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SUMMARY:IEDC: Business Retention & Expansion
DESCRIPTION:MEDA Members can attend at the IEDC Member rate. \nThis 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. \n  \nCourse Highlights:\n• Establishing\, maintaining and upgrading a BRE program\n• Creating effective models for business visitations and surveys\n• Customer-Relationship Management (CRM) techniques\n• Marketing a BRE program\n• Establishing an early warning system\n• Cluster and industry-focused BRE programs\n• Tracking and analyzing customer feedback and response\n• Quantitative and qualitative economic development metrics
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-business-retention-expansion-3/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210522
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T202143Z
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SUMMARY:IEDC: Economic Development Finance Programs
DESCRIPTION:The core objective of this analytical course is to explain the financial tools used to stimulate private sector investment that results in the creation of permanent\, private sector jobs\, increased productivity and improvement in the local tax base. Specifically\, the course will review current debt\, equity\, grant and incentive-based financing programs that are accessible to practitioners both rural and urban. Moreover\, course participants will learn how to calculate debt/service ratios\, cash on cash rate of return\, capitalization rates\, underwriting ratios\, debt coverage ratios and similar financial tools used to identify project feasibility. Course instructors will also spend time teaching how potential investors measure return on investment (ROI) how lenders evaluate risk. Participants will have an opportunity to work through multiple case studies in order to solidify their knowledge of the finance programs. \n  \nCourse Highlights:\n• Learn how to help small businesses adjust the imbalance between cost and revenues\n• Explore the fundamentals of reducing risk of default and foreclosure\n• Understand credit risks – matching sources and uses of funds to lower monthly payment and strengthen cash flow position\n• Review maturity risks – providing collateral substitution with guarantee of collateral cushion\n• Evaluate Community Development Block Grants\, Rural Business Enterprise Grants and Public Infrastructure Grants\n• Revolving Loan Funds\, Community Development Financial Institutions\n• New Markets Tax Credits\, Historic Preservation Tax Credits\, Tax Increment Financing
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-economic-development-finance-programs/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210527
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T182850Z
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SUMMARY:2021 MEDA Primer for Economic Development in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Join MEDA for a virtual training that has been created to provide participants an introduction and overview of how Maryland practices economic development. Course attendees will quickly develop a network of resources to link contacts\, all while building camaraderie among participants to further Maryland’s economic development team. This course is designed for those who are new to economic development in Maryland\, in addition to strategic partners in collaborative industries. Find out how economic development transforms lives by creating opportunities\, inspiring innovation\, and enriching communities. Together we can work to make a brighter\, more prosperous future for the state of Maryland! \nClick here to view the agenda.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-meda-primer-for-economic-development-in-maryland/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210520T145811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T145811Z
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SUMMARY:BWI Business Partnership: Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The BWI Business Partnership hosts and sponsors events throughout the year designed to promote our area\, enlighten members on issues of vital interest to both the public and the private sectors\, and to provide unique networking opportunities. \nOur monthly Signature Breakfast Series features keynote speakers from business and government along with regular updates on the happenings at our favorite airport\, BWI Thurgood Marshall. Due to COVID-19 we have pivoted to our Virtual Speaker Series until safe to gather in a larger group capacity along with our Transportation Think Tank (T3) series \nWe also host and collaborate on forums\, meetings and workshops. Some of the topics include transportation\, commercial development and doing business with government agencies.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/bwi-business-partnership-annual-meeting-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Benson Hammond House\, 7101 Aviation Blvd\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210609
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210318T133547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T134222Z
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SUMMARY:IEDC 2021 Economic Future Forum
DESCRIPTION:The conference will explore industry trends and the partnerships and strategies needed to grow\, diversify\, and retain companies in established and emerging industries.  The Future Forum will focus on problem-solving and navigating in a post-COVID-19 environment.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-2021-economic-future-forum/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210612
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20200813T192519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T192519Z
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SUMMARY:2021 C2ER/LMI Institute Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-c2er-lmi-institute-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel.
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210331T193659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T193659Z
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SUMMARY:MCCEI Pathway Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Pathway Awards will recognize those in the built environment who embody the values of MCCEI and inspire the workforce of our industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in a celebration of the amazing work being done in Maryland to promote career pathways in the built environment. The Pathway Awards were created to recognize all the people\, companies\, and partners in the AEC industry who embody the values of MCCEI and who have championed workforce development initiatives in the built environment in the past year. \nCategories include: \n\nBuilt Environment Hero\nChampion of Workforce Development\nGovernment Partner of the Year\nMCCEI Educator of the Year\nCommunity Partner of the Year\nFuture Builder of the Year\n\nNominations are open until April 30th. Click here to nominate someone today. \nMCCEI’s mission is to develop\, promote\, and connect career opportunities in the built environment. MCCEI is an independent and trusted adviser and resource for industry\, education\, and government. Together\, we will make careers in the built environment a first-choice option. www.mccei.org
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mccei-pathway-awards/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210517T135838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T173755Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Virtual Tour: St. Mary’s County Airport Innovation District
DESCRIPTION:The MEDA Membership Committee along with Leadership Maryland is excited to announce our next Virtual Tour on June 24th!  We will be joining the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development for a virtual tour of their Airport Innovation District! This event will serve as an opportunity to learn more about a major project underway in St. Mary’s. \nSt. Mary’s County is home to an economic hotspot at the Regional Airport. To fuel the recent trend\, the County has designated the area as an “Innovation District” and created a Master Plan to guide future development and enhancements. The Innovation District is home to research\, academia and innovation facilities such as the University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site\, the University System of Maryland (USMSM)\, the TechPort Incubator and more. It is also home to various industries such as Aerospace\, Aviation\, Unmanned Systems\, and Advanced Manufacturing. \nSt. Mary’s County has a unique opportunity to help guide and leverage the development of the area in and around the regional airport to promote research\, foster new technology\, boost new and expanding business enterprises\, and encourage resource sharing and idea exchange through a planned growth effort that includes increased connectivity to existing industry and adjoining neighborhoods and retail space. \nThe St. Mary’s Economic Development Team is excited to provide an in-depth behind the scenes tour! \nThis event is open to MEDA and Leadership Maryland Members only. 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/airport-innovation-district/
LOCATION:Maryland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210630
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210412T141920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T141920Z
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SUMMARY:2021 MML Summer Conference (In-Person)  Copy
DESCRIPTION:The first ever virtual MML 2020 summer conference was as a success! You should be among the hundreds of Maryland city and town officials who will come together again this summer. The conference will be a two-part event\, first live in-person on June 27-29 followed by an all virtual experience July 19-20. Learn about and discuss municipal issues and to network with fellow city and town officials. By participating in MML’s conference\, you will enhance your knowledge and build skills that will improve your ability to serve the citizens who elected you. \nSponsor Opportunities\nBe the Leader! Secure your organization as the information resource for Maryland’s Cities and Towns. Become a conference sponsor and show you want to do business with Maryland’s 157 local governments. Details. \n\nNetworking Opportunities\nYou will also have an opportunity to virtually and in-person meet with key state officials at the Cabinet Secretaries Roundtable and to visit commercial and state agencies in the online exhibit hall chat rooms\, which includes over 200 exhibits. Exhibitors display a wide array of products and services including wireless technology\, engineers\, GIS systems\, financial services\, insurance\, lighting\, ordinance codification\, recreation and parks equipment\, water and wastewater supplies and consultants\, and public works equipment and vehicles. \nSaving Money\nPast MML conference attendees report that attending educational workshops and meeting with conference exhibitors have saved significant amounts of money from what their municipality had previously been spending for the same service or product. \nThings change. Stay ahead of the game. Schedule a portion of your time to researching new technologies\, services\, and products offered by over 200 hundred exhibitors. Attending MML’s 2021 conference could pay big dividends. \nConference registration and schedule details will be available on this website and in the Municipal Maryland magazine’s March/April edition. Contact MML  anytime if there are any questions.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-mml-summer-conference-copy/
LOCATION:Ocean City
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210614T151454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T165351Z
UID:38885-1624968000-1624973400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:MEDA Young Leaders - Arts Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join the MEDA Young Leaders for another fun lunch and learn session featuring a discussion around the arts industry in Maryland. Hear perspectives from successful industry professionals on the importance of fostering a thriving arts scene in your community and its impact on economic development. The panel discussion includes: \n–          Steven Skerritt-Davis\, Deputy Director of the Maryland State Arts Council \n–          Patti White\, Festival Director & Co-Founder of the Annapolis Film Festival \n–          Lee Anderson\, Festival Director & Co-Founder of the Annapolis Film Festival \nNot only did both organizations shift their offerings to accommodate a virtual need during the pandemic but they were able to reach into new communities. Learn how to get involved with the designated areas near you. \nThis event is only open to MEDA Young Leaders. If you’re interested in joining the MEDA Young Leaders\, click here.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/meda-young-leaders-arts-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210717
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20201203T202354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T202354Z
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SUMMARY:IEDC: Real Estate Development and Reuse
DESCRIPTION:This course clearly articulates the eight stage process for real estate development and reuse. Specifically\, course participants will learn the fundamentals of market and site analysis\, financial feasibility\, and what political considerations are required to move a development project from conception to realization. Additionally\, this course will cover a wide variety of financing tools that are available at the local\, regional\, and state levels\, including tax increment financing\, bond financing\, tax credits\, tax abatements\, land assembly\, and brownfield redevelopment. Multiple in-class case studies will be used to help participants work through actual financial and regulatory problems. \n  \nCourse Highlights:\n• Housing\, retail\, office\, industrial\, hotel\, and mixed use development\n• The regulatory and approval process including zoning and permitting\n• Assessing community involvement and political feasibility\n• Public\, private and nonprofit financial modeling\n• Understanding the pro forma operating statement structure\n• Property valuation and capitalization rates\n• Brownfield redevelopment phase structure and liability\n• Request for qualification/proposal process
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-real-estate-development-and-reuse/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210721
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210412T141751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T141958Z
UID:37437-1626652800-1626825599@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:2021 MML Summer Conference (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The first ever virtual MML 2020 summer conference was as a success! You should be among the hundreds of Maryland city and town officials who will come together again this summer. The conference will be a two-part event\, first live in-person on June 27-29 followed by an all virtual experience July 19-20. Learn about and discuss municipal issues and to network with fellow city and town officials. By participating in MML’s conference\, you will enhance your knowledge and build skills that will improve your ability to serve the citizens who elected you. \nSponsor Opportunities\nBe the Leader! Secure your organization as the information resource for Maryland’s Cities and Towns. Become a conference sponsor and show you want to do business with Maryland’s 157 local governments. Details. \n\nNetworking Opportunities\nYou will also have an opportunity to virtually and in-person meet with key state officials at the Cabinet Secretaries Roundtable and to visit commercial and state agencies in the online exhibit hall chat rooms\, which includes over 200 exhibits. Exhibitors display a wide array of products and services including wireless technology\, engineers\, GIS systems\, financial services\, insurance\, lighting\, ordinance codification\, recreation and parks equipment\, water and wastewater supplies and consultants\, and public works equipment and vehicles. \nSaving Money\nPast MML conference attendees report that attending educational workshops and meeting with conference exhibitors have saved significant amounts of money from what their municipality had previously been spending for the same service or product. \nThings change. Stay ahead of the game. Schedule a portion of your time to researching new technologies\, services\, and products offered by over 200 hundred exhibitors. Attending MML’s 2021 conference could pay big dividends. \nConference registration and schedule details will be available on this website and in the Municipal Maryland magazine’s March/April edition. Contact MML  anytime if there are any questions.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-mml-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Ocean City
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210731
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20201202T140646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T122008Z
UID:33553-1627257600-1627689599@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:2021 MEDA Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course
DESCRIPTION: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.\nIn 2021\, this course will be offered online (via Zoom). Please note that the time zone is Eastern Time (ET). \nThe course will highlight the key aspects in an economic developer’s career: \n\nManaging Economic Development Offices\nStrategic Planning\nEthics\nBusiness Retention & Expansion\nFinance for Economic Development\nReal Estate Development & Reuse (MEDA Summer Conference – included in your course registration)\nMarketing & Business Attraction\nNeighborhood Revitalization\nWorkforce Development\nSmall Business & Entrepreneurship\n\nHere’s a link to the draft agenda (subject to change). \n 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-meda-chesapeake-basic-economic-development-course/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210412T134758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T121633Z
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SUMMARY:2021 MEDA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Real Estate Development and Reuse \nThere’s a special feeling about taking something old and making it new again. Case study\, after case study has shown that when vacant and often challenging commercial properties are transitioned in to productive reuses\, there is a positive ripple effect leading to community stability\, increased sustainability and positive economic development. \nJoin us for MEDA’s 2021 Summer Conference and hear firsthand from those involved in successful redevelopment projects across Maryland; how they are benefitting the larger community in which they are located; and the challenges of brownfield redevelopment and how public-private partnerships can work to achieve an economically beneficial outcome for all. \nClick here to view the Agenda. \nClick here to view the MEDA Business Meeting Minutes from the 2021 Spring Conference.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-meda-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210814
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20201203T202527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T202527Z
UID:33661-1628726400-1628899199@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:IEDC: Economic Development Strategic Planning
DESCRIPTION:This highly interactive course lets participants work in small teams to help understand the complexity of strategic planning and its challenges. Economic developers must build consensus among board members\, stakeholders and the community as a whole\, creating a unified vision for the future. Learn techniques to build consensus among stakeholders who represent different values and interests. Also\, participants will learn the quantitative techniques used to better understand their community including: location quotients\, shift share\, input-output and cluster analyses. Explore project assessment methods for setting priorities and measuring your plan’s impact. \n  \nCourse Highlights:\n• Stakeholder analysis\, structuring participation\, planning fundamentals\n• Consensus building\, group facilitation and conflict\n• Defining geography\, competitive advantage and SWOT\n• Determining vision\, mission\, goals and objectives\n• Demand-side strategies and supply-side strategies\n• Identifying projects\, strategy formation and implementation\n• Setting realistic benchmarks and measuring success\n• Exploring the use of dashboard indicators
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-economic-development-strategic-planning/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210822
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210510T140251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T140321Z
UID:38150-1629244800-1629590399@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:MACo 2021 Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world. All aspects of modern life have been affected – public health\, of course\, but also how we conduct business\, educate our schoolchildren\, and govern our communities. Some of these will return to “normal\,” but some changes will be with us forever. The socio-economic impacts are still unfolding\, but we can be certain – counties stood on the front lines of the pandemic and will lead the recovery. At this conference\, MACo and county leaders will explore the local role in pandemic response and recovery – strategic planning\, evolving service delivery\, emergency communications\, advancing technologies\, and fiscal obstacles – all of which constitute the fabric of local leadership. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCONFERENCE NOTE: \nAt this time\, MACo is planning an in-person Summer Conference with reduced capacity and stringent safety protocols. The MACo Conference Planning Committee will re-evaluate this plan as needed. All participants must agree to MACo’s Hold Harmless Waiver. \nView MACo’s program changes and safety measures for 2021. \nContact Virginia White for more information.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maco-2021-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Roland Powell Convention Center\, Ocean City\, MD
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210615T153705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T153705Z
UID:38903-1629311400-1629318600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Project Opportunity Eastern Shore Fall 2021 Orientation Session
DESCRIPTION:FREE ENTREPRENEUR TRAINING FOR VETERANS \nIs Entrepreneurship the right choice for you?\nDo you have a business idea but not sure where to start?\nDo you have a business and want to take it to the next level?\nAre you a Veteran small business owner looking to expand? \nWant to know more\, register for the Project Opportunity Eastern Shore Fall 2021 Orientation Session at www.project-opportunity.com/class/registration. Orientation is Wednesday\, August 18\, 2021 from 6:30 -8:30 PM at the American Job Center located at 31901 Tri-County Way\, Salisbury\, Maryland 21804. Attendance at the Orientation Session is a vital step in our application process. If you are interested in this class but unable to attend you must contact Program Director Joe Giordano\, joe.giordano@project-opportunity.com. \nClasses Begins Wednesday September 8\, 2021 \nProject Opportunity is an intensive curriculum based 10-week cohort program. The Fall 2021 program will meet every Wednesday\, September 8– November 10\, 2021 from 6:30 – 9:00 PM. Through grants and community business support this program is free to all veterans. The curriculum and material is facilitated by small business professionals and subject matter experts. The program concludes with a formal business pitch on November 10\, 2021. \nTraining Includes:\n❖ Assessing Your Business Idea\n❖ Marketing Analysis\n❖ Financing and Financial Management\n❖ Business Structure and Taxes\n❖ Development of a Business Plan
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/project-opportunity-eastern-shore-fall-2021-orientation-session/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Networking
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210828
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20201203T202622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T151031Z
UID:33663-1629936000-1630108799@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:IEDC: Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development Strategies
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nCourse Highlights:\n• Identifying and addressing the needs of entrepreneurs\n• Defining urban v. rural-focused entrepreneurial and small business strategies\n• Managing technical assistance (e.g.\, economic gardening) programs\n• Development and management of business incubators\n• Understanding federal and state government resources (e.g.\, SBDCs)\n• Financing programs including micro-lending\, venture capital\, and angel networks\n• Creating a technical assistance tracking system to measure job growth and etc.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-entrepreneurial-and-small-business-development-strategies-2/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210902
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20201203T202717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T151107Z
UID:33665-1630368000-1630540799@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:IEDC: Workforce Development Strategies
DESCRIPTION:MEDA Members can attend at the IEDC Member rate. \nSkilled workers are the backbone of a productive and efficient economy. This versatile course explains the strong relationship between economic and workforce development through case studies\, practical examples\, and current research. Course participants will learn what programs currently leverage federal\, state\, and local financial resources to support workforce development. Learn about what collaborative programs will help upgrade the skills of your community’s existing workforce. Other topics of discussion will include: talent attraction\, K-12 development and integration\, occupational analysis\, target industry clusters\, and more. \n  \nCourse Highlights:\n• Reviewing the core components of the workforce development system\n• Availability of funding sources at the local\, state and federal levels\n• Accessing Department of Labor grants and initiatives (e.g.\, WIRED)\n• Understanding occupational data analysis and career pathways\n• Assessing qualifications\, skills and abilities of current workforce\n• Recruitment and retention of a skilled labor force\n• The role of higher education in workforce and economic development\n• New alliances\, new models and best practices in regional & local initiatives
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-https-www-iedconline-org-events-2021-08-31-training-course-online-training-course-workforce-development-strategies/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210907T123131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T123131Z
UID:40931-1631178000-1631196000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Maryland Economic Resilience and Disaster Recovery Conference
DESCRIPTION:This is a once-a-year opportunity for Emergency Managers\, Economic Developers\, and their Private Sector Partners to exchange business cards and discuss ways to improve disaster recovery and economic resilience in Maryland. \nRegister Now to Join Us Next Week! \n9 AM to 2 PM | Thursday\, September 9\, 2021 \nLocation:\nMaryland Innovation Center (MIC)\nHoward County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA)\n6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\nColumbia\, MD 21046 \nThis conference will also feature: \nRelease of the new Maryland Report and Planning Guide for Economic Resilience and Disaster Recovery\n+\nExercise to Promote Public-Private Cooperation to Prepare for Future Disasters \nREGISTER HERE \nPresented by ISD and the HCEDA. Made possible with the generous support of the US EDA. \nPlease note that space is limited and the event format may change due to COVID-19 health precautions. \nFor more information\, please email info@isdus.org.\nNOTE: FORMAL CONFERENCE ENDS AT 2 PM; ADVISORY SESSIONS AVAILABLE 2 PM-5 PM \nFollowing the 2 PM official close of the conference\, attendees are welcome to stay for free business and economic recovery and resilience counseling (please sign up via helpdesk@isdus.org).
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2nd-annual-maryland-economic-resilience-and-disaster-recovery-conference/
LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210412T134913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T122925Z
UID:37430-1631610000-1631622600@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:2021 MEDA Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the theme of the Fall Conference will be Economic Recovery – Best Practices in Small Business & Workforce Trends Moving Forward. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted economic activity across the nation\, and communities are looking to strategize for long-term recovery. This conference aims to identify creative and innovative programs that can speak to this economic challenge. \n9:00 – 9:15     WELCOME AND MEDA BUSINESS MEETING \n9:15 – 10:15    KEYNOTE – “Anirban Basu and the Chamber of Data” \nThere is light at the end of the tunnel.  Is it coming from an oncoming train?  This presentation supplies economic data and analysis juxtaposing the pre-pandemic and pandemic world\, and then supplies a forecast for the post-pandemic one.  Among the areas of focus are labor markets\, financial markets\, real estate\, construction\, consumer spending\, business investment\, international trade and government finances. \n10:15 – 11:15  SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR UNDERREPRESENTED BUSINESSES \nUnderrepresented business owners have been hit especially hard during this pandemic. What does recovery look like? How are communities developing tools and program support to address these unique needs? This panel will explore support for Black and Latinx business owners and entrepreneurs. \n11:15 – 12:15 FROM TRAINING TO RETAINING \nAs part of this recovery\, workforce development has transformed. This panel of representatives from across various industries and parts of the State will discuss how they’ve had to shift the work they do\, the programs they utilize\, and how they trained their employees to adapt to successfully recover from the pandemic. The regional training partners will be joined by business representatives to discuss the specific programs they’ve implemented. The ever-evolving best practices these businesses are utilizing to meet the demand of their industries and upskill and keep their employees. \n12:15               CLOSING COMMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT \nClick here to view the 2021 MEDA Fall Conference Agenda. \nClick here to view the MEDA Business Meeting Minutes from the 2021 Summer Conference. 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-meda-fall-conference/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210907T144311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T003226Z
UID:40957-1631625300-1631625300@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Project Restore Infomation Session
DESCRIPTION:MEDA MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT  \nThe Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is administering $25 million through Project Restore to provide financial support to Maryland’s new or expanding businesses to help incentivize commercial investment in vacant retail and commercial properties. \nThis information session is for MEDA members in partnership with DHCD. Please join us for an overview of the program and for the opportunity to ask questions about the program. The Project Restore application round is currently open. \nAdditional information\, including a link to the application\, can be found on DHCD’s  Project Restore program page https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/ProjectRestore/default.aspx \nIf you have not done so already\, we encourage you to read the Notice of Funding Availability https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/ProjectRestore/NOFA.aspx in advance of the call.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/project-restore/
LOCATION:Maryland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210918
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20201203T202824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T202824Z
UID:33667-1631664000-1631923199@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:IEDC: Economic Development Credit Analysis
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course presents business financing tools and available private financing options\, as well as how the public sector can complement bank financing. You will learn how to stimulate private sector investment that results in the creation of permanent\, private sector jobs and increased productivity. Course participants will also perform credit analysis by determining how well a company buys and sells to make a profit. Learn how to read financial reports\, financial statements\, balance sheets and profit and loss statements. Enroll now to understand the basics of structuring deals for small businesses that often combine public and private sector financing programs. \n  \nCourse Highlights:\n• Business credit analysis and deal structuring/restructuring\n• Credit risk\, maturity risk\, rate risk and liquidity\n• Determining if a firm is productive and profitable\n• Analysis of small business lending programs\n• Negotiation and loan packaging options\n• Review lending programs\n• Overview of real estate financing and lending tools
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-economic-development-credit-analysis-3/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210907T133552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T133552Z
UID:40944-1631691000-1631698200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:BWI Business Partnership Signature Breakfast Series: David Marriott\, Director\, Marriott International
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/bwi-business-partnership-signature-breakfast-series-david-marriott-director-marriott-international/
LOCATION:Marriott BWI Airport\, 1743 W. Nursery Road\, Linthicum\, MD\, 21090
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210916T123232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T123232Z
UID:41476-1632304800-1632308400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Preparing for Growth With or Without Lending
DESCRIPTION:Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Business Financing\, COVID-19 Financing Capital\, COVID-19 General Support\nDescription: \nBusiness (Growth) Strategies: Start Small…..Think BIG – WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS – (A Four-Part Series)Preparing for Growth With or Without Lending When preparing for growth with lending\, planning\, and preparation are essential to your strategic growth plan as a business owner. Pre-funding your growth can reduce financial stress and give you time to reap the rewards of growth. In this session\, lenders will provide best practices and strategies you can use in your small business today to fund your growth goals. Social media marketing is one of the essential investments strategies you can make to accelerate growth in your business. Join us as we cover the most popular social media platforms\, who is using them\, and how you can use these tools strategically to fund your business growth. \nPart 1: Workforce Strategies to Grow Your Business 09/15/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 2: Preparing for Growth With or Without Lending 09/22/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 3: State Procurement Opportunities: $50K and Less 09/29/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 4: Enhancing Your Business with Certifications 10/06/2021 10AM – 11AM \n\n\nRegistration Policies:\nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. You may receive special payment instructions by email once you register to the event \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled\, all fees will be returned. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/preparing-for-growth-with-or-without-lending/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210916T123626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T123626Z
UID:41478-1632909600-1632913200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:State Procurement Opportunities: $50K and Less
DESCRIPTION:Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: COVID-19 General Support\, Government Contracting\, Selling to Government\, Small Disadvantaged Businesses\, Subcontracting\, Woman-owned Businesses\nDescription: \nBusiness (Growth) Strategies: Start Small…..Think BIG – WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS – (A Four-Part Series)Join us to meet the buyers in the State of Maryland for a virtual webinar as they share procurement opportunities below $50\,000 for small businesses. \nParticipating agencies: Maryland Department of the Environment Maryland Department of State Police Maryland State Board of Elections \nMaryland Department of Military \nMaryland Department of Human Services Maryland Department of Natural Resources Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Maryland Department of Health Maryland Department of Transportation – The Secretary’s Office Maryland Department of Transportation – State Highway Administration Maryland Department of Transportation – Maryland Transit Administration Maryland Department of Transportation – Motor Vehicle Administration University of Maryland Global Campus Four-Part Series \nPart 1: Workforce Strategies to Grow Your Business 09/15/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 2: Preparing for Growth With or Without Lending 09/22/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 3: State Procurement Opportunities: $50K and Less 09/29/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 4: Enhancing Your Business with Certifications 10/06/2021 10AM – 11AM
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/state-procurement-opportunities-50k-and-less/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210916T124059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T124133Z
UID:41483-1633426200-1633433400@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Access to CDFI Lending: What is a CDFI & Lender Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Accounting/Budget\, Business Financing\, Business Plan\, Cash Flow Management\, COVID-19 Financing Capital\, COVID-19 General Support\nDescription: \n\nThis free 2 day series webinar is provided by the MD Small Business Development Center in partnership with Maryland’s Department of Labor and Governor’s Office of Small\, Minority & Women Business AffairsUnderserved businesses with five or fewer employees and annual sales of less than $100\,000 have access to a unique microlending program offered through Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI). \n  \nJoin us for a 2-day series to learn about: \nLending options \nWhat lenders look for \nPreparing a successful loan package \nPreparing for your meeting with a lender \nBusiness finance consulting resources \nAt the end of the second session “Preparing Your Business Financing Package\,” you will be provided a “CDFI Lending Checklist” \n  \nTo register for Day 2 Preparing Your Business Financing Package of the Access to CDFI Lending Webinar Series please click here \n\nInstructions: Please email panel questions to rchavez@umd.edu Subject Line: CDFI Panelist Questions\n \n\n 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/41483/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210916T123749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T123749Z
UID:41480-1633514400-1633518000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Enhancing Your Business with Certifications
DESCRIPTION:Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: COVID-19 General Support\, Government Contracting\, Selling to Government\, Small Disadvantaged Businesses\, Subcontracting\, Woman-owned Businesses\nDescription: \nBusiness (Growth) Strategies: Start Small…..Think BIG – WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS – (A Four-Part Series)Enhancing Your Business with Certifications Business certifications are industry recognized credentials a company can acquire to demonstrate their abilities in specific work-related areas. Certifications can assist in progressing your business to the next level. These certifications are the most well-known throughout the small business community and the world of Federal and State procurement. \nSmall Business Reserve (SBR) Program\nVeteran-owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program\nMinority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program\nDisadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program\nAirport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Program\nSmall Business Enterprise (SBE) Program\n8a Business Development Program\nWomen Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program \nPart 1: Workforce Strategies to Grow Your Business 09/15/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 2: Preparing for Growth With or Without Lending 09/22/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 3: State Procurement Opportunities: $50K and Less 09/29/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 4: Enhancing Your Business with Certifications 10/06/2021 10AM – 11AM
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/enhancing-your-business-with-certifications/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210927T161638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T161715Z
UID:41647-1633514400-1633518000@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Understanding FSC First Financing Options
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help small business owners understand financing options\, the role of the lender\, and eligibility to obtain loan funding from FSC First as an SBA lender. After completion of this workshop\, learners will have a better understanding of how their secured financing options and possible eligibility for loans from FSC First and the SBA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor all sessions in the Capital Matters Series\, there will be a 50% reduction on the loan application fee to anyone who submits a complete loan application (in accordance with our checklist) within 30 days of attending the FSC First-sponsored webinars. Contact us today for more information!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/understanding-fsc-first-financing-options/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094715
CREATED:20210916T124222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T124222Z
UID:41486-1633599000-1633606200@www.medamd.com
SUMMARY:Access to CDFI Lending: Preparing Your Business Financing Package
DESCRIPTION:Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Accounting/Budget\, Business Financing\, Business Plan\, Cash Flow Management\, COVID-19 Financing Capital\nDescription: \nThis free 2 day series webinar is provided by the MD Small Business Development Center in partnership with Maryland’s Department of Labor and Governor’s Office of Small\, Minority & Women Business AffairsUnderserved businesses with five or fewer employees and annual sales of less than $100\,000 have access to a unique microlending program offered through Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI). \n  \nJoin us for a 2-day series to learn about: \nLending options \nWhat lenders look for \nPreparing a successful loan package \nPreparing for your meeting with a lender \nBusiness finance consulting resources \n  \n\nInstructions: Please email panel questions to rchavez@umd.edu Subject Line: CDFI Panelist Questions
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/access-to-cdfi-lending-preparing-your-business-financing-package/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Networking
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