Exciting news! Maryland Commerce announces Maryland's Cannabis Business Assistance Fund is now offering a second round of funding! Applications open 08/01/23 — learn more here bit.ly/44jswl4

2024 MEDA Award nominations open in August! Your submissions are due by October 13, so now is a great time to start thinking about the people and projects you want to nominate. To see the full list of award categories, visit tinyurl.com/mryjrbw5!

The deadline to apply for the Rhonda Ray scholarship is July 15!🗓️MD students attending a public or private community college or four-year university in the state AND taking courses in public policy, economic development, or a related field can apply at tinyurl.com/pwkstvy3!

Congratulations to MEDA member, Erin Roth, for her new position as Assistant Secretary within the Division of Workforce Development & Adult Learning! She'll oversee a budget of $160 million of federal & state funds & 460 employees. Read more from MD Department of Labor tinyurl.com/55drsvrx

Have you signed up yet for the Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course? Join us virtually from July 24 - July 27 to engage in sessions on business retention, ethics, strategic planning, marketing, and more. View the course agenda and register at tinyurl.com/5779mc5e!

Big news! 🚨Illinois-based Compass Health Center, the leading provider of non-hospital behavioral health services, is expanding to MD! This expansion will bring 100 new jobs while addressing the critical need for mental health care services. Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/c4mm33rd

MEDA’s virtual 2023 Summer Conference is quickly approaching on July 26! Attendees have the opportunity to hear from industry leaders to sharpen their leadership skills, gain insights & make connections! For a full list of speakers & registration visit tinyurl.com/6sm6zmxa!

Big news! 🚨Wes Moore just announced that Maryland Commerce approved seven new and redesignated Enterprise Zones that will create new jobs and capital investments for businesses in Maryland! Find out more here bit.ly/44REkLr!

Check it out! TEDCO announces a State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) investment into KaloCyte, an MD-based biotechnology business. Read the full story here⬇️ bit.ly/456AMoP

Nominations are OPEN for the 2023 Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards! Nominate worthy people and projects by July 21. Read about the award application and guidelines at bit.ly/3DnEoXz.

The 2023 MEDA Fall Conference, on October 25, is accepting submissions for success stories, speakers, and panel discussion ideas pertaining to our “Innovations in Maryland Manufacturing” conference theme! To submit your idea or learn more visit tinyurl.com/569yx64t! 🔗

Earlier this week, MEDA Young Leaders joined us at Zekiah Ridge Farm & Flowers for the Agricultural Lunch & Learn! Attendees learned about the farms' history, Charles County zoning and business development efforts for farms and agriculture, and more! #agriculture #youngleaders

The final countdown is ON for MEDA’s virtual 2023 Summer Conference on July 26! Economic development professionals of ALL experience levels are encouraged to join us to learn more about Leadership Development in EDOs! Register at tinyurl.com/6sm6zmxa!

Attention MEDA members!📣 We are looking for MEDA economic developers under the age of 40 to join our Young Leaders program! This young leaders group is meant to connect young economic development professionals as they grow in their careers. Learn more at tinyurl.com/muh6a3a4!

Tomorrow is the day! ⚠️ If you haven’t yet registered to join us for the 2023 MEDA Summer Conference now is the time! Are you looking to improve your leadership skills, gain valuable insights, or network with industry peers? Register NOW to join us at ➡️tinyurl.com/6sm6zmxa!

Exciting News! Wes Moore announced that Hahn's of Westminster is expanding! The company's expansion is projected to double the workforce in the region. Read more about the opportunities here: bit.ly/3DwaPTJ

Check it out! MEDA members were featured in a recent The Daily Record article for their contributions and recent changes to economic development in the region! Read more about how MD residents and leaders are contributing to our state’s economic health at tinyurl.com/3wjbhkjs!

Thank you to all 2023 MEDA Summer Conference attendees & speakers who helped make this a successful event! If you missed out, you can still visit tinyurl.com/2s3b663k to view some of the presentation slides and learn more about MEDA’s support for EDOs.

MEDA Members: submit information for your MEDA Members’ Corner profile! We publish spotlights to showcase our members’ career progress, priorities, projects, & pressures. Complete the form: tinyurl.com/44ummwmx to be our next feature on the MEDA Members’ Corner blog!

Over 60 participants attended this year’s MEDA Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course! After completing this course, participants are one step closer to becoming Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs) through the International Economic Development Council IEDC.