How do you position a community as a product and illustrate its strengths, its character and its identifying features and then, how do you represent that product in order to attract employers to locate in your community? Knowing your community is a nuanced exploration in assessment, inventory and the SWOT exercise that further illuminates and...
MACo Summer Conference "Energize. Mobilize. Capitalize." August 12 - 15, 2015 Roland Powell Convention Center Ocean City, Maryland This conference is about the challenges we can address, the actions we can take, and the strengths we can leverage to achieve the best gains for Maryland’s counties and citizens. An estimated 2,000 local government officials, county...
MEDA and Leadership Maryland have partnered to organize a tour of Poplar Island on Friday, August 21st. This tour is free to MEDA members. About Poplar Island Poplar Island, located in Talbot County, Maryland, is estimated to have comprised 1,140 acres in 1847, supporting over 100 human residents and diverse wildlife. Extensive erosion reduced the...
This practitioner-driven course uses the case study method to complement current neighborhood development theory. Participants will learn how to identify the major neighborhood actors, their objectives, and strategies for redevelopment, in addition to understanding the process for creating a strategic economic development plan to meet the neighborhood development goals. Specifically, this course will examine social...
Overview Economic Development Week will emphasize to the general public the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase an understanding of economic development’s contribution to the State’s business climate, job retention and growth, the tax base and the overall quality of life in Maryland. Recognition Economic development...
Focuses on transportation issues and the need for investment in our nation’s transportation and infrastructure.
The Concrete Division of the Clark Construction Group, one of the Metropolitan areas top builders, and the Economic Development Corporation are hosting a Recruitment Open House on Monday, September 28, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to fill 400 skilled and unskilled general laborer positions. The positions start at $13/hour, plus benefits, with the...
Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation, President and CEO Jim Coleman will provide opening remarks. County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III will be the keynote speaker discussing an in depth look into major projects in the county. Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation will also have an exhibit booth at this event providing information on...
Innovation and new technologies impact the way we live, learn, work and play not only today but in the years to come. Industry leaders are integrating rapidly advancing technologies to support product development, drive new markets, new applications, and new opportunities! Understanding how this will transform lives by creating opportunities and enriching our communities will...
