2024 Economic Development Week in Maryland
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October 21-25, 2024
Overview
Economic Development Week in Maryland will emphasize the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase understanding of economic development’s contribution to the state’s business climate, job retention and growth, the tax base, and the overall quality of life in Maryland.
Recognition
Economic development will take center stage in counties, cities, and towns throughout Maryland when proclamations are made heralding the significant projects that have made Maryland a great place to live, work, and play. Recognizing the dedicated work of economic developers is a primary focus of the effort. Listed below are the activities planned during Economic Development Week in Maryland (check back for weekly updates to this list).
How to Celebrate Economic Development Week in Maryland
Please check out our Toolkit, Proclamation Template, and Press Release Template to plan for your participation in Economic Development Week in Maryland. Whether elaborate or small, there is something for every level of participation.
Sponsorship
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Proclamations
- Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
- Carroll County Economic Development
- Cecil County
- City of Rockville
- Garrett County
- Kent County
- Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development
- State of Maryland: Department of Commerce
- Town of Berlin
- City of Hagerstown
- The Town of Bel Air
Special Events
- Business Appreciation Week in Anne Arundel County, October 21 – 25
- Baltimore County Digital Literacy Program – Introduction to Microsoft Excel, October 21-22
- Baltimore County Federal Job Search: Planning & Action, October 22
- Baltimore County Digital Literacy Program – Microsoft Excel: Intermediate, October 23
- Calvert County Department of Economic Development T.I.P.S. Small Business Webinar Series: Maryland’s MBE Rights & Responsibilities, October 22 from 10 AM -11 AM
- Calvert County Department of Economic Development Making the Sale, October 22 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- City of Hyattsville Business Visits, Oct 21 – 25
- Frederick County Office of Economic Development Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Charitable Giving, October 24 from 10 AM – 11:30 AM
- FSC First Building Your Growth Team and Experts Roundtable, October 24, 6 PM – 8:30 PM
- Garrett County Pathways & Connections Initiatives: Virtual Public Information Session, October 22 at 12:00 PM
- Garrett County Chamber of Commerce Potomac Edison Energy Efficiency Summit, October 23 from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Garrett County’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Timber Rock Village Phase 1, October 23 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Harford County Economic Development Week Celebration, October 21 – 25
- 2024 Harford Award Celebration, – October 22 from 5 PM – 8 PM
- Howard County Economic Development Authority’s Dominando el Éxito en Restaurantes – October 23 from 6 PM – 9 PM
- Maryland Small Business Development Center’s Creating More Sales Opportunities Using AI, October 21 from 1 PM – 2:15 PM
- Maryland Small Business Development Center’s Obtaining A GSA Schedule & Doing Business With The Federal Government, October 22 from 10 AM – 11:30 AM
- Maryland Small Business Development Center’s How To Minimize Risk In Starting A Business, October 22 from 1 PM – 2:15 PM
- Maryland Small Business Development Center’s How to Have a Successful Open Enrollment, October 23 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Maryland Small Business Development Center’s Email: The Ticking Timebomb In Your Inbox, October 23 from 1 PM – 2 PM
- Maryland Small Business Development Center’s Make That Customer Connection by Building Brand Loyalty, October 24 from 1 PM – 2 PM
- Maryland Small Business Development Center’s Connect to Capital – Business Speed Lending and Regional Resource Day, October 25 from 9 AM- 2 PM
- Maryland Women’s Business Center’s Overview of SBA Programs and Services, October 23 from 11 AM – 12 PM
- Maryland Women Business Center’s Elements of Entrepreneurship: Business Development Strategies, October 24 from 10 AM – 11:30 AM
- Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation She Means Business 2024: National Women’s Business Month Breakfast Summit, October 24 from 8:30 AM – 1 PM
- Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development’s The Power of Partnerships, October 23rd from 9 AM- 11 AM
- SCORE How to Craft a Compelling Sales Message for Your Business, October 22 from 1 PM – 2 PM
- SCORE Mastering Shopify for Small Business Owners, October 24 from 1 PM – 2 PM
- St. Mary’s Business After Hours , October 23 from 5 PM – 6:30 PM
- UpSurge Baltimore’s Equitech Tuesday: GBC 10-Year Plan, October 22 from 5 PM – 8 PM
- Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation is making business visits to businesses in their targeted industry sectors, October 21 – 25
- She Means Business 2024: National Women’s Business Month Breakfast Summit, October 24 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Check back often for more events! Hosting an event during Economic Development Week? Let us know at info@medamd.com, and we’ll post it here.
Click here to view photos of the activities and proclamations for the week!
Read About Economic Development Week in Maryland
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- Garrett County Celebrates Maryland Economic Development Week
- Free Live Podcast Commercial to Celebrate Economic Development Week
- Carroll County Celebrates Economic Development Week in Maryland
- Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation Celebrates Economic Development Week in Maryland
- Celebrate Economic Development Week 2024 in Washington County, MD by Participating in our EXPLORER’S CHALLENGE CONTEST
- A PPR Strategies Podcast, EDO Breakthrough: Leveraging an Economic Development Week to Tell Your EDOs Story, with Sandy Dubay
- The Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate Economic Development Week in Maryland!
- Talbot County Recognizes Maryland Economic Development Week
Click the links below to learn about previous Economic Development Week in Maryland activities
When
Mon, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 25
