TEDCO hosts a quarterly forum targeting entrepreneurs who want to better understand how they can take advantage of the many funding and other resources that Maryland has to offer. The forum will: i) Explain the first steps entrepreneurs should take when launching a business,= ii) Discuss the many entrepreneurial resources available in Maryland, and iii)...
Taking time to read your financial statements might not be the most exciting part of running your own business, but they are a key reporting tool that help you understand the state of your business and where it is going. Your financial statements are also an essential tool to help you make important business and...
This small business legal workshop is design for startups as well as those already in business. When your business changes and grows, you need to be prepared to respond to those changes. If you are someone, concern about some of the legal issues in starting a business or issues that may arise in an existing...
This Digital Marketing workshop will cover important aspects you need to successfully create and execute a digital marketing strategy for your organization. We will show you how to use digital marketing tools to drive business results and keep you on the leading edge of business change as growth grows in digital media. What will be...
We will gather for networking and happy hour at Cured/18th and 21st. A brief update and overview will be given before low-key socializing commences. HCEDA will provide apps and 2 drink tickets per attendee. *Reminder- this event is only open to MEDA members. Many thanks to Howard County Economic Development Authority for helping to plan and...
A well crafted plan will act as a blueprint to build, maintain or expand your business and also be used to present your company as a viable and sustainable business entity in the loan application process. Key sections of a business plan include: an executive summary, the business description, management, employees, operations and suppliers, customer...
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...
This interactive course presents the core components of a BRE program and why the concerns of local businesses need to be actively addressed. By building an understanding of business visitation techniques and survey methods, practitioners will be able to clearly gauge their community's business climate. Learn the "red flags" that may indicate a company is...
WHAT: The Technical Training Classroom provides free classes to small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to gain insight into navigating the state procurement process and improve managerial efficiencies. The small group format of 40-60 students allows for detailed coverage of each topic. WHO: Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs WHEN: Tuesday,...
Skilled workers are the backbone of a productive and efficient economy. This versatile course explains the strong relationship between economic and workforce development through case studies, practical examples, and current research. Course participants will learn what programs currently leverage federal, state, and local financial resources to support workforce development. Learn about what collaborative programs will...
