Cutting Edge Economies at #MACoCon

At MACo’s Summer Conference, panelists discussed how research parks, technology incubators, and innovation districts can be massive economic unlocks for counties, communities, and more!

New technology can translate into more effective and efficient public services, job creation, and more. Jurisdictions that lean into bolstering business innovation often see massive economic unlocks and open the door to birthing the next Fortune 500 company. MACo’s Cutting Edge Economies: Tech Incubators as Critical Infrastructure panel explored the ins and outs of hosting research parks, technology incubators, and innovation districts in your community.

Description: Research parks, technology incubators, and innovation districts are critical components to expanding the state’s economy and leveraging massive federal Research and Development spending. Hear from county practitioners how these parks and incubators can create more jobs and build more public-private partnerships.

Speakers:

  • Brian Darmody, Chief Strategy Officer, Association of University Research Parks, College Park, Maryland
  • Lara Fritts, Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development, Frederick County; Board Member, MEDA
  • Mindy Lehman, Chief Government Program Development, Affairs & Policy Officer, TEDCO

Moderator: The Honorable Michele Guyton, Maryland House of Delegates