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As we reflect on the past year, our fondest memories are shaped by the incredible collaboration and support we've shared within Maryland’s #innovation ecosystem. We are grateful for amazing collaborators like you, and we look forward to continuing this journey together. Happy holidays! ❄️ #newyear #Maryland

Thank you Anthony Millin & Tien Wong - you are friends to the ecosystem, TEDCO & me!! This was fun

In the latest episode of The Monthly Blend Podcast, TEDCO CEO Troy Stovall joins co-hosts Anthony Millin and Tien Wong for an exciting conversation. He dives into the transformative changes over his past four years as CEO, the incredible growth of TEDCO’s ecosystem, and the work still needed to strengthen that “muscle memory.” Plus, Troy shares insights on the twists, turns, and lessons of the unpredictable entrepreneurial journey. Listen to the full episode to learn more about TEDCO’s great resources, as well as its plans for 2025, here: https://lnkd.in/eHQU_e6v #StartupGrowth #InnovationEcosystem #BusinessLeadership The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Community

Save the date for Economic Development Day in Annapolis on February 12, 2025! Held during the legislative session in Annapolis, #EconomicDevelopmentDay is your opportunity to engage with key officials on the issues that impact your job creation efforts. Join us to connect with legislators, visit the State House to observe hearings, and learn more about economic development-related legislation that will be considered during The Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 session! Stay tuned for more information, which will be posted on our website: https://lnkd.in/eHiF9yeX

Happy Holiday's from all of us at TEDCO! We express our sincerest gratitude for your commitment to Maryland's entrepreneurial ecosystem and look forward to a new year of continued innovation and collaboration.    If you haven't already, check out the December 2024 Newsletter https://lnkd.in/gU-UWDr5 and be sure to subscribe today at https://lnkd.in/e5iTW6G2. #maryland #tedco Cassy Haber Rachael Kalinyak DeJonna Farrar Lauren Knights Brittney J.

📢The application deadline for TEDCO's SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab has been extended to January 3, 2025! The proposal lab provides companies with expert support for developing a compelling, compliant, and competitive NSF Phase I proposal. This intensive writing lab includes 8 workshops, expert guest lectures, two full proposal review cycles and more. Don't miss out, apply today at https://lnkd.in/d-ew7Zej Stephen Auvil Kim Mozingo Julia Deng 

“Investors understand that, no matter how great an idea may be, they need to trust in the founder’s integrity and determination to not give up.” – Learn more about how integrity is essential to the entrepreneurial journey from Graham Dodge, Vice President of Venture Development, TEDCO: https://lnkd.in/eC4xK4VC #integrity #entrepreneur Terry Rauh Troy Stovall Rachael Kalinyak DeJonna Farrar Cassy Haber Lauren Knights Brittney J.

TEDCO's first awardees for the Equitech Growth Fund have been unveiled. A total of nearly $7 million will be distributed among the 14 projects located across Maryland. Of these awards, over $4.7 million will support six projects focusing on building Maryland’s infrastructure, while more than $2.2 million will go towards eight entities supporting workforce development. Please join us in congratulating the 14 projects that will receive funding to address infrastructure and workforce development initiatives in Maryland: https://lnkd.in/ehJ9GxSi #innovation #maryland   Graham Dodge Terry Rauh Justin Ferguson Troy Stovall Karen Zuccardi Mindy Lehman Alex Choi Maryland Association of Community Colleges  The LaunchPort, LLC Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center  The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Clym Environmental Services, LLC  Early Charm Ventures KID Museum The Coding School Health Tech Alley Escalate USA, Inc. University System of Maryland at Hagerstown WorkSource Montgomery, Inc. TCecure, LLC

For all those who attended TEDCO's 10th Entrepreneur Expo - you will receive an electronic survey the week of 12/9 for your feedback. This survey will include a link to expo photos and videos. Thank you so much for sharing your valuable time with us on a day of entrepreneurial celebration and transformational connections. 💓 In the meantime, please let me know here or by email (tthomas@tedcomd.com) if you found the entrepreneur expo useful. To all entrepreneurs around the world - check out #Maryland... this is a magical place to scale your incredible company while you grow your beautiful family. If you missed our entrepreneur expo, here's our program guide to give you a glimpse of Maryland's dynamic innovation ecosystem - https://lnkd.in/e335HT7B. Please know that we want you to choose Maryland! Contact the Maryland Department of Commerce if you are interested in locating your business here. 😊 #TEDCOExpo #entrepreneurship

The critical need for cybersecurity professionals continues to expand exponentially and Maryland is the nation’s epicenter of cybersecurity. However, with this designation, comes a talent shortage that TEDCO’s Cyber Maryland Program is addressing, allowing the state to become a leading cyber ecosystem by creating a more efficient and sustainable workforce pipeline. Watch the full video to learn more about the Cyber Maryland program - https://lnkd.in/eBsYBtBa. #cybersecurity #maryland Troy Stovall Mindy Lehman Alex Choi Maryland Department of Commerce Maryland Department of Labor Bob Ackerman Cybersecurity Association, Inc. (formerly CAMI)