BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.medamd.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T123000 DTSTAMP:20260412T090212 CREATED:20200903T163814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T163814Z UID:31604-1600171200-1600173000@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Red Flag Series: Insights and Advice for the Honest Borrower DESCRIPTION:Even honest and well-intentioned entities face significant risk by participating in government-funded loan programs that offered a lifeline in the wake of COVID-19. Borrowers\, financial institutions\, hospitals and other healthcare providers on the front lines are being scrutinized for their participation in the Paycheck Protection Program and the Provider Relief Fund. \nIn this three-part series\, Miles & Stockbridge lawyers Holly Drumheller Butler and Tom Zeno will provide tips and advice about how to protect yourself from government investigations\, agency audits and whistleblowers. \nWebinar topics include: \n\nInsights and Advice for the Honest Borrower on September 15\, 2020\nFinancial Industry Risks and Practical Advice on September 30\, 2020\nGuidance for Health Care Recipients of Provider Relief Fund on October 13\, 2020\n\nSpeakers:\n\nHolly Drumheller Butler\nThomas E. Zeno\n\nQuestions:\nContact Senior Events Manager Regina Smith. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/red-flag-series-insights-and-advice-for-the-honest-borrower/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200919 DTSTAMP:20260412T090212 CREATED:20191216T201209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T201209Z UID:26873-1600300800-1600473599@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:IEDC Course: Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development Strategies DESCRIPTION:This course is held in partnership with the International Economic Development Council. \nThis multi-faceted course explores the core aspects of entrepreneurial and small business development including value-add partnerships\, technical assistance programs\, financing\, business incubation and more. Entrepreneurs and small businesses stimulate job creation\, develop crucial innovations in both products and services and promote the diversification of the economic base. In this course\, you will learn the financial and managerial tools economic developers use to create a climate that encourages entrepreneurial and small business development. Also\, practitioners will examine the barriers they face and how communities can leverage their economic development resources to build highly integrated networks to help businesses thrive in the global economy. \nCourse Highlights:\n• Identifying and addressing the needs of entrepreneurs\n• Defining urban v. rural-focused entrepreneurial and small business strategies\n• Managing technical assistance (e.g.\, economic gardening) programs\n• Development and management of business incubators\n• Understanding federal and state government resources (e.g.\, SBDCs)\n• Financing programs including micro-lending\, venture capital\, and angel networks\n• Creating a technical assistance tracking system to measure job growth and etc. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-course-entrepreneurial-and-small-business-development-strategies/ LOCATION:Baltimore\, Maryland CATEGORIES:Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T090212 CREATED:20200914T135517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T135517Z UID:31795-1600336800-1600351200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:Maryland Resilience & Economic Recovery Workshop Series #1 DESCRIPTION:Maryland is no stranger to disasters\, but did you know that who you partner with and a discussion of roles in advance can make a significant difference in economic recovery? Join us for a timely and stimulating discussion between emergency managers and economic developers as we hear lessons learned in recovery\, how to assist small businesses\, how to use the latest technology tools and more. \nParticipants are invited to join the event in person or virtually. Agenda: \n10:00 a.m. Welcome & Participant Introductions – Stephen Jordan\, CEO ISD10:35 a.m. Host’s Welcome – Larry Twele\, CEO Howard County Economic Development \n10:45 a.m. Ryan Miller\, Principal\, Critical Systems LLC will introduce Russell Strickland\, Executive Director\, Maryland Emergency Management Agency on MEMA’s Vision for Resilience in Maryland \n11:00 a.m. New BRIC mitigation program and Emergency Management Discussion – facilited by Russ Strickland. \n• April Cummings\, FEMA Region 3 Director of Mitigation \n• Jack Markey\, Frederick County Director of Emergency Management \n11:30 a.m. “From Stream Beds to Outer Space: Innovations that Reduce Disaster Risk and Inform Disaster Recovery\,” Chuck Rubeck\, Executive Director of MD Innovation Center\, facilitator \n• Dr. Miguel Román\, Executive Director\, Earth from Space Institute – Black Marble Project \n• Brian Cleary\, PE\, Howard County DPW Stormwater Management – County Flood Alert Network \n12:00 noon “Role of Economic Developers and Resources in Disaster Recovery” Introduction by Pamela Ruff\, Executive Director\, Maryland Economic Development Association \n• Hon. Kelly Schulz\, Maryland State Secretary of Commerce \n12:30 p.m. “Creative Financing and building capacity to help small businesses after a disaster”\, Lynn Knight\, CEcD\, presentation and discussion \n1:15 p.m. U.S. Economic Development Administration – Alma Plummer\, Economic Development Representative for Maryland and Washington DC \n1:30 p.m. “Roundtable Discussion: Connecting the dots Between Emergency Management and Economic Development”\, Moderator Stephen Jordan \n• Ryan Miller\, Principal\, Critical Functions LLC \n• Larry Twele\, CEO\, Howard County Economic Development Authority \n2:00 p.m. Close URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/maryland-resilience-economic-recovery-workshop-series-1/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200923 DTSTAMP:20260412T090212 CREATED:20190529T125244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T152026Z UID:23151-1600646400-1600819199@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:2020 MEDA Annual Conference (ONLINE) DESCRIPTION:INCLUSIVITY AND RESILIENCE AMID THE PANDEMIC:  A FOCUS FOR ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT \nThis year\, the MEDA Annual Conference focuses on creating a more resilient economy by looking toward a recovery from this unprecedented pandemic. Economic Development has led the way by focusing on the drivers of our economy – every business\, no matter how small or large\, or where they are located. The pandemic has taken a toll on all of our communities\, some more than others\, creating unique challenges. Economic Development works to transform lives and will continue to lead into an inclusive recovery for all. Join us as we examine these challenges and explore opportunities that contribute to prosperity for everyone. \nClick here to view the minutes from the May 19 MEDA Business Meeting. \nClick here to view the minutes from the MEDA Summer Conference Business Meeting. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://medamd.com/partnership-type/annual-conferences/ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://events.handbid.com/auctions/meda-foundation-13th-annual-silent-auctionlofton-scholarship-106 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://www.medamd.com/event/2020-meda-annual-conference/#exhibit-hall \n\n \n \n\nWe are still accepting silent auction items! Please contact Margaret Bollhorst by e-mail at margaretb@medamd.com\, or by phone at 410-315-7926 (office) or 410-456-6459 (cell) for more information. \nDownload a 2020 MEDA Annual Conference Zoom Background! \nDownload Anirban Basu’s Back to the Future slides. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2020-meda-annual-conference/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T090212 CREATED:20200929T181535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T181535Z UID:32198-1601463600-1601467200@www.medamd.com SUMMARY:TPP Webinar: The Adjutant General of MD\, MG Tim Gowen\, MD National Guard DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from The Adjutant General of Maryland\, MG Timothy E. Gowen. He will provide general updates as well as answer questions from attendees. \nMajor General Timothy E. Gowen was appointed as the 30th Adjutant General of Maryland effective\, September 1\, 2019. The Adjutant General is responsible for the daily operations of the Maryland Military Department\, which includes the Maryland Army National Guard\, Maryland Air National Guard\, Maryland Emergency Management Agency\, and Maryland Defense Force. He is a senior advisor to the governor and is responsible for the readiness\, administration\, and training of more than 6\,700 members of the Military Department. He serves as the official channel of communication between the governor and the National Guard Bureau and is a member of the governor’s cabinet. URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tpp-webinar-the-adjutant-general-of-md-mg-tim-gowen-md-national-guard/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR