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SUMMARY:TU Event: Towson University Public Health and Healthcare Informatics Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Towson University Public Health and Healthcare Informatics Showcase \nDiscover new ways to collaborate with researchers\, technologies\, and students.\nApril 4\, 2018 | 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Minnegan Room\, Towson University \nInnovative research and discovery are happening at Towson University. The Public Health and Healthcare Informatics Showcase is an excellent opportunity for community healthcare partners to identify and form collaborative partnerships with Towson University to improve clinical care and public health for Maryland’s citizens. \nFaculty and graduate students will provide product demonstrations that highlight the clinical research\, medical device development\, and health informatics projects being developed at Towson University. Administrators will highlight applied research and teaching opportunities for healthcare partners to create a sustained pipeline of students into the workforce. \nAgenda\n7:30 a.m. – Registration and Breakfast \n8:05 a.m. – Welcome Remarks \n\nDr. Timothy J. L. Chandler\, Provost\, Towson University\nDr. Kim Schatzel\, President\, Towson University\n\n8:15 a.m. – Keynote Speaker \n\nDr. Thomas B. Smyth\, President & CEO\, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center\n\n8:35 a.m. – Faculty Presentations \n\nLongitudinal Aging Study at Towson [LAST]\, Nicolas Knuth\, PhD\nMobile Health Application for Clinicians to Enhance Clinical Decision-Making at the Point of Care\, Kyungsook Gartrell\, RN\, PhD\nProject yCAT:Young Children’s Assistive Technology\, Amanda Jozkowski\, PhD\, OTR/L\nUse of a Markerless Motion-Capture System to Assess Lower Extremity Biomechanics in Collegiate Athletes: Injury Prediction and Clinical Implications\, Peter Lisman\, PhD\, ATC\n\n9:00 a.m. – Demonstrations and Networking \n10:00 a.m. – Conclusion \nTU Facilities Tour (On Request)
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tu-event-towson-university-public-health-and-healthcare-informatics-showcase/
LOCATION:Minnegan Room\, Towson University\, 8000 York Road\, Towson\, MD\, 21252\, United States
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SUMMARY:Maryland Chamber of Commerce: Open House & Sine Die Celebration
DESCRIPTION:There’s nothing like the feeling of Sine Die. When spring is in the air and the legislative session closes\, it’s time for a celebration that’s become the talk of the town! \nJoin us for refreshments and fun\, open-house style… free! \nSponsorship opportunities are available. Click here for more.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-chamber-commerce-open-house-sine-die-celebration/
LOCATION:Sine Die\, 60 West Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T200000
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SUMMARY:UB Event: Lessons from Legends / Featuring Nancy S. Rase
DESCRIPTION:Please join University of Baltimore for an evening with Nancy S. Rase\, B.S. ’90\, Co-founder and the President and CEO of Homes for America\, as she shares insights from her career and the real estate industry. \nContact Tashi Jelani at 410-837-4994\, or tjelani@ubalt.edu for more information. \nUniversity of Baltimore’s Lessons from Legends series at the Merrick School of Business presents conversations with leaders who have shown a true mastery of their business. Students\, alumni and friends have an opportunity to learn from some important Baltimore legends—some of the most influential and successful leaders in the city’s history—who are sharing their experiences\, career paths\, successes and challenges. \nThe 2018 Lessons from Legends event will feature Nancy Rase co-founder and Director Emeritus of Homes for America (HFA)\, sponsored by the Real Estate and Economic Development (REED) program at UB. During her tenure at HFA from 1994-2015\, Ms. Rase developed 75 rental communities encompassing over 6\,000 affordable apartment homes throughout the mid-Atlantic. Prior to HFA\, Ms. Rase spent over 20 years in public service working for Maryland’s Community Development Administration and in local government in western Maryland. Since 2015\, Ms. Rase serves as principal of Nancy Rase Consulting\, LLC\, providing advisory services to housing organizations and public agencies involved in the affordable housing industry. \nFor more information about the Lessons from Legends series\, please view these conversations from this link http://www.ubalt.edu/merrick/news-and-events/events/lessons-from-legends/previous-legends.cfm
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/ub-event-lessons-legends-featuring-nancy-s-rase/
LOCATION:University of Baltimore’s Learning Commons\, Town Hall\, 1415 Maryland Ave.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T113000
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SUMMARY:HCEDA's International Roundtable: Tariffs and Trade Wars
DESCRIPTION:Join the Howard County Economic Development Authority for an informational session regarding the China 301\, Steel & Aluminum 232\, NAFTA negotiations\, WTO and CIT cases. Discussion will be led by Alexander W. Koff\, Esq. of Venable LLP\, who will share insight on how these cases may impact your business and ways you can share your opinions on these bills.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/hcedas-international-roundtable-tariffs-and-trade-wars/
LOCATION:Howard Community College Business Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive\, First Floor\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T210000
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SUMMARY:MTC Event: Lifetime Achievement Gala
DESCRIPTION:MTC’s annual Lifetime Achievement Gala is a black-tie optional dinner where we honor those who have exceeded expectations through their career to serve the technology and life science communities. Award recipients display commitment and leadership\, both in the field and within their organizations. They have been instrumental in cultivating new ideas and encouraging creativity while demonstrating generosity and compassion\, ensuring that their work benefits others. \nThis year we are proud to honor: \n\n•  Francis S. Collins\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, Director\, National Institutes of Health\n•  Douglas R. Lowy\, M.D.\, NIH Distinguished Investigator\, Lab Chief\, Laboratory of Cellular Oncology\, Center for Cancer Research\, Deputy Director\, National Cancer Institute\n•  John T. Schiller\, Ph.D.\, Senior Principal Investigator\, National Cancer Institute\, Deputy Lab Chief\, Laboratory of Cellular Oncology\, Center for Cancer Research National Cancer Institute
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mtc-event-lifetime-achievement-gala/
LOCATION:William F. Bolger Center\, 9600 Newbridge Drive\, Potomac\, MD\, 20854\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T130000
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SUMMARY:ETC Event: Small Business Innovation Research Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Energetics Technology Center (ETC)\, in collaboration with the Rural Maryland Council\, is hosting an SBIR Workshop on April 19\, to review the leverage and financial support Small Business Innovation Research grants offer inventors and start up businesses. The program is designed to assist and prepare grant writers with their proposals and introduce individuals to resources available in the community to help entrepreneurs develop and move their technology toward commercialization and product sales. \nWhether you have ever submitted an SBIR grant proposal or not\, plan to attend this free session. Hear from Department of Navy SBIR offices\, Southern Region Small Business Development Center\, and an ETC Entrepreneur-in-Residence who will provide information regarding grant writing best practices and be available to offer initial preparation tips onsite. This event will be held in building BI113E (Center for Business and Industry\, room 113E) at the La Plata Campus of the College of Southern Maryland. \nThis training workshop will teach how to develop a successful SBIR grant proposal. SBIR program managers from NAWCAD and IHEODTD will discuss how the SBIR program works at their respective labs. Sponsored by the Rural Maryland Council.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/etc-event-small-business-innovation-research-workshop/
LOCATION:College of Southern Maryland\, 8730 Mitchell Road\, La Plata\, MD\, 20646\, United States
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SUMMARY:FSC First Event: Roundtable Series - Green Energy Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to FSC First’s Executive Roundtable Series.  This April 19th session is dedicated to local and regional Green Energy Companies. \nFSC First is currently managing a $6 Million Pepco/Exelon Green Energy Sustainability Fund designed to support Green Energy Companies. As a result of their innovative and creative approaches\, FSC First continues to support more than 3\,200 local jobs by creatively leveraging private equity\, traditional bank loans\, and capital investments. \nFSC First seeks to open a dialog with Green Energy companies to: \n\nAdvance public/private investments in Green Energy and other innovative Green Technologies in Prince George’s County\nProvide Access To Capital in support of Green Energy\nDiscuss advantages and disadvantages of the Green Energy Sustainability Fund\nEnhance the process for energy efficiency\, improvements\, and energy conservation efforts along with renewable energy measures\nIdentify Green Business tax credits\n\nRegister today and be a part of this roundtable and help FSC First\, help you. \nLearn more about their new lending programs and geographic targets. \nREGISTER NOW to confirm your attendance. For additional information\, please call April Miller at (301) 893-4608 or send an email to amiller@vagency.com.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/fsc-first-event-roundtable-series-green-energy-roundtable/
LOCATION:FSC First\, 1801 McCormick Drive\, Suite 300\, Largo\, MD\, 20774\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180420T170000
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SUMMARY:HCC Event: First Annual Tech @ the HUB Conference
DESCRIPTION:This one-day event will bring together IT professionals\, small business owners\, government and educational organizations\, and subject matter experts to discuss current trends and learn about innovative security solutions\, cloud services\, risk assessment\, IOT\, and wireless solutions. \n$79 for the general public\n$69 for TIC tenants\n$29 for HCC students \nTech @ the Hub Flyer
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/hcc-event-first-annual-tech-hub-conference/
LOCATION:HCC Career Programs Building\, 11400 Robinwood Dr\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21742\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T133000
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SUMMARY:TU Event: BTU Partnerships Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The BTU Partnerships Showcase is the best opportunity to connect with TU and explore\, initiate\, or expand partnerships and collaborations. \nTowson University is committed to positive impacts\, making a difference\, and transforming lives in Greater Baltimore — but we don’t do this work alone. We do it through partnerships. We do that through BTU — Partnerships at Work For Greater Baltimore. \nThe BTU Partnerships Showcase is TU’s largest annual event focused on highlighting the exciting work happening in partnership with nonprofits\, schools\, healthcare organizations\, government\, and business. This is an opportunity to meet TU faculty\, researchers\, and administrators to further existing projects and identify future collaborations. \nThe BTU Partnerships Showcase is an open house and a chance to: \n\nEXPLORE BTU’s five impact areas—equitable education\, community development\, competitive economy\, health and well-being\, and arts and culture.\nLEARN why community matters to TU—an ongoing commitment to strengthen TU’s connections with community and business partners.\nCONNECT with leaders from TU centers\, programs\, and departments—all deeply involved with university-community partnerships.\nNETWORK with other community partners—all working to make Greater Baltimore a better place to live\, work\, and learn.\nCELEBRATE partnership successes—long time partners and the collective work will be highlighted throughout the event.\n\nJoin faculty\, researchers\, and administrators to network\, explore opportunities\, and expand partnerships. \nTuesday\, April 24\, 2018  |  11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.  |  SECU Arena
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tu-event-btu-partnerships-showcase/
LOCATION:SECU Arena\, 8000 York Rd\, Towson\, MD\, 21252\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T093000
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SUMMARY:CCED Event: Quarterly Business Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date\nQuarterly Business Roundtable\nCharles County Economic Development\nWaldorf West Library\n10405 O’Donnell Place\nWaldorf\, MD 20603
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cced-event-quarterly-business-roundtable/
LOCATION:Waldorf West Library\, 10405 O'Donnell Place\, Waldorf\, MD\, 20603\, United States
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SUMMARY:RMI Event: How Virtual & Augmented Reality (VR & AR) is Used in Manufacturing 4.0 Environments
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and Augmented Reality are quickly becoming critical pieces of technology in the design\, training and life cycle of manufacturing facilities and processes. Learn the difference between Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) and how these technologies are used in 4.0 manufacturing environments. Examples will be presented\, and you will have an opportunity to experience both technologies and immerse yourself in a manufacturing VR experience. Presenter: Hadar Silverman\, Earthborn Interactive. \nHadar Silverman has practiced in the field of architecture for over ten years\, and has been involved with Virtual and Augmented Reality content creation since 2013.  As he continues to help build the bridge between physical and virtual worlds\,  he has demonstrated VR/AR to thousands of people including exhibitions at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and is a published author in the field of VR content design and testing.  Hadar founded Earthborn Interactive (EBI) in 2012 providing interactive media services to architects\, educators\, and engineers.  His current development in the field of process virtualization is leveraging the power of virtual reality to lower the barrier-to-entry for design production & skills training.  Earthborn Interactive’s VR/AR solutions create an affordable and accessible path to an agile workforce as well as lean manufacturing life cycles. \nRMI or Star Academy member  $40.00 \nPublic (non-member)  $50.00
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/rmi-event-how-virtual-augmented-reality-vr-ar-is-used-in-manufacturing-4-0-environments/
LOCATION:Star Academy\, 2032 Greenspring Drive\, Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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SUMMARY:MD MEP Event: 'Cheers to Gears’ - Arnold Packaging
DESCRIPTION:‘Cheers to Gears’ is a series from MD MEP’s Make It In Maryland program that is exclusive to the Maryland manufacturers. The goal of this series is very simple\, connect Maryland manufacturers and grow manufacturing. ‘Cheers to Gears’ provides an informal setting for companies to network\, make B2B connections and learn from local counterparts.\nThe ‘Cheers to Gears’ events are held at a local manufacturing facilities and exclusive to Maryland manufacturers. During these events\, attendees will be treated to an introduction from the hosting company\, a tour of their facility\, followed by a networking hour with food and drinks! We hope to help connect you with people who lead similar day to day lives.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/md-mep-event-cheers-to-gears-arnold-packaging/
LOCATION:Arnold Packaging\, 3101 Washington Blvd.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21230\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050209
CREATED:20171012T133627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T153326Z
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SUMMARY:2018 MEDA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Economic development today requires communicating complex issues and a variety of messages to an increasingly diverse — and distracted — set of audiences. How do you break through the noise? How can you effectively target your messaging for different audiences and still maintain consistent messaging? Effective and strong communication is key to building relationships\, and relationships are key to effective economic development. Storytelling permeates our jobs — from marketing our communities to regional\, national\, and international audiences to communicating our value and results to elected officials\, boards\, and other stakeholders. Join us for the 2018 MEDA Annual Conference as we explore the effective and cutting-edge ways to tell your story. \nJoin us for the 2018 MEDA Annual Conference as we explore the most impactful ways to Tell Your Story. \n \n  \n  \n\nClick here to view the speaker presentations on SlideShare \nClick here to review the MEDA 2018 Winter Conference Business Meeting Minutes \nClick here to view the proposed 2018/2019 MEDA Slate of Officers \nNote: Photography and video will be taken during the conference for our use in promotional materials.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2018-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay\, 100 Heron Blvd. at Route 50\, Cambridge\, MD\, 21613\, United States
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