Elevating Economic Development across the State of Maryland
Economic Development Week 2018
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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).
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Media Coverage:
Click the links below to check out some videos about Economic Development Week and what it has done for some of Maryland’s counties:
Special Events:
October 20-21st: Autumn Wine Festival – Salisbury
FEATURED EVENT: October 21 – 22nd: MEDA Fall Conference – Rocky Gap
October 22: Small Business Exit Strategies and Transition – Westminster
October 22: Brown Bag Lunch Workshop – Calvert County
October 23: “A Passion for Service” (How to Win Customers, Reduce Lost Sales And Build Company Wide Customer Obsession) – Westminster
October 23: Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements – Westminster
October 23 – 26th: AURP’s 2018 International Conference – College Park
October 23: Economic Development Open House – Prince Frederick
October 23: Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements – Westminster
October 24: Tech at the Gap 2018 – Rocky Gap
October 24: Innovation Center Wall Breaking – Columbia
October 24: FSC First Power Panel Series: Positioning Yourself for Equity – Largo
October 24: Queen Anne’s County Business Networking Opportunity – Stevensville
October 24: SBA Government 8(A) Certification Workshop – Annapolis
October 24: Developing An Effective Business Plan – Baltimore
October 25: NAWCAD Industry Day – California (MD)
October 25: Small Business Marketing Workshop – Westminster
October 25: Ready, Set, Go! – Westminster
October 25: Fort Detrick Alliance Technology Showcase – Frederick
October 25: 2018 Women’s Leadership Conference – McHenry
October 25: City of Hyattsville Economic Development Week Press Event – Hyattsville
October 25: Ready, Set, GROW! Workshop in Baltimore City – Baltimore
October 25 – 26th: Maryland Planning Commissioners Association Conference – Gaithersburg
October 25: Chamber PM Connections – Westminster
FEATURED EVENT: October 26th – Highlighting Economic Development & Higher Education – Salisbury University
October 26 – Frederick Bus Trip – Frederick
October 26 – Maryland STEM Festival – Locations around Maryland
Proclamations
Let us know when you’ve received a proclamation for Economic Development Week 2018 and we’ll be sure to promote it!
- State of Maryland
- Calvert County
- City of Cumberland
- City of Hagerstown
- City of Havre de Grace
- City of Hyattsville
- Garrett County
- Town of Bel Air
- Town of Elkton
- Allegany County
- Caroline County
- Kent County
- Washington County
Press Releases / Proclamation Samples
Click below to download a template press release about economic development in your community. Fill in the blanks about your organization and the Economic Development Week event activity or event you are planning and send to your media contacts.
Press Release Template (Word Doc)
Sample Proclamation (Word Doc)
Click here to learn about previous Economic Development Week activities:
When
Sun, Oct 21, 2018 - Sat, Oct 27, 2018
