Washington County Hub City Business Competition
Hagerstown Community College 11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD, United StatesMark your calendars now and plan to attend the first annual Hub City Business Competition. Watch 8 local businesses pitch to win cash and prizes. What - Local Business Pitch Competition When - Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 PM est. Where - Kepler Theater at Hagerstown Community College Why - To support local entrepreneurship in Washington...
Business Network for Offshore Wind: Working in Offshore Wind
Humanim/Business Network for Offshore Wind Office 1701 N. Gay Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesThe U.S. offshore wind industry develops now! It is no longer just a vision in the distant future. The first GE 6 MW turbine was installed in Atlantic waters in early August. Starting this month, the United States will have its first offshore wind project generating clean energy off the coast of Rhode Island. The commencement of...
LEAD Maryland: Class IX Image of Agriculture Symposium
College Park Marriott & Conference Center 3501 University Blvd East, Hyattsville, MD, United StatesThis year's symposium will follow the theme "The Many Faces of Maryland Agriculture" and include four conference tracks. The event's keynote speakers are Troy & Stacy Hadrick, ranchers from South Dakota. Details about the breakout sessions are available at the imageofagriculture.com. Tickets Are Limited. Registration is $50 per person, or $30 for students and includes lunch....
Greater Baltimore Committee Breakfast Briefing: Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act
Greater Baltimore Committee 111 South Calvert St., Suite 1700, Baltimore , MD, United StatesJoin the Greater Baltimore Committee for discussion about the Fair Labor Standards Act, which takes effect December 1, 2016. Hear from Harriet E. Cooperman, Partner at Saul Ewing and an employment law expert. In 2014, President Obama directed the Department of Labor to update and modernize the regulations governing the exemption of executive, administrative and professional (EAP) employees from...
Chesapeake Innovation Center: Understanding the New Federal Overtime Rules Workshop
Chesapeake Innovation Center 2288 Blue Water Blvd, Odenton, MD, United StatesDESCRIPTION Did you know changes were made to the federal overtime rule? What does the overtime expansion mean for entrepreneurs and employees of small businesses effective December 1, 2016? Change is coming December 1! Are you ready? Attend this lunch workshop for a presentation on the federal overtime rule and how it impacts technology companies and...
Volunteer Maryland/Rural Maryland Council Info Session
Adkins Arboretum 12610 Eveland Road, RIdgely, MD, United StatesTogether, RMC and Volunteer Maryland will offer information sessions throughout the State for attendees to learn more about both organizations and the resources available to rural-serving organizations. Come learn more about their programs and resources, including RMC's Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) and Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF), and Volunteer Maryland's AmeriCorp service training program....
RMI Tribute to Champions of Maryland Manufacturing
Martin's West 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore , MD, United StatesThe Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) invites MEDA members to submit nominees for Maryland Manufacturing champions for their dedication to advancing Maryland manufacturing. The nominees will be celebrated November 30 at Martin’s West at RMI’s Tribute to Champions of Maryland Manufacturing, showcasing the diversity, vibrancy, and innovation of Maryland manufacturing and the impact that...
Maryland/Israel Development Center: Showcase of Maryland/Israel Business
Silver Spring Civic Building 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring , MDThe 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...
Towson University: The Future of Mobile Learning-Mobile Reinforcement
Towson University 7400 York Rd., Rm 301, Towson, MD, United StatesFridays 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...