Make It In Maryland Concert/Rally For Next Generation Maryland Manufacturing

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Rams Head Live
20 Market Place
Baltimore , MD 21202
When: 
Friday, August 5, 2011 - 11:00am to 1:30pm

Types: Community, Music, Performance, Business, Networking
Price Ranges: Free admission but online registration required at www.RMIofMaryland.com
Phone: (410) 771-8111
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Designed to celebrate and show support for Maryland manufacturers and their products, the event will feature talks by business leaders and elected officials about the growing strength of Maryland manufacturing and its critical role in the State’s economic future.
 
Speakers will include Governor Martin O'Malley, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, former Congresswomen Helen Bentley, Drew Greenblatt (Marlin Steel Wire), Susan Ganz, (Lion Brothers), William Tiger (GM Baltimore), Dale Williams (Chesapeake Bay Candle) and Aris Melissaratos (John Hopkins University).
 
Guitar icon and Maryland manufacturer of world-class guitars, Paul Reed Smith, will give a special performance with his band. What’s more, America's Got Talent Finalist Julienne Irwin from Bel Air, Md. will take the stage for two sets.
 
People are encouraged to wear their company shirts with logos to promote Maryland products. Complimentary refreshments will be served and drinks will be available for purchase. 
 
The event is presented by the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland and the following sponsors: AAI, ADCOR, Alliance for American Manufacturing, The Aris Institute, BB&T, Baltimore County, Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce, Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore, Ellin & Tucker, GM, Grant Thornton, Kirk-Habicht Company, Lion Brothers, Marlin Steel Wire, Maryland-Asia Environmental PartnershipMaryland Department of Business & Economic Development, Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Maryland's Economic Development Association, MarylandTEDCO, Mtech, Miles & Stockbridge, Northrop Grumman, PNC, Printing & Graphics Association of Maryland, SunTrust, TIME Center and World Trade Center Institute.