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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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SUMMARY:University of Maryland Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Real Estate Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for Tuesday\, March 5\, 2019 for the 5th Annual Maryland Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Real Estate Awards! Join us in honoring: \nRobert Rauch\, Principal\, Rauch Inc. & Former Director of Public Works and Talbot County Engineer \nRaymond Skinner\, Former President of East Baltimore Development\, Inc. and  Former Maryland Secretary of Housing \nChristopher Smith\, Chairman and CEO\, WC Smith \nSomerset Development\, Somerset Development Company\, LLC. \nRegister by clicking here.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/18781/
LOCATION:Riggs Alumni Center\, University of Maryland\, Prince George’s County\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:MWCC March Quarterly Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our morning “mini-conference” bringing you examples\, case studies\, and informative discussions about the tools and methods of continuous improvement.  Network with learners and leaders of the local Lean community! \nAGENDA \n8:00 am – 9:00 am           Registration & Networking | Continental Breakfast \n9:00 am – 9:05 am           Welcome \n9:05 am – 9:10 am           MWCC Updates \n9:10 am – 10:10 am         **Mike Meyers\, Business Improvement Group \n10:10 am – 10:25 am       Networking/Break \n10:25 am – 10:50 am       Hub Labels top 5 initiatives using the Pareto principle \n10:50 am – 11:15 am       How Hub Labels used the Shingo Model to improve”Linkage” and employee engagement \n11:15 am – Noon             Prep the tour group and proceed to the plant \nNoon                               Close \n**Mike will take us along the journey of understanding Toyota Kata while covering key topics such as Coaching Kata and Improvement Kata\, role of Advance Group\, the 5 question card\, linking the current condition\, target condition to the challenge\, how the system develops leaders and leads to long lasting cultural changes\, the importance of practice and routines using PDCA problem solving and the use of story boards\, and critical success factors for organizations interested in the implementation of Toyota Kata.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/mwcc-march-quarterly-conference/
LOCATION:Hub Labels\, 18223 Shawley Dr\, Hagerstown\, Maryland\, 21740
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190322T083000
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SUMMARY:2019 Primer for Economic Development in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Join MEDA for a one-day training that has been created to provide participants an introduction and overview of how Maryland practices economic development. Course attendees will quickly develop a network of resources and link people and faces\, all while building camaraderie among participants to further Maryland’s economic development team. \nThis course is designed for those who are new to economic development in Maryland\, in addition to strategic partners in collaborative industries. Find out how economic development transforms lives by creating opportunities\, inspiring innovation\, and enriching communities. Together we can work to make a brighter\, more prosperous future for the state of Maryland! \nClick here to download the agenda.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2019-primer-for-economic-development-in-maryland/
LOCATION:Loyola University Maryland – Columbia Campus\, Program 230\, 8890 McGaw Rd\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21045
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T110000
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood BusinessWorks Visit
DESCRIPTION:Neighborhood BusinessWorks:  Hyattsville Edition\nClick here to download the PowerPoint from the event.\n \nCreating Economic Development Opportunities Across Maryland \nMEDA is pleased to partner with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to share with its members information on how to inspire innovation and enrich their communities utilizing the Department’s Neighborhood BusinessWorks program to support new and growing businesses. \nFor nearly 25 years\, the Neighborhood BusinessWorks program has provided over $100 million to support more than 700 projects and create over 13\,500 jobs.  Leveraging almost half a billion dollars in private investment\, Neighborhood BusinessWorks can help your development deals access more capital investment from private lenders. \nNeighborhood BusinessWorks is looking to finance $50 million a year in support to Maryland’s small businesses – come learn more about securing financing to complete your economic development projects! \nMaking Neighborhood Business Work! \nMarch 28\, 2019 \n11:00 am – 1:00pm (Lunch on your own after the program) \nFranklin’s Restaurant\, Brewery\, and General Store \n5123 Baltimore Avenue\, 2nd floor\nHyattsville\, MD 20781 \nLocated in the heart of historic Hyattsville MD\, Franklins is Prince Georges County’s first microbrewery\, and the only combination restaurant\, brewery\, and toy store in the world. Franklins is a gathering place with deep roots in the Hyattsville community.  Franklins is dedicated to giving back to the community donating over 200\,000 through the Franklins Fundraisers program. \nSpeakers include: Mike Haloskey\, Todd Scott\, Aisha Taylor and Colleen Cord-Malone\, Neighborhood BusinessWorks of Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development;  \nSPACE IS LIMITED – REGISTER TODAY! \nClick here to download the agenda. \nClick here to download the PowerPoint from the event. \nRegistration for this event is available to MEDA members only.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/nbw-event-mar-2019/
LOCATION:Franklin’s Restaurant\, Brewery\, and General Store\, 5123 Baltimore Avenue\, 2nd floor\, Hyattsville\, Maryland\, 20781
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Highlighting Economic Development and Higher Education in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Partnerships between higher education and economic development are key to Maryland’s economy. Join us for the fourth in a series of conversations that highlight these unique partnerships. The University of Baltimore plays a vital role as an anchor institution. UB supports businesses in the region\, creates new opportunities for its students\, and actively participates in efforts to drive innovation\, and small business growth. Join us as we highlight the value of partnerships and hear from Maryland’s economic development leaders and Kurt L. Schmoke\, President of the University of Baltimore. \nParking and Facility Information: You will need to check in with the police officer at the security desk in the lobby when you walk in. Parking information can be found here. Parking vouchers will be available to all who attend the event. \nClick here to download the agenda.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/higher-education-and-economic-development/
LOCATION:University of Baltimore Student Center\, Bogomolny Room – 5th Floor\, 21 W. Mt. Royal Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201
CATEGORIES:Networking
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