SEPTEMBER MEETING

Please note this is a luncheon meeting.  Lunch will be FREE to all Members that are currently up-to-date with their membership dues. 
Non-Members will be charged $25.00 at the door.  Please bring cash or check. You must RSVP to Susan 3 days prior to the meeting.

Date:
Wednesday – September 10, 2008

Place: Hellas Restaurant, 8498 Veterans Hwy., Millersville, MD

Time:
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon – Networking
12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m.- Business Meeting with Lunch

Sponsor:
Hellas Restaurant

Speaker:
Lisa Webb, Business Development Director at Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation

Lisa Webb is a Business Development Director at Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation.  As part of the business development team, Lisa’s focus is to attract new business to Anne Arundel County while helping existing County companies stay successful and grow.  Team responsibilities include providing location, expansion, or relocation services and acting as liaisons for companies as they navigate the County permitting and planning and zoning process.  Ms. Webb focuses on outreach to BRAC related defense contractors as well as the development process for Odenton Town Center.

Previously, Ms. Webb served as Project and Policy Development Manager for Harford County Office of Economic Development.  In this capacity, she took the lead on issues related to transportation, land use, water and sewer and development projects and managed issues pertaining to infrastructure improvements, BRAC impact, and the EUL projects at Aberdeen Proving Ground.  She promoted a strong Business, Retention and Expansion program, developed various economic development initiatives and facilitated in numerous policy changes.

Ms. Webb earned her designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) in May of 2007, holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and is a graduate of the Oklahoma University Economic Development Institute.  She is a member of several economic development organizations including the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) and serves as president of the board of directors for Harford Habitat for Humanity.

Topic:
Development, New Activity with Brac and Ft Meade. Will distribute a handout at the meeting.

Contact:
Susan Swank 410-266-1113. (If you need further information, please call the day before the meeting)

We are always in need of door prize donations meetings. Please contact Susan Swank 410-266-1113 . Please keep in mind that you (and your company) will be recognized at the meeting and in the newsletter as well as posted on the SPONSORSHIP/PARTNERS web page. It is a great way to "standout".

We are also in need of sponsors for upcoming meetings. Please contact us ASAP for details if you have never done it before. We will be happy to assist you. It is a great way to showcase a property, your company and/or your services. If you would like to cosponsor we can also get you connected with another member looking for the same opportunity.

Your response would be welcome and greatly appreciated!