Subject
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Proclamation Declaring October 20-24, 2025, as Economic Development Week
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Department
City Clerk/Director of Council Operations Office
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council read and approve the proclamation, and present to Ms. Susan Prince, Board Chair, REDI, Ms. Cindy Rivarde, CEO, REDI, and Ms. Richelle Wilson, Deputy Director, REDI.
Discussion
Economic Development Week in Maryland, October 20-24, 2025, will emphasize the importance of economic development for the State of Maryland. The week is designed to increase understanding of economic development’s contribution to the state’s business climate, job retention and growth, the tax base, and the overall quality of life in Maryland.
Recognition
Economic development will take center stage in counties, cities, and towns throughout Maryland when proclamations are made heralding the significant projects that have made Maryland a great place to live, work, and play. Recognizing the dedicated work of economic developers is a primary focus of the effort. Listed below are the activities planned during Economic Development Week in Maryland.
Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI), a nonprofit organization formed in 1997 by the City of Rockville to proactively support existing industry and attract new businesses, is an active member of the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA), a nonprofit organization that encourages economic development to promote the well-being of all Marylanders and collaboratively works to improve the State’s business climate.
How to Celebrate Economic Development Week in Maryland
Please check out: Toolkit, Proclamation Template, and Press Release Template to plan for your participation in Economic Development Week in Maryland. Whether elaborate or small, there is something for every level of participation.
-2025 Economic Development Week in Maryland Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) <https://www.medamd.com/event/2025-economic-development-week-in-maryland/>
<https://www.mtech.umd.edu/events>
The proclamation will be presented to Ms. Susan Prince, Board Chair, REDI, Ms. Cindy Rivarde, CEO, REDI, and Ms. Richelle Wilson, Deputy Director, REDI.
Mayor and Council History
The Mayor and Council present this proclamation annually.