Public and private sector leaders share their thoughts on economic development-related legislation that will be considered by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2020 session. Presenters will include leadership from local, regional, and statewide organizations. We’ll also hear from key members of the Maryland General Assembly who will provide insights on the upcoming session. Click...
Join us for MEDA’s Annual Economic Development Day in Annapolis. Economic Development Day, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Commerce, brings together elected and appointed officials from around the state with economic development professionals for one day to celebrate and explore efforts to bring jobs and investment to Maryland. As we gather in the...
Course Dates: 9am on June 4, 11 and 18, 2020 Join MEDA for a virtual training that has been created to provide participants an introduction and overview of how Maryland practices economic development. Course attendees will quickly develop a network of resources and link people and faces, all while building camaraderie among participants to further...
Theme: Diversity and Racial Equality -- A Discussion for Economic Development Communities that were distressed pre-COVID-19 are even more distressed today. And, many of these communities are comprised of minority business owners and entrepreneurs. How can economic developers assist these business owners and what are the unique challenges that they face? Attendees will learn about African...
INCLUSIVITY AND RESILIENCE AMID THE PANDEMIC: A FOCUS FOR ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT This year, the MEDA Annual Conference focuses on creating a more resilient economy by looking toward a recovery from this unprecedented pandemic. Economic Development has led the way by focusing on the drivers of our economy – every business, no matter how small...
International Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives: Israel & Maryland, a presentation during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month International Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives – Israel and Maryland A presentation and discussion on new technologies and trends during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Date/Time: Thursday, October 22, 2020, 9:00 AM EST, 16:00 Israel time Israel and Maryland are global hot-spots...
Talbot County’s favorite prognosticators are back. Anirban Basu, chairman and CEO of the Sage Policy Group, will join M&T Vice President Gary Keith to discuss the current state of the economy and the prospects for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than holding a breakfast event this year, the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce, together...
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland Planning Commissioners Association (MPCA) Board has decided to host this year’s conference remotely. The Board invites you to join us on The Maryland Department of Planning’s GoToWebinar platform on Monday, November 9. The theme for this year is Contingency Planning and Resilient Boards, and the agenda will be...
Maryland Women's Business Center Celebrates 10 Years of EmpowHERment We are so excited to share a decade of accomplishments of women in business. (virtually, of course) We will have a program of awards, empowHERment, and raffle prizes from local artists! Absorb girl power vibes from our keynote speaker, Milk & Honey Co-Owner and success coach, Monique Rose, and...
Sponsored by PNC Bank and created in coordination with MEDA and the counties of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s, the “Southern Maryland Entrepreneurial Conference” Building For The Future, is for entrepreneurs – current and aspiring – and for those who work with and support entrepreneurs. Attendees will learn about the resources, tools, and assets in Southern...
