The more than 25 Showcase companies are some of the best from the robust U.S.-Israel Business ecosystem in fields including cyber security, homeland security, bio/pharma, environmental, healthcare, medical device and software. For more information on the companies, go to MarylandIsrael.org/showcase2016. KEYNOTE BY: Zur Feldman Chairman and CEO, WeFi Venture Partner, Pitango Venture Capital Chairman and...

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Fridays for Workforce Innovation looks at innovations and best practices in workforce development and training. At last month’s Fridays for Workforce Innovation, our roundtable discussion focused on team building and leadership strategies. During the discussion, we identified the need for an easier training model that would also promote unity among employees. My team at Towson...

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Additional Event Information The Winter Conference is a 3-day event and is scheduled to be held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, MD (Dorchester County) through 2019. It draws more than 500 county and state elected and appointed officials. The upcoming Winter Conference will be held Wednesday, December 7, through Friday, December...

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Public Hearing on the Draft Evaluation Reports for the Job Creation and Businesses that Create New Jobs Tax Credits Note:  The draft reports are posted here

Join Towson University for a networking event that features product demonstrations and lightning presentations from entrepreneurs who are leading the regional EdTech space. From k–12 through higher education, these startups are addressing real-world issues that affect the entire education ecosystem. Administrators, educators, investors, and innovators—this is the event for you. Twelve startups will provide product...

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Please join MEDA for a Professional Development Seminar "Getting Engaged With Your Elected Officials" Facilitated by Sean M. Looney, Vice President, State Government Affairs Comcast NBC Universal Sean has been chief lobbyist for major companies in Annapolis for 22 years, and has also lobbied the US Congress, Federal Communications Commission and the New Jersey General...

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Save the Date for this Premier Event at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center on December 14th Registration with Light Refreshments Begins at 8:30 a.m., Program 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Featuring Economist Anirban Basu with an economic update for Worcester County the Lower Eastern Shore. Plus an update on the status of the natural gas extension...

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The CDFA Training Institute will be hosting the Intro Browfields Finance WebCourse on December 14-15, 2016. The Intro Brownfields Finance WebCourse is the industry’s only comprehensive training curriculum that helps economic developers, policy makers and real estate professionals understand and master the financing strategies for the lifecycle of a brownfield property. During this course, attendees...

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This "Meet the Funders" webinar will highlight resources available from one or two more federal agencies outside of EPA. It is the part of OBLR's webinar series focusing on what communities need to do to successfully leverage resources for brownfields revitalization. To learn more or to register, click here.

Photo credit: annalynnc CC BY ND 2.0 What goes on below the famous Domino Sugars sign that graces Baltimore's Harbor? A lot. Explore a factory that has been in operation for nearly 95 years and is responsible for distributing 6.6 million pounds of sugar per day. Employing over 600 people, the factory produces 40 different products...

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