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SUMMARY:The Talent Advantage: A Growth Strategy for Companies in Montgomery County\, Maryland
DESCRIPTION:How Local Businesses Are Winning the Competition for Talent \nTalent is one of the most important factors influencing where companies choose to invest\, expand\, and grow. As competition for skilled workers intensifies\, employers must think beyond hiring and embrace a broader talent strategy; one that leverages partnerships\, place\, and purpose. \nJoin us on September 8th\, during Workforce Development Month\, for a conversation on how businesses can capitalize on Montgomery County’s world-class academic institutions\, innovation ecosystem\, quality of life\, and economic development resources to attract and retain top talent. \nWhether you’re growing your workforce to expand your business\, or evaluating your next investment\, discover why Montgomery County is uniquely positioned to help companies build a lasting talent advantage\, and hear directly from businesses winning the talent race. \nKey Takeaways \n\nLearn how local business leaders are leveraging partnerships with universities\, colleges\, and workforce organizations to strengthen their talent pipeline.\nGain insights into the regional workforce trends shaping business expansion and investment decisions.\nDiscover economic development resources and incentives available to support your company’s hiring needs.\nExplore how companies can utilize Montgomery County’s quality of life\, innovation ecosystem\, and global reputation to help attract top talent.\n\nThis session is designed for founders\, executives\, investors\, and business leaders interested in learning more about Montgomery County’s talent ecosystem and the opportunities to grow and expand their organizations here. \nEvent Details \nDate: September 8\, 2026 \nTime: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nLocation: The Universities at Shady Grove\, 9630 Gudelsky Drive\, Rockville\, Maryland 20850 \nAgenda \n\n9:30 a.m. Networking with light refreshments\n10:00 a.m. Programming\n11:30 a.m. Q & A and Closing\n\nModerator: Dr. Anne Khademian\, Executive Director\, The Universities at Shady Grove \nOpening Speaker: Anthony Featherstone\, Executive Director\, WorkSource Montgomery \nSpeakers: \n\nTodd Cohen\, Senior Lead of Strategic Workforce Development\, Lockheed Martin\nCorey Lewson\, MSW\, Program Manager\, Workforce Development\, John Hopkins Medicine\nPaul Mehney\, Vice President of Strategy & Communications\, Thales Defense & Security\, Inc.\nLane Edwards\, Vice President of Operations\, TrilliumBIO\nNawal Benmouna\, Vice President for STEM and Health Sciences\, Montgomery College\nAstraZeneca (invited)\nWelcome Remarks by Jared Smith\, President & CEO\, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation.\n\nThis is a complimentary event with limited seating capacity. Registration is required.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/the-talent-advantage-a-growth-strategy-for-companies-in-montgomery-county-maryland/
LOCATION:The Universities at Shady Grove\, 9630 Gudelsky Dr\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850
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SUMMARY:Public Financing Tools in Maryland Webinar
DESCRIPTION:When: September 9\, 2026\, 12 PM to 1:30 PM \nWhere: Virtual  \nMEDA’s Public Financing Tools in Maryland webinar is an excellent opportunity to learn about the financing tools and strategies available to support redevelopment\, infrastructure\, and community development projects across Maryland. This session will explore key public financing tools\, including tax increment financing (TIF)\, special taxes\, combination financing approaches\, and bond options. Participants will also learn how MEDCO’s financing\, ownership\, and asset management tools can help advance redevelopment initiatives and other public projects. \nThrough Maryland case studies\, attendees will gain practical insights into how these tools can be applied to mixed-use developments\, social infrastructure\, resiliency projects\, and public infrastructure investments. \nThis webinar will be hosted on Zoom. \n 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/public-financing-tools-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Maryland Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:As a way to give back to our communities\, MEDA has secured a limited number of volunteer openings with the Maryland Food Bank on Tuesday\, September 15. We have volunteer opportunities available at two locations: \n\nHagerstown\nWhen: 1:00–3:00 PM\nWhere: 220 McRand Court\, Hagerstown\, MD 21740\n\nSign up for the Hagerstown shift here. \n\nLansdowne\nWhen: 9:00–11:30 AM\nWhere: 4710D Trident Court\, Lansdowne\, MD 21227\n\nSign up for the Lansdowne shift here. \nHow to Register: \n\nClick the registration link above for your preferred location.\nCreate an account or log into your existing Maryland Food Bank account.\nAccept the volunteer invitation.\nNew users should select Continue to Dashboard to complete the required online waiver.\n\nSpace is limited\, so please register by September 8 to reserve your spot.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/volunteer-at-the-maryland-food-bank/
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SUMMARY:MEDA Young Leader Virtual Networking Session (September 2026)
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, September 25\, 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. \nManaging and Growing Your Career  Hear from Laurie Babb\, CEcD of MEDCO\, an experienced Maryland economic development professional\, about her career journey\, leadership experiences\, and lessons learned along the way. The discussion will explore setting professional goals\, keeping your resume current\, finding and leveraging mentors\, identifying opportunities for growth—including board service and nonprofit involvement—and building and communicating your professional story.  Register Here
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/meda-young-leader-virtual-networking-session-september-2026/
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SUMMARY:2026 Economic Development Week in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:When: September 28 – October 2\, 2026\n\nOverview\nEconomic Development Week in Maryland will emphasize the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase understanding of economic development’s contribution to the state’s business climate\, job retention and growth\, the tax base\, and the overall quality of life in Maryland. \nRecognition\nEconomic development will take center stage in counties\, cities\, and towns throughout Maryland when proclamations are made heralding the significant projects that have made Maryland a great place to live\, work\, and play. Recognizing the dedicated work of economic developers is a primary focus of the effort. Listed below are the activities planned during Economic Development Week in Maryland (check back for weekly updates to this list). \nHow to Celebrate Economic Development Week in Maryland\nWhether you’re planning a large community event or simply sharing your support online\, there are plenty of ways to participate. Download the resources below to help plan your celebration: \n\nToolkit\nParticipation Checklist\nProclamation Template\nPress Release Template\nSocial Media Template\n\nSponsorship\nHelp support Economic Development Week in Maryland and showcase your organization’s commitment to strengthening communities across the state. Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. \nProclamations\nThe State of Maryland\n\nAnne Arundel Economic Development Corporation\nCaroline County Economic Development & Tourism\nCarroll County Economic Development\nCecil County\nCity of Annapolis\nCity of Frederick\nCity of Rockville\nCity of Takoma Park\nCity of Takoma Park\, Mayoral Proclamation\nFrederick County Office of Economic Development\nGarrett County Government\nHoward County Economic Development Authority\nKent County\nQueen Anne’s County\nTalbot County\n\n \nSpecial Events\n\nBusiness Appreciation Week (Frederick County): September 28 – October 2\nBusiness Appreciation Week (Howard County): September 28 – October 2\nBusiness Appreciation Week (Anne Arundel County): September 28 – October 2\nEconomic & Tourism Development Business Visits (Queen Anne’s County): September 28 – October 2\n\nMonday\, September 28 \n\nESIC Open House + Free Coworking Day (Dorchester County) @ All Day\nWinning That Government Contracting Award Series Session #1: Business Development Life Cycle (Frederick County) @ 10 – 11:30 AM\nLunch About Nothing (Carroll County) @ 12 – 1 PM\nCost Modeling and Pricing for Profit: How to Build Better Estimates and Improve Margins (Frederick County) @ 1 – 2 PM\n\nTuesday\, September 29 \n\nTaco Tuesday (City of Hyattsville) @ All Day\nESIC Open House + Free Coworking Day (Dorchester County) @ All Day\nCarroll County Chamber of Commerce Commissioner Breakfast (Carroll County) @ 8 – 9:30 AM\nState of the City Address (City of Rockville) @ 8:30 – 11 AM\nThe 7 Numbers That Make You a Millionaire Business Owner (Frederick County) @ 10 – 11 AM\nOCA-DC: Prosperity Small Business Event @ 10 AM – 12 PM\nLocal SEO & Google Business Mastery (Frederick County) @ 1 – 2 PM\nRegistered Apprenticeship as an Economic Development Strategy (Anne Arundel County) @ 2 – 3 PM\nDiscover the #HoCoChamber! New-Member Orientation (Howard County) @ 3:30 – 4:45 PM\nCecil Tech Connect at W.L. Gore & Associates (Cecil County) @ 4:00 – 6:00 PM\nWomen in Business Happy Hour (Frederick County) @ 4:30 – 6:30 PM\nEvent Networking Mixer (Howard County) @ 5 – 7 PM\n\nWednesday\, September 30 \n\nStrategic Roadmap for Business in Hyattsville and Beyond (City of Hyattsville) @ 9 – 11 AM\nHCEDA Business Resource & Expo Business Showcase (Howard County) @ 9 AM – 12 PM\nTEDCO’s Investment Open Forum @ 10 – 11 AM\nWinning That Government Contracting Award Series Session #2: Team Roles and Responsibilities (Frederick County) @ 10 – 11:30 AM\nMoney 101 (Frederick County) @ 11 AM – 12 PM\nFoundation At Your Own Pace (Frederick County) @ 12 PM\nWomen Building Baltimore: Beyond Balance (Baltimore City) @ 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nThe Daily Record Influential Marylanders @ 4 – 7 PM\n10th Anniversary Cybersecurity Awards @ 5 – 8 PM\nIgnite Business Accelerator (Queen Anne’s County) @ 5:30 – 7 PM\n\nThursday\, October 1 \n\nMD SBDC No-Cost & Low-Cost Training for Maryland Small Businesses (Carroll County) @ 7 AM – 5 PM\nTalbot Works Together: Coffee Meetup (Talbot County) @ 7:30 – 9:30 AM\nCarroll County Agribusiness Breakfast (Carroll County) @ 8 – 9 AM\nCarroll County Chamber of Commerce Orientation (Carroll County) @ 8:30 – 9:45 AM\nCCBC Fall Community Resource Fair (Baltimore County) @ 11 AM – 1 PM\nFeasibility Assessment: Turning Ideas into Impact for the Business Owner @ 1 – 2 PM\nFuel Your Technology (Baltimore City) @ 4:30 – 8 PM\nWingin’ It Thursday (City of Hyattsville) @ 8 PM\n\nClick the links below to learn about previous Economic Development Week in Maryland activities\n\n2025\n2024\n2023\n2022\n2021\n2020\n2019\n2018\n2017\n2016\n2015\n2013\n2012\n2011
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