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SUMMARY:2026 MEDA Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:***This event is sold out! MEDA does not permit walk-in registrations or offer refunds for this event.\nWhen: January 15\, 2026\, from 8 AM to 1:30 PM\nWhere: Governor Calvert House\, Annapolis\, MD\nTheme: 2026 Legislative Outlook For Economic Development\nAt the 2026 MEDA Winter Conference\, public and private sector leaders share their thoughts on economic development-related legislation that the Maryland General Assembly will consider during the 2026 session. \nClick here to view the Draft Minutes from the 2025 Fall Conference Business Meeting. \nSponsorship Opportunities \n \nAgenda\n8:00 – 9:00 AM REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST \n9:00 – 9:20 AM WELCOME TO ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY AND ANNAPOLIS \n\nIntroduction: Kristen Pironis\, CEO\, Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County\nHonorable Steuart Pittman\, Anne Arundel County Executive\nAdam Strott\, Economic Development Manager\, City of Annapolis\nHonorable Jared Littmann\, Mayor of Annapolis\n\n9:20 – 9:35 AM MEDA BUSINESS MEETING \n\nPresident’s Welcome – Tammi Thomas\nSecretary’s Report – Allison Akers\nMembership Report – Matt Miller\n\n9:35 – 10:45 AM MARYLAND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP REPORT \n\nModerator: Lori Valentine\, Vice President of Policy and Public Relations\, Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation\nMark Anthony Thomas\, President & CEO\, Greater Baltimore Committee\nMary Kane\, President/CEO\, Maryland Chamber of Commerce\nTheresa Kuhns\, Chief Executive Officer\, Maryland Municipal League\nJack McDougle\, President/CEO\, Greater Washington Board of Trade\nMichael Sanderson\, Executive Director\, Maryland Association of Counties \n\n10:45 – 11:00 AM BREAK \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MARYLAND LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK \n\nModerator: Kellie S. Hinkle\, Deputy Director\, St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development\nHonorable Bill Ferguson\, Senate President\nHonorable Joseline Pena-Melnyk\, Speaker of the House  \nHonorable Stephen Hershey Jr.\, Senate Minority Leader\nHonorable Jason Buckel\, House Minority Leader\n\n12:00 – 1:15 PM LUNCHEON & KEYNOTE \n\nIntroduction: Harry Coker Jr.\, Secretary\, Maryland Department of Commerce\nHonorable Aruna Miller\, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland\n\n1:15 – 1:30 PM CLOSING REMARKS \n  \n**Please note: MEDA does not sell attendee lists\, offer refunds for this event\, or permit walk-in registrations.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2026-meda-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Governor Calvert House\,  58 State Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Mountain Maryland PACE
DESCRIPTION:Help us advocate for Mountain Maryland amongst our State’s top elected officials!\n\n\n\nJOIN US FOR THE 49th ANNUAL P.A.C.E. RECEPTION! PACE is an important part of making Maryland’s political leadership aware of the needs and the specific requests of Allegany and Garrett Counties. This effort is vital when it comes time for the Senate or House Committee to decide which program to fund or which project to include in the budget. The Reception and Breakfast provide our Delegation with a strong show of local support for issues they are pressing in Annapolis\, and the results have proven to be impressive. \nRECEPTION: Thursday\, January 22\, 2026\, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\, The Westin Annapolis \nBREAKFAST: Friday\, January 23\, 2026\, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.\, The Westin Annapolis \nEVENT STYLE: The reception is a cocktail party format featuring hors d’oeuvres and an open bar with displays showcasing Allegany and Garrett County businesses\, attractions\, educational institutions\, and organizations. The reception offers free-flowing interaction by Mountain Marylanders with state and federal government officials and staff members. Strategic new projects and current key legislative hot topics for Allegany and Garrett Counties can be discussed in an informal networking environment. The breakfast is buffet style and features a keynote speaker. Members and leaders of the Maryland General Assembly\, county commissioners\, economic development officials\, chamber of commerce leaders\, and Mountain Maryland citizens attend. Allegany and Garrett attractions\, services\, and products are included in numerous door prizes. \nREGISTRATION: The general public is warmly invited to register for the event\, providing entry to both the PACE Reception and the Breakfast. Your confirmation email serves as proof of registration . Registration is not available at the door. \nMORE DETAILS: Visit our website at www.mtmarylandpace.com
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/2026-mountain-maryland-pace/
LOCATION:The Westin Annapolis\, 100 Westgate Circle\, Annapolis\, MD
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SUMMARY:Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation Biz Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:Presented by AAEDC\, the inaugural Arundel Biz Expo offers a unique\, all-in-one experience designed exclusively for Anne Arundel County businesses of every size\, age\, and sector. It’s a day built around connection\, insight\, and opportunity\, bringing together the entire business community under one roof – the beautiful Hotel at Arundel Preserve! \nThrough a powerful mix of engaging presentations\, interactive panels\, and meaningful connections\, the Arundel Biz Expo is an all-in-one event for businesses ready to grow\, collaborate\, and thrive in Anne Arundel County. \n\nConnect: For the first time\, businesses across every industry and corner of Anne Arundel County will come together under one roof. Meet the people shaping our local economy\, from experts and innovators to community partners*\, while enjoying the Networking Power Hour fueled by Rise Up Coffee and Afternoon Snack Session provided by Sweet Hearts Patisserie.\nLearn: Hear from dynamic speakers and industry leaders tackling the topics that matter most including artificial intelligence\, access to capital\, and real-world business success stories\, with takeaways you can put into action right away.\nAdvance: Unlock new opportunities for growth with direct access to lenders\, partner organizations\, and key resource providers ready to help your business tap into county\, state\, and federal programs built for success.\n\nYour ticket will include access to all sessions\, a delicious buffet lunch\, and free parking – plus a custom gift bag and the chance to win several raffle prizes contributed by local businesses! \nSpace is limited and ticket prices will increase from $40 to $50 on January 1\, 2026\, so get yours today! \nStay In The Know! \nVisit the Arundel Biz Expo event page and follow @arundelbiz on social media for the latest updates on panelists\, exhibitors\, and more Expo info! \n*Confirmed Exhibitors (as of 11/25/25) \nResource Partners \nAnne Arundel Community College \nAnne Arundel County Purchasing & The PAVE Program \nAnne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation \nComptroller of Maryland; Maryland APEX Accelerator \nMaryland Department of Commerce \nMaryland Small Business Development Center \nMaryland Business Opportunity Center \nAAEDC Business Accelerator (IVP) Graduate B2B Businesses \nAlchemi Design \nFrontwood Strategies \nHimmel’s Garden Center \nJourney 2 Well \nStrata Language Services\, LLC \nThe Coaching Therapist\, LLC \nZOKPIA Accounting & Consulting \n*The Arundel Biz Expo is supported by the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge Fund through the Baltimore Community Foundation.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/anne-arundel-economic-development-corporation-biz-expo-2026/
LOCATION:7795 Arundel Mills Blvd Hanover\, MD 21076\, USA\, 7795 Arundel Mills Blvd\, Hanover\, MD\, 21076
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