Subject
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Proclamation Declaring September 28 - October 2, 2026, as Economic Development Week
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Department
City Clerk/Director of Council Operations Office
Recommendation
Staff recommend the Mayor and Council read, approve, and present proclamation to Ms. Nancy Regelin, Board Chair, Rockville Economic Development Inc. (REDI), Ms. Cindy Rivarde, CEO, (REDI), and Ms. Richelle Wilson, Deputy Director, (REDI).
Discussion
Economic Development Week in Maryland, September 28 - October 2, 2026, 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.
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.
Mayor and Council History
The Mayor and Council proclaim this proclamation annually.