BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.medamd.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161005T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161005T190000 DTSTAMP:20260628T074216 CREATED:20160906T123936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160906T124131Z UID:7177-1475681400-1475694000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Maryland Global Gala DESCRIPTION:  \nAgenda\n3:30 – Breakout Sessions \nCommunication Across Cultures with Luby Ismail\, Founder & President\, Connecting Cultures\nLeveraging Technology For Social Good. Featuring Earth Networks\n4:30 – International Receptions featuring the area’s top international restaurants and Maryland’s best beers \n5:15 – Speaking Program \nIntroduction from Congressman Elijah Cummings (Via Video)\nProfessional Exchanges Program Overview\nMaryland Companies Making a Global Impact\nProfessional Exchange Program Community Partner Honorees\n6:00 – Cultural Performance Showcase\nBreakout Sessions \nCommunication Across Cultures – Featuring Luby Ismail\nThis 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. \nLeveraging Technology For Social Good – Featuring Earth Networks\nHear 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.\nEvent Highlights\nSample food from some of Baltimore’s best international restaurants\nExperience exciting cultural performances\nLearn about what it is like to participate in WTCI’s Professional Exchanges Program from community members\nNetwork with leaders from across Maryland’s international community\nChoose from 2 Breakout Sessions – Communication Across Cultures or Leveraging Technology for Social Good \n  \nTo learn more or to register\, click here. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-global-gala/ LOCATION:Columbus Center (IMET)\, 701 East Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161006T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161006T160000 DTSTAMP:20260628T074216 CREATED:20160730T070051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T161914Z UID:6770-1475746200-1475769600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:TOUR: Diversification in Frederick County DESCRIPTION:Diversification in Frederick \nSponsored by: Frederick County Office of Economic Development\, AstraZeneca & Frederick County Bank \nThe 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. \nQuick Fact:\nFrederick County is home to the first Cidery and Meadery\nin the State of Maryland! \nAttendees 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. \nThis 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. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n9:30-10:00 a.m.- Registration and Welcome (Winchester Hall – 12 East Church Street\, Frederick) \n10:00a.m – Board bus for departure to Rocky Point Creamery- Diversification in farming  \n10:30 -11:45 a.m.- Rocky Point Creamery- Visit a business with 200 cows and a creamery with 60 flavors of ice cream. \n11:45 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.  \n12:15 p.m.-Lunch at Beans in the Belfry- Brunswick\, MD-  Enjoy lunch in a restored church that has been transformed into an eclectic cafe. \n1:45 – 2:45 p.m.- Downtown Frederick Main Street – Learn about driving technology business to this main street and other strategies to diversify.\n \n3:00 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.\n \n4:00-6:00 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!   URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tour-diversification-in-frederick-md/ LOCATION:Winchester Hall – public parking is available across the street\, 12 East Church Street\, Frederick\, MD\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161006T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161006T143000 DTSTAMP:20260628T074216 CREATED:20160906T125617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160906T125617Z UID:7180-1475751600-1475764200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Maryland Women's Center Awards Luncheon and Auction DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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. \nWe will present achievement awards to our clients in the following categories of accomplishment:\n* Woman Entrepreneur of the Year\n* Exporter of the Year\n* Innovator of the Year\n* Minority Woman Business of the Year\n* Woman Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year\n* MWBC Volunteer of the Year\n* Corporate Partner of the Year \nYou 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.\nAll registrants must be paid in full before attending. We will not accept walk-ins for this event. \nPLEASE REGISTER EARLY as we expect this event to sell out quickly. \nTo learn more or to register\, click here. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-womens-center-awards-luncheon-and-auction/ LOCATION:Lakewood Country Club\, 13901 Glen Mill Road\, Rockville \, MD\, 20850\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T200000 DTSTAMP:20260628T074216 CREATED:20160725T172418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160725T172418Z UID:6820-1476379800-1476388800@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Innovator Of The Year DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/innovator-of-the-year/ LOCATION:Visionary Art Museum\, 800 Key Highway\, Baltimore\, MD\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161017T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161017T170000 DTSTAMP:20260628T074216 CREATED:20161014T132014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T200443Z UID:7364-1476689400-1476723600@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Economic Outlook Conference DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nGBC members: $80 for individual | $750 per table of 10\nNon-members: $150 for individual | $1\,250 per table of 10 \nLearn more or register right here. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/economic-outlook-conference-2/ LOCATION:Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards\, 110 S. Eutaw St.\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21201 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T143000 DTSTAMP:20260628T074216 CREATED:20160719T135417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161025T181147Z UID:6656-1477400400-1477405800@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:EPA "Leveraging Resources for Brownfields Revitalization" Webinar DESCRIPTION:Leveraging Resources for Brownfields Revitalization: Meet the Funders\nThis 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. \nTo learn more or register for the webinar click here. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/leveraging-resources-for-brownfields-revitalization-webinar/ LOCATION:MD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T193000 DTSTAMP:20260628T074216 CREATED:20161005T183851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T200432Z UID:7309-1477499400-1477510200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Howard County Economic Development Authority Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nA 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.\nRoom full of people \nYou don’t want to miss this rare opportunity to see an industry leading expert speak in a small format venue! \nAgenda:\n– 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM\no Networking and Heavy Hors D’oeuvres in the Beer Garden on the Patio \n– 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nPresentations by:\no Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman\no Howard County Economic Development Authority CEO Lawrence Twele\no General (Ret.) Keith Alexander\, CEO of IronNet.\nThere will be a Q&A session following this presentation!\nLearn more and register\, right here.  URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/howard-county-economic-development-authority-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Shearton Downtown Columbia\, 10207 Wincopin Circle \, Columbia \, Maryland\, 21044 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T200000 DTSTAMP:20260628T074216 CREATED:20161021T145306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161021T145306Z UID:7387-1477504800-1477512000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Central Maryland Transit Development Plan Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/central-maryland-transit-development-plan-meeting/ LOCATION:Arundel Mills Mall\, Harmans Community Room\, 7000 Arundel Mills Circle \, Hanover\, Maryland \, 21076 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161027T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161027T150000 DTSTAMP:20260628T074216 CREATED:20161021T144837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161021T144837Z UID:7385-1477573200-1477580400@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Government Contracting Event with State Highway Administration DESCRIPTION:Register of the FREE event right here.  URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/government-contracting-event-with-state-highway-administration/ LOCATION:University of Maryland\, 8228 Paint Branch Road\, College Park\, Maryland \, 20742 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR