Continuity Planning for Local Boards
The MPCA is partnering with the Maryland Department of Planning to develop a few sessions that will be eligible to earn  AICP CM Credits.

Charles County Economic Development Fall Meeting 2020
2020-11-10 08:30 - 12:00 | Maryland
The Charles County Economic Development Department welcomes you to participate in its virtual 2020 Fall Meeting. Join regional economists, Charles County businesses, and stakeholders to discuss “Building A New and Better Normal” in Charles County’s economic landscape.
Highlights of the Fall Meeting include hearing from keynote speaker Anirban Basu, economist and CEO of Sage Policy Group, who will give us an in-depth update on Maryland’s economic performance over the last year, and provide insights on trends and predictions for 2021 and beyond; the “2020 Pivot Plan” with Jay Garner of Garner Economics; and exploring opportunities for innovation, flexibility, and embracing change in the “The Future of Normal” panel discussion.
The Annual Fall Meeting is your opportunity to stay informed about Charles County’s initiatives to help businesses grow and thrive and to learn about the trends shaping markets everywhere. Join us in Building A New and Better Normal!

Coffee with Ken: Arts in Education Updates with Special Guests
2020-11-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Maryland
Here’s your chance to get the ear of MSAC’s Executive Director, Ken Skrzesz!

Here’s your chance to get the ear of the Director! Join MSAC’s Executive Director, Ken Skrzesz and your fellow colleagues across the state on Tuesday mornings with your favorite coffee drink (or tea, if you’re like Ken!) for a topic-specific dialogue about the arts in Maryland.
