2021 MEDA Fall Conference

VIRTUAL

This year, the theme of the Fall Conference will be Economic Recovery – Best Practices in Small Business & Workforce Trends Moving Forward. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted economic activity across the nation, and communities are looking to strategize for long-term recovery. This conference aims to identify creative and innovative programs that can speak to...

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Project Restore Infomation Session

MEDA MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is administering $25 million through Project Restore to provide financial support to Maryland’s new or expanding businesses to help incentivize commercial investment in vacant retail and commercial properties. This information session is for MEDA members in partnership with DHCD. Please join us for...

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IEDC: Economic Development Credit Analysis

This hands-on course presents business financing tools and available private financing options, as well as how the public sector can complement bank financing. You will learn how to stimulate private sector investment that results in the creation of permanent, private sector jobs and increased productivity. Course participants will also perform credit analysis by determining how...

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Preparing for Growth With or Without Lending

Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Business Financing, COVID-19 Financing Capital, COVID-19 General Support Description: Business (Growth) Strategies: Start Small…..Think BIG - WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS - (A Four-Part Series)Preparing for Growth With or Without Lending When preparing for growth with lending, planning, and preparation are essential to your strategic growth plan as a business owner. Pre-funding your...

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State Procurement Opportunities: $50K and Less

Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: COVID-19 General Support, Government Contracting, Selling to Government, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Subcontracting, Woman-owned Businesses Description: Business (Growth) Strategies: Start Small…..Think BIG - WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS - (A Four-Part Series)Join us to meet the buyers in the State of Maryland for a virtual webinar as they share procurement opportunities below $50,000 for...

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Access to CDFI Lending: What is a CDFI & Lender Roundtable

Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Business Plan, Cash Flow Management, COVID-19 Financing Capital, COVID-19 General Support Description: This free 2 day series webinar is provided by the MD Small Business Development Center in partnership with Maryland's Department of Labor and Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business AffairsUnderserved businesses with five...

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Enhancing Your Business with Certifications

Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: COVID-19 General Support, Government Contracting, Selling to Government, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Subcontracting, Woman-owned Businesses Description: Business (Growth) Strategies: Start Small…..Think BIG - WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS - (A Four-Part Series)Enhancing Your Business with Certifications Business certifications are industry recognized credentials a company can acquire to demonstrate their abilities in specific work-related areas....

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Understanding FSC First Financing Options

This workshop will help small business owners understand financing options, the role of the lender, and eligibility to obtain loan funding from FSC First as an SBA lender. After completion of this workshop, learners will have a better understanding of how their secured financing options and possible eligibility for loans from FSC First and the SBA. For...

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Access to CDFI Lending: Preparing Your Business Financing Package

Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Business Plan, Cash Flow Management, COVID-19 Financing Capital Description: This free 2 day series webinar is provided by the MD Small Business Development Center in partnership with Maryland's Department of Labor and Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business AffairsUnderserved businesses with five or fewer employees...

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