Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)

October 22, 2026

2026 MEDA Fall Conference

Save the Date for this year's Fall Conference!

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October 6-7, 2026

2026 Main Street Maryland Conference

Maryland’s Main Streets are the heart of vibrant communities! Join us for this two-day conference focused on strengthening Maryland’s downtowns.

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September 28 – October 2, 2026

2026 Economic Development Week

Economic Development Week highlights the impact of economic development on Maryland’s business climate, job growth, tax base, and quality of life.

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Speaker & Session Interest Form

We appreciate your interest in contributing to MEDA’s educational programming and helping strengthen Maryland’s economic development community.

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From conferences and events to everyday engagement across Maryland, these items are a great way to showcase your connection to the MEDA network.

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SUPPORTING MARYLAND BY SUPPORTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Become A Sponsor!

Show your MEDA support year-round or sponsor an event that aligns with your organization. Enjoy perks like brand placement, social recognition, and complimentary attendance.

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2024/2025

MEDA Year in Review

This report showcases the collaborative achievements of our organization in 2024 and 2025, highlighting the contributions of sponsors, partners, members, and the MEDA community.

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Becoming a MEDA Member

MEDA Membership

MEDA members work throughout the state and share the common goal of improving Maryland's business climate.

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Economic Development Offices in Maryland

Access updated information from local offices.

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MEDA Young Leaders

This group is open to economic developers under the age of 40 who are looking for collaboration opportunities and chances to network.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

September 8, 2026

The Talent Advantage: A Growth Strategy for Companies in Montgomery County, Maryland

How Local Businesses Are Winning the Competition for Talent Talent is one of the most important factors influencing where companies choose to invest, expand, and grow. As competition for skilled…

September 9, 2026

Public Financing Tools in Maryland Webinar

When: September 9, 2026, 12 PM to 1:30 PM Where: Virtual MEDA’s Public Financing Tools in Maryland webinar is an excellent opportunity to learn about the financing tools and strategies…

September 15, 2026

Volunteer at the Maryland Food Bank

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…