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SUMMARY:IEDC: Workforce Development Strategies
DESCRIPTION:MEDA Members can attend at the IEDC Member rate. \nSkilled 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. \n  \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-https-www-iedconline-org-events-2021-08-31-training-course-online-training-course-workforce-development-strategies/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T140000
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Maryland Economic Resilience and Disaster Recovery Conference
DESCRIPTION:This is a once-a-year opportunity for Emergency Managers\, Economic Developers\, and their Private Sector Partners to exchange business cards and discuss ways to improve disaster recovery and economic resilience in Maryland. \nRegister Now to Join Us Next Week! \n9 AM to 2 PM | Thursday\, September 9\, 2021 \nLocation:\nMaryland Innovation Center (MIC)\nHoward County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA)\n6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\nColumbia\, MD 21046 \nThis conference will also feature: \nRelease of the new Maryland Report and Planning Guide for Economic Resilience and Disaster Recovery\n+\nExercise to Promote Public-Private Cooperation to Prepare for Future Disasters \nREGISTER HERE \nPresented by ISD and the HCEDA. Made possible with the generous support of the US EDA. \nPlease note that space is limited and the event format may change due to COVID-19 health precautions. \nFor more information\, please email info@isdus.org.\nNOTE: FORMAL CONFERENCE ENDS AT 2 PM; ADVISORY SESSIONS AVAILABLE 2 PM-5 PM \nFollowing the 2 PM official close of the conference\, attendees are welcome to stay for free business and economic recovery and resilience counseling (please sign up via helpdesk@isdus.org).
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2nd-annual-maryland-economic-resilience-and-disaster-recovery-conference/
LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21046
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T090000
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SUMMARY:2021 MEDA Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the theme of the Fall Conference will be Economic Recovery – Best Practices in Small Business & Workforce Trends Moving Forward. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted economic activity across the nation\, and communities are looking to strategize for long-term recovery. This conference aims to identify creative and innovative programs that can speak to this economic challenge. \n9:00 – 9:15     WELCOME AND MEDA BUSINESS MEETING \n9:15 – 10:15    KEYNOTE – “Anirban Basu and the Chamber of Data” \nThere is light at the end of the tunnel.  Is it coming from an oncoming train?  This presentation supplies economic data and analysis juxtaposing the pre-pandemic and pandemic world\, and then supplies a forecast for the post-pandemic one.  Among the areas of focus are labor markets\, financial markets\, real estate\, construction\, consumer spending\, business investment\, international trade and government finances. \n10:15 – 11:15  SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR UNDERREPRESENTED BUSINESSES \nUnderrepresented business owners have been hit especially hard during this pandemic. What does recovery look like? How are communities developing tools and program support to address these unique needs? This panel will explore support for Black and Latinx business owners and entrepreneurs. \n11:15 – 12:15 FROM TRAINING TO RETAINING \nAs part of this recovery\, workforce development has transformed. This panel of representatives from across various industries and parts of the State will discuss how they’ve had to shift the work they do\, the programs they utilize\, and how they trained their employees to adapt to successfully recover from the pandemic. The regional training partners will be joined by business representatives to discuss the specific programs they’ve implemented. The ever-evolving best practices these businesses are utilizing to meet the demand of their industries and upskill and keep their employees. \n12:15               CLOSING COMMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT \nClick here to view the 2021 MEDA Fall Conference Agenda. \nClick here to view the MEDA Business Meeting Minutes from the 2021 Summer Conference. 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2021-meda-fall-conference/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T131500
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SUMMARY:Project Restore Infomation Session
DESCRIPTION:MEDA MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT  \nThe Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is administering $25 million through Project Restore to provide financial support to Maryland’s new or expanding businesses to help incentivize commercial investment in vacant retail and commercial properties. \nThis information session is for MEDA members in partnership with DHCD. Please join us for an overview of the program and for the opportunity to ask questions about the program. The Project Restore application round is currently open. \nAdditional information\, including a link to the application\, can be found on DHCD’s  Project Restore program page https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/ProjectRestore/default.aspx \nIf you have not done so already\, we encourage you to read the Notice of Funding Availability https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/ProjectRestore/NOFA.aspx in advance of the call.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/project-restore/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210918
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SUMMARY:IEDC: Economic Development Credit Analysis
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course presents business financing tools and available private financing options\, as well as how the public sector can complement bank financing. You will learn how to stimulate private sector investment that results in the creation of permanent\, private sector jobs and increased productivity. Course participants will also perform credit analysis by determining how well a company buys and sells to make a profit. Learn how to read financial reports\, financial statements\, balance sheets and profit and loss statements. Enroll now to understand the basics of structuring deals for small businesses that often combine public and private sector financing programs. \n  \nCourse Highlights:\n• Business credit analysis and deal structuring/restructuring\n• Credit risk\, maturity risk\, rate risk and liquidity\n• Determining if a firm is productive and profitable\n• Analysis of small business lending programs\n• Negotiation and loan packaging options\n• Review lending programs\n• Overview of real estate financing and lending tools
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/iedc-economic-development-credit-analysis-3/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T073000
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SUMMARY:BWI Business Partnership Signature Breakfast Series: David Marriott\, Director\, Marriott International
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URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/bwi-business-partnership-signature-breakfast-series-david-marriott-director-marriott-international/
LOCATION:Marriott BWI Airport\, 1743 W. Nursery Road\, Linthicum\, MD\, 21090
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T110000
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Growth With or Without Lending
DESCRIPTION:Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Business Financing\, COVID-19 Financing Capital\, COVID-19 General Support\nDescription: \nBusiness (Growth) Strategies: Start Small…..Think BIG – WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS – (A Four-Part Series)Preparing for Growth With or Without Lending When preparing for growth with lending\, planning\, and preparation are essential to your strategic growth plan as a business owner. Pre-funding your growth can reduce financial stress and give you time to reap the rewards of growth. In this session\, lenders will provide best practices and strategies you can use in your small business today to fund your growth goals. Social media marketing is one of the essential investments strategies you can make to accelerate growth in your business. Join us as we cover the most popular social media platforms\, who is using them\, and how you can use these tools strategically to fund your business growth. \nPart 1: Workforce Strategies to Grow Your Business 09/15/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 2: Preparing for Growth With or Without Lending 09/22/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 3: State Procurement Opportunities: $50K and Less 09/29/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 4: Enhancing Your Business with Certifications 10/06/2021 10AM – 11AM \n\n\nRegistration Policies:\nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. You may receive special payment instructions by email once you register to the event \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled\, all fees will be returned. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/preparing-for-growth-with-or-without-lending/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T110000
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SUMMARY:State Procurement Opportunities: $50K and Less
DESCRIPTION:Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: COVID-19 General Support\, Government Contracting\, Selling to Government\, Small Disadvantaged Businesses\, Subcontracting\, Woman-owned Businesses\nDescription: \nBusiness (Growth) Strategies: Start Small…..Think BIG – WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS – (A Four-Part Series)Join us to meet the buyers in the State of Maryland for a virtual webinar as they share procurement opportunities below $50\,000 for small businesses. \nParticipating agencies: Maryland Department of the Environment Maryland Department of State Police Maryland State Board of Elections \nMaryland Department of Military \nMaryland Department of Human Services Maryland Department of Natural Resources Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Maryland Department of Health Maryland Department of Transportation – The Secretary’s Office Maryland Department of Transportation – State Highway Administration Maryland Department of Transportation – Maryland Transit Administration Maryland Department of Transportation – Motor Vehicle Administration University of Maryland Global Campus Four-Part Series \nPart 1: Workforce Strategies to Grow Your Business 09/15/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 2: Preparing for Growth With or Without Lending 09/22/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 3: State Procurement Opportunities: $50K and Less 09/29/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 4: Enhancing Your Business with Certifications 10/06/2021 10AM – 11AM
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/state-procurement-opportunities-50k-and-less/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Networking
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