Since 1988, the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has served as a premier resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. The SBDC Network is a partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of Maryland, and the University of Maryland, College Park. Our organization links private enterprise, government, higher education, and local...
MEDA Members can attend at the IEDC Member rate. 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 core objective of this analytical course is to explain the financial tools used to stimulate private sector investment that results in the creation of permanent, private sector jobs, increased productivity and improvement in the local tax base. Specifically, the course will review current debt, equity, grant and incentive-based financing programs that are accessible to...
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 to link contacts, all while building camaraderie among participants to further Maryland’s economic development team. This course is designed for those who are...
The BWI Business Partnership hosts and sponsors events throughout the year designed to promote our area, enlighten members on issues of vital interest to both the public and the private sectors, and to provide unique networking opportunities. Our monthly Signature Breakfast Series features keynote speakers from business and government along with regular updates on the...
The conference will explore industry trends and the partnerships and strategies needed to grow, diversify, and retain companies in established and emerging industries. The Future Forum will focus on problem-solving and navigating in a post-COVID-19 environment.
More information coming soon.
The Pathway Awards will recognize those in the built environment who embody the values of MCCEI and inspire the workforce of our industry. Join us in a celebration of the amazing work being done in Maryland to promote career pathways in the built environment. The Pathway Awards were created to recognize all the people, companies,...
The MEDA Membership Committee along with Leadership Maryland is excited to announce our next Virtual Tour on June 24th! We will be joining the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development for a virtual tour of their Airport Innovation District! This event will serve as an opportunity to learn more about a major project underway...
The first ever virtual MML 2020 summer conference was as a success! You should be among the hundreds of Maryland city and town officials who will come together again this summer. The conference will be a two-part event, first live in-person on June 27-29 followed by an all virtual experience July 19-20. Learn about and...
