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SUMMARY:TPP Event- Coffee and Conversation with Dr. Mike Griffin\, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
DESCRIPTION:The Patuxent Partnership invites our members and the regional community to a briefing by Dr. Mike Griffin\, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. \nFriday\, July 13\, 2018 \n8:00 – 9:30a.m. \nREGISTRATION \n\nThere is no fee to attend.\nAdvance registration is requested to manage seating.\n\nAGENDA \nCheck-in and coffee available at 7:30am.  Briefing begins at 8am. \nStart Date & Time: 13 Jul 2018 at 08:00\nEnd Date & Time: 13 Jul 2018 at 09:30 \nEvent Cost: $0.00
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tpp-event-coffee-and-conversation-with-dr-mike-griffin-under-secretary-of-defense-for-research-and-engineering/
LOCATION:Southern MD Higher Education Center\, 44219 Airport Road\, California\, MD\, 20619\, United States
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SUMMARY:TPP Event- National Security & Protecting Land in Your Community (PTLT and REPI)
DESCRIPTION:The Patuxent Partnership invites our members and the regional community to a program on National Security & Protecting Land in Your Community – PAX Tidewater Land Trust and REPI.  \nWednesday\, July 18\, 2018\, 12 – 2pm \nPrecise Conference Center – 3rd floor  | 22390 Exploration Drive  |  Lexington Park\, MD  20653 \nFeaturing representatives from the PAX Tidewater Land Trust – \nAndrew Garte\, Executive Director  |   Frank Allen\, President of the Board of Directors  |  David Moulton\, Board Member \nand DOD REPI representatives –  \nSabrina Hecht\, Community Plans Liaison Officer\, Pax River NAS \nLynne M. Keenan\, Community Plans Liaison Officer\, Naval Support Activity South Potomac \nJoin us to learn more! \nREGISTRATION \n\nThere is no cost for this program.\nAdvance registration is requested to manage seating.\n\nAGENDA \nAgenda is forthcoming! \nABOUT PAX TIDEWATER LAND TRUST (PTLT) and READINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INTEGRATION (REPI) \n\nPTLT’s mission is to sustain the region’s biodiversity and water resources through a network of protected landscapes. The organization recognizes that forest and farmland and the region’s unique historic and scenic character are vital to a healthy economy and citizens’ sense of well-being. PTLT acquires land and conservation easements by purchase or donation. The Trust has conserved over 5\,000 acres of land in perpetuity\, keeping it as farm and forest to meet today’s needs and those of future generations.\nThe DoD’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) program is a key tool in minimizing encroachment that could impede or restrict military testing\, training and operations. REPI allows the military services to enter into unique cost-sharing partnerships with state and local governments and private conservation organizations to preserve compatible land uses around military installations and to conserve natural landscapes in support of military readiness.\n\nStart Date & Time: 18 Jul 2018 at 12:00\nEnd Date & Time: 18 Jul 2018 at 14:00 \nEvent Cost: $0.00
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tpp-event-national-security-protecting-land-in-your-community-ptlt-and-repi/
LOCATION:Precise Conference Center\, 22290 Exploration Dr. 3rd Floor\, Lexington Park\, MD\, 20653\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180719T080000
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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-2/
LOCATION:Waldorf West Library\, 10405 O'Donnell Place\, Waldorf\, MD\, 20603\, United States
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SUMMARY:MES Event: Environmental Business Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:U.S. environmental businesses generate nearly $400 billion a year in revenue and employ almost 2 million Americans\, creating a greener\, sustainable future for Maryland and the nation. \nJoin us and network with top public and private sector executives from Maryland’s environmental business sector\, including many of the region’s leading environmental services and products companies. \nHear from respected industry experts to learn about the latest environmental business and product innovations\, technologies\, and opportunities. \nDon’t miss Maryland’s premier environmental business event of the year! \nFeatured Topics\n\nSustainability\nEnvironmental Technology\nDredging & Restoration\nRenewable Energy\nStormwater\nSolid Waste Management & Recycling\nComposting\nGeospatial & Engineering Services\nFunding Resources\nEnvironmental Compliance and Monitoring\nWater and Wastewater Operations\nRead More…\n\nSpeaker Highlights\n\nLarry Hogan\, Governor\, Maryland (Invited)\nBen Grumbles\, Secretary\, Maryland Department of the Environment\nDenise Naguib\, Vice President\, Sustainability & Supplier Diversity\, Marriott International\nCraig Fuller\, CEO & Chairman\, The Fuller Company\nMatthew R. Stanton\, Vice President\, Global Public Policy\, Under Armour\nEllington E. Churchill\, Jr.\, Secretary\, Maryland Department of General Services\nChris Correale\, Director of Harbor Development\, MDOT Maryland Port Administration\nSusan Robinson\, Senior Public Affairs Director\, Waste Management\nMary Beth Tung\, Director\, Maryland Energy Administration\nJeff Salkin\, News Anchor\, Maryland Public Television\nRead More…\n\nOther Information\nAttire: Business or business casual \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations\, exchanges\, and refunds are permitted up to 30 days before the event.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mes-event-environmental-business-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:The Westin Hotel\, 100 Westgate Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course
DESCRIPTION:Save the date. Details coming soon.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/chesapeake-basic-economic-development-course/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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SUMMARY:2018 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.\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\nMarketing & Business Attraction\nNeighborhood Revitalization (This section will be taught as part of the MEDA Summer Conference. Registration for the conference is included in your Course registration).\nWorkforce Development\nSmall Business & Entrepreneurship\n\nLofton Scholarships are available to MEDA members. Click here to learn how to apply for a Lofton Scholarship. \nClick here to view the draft course agenda / schedule
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2018-chesapeake-basic-economic-development-course/
LOCATION:Columbus Center (IMET)\, 701 East Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Elk River Brewing Event
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for Happy Hour on Tuesday\, July 24th as we kick off the 2018 MEDA Summer Conference! \nOn the evening of Tuesday\, July 24\, MEDA Summer Conference attendees should make a reservation to stay in Elkton at the LaQuinta hotel (see link on the Summer Conference page).  Plan to arrive early in Elkton and join us for a reception at 5pm of the newly opened Elk River Brewery\, hosted by Mayor Robert Alt\, the Town of Elkton and the Elkton Alliance.  \nThis networking / happy hour is free for MEDA members to attend\, but registration is required. Please complete the form below.  \n 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/elk-river-brewing-event/
LOCATION:Elk River Brewing\, 112 East Main Street\, Elkton\, MD\, 21921\, United States
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SUMMARY:MEDA 2018 Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 25 in the Town of Elkton for the MEDA 2018 Summer Conference! This conference theme is ‘Building Strong Neighborhoods using Economic & Community Development Strategies’. \nMaryland is comprised of first class\, award-winning counties and cities\, all of which have some very special neighborhoods that help to bring such accolades our way.  \nAt the MEDA 2018 Summer Conference\, we will highlight the basic tools and proactive measures used to foster prosperity and further livability in our neighborhoods. Hear from speakers who will discuss ways to help small business flourish and how to address our workforce’s need for expanded job creation. \nThe conference will be from 8 a.m to 1 p.m.  \nOn the evening of Tuesday\, July 24\, MEDA Summer Conference attendees should make a reservation to stay in Elkton at the LaQuinta hotel (see link on this page.  Reduced rates for Conference Attendees!) and plan to join us for a reception at 5pm of the newly opened Elk River Brewery\, hosted by The Town of Elkton.  \nArrive to the conference at 8am Wednesday refreshed after your pleasant stay at the hotel and plan to roll up your sleeves to learn from our experts about Neighborhood Development Strategies you can use in your community. We’ve invited the Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course attendees to join us for the Conference\, which will be part of their course experience.  So why not return the favor?! \nAfter the conference\, attendees are invited to take advantage of one or two instructional options: \n\nJoin Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course attendees for their Entrepreneurship Class with instructor Beth Woodring. This session will take place from 1:30 – 2:30 and is free to Summer Conference attendees ONLY.\nAttend a free to conference attendees ONLY Zoom Prospector session that is a free service for mapping your properties.  James Palma of Commerce will share many of the exciting capabilities of this data rich resource.\n\nBut that’s not all… \nAfter all the instruction and information\, join our Basic Course attendees\, the Elkton Alliance Board and our Main Street/Neighborhood Development instructor\, Amy Seitz of DHCD for a walking tour of Elkton Main Street. \nSo Come Early and Stay Late.  Please register for the various classes/courses/conference items below! \nClick here to view the 2018 MEDA Summer Conference Agenda. \nSee the photos from the MEDA 2018 Summer Conference on our Flickr page. \nSpeaker Presentations: \n  \n How Place & Experience Impacts Neighborhood Revitalization  from Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)\n  \n Overview of Maryland’s ZoomProspector System  from Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/meda-2018-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Town of Elkton\, 100 Railroad Avenue\, Elkton\, MD\, 21921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180731T090000
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SUMMARY:DHCD Event: Maryland Opportunity Zone Conference
DESCRIPTION:Come hear how you can benefit from this new federal tax program\, including: \n\nInvesting gains into Opportunity Funds\nObtaining the maximum benefit of investing in Opportunity Funds\nLocating designated Opportunity Zones\nStatewide projects being funded and supported in Opportunity Zones\nCombining the benefits of an Opportunity Zone with other Federal tax programs\, such as Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)\, Historic Tax Credit\, and New Markets Tax Credit.\n\nThis program will be of particular interest to investment funds\, real estate developers\, LIHTC developers\, people who do business within an Opportunity Zone\, and investors looking to roll over  their gains into an investment with favorable federal income tax treatment.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/dhcd-event-maryland-opportunity-zone-conference/
LOCATION:The Hotel at the University of Maryland\, 7777 Baltimore Avenue\, College Park\, 20742\, United States
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