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  • August 21, 2024

    Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Prepares Partners for Implementation of New Laws that Address Housing Affordability

    MEDA Admin

    Turning the Key Campaign Launches Webinar Series, Publishes Resources on Housing Expansion and Affordability Act NEW CARROLLTON, MD – Through the Turning the Key campaign, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development…

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    Posted in Program Development
    August 12, 2024

    TEDCO Moves Maryland’s Funding Needle Toward Gender Inclusivity

    MEDA Admin

    United States venture capital funders are realizing the value of female founders. A recent Pitchbook report paints a promising picture: investments in women-led startups nationwide reached a record high in 2023, with…

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    Posted in Program Development
    August 12, 2024

    These TEDCO-backed startups are solving complex challenges, achieving success in Baltimore

    MEDA Admin

    A world class hospital, numerous entertainment venues, amazing restaurants featuring international delicacies and the breathtaking Patapsco River views – these are only some of the attractions found in Baltimore City….

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    Posted in Program Development
    August 9, 2024

    Solving the Cybersecurity Gap in Maryland

    MEDA Admin

    Cybersecurity is critical to modern society, protecting people, businesses, and governments from malicious actors. This creates an urgent need for qualified talent to fill these roles – and a tremendous…

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    Posted in Program Development
    August 9, 2024

    Governor Moore Tours ION Storage Systems and Announces $11 Million Investment to Support Maryland-Based Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Projects

    MEDA Admin

    ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today visited ION Storage Systems, a Maryland-based manufacturer of solid-state batteries for the defense, aerospace, medical, consumer, electric vehicle, and grid storage industries. During…

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    Posted in Program Development
    August 9, 2024

    TEDCO Announces Dodge as the New Vice President, Innovation Connectors

    MEDA Admin

    Graham Dodge brings his entrepreneurial spirit and expertise to the essential role COLUMBIA, Md., (July 11, 2024) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announces the appointment of Graham Dodge as the vice…

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    Posted in Program Development
    August 2, 2024

    Members’ Corner: Barbara Quaye

    MEDA Admin

      Name, Title, Organization: Barbara Quaye, Business Development Director, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation Explain your background in economic development: I bring over a decade of expertise in business development,…

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    Posted in Members' Corner, Membership Development
    August 1, 2024

    Governor Moore Announces $4.7 Million in Federal Funding to Strengthen Offshore Wind Workforce and Make Maryland More Competitive

    MEDA Admin

    ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 31, 2024) – Governor Wes Moore today announced $4.7 million in federal funding to provide training and job placement to grow Maryland’s offshore wind workforce. The funding,…

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    Posted in Program Development
    August 1, 2024

    Members’ Corner: Victoria Zelefsky

    MEDA Admin

    Name, Title, Organization: Victoria Zelefsky, Vice President of Communications, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation Explain your background in economic development: This is my first time working in economic development but…

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    Posted in Members' Corner, Membership Development
    July 31, 2024

    Members’ Corner: Joyce La Padula

    MEDA Admin

    Name, Title, Organization: Joyce La Padula, Managing Director, Maryland World Class Consortia Explain your role within your organization: Since 2018, I have been Managing Director of the Maryland World Class…

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    Posted in Members' Corner, Membership Development
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    Recent Posts

    • Guest Blog: “Regional Initiatives (Ignite-style presentations)” Recap
    • Great Places Win: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Celebrates $180,000 in Funding to Civic Works
    • Guest Blog: “Resource Adequacy: How Utilities Support Economic Growth and Sustainability in an Electrifying Era” Panel Recap
    • Guest Blog: The Power of Sports, Strategy, and Partnership in Economic Development
    • Governor Moore Announces Opening of Applications for Maryland Business Ready Sites Program

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    Recent Jobs

    • DHCD – Community Program Administrator I/Project Manager

      • Lanham, Maryland
      • Full Time
    • Charles County Government – Director of Economic Development

      • Charles County, MD
      • Full Time
    • Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation – President and CEO

      • Rockville, Maryland
      • Full Time
    • Baltimore Public Markets Corporation – Chief Executive Officer

      • Anywhere
      • Full Time
    • Charles County Government – Senior Commercial Development Manager

      • Charles County, MD
      • Full Time
    • Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation – Business Development Manager

      • Largo, MD
      • Full Time
    • City of Annapolis – Economic Development Manager

      • Annapolis, MD
      • Full Time
    • Rockville Economic Development, Inc. – Program Manager

      • Rockville, 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
    • Frederick County Office of Economic Development
    • Harford County Office of Economic Development
    • M&T Bank
    • 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
    • Local Initiatives Support Corp.
    • 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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