Maryland Economic Development Association

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Other Useful Links:

	Maryland Association of Counties

	Maryland Municipal League

	Northeastern Economic Developers Association

	The Maryland Department of the Environment issues a newsletter of interest to Economic Development Professionals

	Sponsored by the Department of Business and Economic Development, ChooseMaryland.org was created to provide information on Maryland's outstanding business climate and the programs available to businesses, both small and large, to ensure their success. Included on the website is information on financing, workforce training, exporting and trade and small and minority business assistance.

	Maryland Community Colleges' Business Training Network (MCC BTN) is a network of the sixteen community colleges in the State of Maryland. MCC BTN exclusively offers the ability to develop training on topics you choose, the flexibility to train your staff, regardless of number, using state-of-the-art equipment, versatility to do this at your site or ours, during hours convenient for you-all at reasonable prices.

	The Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore is the exclusive regional economic development organization created to build a competitive and successful economy for Greater Baltimore residents and employers. GBA leads and directs regional image building, attraction and retention programs, and provides a single point of contact and superior seamless customer service to newly locating and expanding employers.

	MEDA & IEDC are active partners in the professional development of Maryland's economic development community

	Upper Shore Manufacturing and Business Council

	Maryland World Class Manufacturing Consortium

	Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTECH) The Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTECH), an initiative of the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, features seven programs dedicated to enabling technology commercialization, strengthening companies, and catalyzing new ventures in Maryland.

	MTECH Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program (MIPS) MIPS provides funding--matched by participating companies--for university-based research projects that help companies develop new products or processes. MIPS will match 25 to 90 percent (up to $200,000) of University project costs. Companies of any size are encouraged to apply.

	MTECH Maryland Technology Extension Service (MTES) The Maryland Technology Extension Service), operating from three regional offices throughout the state, offers on-site technical assistance to Maryland companies in the areas of: lean manufacturing, business and management, environmental engineering, development of new technologies, manufacturing process improvement, information technology, and ergonomics.

	MTECH Biotechnology Program MTECH's Biotech Program is designed to bolster Maryland's burgeoning biotechnology industry. To that end, MTECH offers bioprocessing facilities and services, graduate degree programs, training and consulting for Maryland companies.

	MTECH VentureCatalyst Program MTECH's VentureCatalyst Program is designed to spur and support the commercialization University of Maryland-created technology through education, networking, and hands-on incubatio. VC makes it easy for faculty, researchers and students to evaluate ideas and launch their own companies -- by providing an extensive, expert infrastructure of mentors and support services.

	Governor's Workforce Investment Board (GWIB)

	Leadership Maryland

	Southern Economic Development Council

	Maryland Economic Development Corporation