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SUMMARY:2025 MEDA Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course
DESCRIPTION:When: July 28 – August 1\, 2025\nWhere: Virtual\nWhether you’re new to the world of economic development or you’d like to get in-depth with a refresher\, the Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course is your ticket to the fundamental concepts\, strategies\, and tools needed to be successful in today’s complex economic environment. This essential course is designed to prepare participants for the challenges they face in the practice of developing communities and assist them in gaining capacity-building skills\, resources\, and networks to accelerate economic development. \nIn previous years\, our week-long Basic Course was held in Baltimore\, which required travel expenses\, time away from home\, and extra planning and organization. With our all-virtual course this year\, you can learn it all from the comfort of your own home\, making it an accessible\, efficient\, and more affordable way to learn the fundamentals of economic development. We have excellent instructors lined up to teach\, and you’ll get to meet and network with other participants… all virtually! \nThis course will be offered online (via Zoom). Please note that the time zone is Eastern Time (ET). \nDraft Agenda\nTo view a draft agenda\, please click here. \nRegistrants for the 2025 Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course do not need to register separately for the 2025 MEDA Summer Conference\, as it is included.\nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nGrow your skills and understanding of economic development foundational elements\nBest practices in economic and community development\nManaging an economic development program\nFinancing economic development projects and using incentives\nExplore new methods and programs to promote job growth and investment\nBusiness retention and expansion\nMarketing and business attraction\nDiscuss emerging trends and factors that shape local and regional economies\nEthics in economic development\nGain detailed knowledge of successful initiatives\nStrategic planning\nSmall business and entrepreneurship\nTools for planning your economy and how to use them.\nResearching your prospects and building a community data profile.\nReal estate development and reuse \nNeighborhood revitalization\nManaging real estate inventory.\nDevelop a valuable network of fellow economic development professionals and resources\nLearn from outstanding experts and practitioners in the field\n\nWho Should Take the Course?\nThe Basic Economic Development Course is designed for community leaders and stakeholders who participate in the process of community and economic development at local\, regional\, state and federal levels. Typical attendees include: \n\n\n\n\n\nEconomic development practitioners\nBusiness leaders\nCommunity volunteers\nPublic utility personnel\nGovernment agency staff\nReal estate professionals\nChambers of commerce members\nBusiness development professionals\nCooperative extension personnel\nPlanning and development agencies\nBankers and financial institution professionals\nCommunity development organization professionals\nMunicipal\, town and county government elected and appointed officials\nOthers interested in facilitating job creation and capital investment in their community\, region or state\n\n\n\n\n\nYour First Step Toward Certification\nFor those seeking national certification\, the Economic Development Basic Course is the first requirement in the process of becoming a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). This Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course qualifies as a professional development training requirement needed to sit for the CEcD exam. CEcD certification through the IEDC is a national recognition that denotes a mastery of principal skills in economic development\, professional attainment\, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. \nLofton Scholarships for MEDA Members\nMembers of MEDA can apply for a Lofton Scholarship to cover the tuition for the Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course in full.  MEDA’s Lofton Scholarship exists to support the growth of professional skills and knowledge by economic development practitioners in Maryland. \nApply for the Lofton Scholarship before you register for the Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course. Upon acceptance\, you will be given a discount code to use with your registration. Apply here! \nDetails\nThe 2025 MEDA Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course will be held virtually from July 28 to August 1 from approximately 9am to 4pm Eastern Time. \nTuition is: \n\n$640 for MEDA members (Lofton Scholarship available for full tuition to members)\n$840  for non-members (tuition includes MEDA membership for a year)\n\nAccreditation\nThe course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council. This course qualifies as a professional development training requirement needed to sit for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) examination. \nFor more details\, please visit the IEDC website at www.iedconline.org​ or phone 201.223.7800
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2025-meda-chesapeake-basic-economic-development-course/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Education,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:2025 MEDA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:When: July 30\, 2025\, from 9 AM to 12:15 PM\nWhere: Virtual\nTheme: Thriving Through Uncertainty: Resiliency in Economic Development\nAs economic developers\, we’re navigating a landscape where unpredictability is the norm—from shifting labor force dynamics to sudden market disruptions and policy pivots. The 2025 MEDA Summer Conference will bring together thought leaders and practitioners to explore how we can build economic resiliency that goes beyond recovery and moves toward reinvention. \nAttendees will gain practical insights into strengthening workforce pipelines amid uncertainty\, fostering local adaptability through planning and partnerships\, and using scenario planning as a tool for community resilience. \nClick here to view the Draft Minutes from the 2025 MEDA Annual Conference Business Meeting. \nDraft Agenda\n9:00 – 9:25 AM Welcome and MEDA Business Meeting \n\nWelcome: Tammi Thomas\, MEDA President \nMEDA Business Meeting Minutes: Allison Akers\, MEDA Secretary \nMEDA New Members: Matt Miller\, MEDA Membership Co-Chair\n\n9:25 – 9:55 AM From Disruption to Recovery: Tools for Economic Resilience \nThis session will explore practical strategies to help communities recover and thrive after economic disruption. Drawing on national examples\, it will offer tools to build local resilience\, foster cross-sector collaboration\, and adapt quickly in the face of uncertainty—equipping economic developers to lead with confidence through crisis and change. \n\nDana Crater\, Director of Technical Assistance\, International Economic Development Council (IEDC)\n\n9:55 – 10:25 AM Resilience at Work: Empowering Jobseekers\, Strengthening Employers \nThis session explores how workforce development fuels economic resiliency—from supporting displaced federal workers to equipping job seekers to confidently translate their skills into new opportunities. By focusing on both individual empowerment and employer readiness\, this approach not only helps workers bounce back but also builds stronger\, more adaptable communities—critical for long-term economic vitality. \n\nSuja Joseph\, Director\, Statewide Reemployment Programs\, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning\, Maryland Department of Labor \n\n10:25 – 10:35 AM Break \n10:35 – 11:05 AM Not just Response and Recovery – Economic Impact with a Better Community Resilience Toolkit \nWhen disasters strike\, economic development doesn’t pause—it pivots. In this session\, we’ll explore how Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) play a critical role not only in disaster response and recovery but also in preparedness and long-term resilience. Because the traditional toolkit is changing\, we will explore innovative solutions to mobilize capital towards projects that significantly reduce exposure to threats and hazards while increasing economic opportunities. This includes moving beyond grant dependency and conventional debt instruments to embrace investment strategies that prioritize economic development\, social impact\, and risk reduction\, laying the foundation for thriving\, future-ready communities. \n\nLarry Twele\, CEcD\, President and Founder\, Eastport Partners\nCamila Tapias\, Global Disaster Resilience Specialist\, SPIN Global\n\n11:05 – 11:35 AM  Vision in the Fog: Leading with Clarity Amid Uncertainty \nHow do you lead when the ground keeps shifting? This session explores how economic developers can craft and communicate a strong\, adaptable vision—even in the face of budget constraints\, workforce disruptions\, or shifting policies. Discover how communities are using data\, storytelling\, and inclusive engagement to define success\, anchor decision-making\, and build momentum toward a shared future—even when the destination isn’t fully in focus. \n\nKit Cramer\, CEO\, Asheville Chamber of Commerce \n\n11:35 – 12:05 PM Built\, Lost\, Rebuilt: Resilience in Real Life \nGreg Vetter\, founder of Tessemae’s and author of Undressed\, will share his powerful journey of building—and losing—a $300 million company\, offering economic developers a raw\, real-world perspective on professional resiliency. Through lessons in grit\, reinvention\, and leading with authenticity\, Greg will inspire attendees to navigate setbacks\, align values with action\, and bounce back stronger in the face of disruption. \n\nGreg Vetter\, Author & Entrepreneur \n\n12:05 – 12:15 PM Wrap-Up
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