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SUMMARY:INNO FIRE Awards 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join the BBJ for a morning celebration of innovation and technology. \nINNO Fire Awards \nIn 2024\, Maryland Inno will again recognize companies and/or organizations that have been leaders and innovators across the state. Join us for a morning celebration of innovation and technology focusing on industry leaders\, innovators\, and enthusiasts coming together to share knowledge\, forge connections\, and celebrate the transformative power of innovation and technology. \nTicket packages and individual tickets are available now! Please note the deadline to register for this event (for both individual tickets and packages) is Monday\, July 8\, 2024. Walk-ins will not be accepted.  \nThe Event and Key Things to Know: \nThank you to our host sponsors\, CareFirst! We look forward to visiting the CareFirst Building\, located at 501 S Clinton St\, Baltimore\, MD 21224\, for this event. \nEVENT AGENDA: \n\n10:00 AM: Check-in and Networking (light food will be served)\n10:30-11:00 AM: Panel Discussion (see panelist information below)\n11:00-11:30 AM: Awards Program (see honoree information below)\n11:30-12:00 PM: Networking\n\nPARKING AND ARRIVALS: \nComplimentary parking will be provided. All attendees must bring a valid Government ID with photo to check in with building security. \nThe Panel: \nThis event will feature a panel discussion with two local entrepreneurs who recently appeared on the hit TV show “Shark Tank”: Dawn Myers\, founder of Richualist\, and Marvin Montague Jr.\, CEO and co-founder of Meat The Mushroom. They will discuss their experiences as founders and what they learned from their “Shark Tank” experiences. See below for more details on our panelists! \nThe Awards and 2024 Honorees: \nThe Fire Awards are the premier recognition program for Maryland Inno\, the Baltimore Business Journal’s tech-focused publication. Honorees are divided into categories. The 2024 Honorees are: \nMedtech Category \n\nNextStep Robotics\nEpiWatch\nAstek Diagnostics\n\nEcosystems Builders \n\nEO Accelerator program\nBCR Cyber\nTechnology Advancement Center\n\nAutomotive \n\nBlue Whale\nVehicles for Change\n\nTwo honorees will also be selected for making the biggest impact of contribution to the ecosystem; these honorees will be crowned “Blazer Winners.” The Blazers will be unveiled at the 2024 Fire Awards event on July 11. \nSome things we look for in selecting the Fire Award winners are: new funding\, adding headcount\, social and community impact\, product launches\, company pivots\, company growth and amazing stories of innovators reshaping the ecosystem. Fire honorees can include later-stage tech pillars\, growth-stage startups\, accelerators\, venture firms\, meetup groups\, nonprofits\, etc. \nQuestions\, comments or suggestions?\nContact Emily Baranoski\, ebaranoski@bizjournals.com \nFor Advertising or Sponsorship of this Event:\nContact Larry Ferenchick\, lferenchick@bizjournals.com \nMarket your win with a reprint or purchase a gift for an Honoree!\nFor Reprints\, please contact Dawn Lewis\, dlewis@bizjournals.com\n** Please be aware that third-party organizations will attempt to contact you with reprint offers. Baltimore Business Journal and American City Business Journals are the only authorized producers of official BBJ material.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/inno-fire-awards-2024/
LOCATION:CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield\, 1501 S Clinton St\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21224
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SUMMARY:Solving the Cybersecurity Talent Gap in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity is critical to modern society\, protecting people\, businesses\, and governments from malicious actors. This creates an urgent need for qualified talent to fill these roles – and a tremendous opportunity for learners and workers to step into high-growth\, high-wage jobs in the cybersecurity field. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn how TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation) and Lightcast worked together to map Maryland’s cybersecurity talent landscape and outline strategic steps to bridge the talent gap. Discover how data played a key role in quantifying and illuminating the need for cyber-talent in Maryland\, and see how TEDCO is using the study to guide its strategic cyber-workforce development efforts. \nThe webinar will include key takeaways from the recently released “Cybersecurity Workforce Analysis & Strategy” report\, as well as guidance for thinking about and tracking your own workforce development efforts in this sector (or other emerging sectors). All registrants will receive a copy of the recording and slide deck.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/solving-the-cybersecurity-talent-gap-in-maryland/
LOCATION:MD
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SUMMARY:2024 MEDA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 MEDA Summer Conference \nWhen: July 24\, 2024 from 9 AM to 12 PM  \nWhere: Virtual  \nTheme: Best Practices for Economic Developers in Site Selector Engagement \nThe 2024 MEDA Summer Conference: Best Practices for Economic Developers in Site Selector Engagement was a great success! Participants gained insight into the multifaceted process of site selection and are equipped to prepare strategies\, develop promotional efforts\, and showcase your communities effectively. \nAgenda – SPEAKER SLIDES ARE LINKED THROUGHOUT THE AGENDA \n9:00 – 9:15 AM WELCOME AND MEDA BUSINESS MEETING \n\nWelcome: Richard Griffin\, CEcD\, MEDA President\nApproval of Minutes: Kelly Robertson-Slagle\, MEDA Secretary\nInduction of New Members: Ebony Stocks\, MEDA Membership Co-Chair\n\n 9:15 – 9:45 AM “The State of Site Selection” \n\nRobyn Domber\, Senior Vice President\, Research\, Development Counsellors International\n\n 9:45 – 10:15 AM  “Economic Development and Site Selectors the Importance of the Relationship” \n\nW. Ford Graham\, SVP Infrastructure & Economic Development\, McGuireWoods Consulting LLC\nLara Fritts\, CEcD\, Director of Economic Opportunity\, Frederick County\n\n10:15 – 10:25 AM Break \n10:25 – 10:55 AM “Importance of Site Readiness” \n\nJeannette T. Goldsmith\, Vice President\, Strategic Development Group \n\n10:55 – 11:25 AM “How to Lose a Project in 10 Ways” \n\nNicholette Ross\, Managing Consultant\, Global Location Strategies\n\n11:25 – 11:55 AM “How Projects are Evaluated” \n\nAlicia Janesko Hutchings\, Director\, Site Selection & Incentives\, Cresa\nRon Spencer\, Principal\, Cresa\n\n11:55 AM – 12:15 PM Wrap-Up \nClick here to view the Draft Minutes from the 2024 Annual Conference Business Meeting
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2024-meda-summer-conference/
LOCATION:MD
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SUMMARY:TEDCO Investment Open Forum (July 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Open Forum to learn more about TEDCO’s Investment Funds and let TEDCO learn more about your company. \nHosted by: Teddy Gresser\, Director\, Seed Funds\, TEDCO
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/tedco-investment-open-forum-july-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
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