2012 Economic Development Week

Economic Development Week 2012 Recap: I want to start by first thanking everyone who participated in MEDA’s second annual Economic Development Week. It was a great success, but only thanks to the hard work that you put into economic development everyday. Throughout Maryland, many celebrated the week of October 15-19 as Economic Development Week.  We kicked...

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2013 Economic Development Week

Why Economic Development Week 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....

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MEDA 2014 Winter Conference

Governor Calvert House 58 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, United States

Public and private sector leaders share their thoughts on economic development-related legislation that will be considered by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2014 session. Click here to download a pdf of the agenda Event Recap Recap written by: Mindie Burgoyne   OPENING REMARKS – Anne Arundel County Executive, Laura Neuman, remarked that Economic Development has...

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$100

Economic Outlook Conference

Towson University's West Village Commons 424 Emerson Drive, Towson, MD, United States

Maryland’s Economic Forecast & the Economic Impact of the Craft Brewing Industry in Maryland The Economic Outlook Conference (EOC) is RESI’s premier event. Started in 1995, the EOC focuses on the opportunities and threats associated with Maryland’s economy, and features economy-driven panel discussions and notable speakers from Maryland. Dr. Daraius Irani, Executive Director of RESI,...

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MEDA 2015 Winter Conference: Legislative Outlook

Governor Calvert House 58 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, United States

Public and private sector leaders share their thoughts on economic development-related legislation that will be considered by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2015 session. CLICK HERE TO READ THE WINTER CONFERENCE RECAP MEDA WINTER 2015 Agenda Proposed change to MEDA Bylaws Minutes of MEDA Business Meeting - Fall 2014  

$100

2015 MEDA Annual Conference

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay 100 Heron Blvd. at Route 50, Cambridge, MD, United States

Economic Development: an Investment in the Future Creating Opportunities...Inspiring Innovations...Enriching Communities CLICK HERE TO VIEW SPEAKER SLIDES FROM THE MEDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE CLICK HERE TO READ A RECAP OF THE INSPIRING INNOVATION PANEL CLICK HERE TO READ A RECAP OF THE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES PANEL It has been said that economic development is the most important...

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MEDA 2015 Summer Conference: Marketing & Business Attraction

World Trade Center, 21st Floor 401 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD

How do you position a community as a product and illustrate its strengths, its character and its identifying features and then, how do you represent that product in order to attract employers to locate in your community? Knowing your community is a nuanced exploration in assessment, inventory and the SWOT exercise that further illuminates and...

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MEDA Fall Conference – Emerging Innovative Technologies in Maryland

Silver Spring Civic Center 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD, United States

Innovation and new technologies impact the way we live, learn, work and play not only today but in the years to come. Industry leaders are integrating rapidly advancing technologies to support product development, drive new markets, new applications, and new opportunities! Understanding how this will transform lives by creating opportunities and enriching our communities will...

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2016 MEDA Annual Conference

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay 100 Heron Blvd. at Route 50, Cambridge, MD, United States

The Economic Dynamics of Live, Work & Play Business attraction and retention are top priorities for states, cities and community developers. This conference will highlight planning and executing the right mixture of quality-of-life amenities that attract businesses, employees, residents and visitors. While not all communities have world-class stadiums or major entertainment venues, they still possess...

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MEDA 2016 Summer Conference: Workforce Development

World Trade Center, 21st Floor 401 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD

Theme: Building a Resilient Maryland Workforce Sponsored By Maryland Port Administration Maryland Department of Commerce University System of Maryland Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development A resilient community is better prepared to meet the unexpected. As economic developers, we know that a strong workforce pipeline is critical to the resilience of our communities and...

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