MEDA’s Lower Eastern Shore Rural Economic Development Session Comes to Salisbury University

Salisbury, Md.- MEDA’s Lower Shore Rural Economic Development Session is slated to come to Salisbury Friday, Oct. 27.

The Rural Economic Development Session is designed to provide an opportunity for speakers and attendees to share ideas that will enhance existing assets in the unique downtowns and communities of the region. Discussions and speakers will highlight opportunities for moving these ideas forward to positively impact a resurgence in Maryland’s Lower Shore Region.

The conference is sponsored by PNC Bank, in cooperation with Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties.

Who: Maryland Economic Development Association

What: Rural Economic Development Session

Where: Salisbury University Academic Commons, Assembly Hall

When: October 27, 8 a.m-1:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. Opening Remarks- Jake Day, Mayor, City of Salisbury

8:45 a.m. Opening Keynote Speaker – Charles Fairchild II, Fairchild Properties LLC

9:15 a.m. Why Downtowns Matter Panel

Moderator:  Dave Ryan, Director, Salisbury/Wicomico Economic Development               

                        Michael Day, Director, Snow Hill Economic Development

                        Carrie Samis, Manager, Princess Anne Main Street

                        Jamie Heater, Executive Director, Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District

                        Mike Dunn, President/CEO, Greater Salisbury Committee
 

10: 45 a.m. Real Estate Reuse

Moderator:  Merry Mears, Director, Worcester County Economic Development

Brad Gillis, Principal, DEVRECO Development Real Estate Company

Rick Pollitt, City Manager, Crisfield
Glenn Irwin, Executive Director, Ocean City Development Corporation

                        Peck Miller, Developer, Ocean City

12:00 p.m. Keynote Address – Kenneth C. Holt, Secretary, Maryland Department of
            Housing & Community Development