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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
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Maryland Chamber Event: Annual Meeting & Business Hall of Fame
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-chamber-event-annual-meeting-business-hall-fame/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180502T173000
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SUMMARY:Chamber Event: 2018 Maryland Business Hall of Fame Awards
DESCRIPTION:Maryland Business Hall of Fame Awards \nJoin the Maryland Chamber of Commerce as prominent CEOs & community leaders are inducted into the prestigious Maryland Business Hall of Fame for their outstanding leadership and contribution to Maryland’s business and societal communities. This high-energy evening includes a network-building reception\, delicious food and drink\, and inspiring moments from inductees.  Celebrate with colleagues from small businesses to giants in the Maryland economy like Johns Hopkins Medicine and T. Rowe Price. \nThank you to our presenting sponsor\, Bank of America.\n  \n2018 Inductees\n  \nNorman Augustine\, Retired Chair & CEO\, Lockheed Martin\nNorman Augustine’s career has spanned more than 50 years in aviation\, aeronautics\, government service and more. He was acting secretary of the Army and has sat on or chaired 36 pro bono committees\, investigations and commissions\, including the Maryland Economic Development & Business Climate Commission\, often simply called the Augustine Commission. He has served on 17 boards of directors and trustees\, six advisory boards to federal departments\, and the President’s Council of Advisors on Science & Technology. He has received the National Medal of Technology and the Joint Chiefs of Staff Distinguished Public Service Award\, and is a five-time recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal. \n  \n  \nHarriet Dopkin\, President\, The Classic Catering People\nHarriet Dopkin started cooking at age 8\, and studied the culinary arts in the United States and Japan. In 1991\, she joined  the company her parents founded. where she is now president and co-owner of the business. She guides Classic Catering staff in combining passion for food and hospitality with a commitment to the environment\, education\, and community service. The Classic Catering People supports young people’s health through education\, sponsorships\, career days\, classes\, and scholarships to Stratford University’s Baltimore campus. Under Dopkin’s leadership\, the company sponsors the Herman & Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai’s Race for Our Kids\, the Journey Home program to minimize homelessness in Baltimore\, the National Aquariaum\, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland\, Our Daily Bread\, St. Vincent’s Villa and more. Dopkin serves on the executive committee for the United Way of Central Maryland’s Women’s Leadership Council-Tocqueville Society\, and on the host committee for the Johns Hopkins Medicine annual women’s health conference\, A Woman’s Journey. \n  \n  \nMichael Middleton\, Chair\, Community Bank of the Chesapeake\nMichael Middleton became president and CEO of Community Bank of the Chesapeake in 1979\, and board chair in 1986. A trustee emeritus and former chair of the College of Southern Maryland\, he introduced dual enrollment of CSM students with the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Middleton also served as director and chairman of the Maryland Bankers Association Board of Directors\, where he initiated the Council of Professional Women in Banking and Finance. Among other service\, he was director of the FEderal Reserve Bank of Richmond\, Baltimore Branch. He has received numerous honors and citations for individual and organizational service\, including the Business Philanthropy Award from the Archdiocese of Baltimore in partnership with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and Baltimore Business Journal. The Maryland Bankers Association honored him with its Champion for Women Award.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/chamber-event-2018-maryland-business-hall-fame-awards/
LOCATION:Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel\, 1739 W Nursery Road\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180503T150000
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SUMMARY:RMI Event: Annual Expo – Techtonic Shift
DESCRIPTION:In one day\, in one location\, connecting the largest gathering of Maryland manufacturing companies\, resource providers and potential talent! \n\nConnecting Manufacturing Companies to Maryland’s Work Ready Job Seekers\, Job Seekers in Training\, Top College and University STEM Students and Secondary School Engineering Students.\nConnecting Manufacturing Companies to Talent\, New Clients\, Service Providers and Vendors & Suppliers and the Resources of Maryland Department of Commerce\, Maryland Department of Labor Licensing & Regulation & Maryland Energy Administration\, Maryland Department of Environment\, Maryland MEP\, JARC\, Maryland World Class Consortia\, and more.\nConnecting Job Seekers to Job Opportunities in Manufacturing.\nConnecting Attendees to Maryland Manufactured Products and Advanced Technologies.\n\nCompanies Will Have List of Company Job Openings\n\nState Agencies\, Private and Non-Profit Service Providers for Manufacturing\n\nGeneral Admission  $50.00\nRMI Member Admission $30.00\nStudents/teachers – free\, must register\nJob Seekers – free\, must register\n\nWhy Attend? \nFace-to-Face Meetings with Industry Sector Leaders: Students and those seeking employment opportunities can connect with  Maryland manufacturing companies from top industries with current job openings. \nGet Noticed: Get exposure to key industry leaders by showcasing your technologies\, services\, and products. \nEmployment Resources: Access DLLR employment resources and matchmaking service onsite.  The DLLR onsite service desk can help you find student interns\, apprentices and future hires for your business needs. \nBusiness Development: Representatives of Maryland Department of commerce will be on hand representing programs that serve manufacturing. \nWho Should Attend? \nManufacturing HR Directors can meet job seekers and share current job openings with attendees and exhibitors.\n \nManufacturing Exhibitors can choose industry cluster sections in Defense & Aerospace\, Food Industry\, Health & Life Sciences\, Energy & Sustainability\, Electronics & 3D Printing and Consumer Products & Packaging (60 exhibits available). \nUniversity/College STEM Student Clubs interested in exhibiting and seeking high tech jobs with some of the most innovative Maryland manufacturing companies (20 exhibits available). \nManufacturing Ecosystem Suppliers interested in showcasing their unique services of interest to the manufacturing industry (20 exhibits available). \nManufacturing Executives interested in connecting with other leading manufacturers in Defense & Aerospace\, Food Industry\, Health & Life Sciences\, Energy & Sustainability\, Electronics & 3D Printing and Consumer Products & Packaging. \nManufacturing Human Resource Directors interested in hiring some of the brightest students coming out of Maryland’s colleges and universities. \nIndividuals Seeking Manufacturing Employment will be able to review current job openings and meet with potential Maryland manufacturing employees. \nHigh School STEM Students onsite who are interested in meeting with university/college STEM students and manufacturers\, especially those seeking youth apprenticeship opportunities with manufacturers.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/rmi-event-annual-expo-techtonic-shift/
LOCATION:Martins West\, 6817 Dogwood Road\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21244\, United States
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SUMMARY:CAMI Event: May Maryland Cyber Meetup
DESCRIPTION:A combination of casual networking and business\, this month’s Meetup will feature Reverse Company Spotlights\, where professionals from different industries will tell YOU — the cybersecurity industry professionals — about the tribulations of keeping cyber secure in their respective industry sectors. These Meetups have been successful in generating sales and partnering relationships\, access to investment funding\, job opportunities and more for attendees. And they are fun\, too! Join us. Thank you to our sponsors\, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and ISSA Central Maryland Chapter\, and to our program partner Maryland Department of Commerce. Questions? Email sam@MDcyber.com. \nAgenda: \n5:30 p.m. Networking\n6:00 p.m. Reverse Company Spotlights with Q&A\n7:00 p.m. Networking\n7:30 p.m. Conclusion \nCost: $20/person – includes lite-fare munchies\, beer\, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Note: this ticket is nonrefundable. \nYou must be 21 or older to attend. Please bring a valid form of ID. \nThank you to our sponsors\, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and ISSA Central Maryland Chapter
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/cami-event-may-maryland-cyber-meetup/
LOCATION:Purdue University Global\, 1390 Piccard Drive Suite 100\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
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SUMMARY:HTC Event: Women in Tech Trailblazer Series
DESCRIPTION:HTC’s Women in Tech Affinity Group invites you join them for a Women in Tech Trailblazer Series event on Thursday\, May 10th at the Maryland Centerr for Entrepreneurship. Registration includes breakfast. \nGina Abate\, President and CEO of Edwards Performance Solutions \nGina Abate joined Edwards in 2013 as a Senior Vice President. Appointed President in June 2013 and CEO in May 2016\, she is responsible for the direction\, leadership\, and performance of Edwards. Ms. Abate actively runs day-to-day capture and delivery of products and services across the company’s three Strategic Business Units\, contracts\, finance\, human resources\, business development\, proposals\, and technology solutions. \nUnder her leadership\, Edwards expanded its offerings to include cybersecurity and IT services\, complementing a strong enterprise management and training history. \nGina’s strong leadership\, industry knowledge\, and board positions\, enables strategic plan development for growth and to advance the company’s mission. Ms. Abate is the Board of Directors Chairperson for The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland\, Inc. (CAMI). She is featured in multiple publications promoting cyber awareness and was recently recognized by The Daily Record as one of their “Most Influential Marylanders” for her contributions to current and emerging technology. \nPrior to joining Edwards\, Gina was a Vice President at NTT Data Federal Systems (formerly Keane Federal Systems) and BAE Systems. She has 30+ years of proven leadership with executive\, technical\, and business management experience in the Federal Government as a Civil Servant and a commercial sector contractor. Her work includes managing multiple contracts\, spanning the full range of IT services from program management through operations\, and full responsibility of annual revenues totaling $120M+. \nGina holds a BA in History and Political Science from Texas Lutheran University and a Paralegal Master’s Certificate from Southwest Texas State University. \nRegistration will close on May 9 at noon. At the door tickets will be available.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/htc-event-women-in-tech-trailblazer-series/
LOCATION:Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship\, 9250 Bendix Road\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180516T080000
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SUMMARY:RAMP Event: Maryland’s 3D Medical Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Additive Manufacturing is reshaping the bio-medical\, bio-health\, dental\, and medical device industry. “Maryland’s 3D Medical Revolution” explores new developments in 3D printing and related technologies and how these will transform medical and dental care in Maryland. Join RAMP MD\, government\, industry\, academia\, and educators for this one-day symposium on Wednesday\, May 16\, 2018\, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.\, at the STAR Academy in Timonium\, MD\, 2032 Greenspring Drive\, Timonium\, MD. \nTopics include: How 3D Printing Is Changing the Operating Room\, Advances in medical devices 3D R&D\, Military Medical applications\, Advances in Dentistry\, Hardware and Software Technology Advancements \, and much more. Register today at: http://3DBioMedMD.eventbrite.com.  Early bird tickets still available for $79. \nThe STAR (Science\, Technology\, Art and Robotics) Academy is Maryland’s new STEM and technology training center. Programs and activities include robotics\, drones\, 3D printing\, and game development. \nDownload the sponsorship brochure for this event:  Sponsor Brochure_MD3DMedicalRevolution.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/ramp-event-marylands-3d-medical-revolution/
LOCATION:Star Academy\, 2032 Greenspring Drive\, Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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SUMMARY:MHT Event: Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you own a certified historic property in Maryland\, you may have the opportunity to earn a state income tax credit on qualified rehabilitation expenditures. \nWhether you are planning to rehabilitate your primary or secondary residence or a commercial property\, there are state incentives that may help. Join us for a free workshop to learn more about the Maryland Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program and opportunities that may be available to you. \nRehabilitation projects include but are not limited to: painting\, systems upgrades\, roof replacement\, window and door repair\, floor refinishing… \nFor more information\, please see our website: https://mht.maryland.gov/taxCredits.shtml \n  \nWHO: Homeowners and Commercial Property Owners \nWHERE: Cultural Center & Havre de Grace Opera House 121 N Union Ave.\, Havre de Grace\, 20178 \nWHEN: Tuesday\, May 22nd 5:30 PM \n  \nTax Credit Contacts:\nElizabeth Totten\n(410) 697-9551 \nMegan Klem\n(410) 697-9560
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mht-event-rehabilitation-tax-credit-workshop/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180523T083000
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SUMMARY:ETC Event: Drive Your Business Forward with USDA Tech Transfer
DESCRIPTION:Energetics Technology Center and the Rural Maryland Council are proud to offer an in-depth look into moving scientific discoveries and innovations developed at the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, Agriculture Research Service\, from the laboratory to practical everyday use. If you are a business owner\, entrepreneur\, student of biology\, horticulture or aquaculture\, or a professional service organization that assists any of these groups\, plan to attend this free program and learn more about how technology transfer brings innovation to commercialization! This event will be held in building CE202 (Community Education\, room 202) at the La Plata Campus of the College of Southern Maryland. \nWhat is Technology Transfer? \nTechnology transfer (T2) is the process of transitioning technologies from the research lab to the marketplace. \nWhy Should I Learn About USDA Tech Transfer? \nThe Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief in-house research agency. It is one of the four component agencies of the Research\, Education\, and Economics (REE) mission area. The scope of USDA’s agricultural research programs has been expanded and extended many times since the Department was first created. Today ARS has a workforce of approximately 6\,000 employees including 2\,100 scientists and post docs representing a wide range of disciplines. ARS has 800 research projects working at 90+ locations\, including overseas labs. \nAGENDA (tentative) \n8:30 AM Registration\, Continental Breakfast Served. \n8:45 AM Welcome Remarks\, Energetics Technology Center \n8:50 AM Sponsor Welcome\, Rural Maryland Council \n8:55 AM Overview of Energetics Technology Center & TechFire® Incubation and Commercialization Programs \n9:00 AM USDA Agriculture Research Service (ARS)\, Technology Transfer Office \nTech Transfer Goals and Objectives – Moving Federal Innovation to Commercialization \nWorking with ARS \nTopics: \n\nBioenergy and Environment\nSmall Business Innovation Research and Licensing\nCrop Production and Protection\nFood Processing and Products\n\nQuestions & Answers \n11:15 AM Break \n11:30 AM Small Business Development Center \n12:00 PM Enterpreneur-in-Residence Open House \n1:00 PM Adjourn
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/etc-event-drive-your-business-forward-with-usda-tech-transfer/
LOCATION:College of Southern Maryland\, 8730 Mitchell Road\, La Plata\, MD\, 20646\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180524T100000
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SUMMARY:MTC Event: Cyber M&A — What’s your number?
DESCRIPTION:$9 Billion.  $1 Trillion.  15%.  $31.2 Billion. \nFour BIG numbers that all point to massive funding and consolidation: \n• Nine billion dollars is what is spent in Venture Capital funding each year in the DMV. \n• One trillion dollars is the market for cyber security products and services. \n• 15% the US cyber security market’s annual growth (CAGR). \n• $31.2 Billion is the amount spent on just the top 20 M&As\, solely in the Cyber Security Space. \nDon’t miss an opportunity to talk directly to exiting cyber security company CEOs\, Venture Capitalists\, and some of the people who help put these deals together\, as the Maryland Tech Council hosts Cyber-Exits 2018.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mtc-event-cyber-ma-whats-your-number/
LOCATION:USRA Headquarters\, 7178 Columbia Gateway Drive\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
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