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SUMMARY:MEDA Member Tour
DESCRIPTION:When: May 14\, 2025\, from 10 AM to 3 PM\nWhere: Worcester County\nRegistration Deadline: May 6\, 2025\nMEDA Members are invited to join us for an exciting day of discovery and inspiration! \nWorcester County Economic Development invites you to take part in an exclusive one-day tour showcasing four of our county’s leading manufacturers. Throughout this one-day experience\, attendees will visit four distinct manufacturing businesses\, each contributing to the economic vitality of Worcester County through job creation\, industry advancement\, and community investment. \nRegistration is limited. Late registrations cannot be considered. Don’t miss this chance to connect with industry peers\, expand your knowledge\, and experience the innovation happening in Worcester County. \nAgenda\n10 AM Meet in Snow Hill\, 101 East Green Street (behind Oaked 110 restaurant) \n10:15 – 10:45 AM Tour Paul M. Jones Lumber Co. in Snow Hill \n11:15 AM – 12 PM Tour Barefoot Farm Produce in Snow Hill \n12:15 – 1 PM Lunch at Don’s Seafood & Chicken House in Pocomoke City \n 1:15 – 1:45 PM Tour in Stoltzfus Cabinet & Design in Pocomoke City \n2 – 2:30 PM Tour Hardwire in Pocomoke City \n3 PM Arrive back to Snow Hill
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/meda-member-tour/
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SUMMARY:2025 MEDA Primer for Economic Development in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Please note the date change (previously May 29)\nWhen: May 22\, 2025\, from 9 AM to 3 PM\nWhere: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Headquarters (Lanham\, MD)\nEvery year\, the MEDA Primer for Economic Development in Maryland offers those new to economic development and veterans of the industry the opportunity to gain further insight and strengthen their knowledge of economic development in Maryland. \nAgenda\n\n9:00 – 9:30 AM Welcome and Continental Breakfast\n\nTammi Thomas\, President\, Maryland Economic Development Association\nRosa Cruz\, CEcD\, Chief of Staff\, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development\n\n\n9:30 – 10:00 AM Fundamentals of Economic Development – Q&A\n\nLaurie Babb\, CEcD\, Director of Economic Development\, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation\nHeather Gramm\, CEcD\, Vice President of Strategy\, PPR Strategies\n\n\n10:00 – 10:15 AM Break\n\n\n10:15 – 11:45 AM Maryland’s Economy\, Key Industries\, and Strategic Advantages\n\nLaurie Babb\, CEcD\, Director of Economic Development\, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation\nTamar Osterman\, CEcD\, Senior Business Development Representative\, Maryland Department of Commerce\nRoger Venezia\, CEcD\, Director of Operations and Special Projects\, Maryland Department of Commerce\n\n\n\n\n11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Lunch\n\n\n12:45 – 1:45 PM Ignite Presentations\n\nChristine McPherson\, Assistant Director\, Community & Economic Development Partnerships\, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development\nAlexander Austin\, President & CEO\, Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce\nLogan Dean\, Program Manager\, Maryland Department of Labor\nRichard Griffin\, CEcD\, Director\, The City of Frederick Economic Development\nNick Henninger-Ayoub\, Director\, Project and Program Development\, MEDCO\nDrew Jabin\, Legislative Director\, Maryland Association of Community Colleges\nMindy Lehman\, Chief Government Program Development\, Affairs & Policy Officer\, TEDCO\nDawn Medley\, President & CEO\, FSC First\nDr. Candace Pruett\, Assistant Director\, Corridor Region\, Maryland Small Business Development Center\nBrian Sheavly\, Senior Economic Development Specialist\, Baltimore Gas & Electric\n\n\n1:45 – 2:00 PM Break\n\n\n2:00 – 3:00 PM How Does Maryland “Do” Economic Development?\n\nModerator: Jennifer Jones\, CEcD\, CEO\, Howard County Economic Development Authority\nMartin Ezemma\, Director of International Business Development\, Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation\nJayson Knott\, Senior Director\, Office of Business Recruitment & Location Services\, Maryland Department of Commerce\nChristine McPherson\, Assistant Director\, Community & Economic Development Partnerships\, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development\nCindy Rivarde\, CEO\, Rockville Economic Development Inc.\n\n\n3:00 PM Wrap-up 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2025-meda-primer-for-economic-development-in-maryland/
LOCATION:Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Headquarters\, 7800 Harkins Road\, Lanham\, MD\, 20706
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SUMMARY:BGE's 8th Energizing Business Growth Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, May 29\, 2025 from 8:30 am to Noon \nWhere: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium\, 511 Taylor Ave\, Annapolis MD \nGet ready for an inspiring morning of connection\, collaboration\, and fresh insights at the 8th Energizing Business Growth Breakfast! \nJoin regional economic development leaders and BGE executives for engaging discussions\, valuable networking\, and a delicious breakfast—all designed to help your community thrive.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/bges-8th-energizing-business-growth-breakfast/
LOCATION:Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium\, 511 Taylor Ave\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401
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SUMMARY:8th Energizing Business Growth Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, May 29\, 2025 from 8:30 am to Noon \nWhere: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium\, 511 Taylor Ave\, Annapolis MD \nGet ready for an inspiring morning of connection\, collaboration\, and fresh insights at the 8th Energizing Business Growth Breakfast! \nJoin regional economic development leaders and BGE executives for engaging discussions\, valuable networking\, and a delicious breakfast—all designed to help your community thrive. \nMark your calendar and stay tuned for more details. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/8th-energizing-business-growth-breakfast/
LOCATION:Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium\, 511 Taylor Ave\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401
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SUMMARY:MEDA Young Leader Virtual Networking Session (May 2025)
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, May 30\, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nWhere: Virtual\nWho: MEDA Young Leaders\nThe MEDA Young Leaders Virtual Networking Sessions offer a professionally curated platform for ongoing learning and connection. Held bi-monthly for one hour\, these sessions provide a valuable opportunity to hear from top-tier economic development professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a regular participant\, you’ll find each session enriching and rewarding. Feel free to join as your schedule allows—each session stands alone as an opportunity for growth and networking. \nFor the May session\, Jennifer LaHatte\, Managing Director of Policy\, Research\, and Government Affairs\, Maryland Department of Commerce\, will give a brief recap of the legislative session\, and we’ll open the floor for discussion about the annual conference and any projects you’re currently working on.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/meda-young-leader-virtual-networking-session-may-2025/
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