Elevating Economic Development across the State of Maryland
Economic Development Week 2015
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Overview
Economic Development Week will emphasize to the general public the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase an 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 (check back for weekly updates to this list).
2015 Sponsors
Upcoming Events During Economic Development Week:
International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum (September 27-28, 2015)
2015 Connect Harford (Monday, September 28, 2015)
Rise of the Rest with Steve Case in Baltimore (Monday, September 28, 2015)
Press Release Writing Workshop (Frederick County) (Monday, September 28, 2015)
GBC Transportation Summit (Monday, September 28, 2015)
Clark Construction to hire 400 at Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation Open House (Monday, September 28, 2015)
Caroline County – Joint Manufacturing Visits with DBED (Tuesday, September 29, 2015)
Business Innovation Network Innovation Showcase (Tuesday, September 29, 2015)
What You Need to Know about Government Contracting (Tuesday, September 29, 2015)
Bisnow Event “Future in Prince George’s County” (Tuesday, September 29, 2015)
REDI Resource Meetup (R2M) (Wednesday, September 30, 2015)
Cecil County Brokers Event (Wednesday, September 30, 2015)
Baltimore TechBreakfast featuring MII Special and more awesome tech demos (Wednesday, September 30, 2015)
Howard Tech Council / Women in Tech (WIT): Geek is Chic – Making Tech Cool (Wednesday, September 30, 2015)
VOLT Fund Tech Loan Application Round to Open (Thursday, October 1, 2015)
How to Win SBIR Awards in Montgomery County (Thursday, October 1, 2015)
Maryland Manufacturing Day at the Yard (Thursday, October 1, 2015)
Logistics & Fulfillment industry focus group with the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board (Thursday, October 1, 2015)
Cecil County Open House (Friday, October 2, 2015)
VOLT Fund Loan Application Workshop in Worcester County (Friday, October 2, 2015)
Howard Tech Council – Membership 101 (Friday, October 2, 2015)
Prince George’s County – Ribbon Cutting: Net Zero Green Building (Friday, October 2, 2015)
Dorchester Hosts IRONMAN Maryland (Saturday, October 3, 2015)
Baltimore Innovation Week (all week)
StartUp Maryland (throughout the week)
Washington County Department of Business Development Prize Patrol visits (all week)
Worcester County Economic Development – Business Visits throughout the week
Proclamations:
Click here to download a sample proclamation to use in your community [Word Doc]
State of Maryland
Allegany County
Caroline County
Cecil County
City of Cumberland
Frederick County
Garrett County
City of Hagerstown
City of Havre de Grace
Howard County
Kent County
Montgomery County
Prince George’s County
Queen Anne’s County
Salisbury
St. Mary’s County
Talbot County
Taneytown
Washington County
Worcester County
* If your community is issuing a proclamation, please email us at info@medamd.com so we can add it to the list.
News:
MEDA to Host Economic Development Week and Fall Conference
Kent County Commissioners designate economic development week in county
When
Mon, Sep 28, 2015 - Fri, Oct 2, 2015
