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October 2023
2023 Economic Development Week in Maryland
Overview Economic Development Week in Maryland will emphasize the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase 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 will take center stage in counties, cities, and towns throughout Maryland when proclamations are made heralding the significant projects that have made Maryland a great place to live,…
Find out more »Howard County Business Appreciation Week 2023!
Howard County welcomes businesses of all industries and sizes to take part in this year’s Business Appreciation Week 2023, October 23-27, 2023. During the week, ambassador teams including county department heads, government officials, community organization leaders, and Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) team members will visit local businesses to learn more about their experiences doing business in Howard County. As part of HCEDA’s ongoing mission with County Executive Calvin Ball, we would like to hear directly from businesses to: Learn…
Find out more »2023 MEDA Fall Conference
The 2023 MEDA Fall Conference will be held October 25, 2023 at the Antrim 1844 in Carroll County, MD and the theme will be Innovations in Manufacturing. To receive a 20% discount on your room reservation for the 2023 MEDA Fall Conference, use the GROUP CODE ‘2310MEDAAT’ when booking on the Antrim 1844 website, select your stay dates as October 24-25, 2023, and be sure to choose the group code option, not the promotional code.
Find out more »Harnessing the Potential of Antibody Drug Conjugates in Oncology
Join us for Harnessing the Potential of Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) in Oncology, on October 25 at Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS @ Washington, DC. We’ll host industry thought leaders as they dig deeper on how ADCs have become a promising cancer treatment and key component in the next generation of oncology therapeutics. Dubbed ‘the next pillar of cancer therapeutics’, ADC technology delivers highly potent treatment agents to specific tumor cells connected to malignancy. From 2019 – 2022, 8…
Find out more »NCI Technology Opportunity Webinar: Anti-EGFR Antibodies for the Treatment of Human Cancers
Register to attend a free NIH webinar. Attendees will learn about new antibodies developed in Dr. David Fitzgerald’s Lab that bind a particular structure on the external domain of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) which is displayed on cancer cells that express high EGFR levels or the variant termed ‘EGFRvIII’. Importantly, these antibodies do not bind normal cells. Therefore, these antibodies are used to deliver toxic payloads (as antibody-drug conjugates - ADCs) to cancer cells without killing normal cells. Additionally,…
Find out more »HCEDA Open House
During Business Appreciation Week, HCEDA is hosting an expo-style resource fair where business owners can access information on HCEDA's services and programs, connect with the business development team and mentors, and explore initiatives like the Catalyst Fund and New LIFT Microloan Fund, along with a guided tour of the Maryland Innovation Center.
Find out more »November 2023
SCALEUP Maryland
SCALEUP Maryland™ is a four-month, virtual program, taught by seasoned entrepreneurs and business development professionals, designed to help C-Level leaders create an executable Strategic Growth Plan. Companies with revenues from $500K and up across multiple industries develop tools to reach targeted milestones. Each year, two diverse cohorts participate with 8 – 12 Maryland leaders for business collaboration, to make new connections and bond with other like minded professionals.
Find out more »Financial Empowerment Center @ Prince George’s Community College Virtual Empowerment Hour
Sign up on select Wednesdays in October and November 2023 for these complementary sessions and gain access to information covering business and financial education. There are six sessions you don’t want to miss. The sessions are virtual (ZOOM) and here are the dates: October 25 (Wed.) – BOOK CLUB SERIES – ‘FAKE’ Fake Money, Fake Teachers, Fake Assets: How Lies Are Making the Poor and Middle Class Poorer November 1 (Wed.) – IT’S ALL MENTAL – Money Mindfulness Meditation (in Partnership w/…
Find out more »UMBC-Shady Grove Mechanical Engineering Exploration Day
Mechanical engineering at UMBC-Shady Grove is a hands-on program where students collaborate with a tight-knit group of peers and professors to apply their knowledge to real-world problems in and out of the classroom. So that you can witness this unique learning environment first-hand, we’re now offering Mechanical Engineering Exploration Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 2 at The Universities at Shady Grove. Come when you can and leave when you must! For those not able to join…
Find out more »Money Makes The World Go Round: Financial Success in A Changing World
Everything in the world requires money. Money gives you options. It determines the car you drive, the places you shop, where you live, and how and when you can retire. Join us as we discuss the important aspects of preparing and planning for retirement and beyond. Learn about some of the common mistakes that are made when planning and how to avoid them. Presenter Bios: Dave & Jackie are financial advisors with a business and banking background. This dynamic team…
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