Annapolis, MD
2024 Legislative Outlook For Economic Development
Public and private sector leaders share their thoughts on economic development-related legislation that will be considered by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2024 session.
8:00 – 9:00 am REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:20 am WELCOME TO ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY:
- Introductions: Amy Gowan, CEO, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
- Stephen Rice, Economic Development Manager, City of Annapolis
- Honorable Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Executive
- Honorable Gavin Buckley, Mayor of Annapolis
9:20 – 9:35 am MEDA BUSINESS MEETING
- President’s Welcome – Richard Griffin, CEcD
- Secretary’s Report – Kelly Robertson-Slagle
- Membership Report – Denise Beaver, CEcD and Ebony Stocks
9:35 – 10:35 am MARYLAND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP REPORT
- Moderator: Tiffany Harvey, Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs
- Mark Anthony Thomas, President/CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee
- Mary Kane, President/CEO, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
- Michael Sanderson, Executive Director, Maryland Association of Counties
- Jack McDougle, President/CEO, Greater Washington Board of Trade
10:35 – 11:00 am BREAK
11:00 – 12:00 pm MARYLAND LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK
- Moderator: Tammi Thomas, Chief Development and Marketing Officer, TEDCO
- Honorable Bill Ferguson, Senate President (invited)
- Honorable Adrienne A. Jones, Speaker of the House
- Honorable Steve Hershey, Jr., Senate Minority Leader
- Honorable Jason Buckel, House Minority Leader (invited)
12:00 – 1:30 pm LUNCHEON AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS
KEYNOTE: Governor Wes Moore (Invited)
- Introduction by: Kevin Anderson, Secretary, Maryland Department of Commerce (Invited)