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SUMMARY:2019 Economic Development Day in Annapolis
DESCRIPTION:Join us for MEDA’s Annual Economic Development Day in Annapolis. \nEconomic Development Day\, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Commerce\, brings together elected and appointed officials from around the state with economic development professionals for one day to celebrate and explore efforts to bring jobs and investment to Maryland. As we gather in the state capital\, there is a special focus on the role of public policy in creating an environment that puts Maryland in a competitive position with other states. All members of the General Assembly have been invited by MEDA\, but we encourage you to reach out to your local influencers and encourage them to attend. \nThe day is designed to provide an opportunity to network with elected and appointed officials\, highlight your business in a unique location\, share how our diverse industry sectors play a vital role in the state’s economic climate\, and represent economic development to all our partners. \nIndustry sectors including telecommunications\, biotechnology\, manufacturing\, health care\, cybersecurity\, and others will come together to highlight their transformative statewide economic development efforts. Do you create opportunities? Do you inspire innovation? Do you enrich communities? Maximize your time and join us in Annapolis to share your message. \nINTERESTED IN SPONSORING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DAY IN ANNAPOLIS?  \nSponsorship opportunities are available at levels starting at $500. Contact Pam Ruff at info@MEDAmd.com to learn how you can participate.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2019-meda-economic-development-day-in-annapolis/
LOCATION:Miller Senate Building\, Presidents Conference Center West\, 11 Bladen Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:IEDC Event: Business Retention & Expansion Course
DESCRIPTION:This 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. \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-event-business-retention-expansion-course/
LOCATION:Royal Sonesta Harbour Court\, 550 Light Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Free Classes Help Small Businesses Compete with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: The Technical Training Classroom provides free classes to small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to gain insight into navigating the state procurement process and improve managerial efficiencies. The small group format of 40-60 students allows for detailed coverage of each topic. \nWHO: Governor’s Office of Small\, Minority & Women Business Affairs \nWHEN: Tuesday\, February 26\, 2019 \n10 AM – Proposal Writing Basics \n2 PM – MBE Rights & Responsibilities \nWHERE: Governor’s Coordinating Offices \n1st Floor Training Room\, Side B \n100 Community Place \nCrownsville\, MD 21032 \n-###- \nMaryland is OPEN for Business. As a coordinating office for Governor Larry Hogan\, the Governor’s Office of Small\, Minority & Women Business Affairs connects the small business community\, including those firms owned by minorities\, women\, and veterans\, to greater economic opportunities. Learn more by visiting our website at goMDsmallbiz.maryland.gov and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter @goMDsmallbiz.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/free-classes-help-small-businesses-compete-with-confidence/
LOCATION:Governor’s Coordinating Offices\, 1st Floor Training Room\, Side B\, 100 Community Place\, Crownsville\, Maryland\, 21032
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:IEDC Event: Workforce Development Strategies Course
DESCRIPTION:Skilled 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. \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-event-workforce-development-strategies-course/
LOCATION:Royal Sonesta Harbour Court\, 550 Light Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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