MEDA and Leadership Maryland have partnered to organize a tour of Wallops Island on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Explore NASA's principal facility for the management and implementation of suborbital research programs. Wallops plays a vital role in conducting aerospace and science research. The facility is NASA's only rocket launch range, which supports missions for suborbital...
The Economic Dynamics of Live, Work & Play Business attraction and retention are top priorities for states, cities and community developers. This conference will highlight planning and executing the right mixture of quality-of-life amenities that attract businesses, employees, residents and visitors. While not all communities have world-class stadiums or major entertainment venues, they still possess...
This multi-faceted course explores the core aspects of entrepreneurial and small business development including value-add partnerships, technical assistance programs, financing, business incubation and more. Entrepreneurs and small businesses stimulate job creation, develop crucial innovations in both products and services and promote the diversification of the economic base. In this course, you will learn the financial...
The Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of economic development. The course is designed to prepare participants for the challenges they face in the practice of developing communities. Click here to view the 2016 Basic Course Schedule The course will highlight the key aspects in an economic developer's career: Managing...
The Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (OBLR) is proud to announce a webinar series focusing on tools and best practices for assisting communities in successfully leveraging resources for brownfields revitalization. Individual webinars will provide useful information for communities on how to establish effective strategies to build support for revitalization projects, and how to use...
Theme: Building a Resilient Maryland Workforce Sponsored By Maryland Port Administration Maryland Department of Commerce University System of Maryland Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development A resilient community is better prepared to meet the unexpected. As economic developers, we know that a strong workforce pipeline is critical to the resilience of our communities and...
Learn more about how the VOLT Fund can help propel your technology business to the next level by attending this informational workshop. Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) manages the VOLT Fund on behalf of the Maryland Department of Commerce. A portion of the fund is targeted for loans to promising early stage companies that...
VIP recognizes Maryland leaders based on their professional accomplishments, a commitment to inspiring change in their community, and their tremendous accomplishments achieved before or by age 40. Thursday, August 25, 2016 The Pier 5 Hotel 5:30 p.m. – Networking 6:30 p.m. – Awards reception 7:30 p.m. – Networking and dessert Ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, dessert,...
Skilled workers are the backbone of a productive and efficient economy, and a critical decision point in today’s business location decisions. This versatile course explains the essential relationship between economic and workforce development through case studies, practical examples, and current research. Course participants will learn what programs currently leverage federal, state/provincial, and local financial resources...
