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  • February 5, 2026

    Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Main Street Maryland Mentorship Program

    MEDA Admin

    NEW CARROLLTON, MD (February 5, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced the launch of the new Main Street Maryland Mentorship Program. As part…

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    Posted in Program Development
    February 4, 2026

    Governor Moore Announces $79 Million in Federal Funding to Expand High Speed Internet Access

    MEDA Admin

    ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced that the United States Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved Maryland’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan. The approval…

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    Posted in Program Development
    February 3, 2026

    Washington County Government Presents the 2026 State of the County

    MEDA Admin

    WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (February 3, 2026) – Washington County Government today released its 2026 State of the County video, highlighting key accomplishments from 2025 and outlining the County’s vision for…

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    Posted in Program Development
    February 3, 2026

    TEDCO Announces BRIDGE Program Proposal Lab Cohort

    MEDA Admin

    The first cohort was made up of 25 companies COLUMBIA, Md., (January 27, 2026) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced the first Business Resource Information, Development, and Guidance Ecosystem…

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    Posted in Program Development
    February 2, 2026

    Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Announces 2026 Awards

    MEDA Admin

    More than $5.3 million provided to 48 organizations, the largest amount of annual funding in the Trust’s history NEW CARROLLTON, MD ( February 2, 2026) – The Maryland Affordable Housing Trust…

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    Posted in Program Development
    February 2, 2026

    Governor Moore Announces Latest Recipients of the Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant Program

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    BALTIMORE, MD (February 2, 2026) – Governor Wes Moore today announced that 22 small and mid-sized manufacturers have received grants from the Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 program, an initiative that helps local businesses…

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    Posted in Program Development
    January 29, 2026

    Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Division of Just Communities Selected for Rural and Small Cities Program

    MEDA Admin

    NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 29, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced that the Division of Just Communities has been selected to participate in the Public…

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    Posted in Program Development
    January 28, 2026

    Governor Moore Launches $5 Million Incentive Program to Expand Maryland’s Apprenticeship Workforce

    MEDA Admin

    ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of the Maryland Apprenticeship Incentive Program, a new $5 million initiative to help employers—including small businesses—hire and train registered apprentices. The initiative…

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    Posted in Program Development
    January 28, 2026

    Members’ Corner: Linda Spence

    MEDA Admin

    Name Linda Spence About You My favorite title is “Gran,” it officially replaced “Mom” when my first grandchild arrived in 2011 and has held the top spot ever since. I…

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    Posted in Members' Corner
    January 28, 2026

    Members’ Corner: Karah Lacey

    MEDA Admin

    Name Karah Lacey About You I am a wife, mother of two, and lucky enough to have many family members & friends nearby. We enjoy going to the beach, boating…

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    Posted in Members' Corner
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    • Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Main Street Maryland Mentorship Program
    • Governor Moore Announces $79 Million in Federal Funding to Expand High Speed Internet Access
    • Washington County Government Presents the 2026 State of the County
    • TEDCO Announces BRIDGE Program Proposal Lab Cohort
    • Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Announces 2026 Awards

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    Recent Jobs

    • The Town of Bel Air – Planning and Zoning Director

      • Bel Air, MD
      • Full Time
    • Main Street Chestertown – Executive Director

      • Chestertown, MD
      • Full Time
    • DHCD – Special Loans Program Manager

      • Lanham, MD
      • Temporary
    • MEDCO – Vice President Asset Operations and Compliance Management

      • Baltimore, MD
      • Full Time
    • City of Bowie – City Manager

      • Bowie, MD
      • Full Time
    • MCEDC – Chief Operating Officer

      • Rockville, MD
      • Full Time
    • AAWDC – IT/Cybersecurity Talent Consultant

      • Linthicum Heights, MD
      • Full Time
    Premier Sponsors

    http://commerce.maryland.gov

    http://dhcd.maryland.gov/

    https://www.tedcomd.com/

    https://www.wnada.org/

    Platinum Sponsors

    • Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO)
    • Miles & Stockbridge P.C. – Awards
    • PNC Bank

    Gold Sponsors

    • Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
    • Baltimore Gas and Electric
    • Charles County Economic Development Department
    • Comcast NBCUniversal
    • FSC First
    • Howard County Economic Development Authority
    • Maryland Department of Labor
    • Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation
    • Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation

    Silver Sponsors

    • Baltimore County Department of Economic & Workforce Development
    • Calvert County Department of Economic Development
    • Cecil County Office of Economic Development
    • Frederick County Office of Economic Development
    • Harford County Department of Economic Development
    • M&T Bank
    • Maryland Department of Transportation
    • Merritt Companies
    • St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development

    Bronze Sponsors

    • Allegany County Department of Economic and Community Development
    • AT&T
    • Atlantic Union Bank
    • Carroll County Department of Economic Development
    • City of Baltimore Development Corporation
    • The City of Bowie
    • City of Frederick Department of Economic Development
    • The Daily Record
    • Delmarva Power
    • Fulton Bank
    • The Harbor Bank of Maryland
    • Kent County Department of Economic & Tourism Development
    • Maryland Association of Community Colleges
    • Maryland Department of Planning
    • Maryland World Class Consortia
    • The Patuxent Partnership
    • Pepco
    • Town of Bel Air
    • University of Maryland Eastern Shore
    • Vision Technologies
    • Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development

    In-Kind

    • BEACON at Salisbury University
    • Maryland Association of Counties (MACo)
    • Maryland Municipal League (MML)
    • PPR Strategies

    About MEDA

    The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members and encourages partnerships and networking among those committed to bringing jobs and investment to Maryland.

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