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  • 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
    January 27, 2026

    Micro Ag Grants Now Open for Queen Anne’s County Farm & Ag Businesses

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    Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development (QACETD) is now accepting applications for Round 6 of the Upper Shore Micro Ag Grant Program. The program awards competitive, cost-reimbursable grants to…

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    Posted in Program Development
    January 26, 2026

    Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces $1.75 Million in 2026 Community Investment Tax Credit Awards

    MEDA Admin

    Funding will help local nonprofit organizations across Maryland continue social service, community revitalization, and economic development efforts NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 26, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community…

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    Posted in Program Development
    January 22, 2026

    Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Opens Applications for Homeowner Assistance Fund WholeHome Critical Home Repairs Grant Program

    MEDA Admin

    The program supports homeowners with critical repairs in primary residences that could lead to displacement if not addressed NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 22, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community…

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    Posted in Program Development
    January 22, 2026

    MEDA’s Rhonda Ray Scholarship: Spring 2026 Honoree

    MEDA Admin

    MEDA is honored to name three recipients of the Rhonda Ray Scholarship for the Spring 2026 semester. We are pleased to recognize Daniel Mears as one of this year’s recipients….

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    Posted in Program Development
    January 21, 2026

    Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Long Branch as Newest Designated Main Street Maryland Community

    MEDA Admin

    NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 21, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day announced today that Long Branch has been selected as the newest Designated Main Street…

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    Posted in Program Development
    January 21, 2026

    Governor Moore Announces $73.7 Million for Community Revitalization and Economic Development Projects in Proposed FY 2027 Budget

    MEDA Admin

    ​ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced $73.7 million in his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget to fund 252 projects through the six state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland…

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    Posted in Program Development
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    • Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Division of Just Communities Selected for Rural and Small Cities Program
    • Governor Moore Launches $5 Million Incentive Program to Expand Maryland’s Apprenticeship Workforce
    • Members’ Corner: Linda Spence
    • Members’ Corner: Karah Lacey
    • Micro Ag Grants Now Open for Queen Anne’s County Farm & Ag Businesses

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    Recent Jobs

    • 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
    • DHCD – Project Manager, HCD Community Program Administrator I

      • Lanham, 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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