Central Maryland Economic Development and Permitting Summit

Join us for The Central Maryland Economic Development & Permitting Summit where you’ll hear from economic development, planning, zoning, and permitting leaders from Anne Arundel, Howard, Baltimore, Carroll, and Harford counties, along with Baltimore City.

The discussion will focus on commercial development, construction trends, and opportunities to streamline permitting and approval processes. Designed for developers, commercial contractors, and industry partners, the program offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the public officials who shape project timelines, gain practical insight into navigating local processes, and build the relationships that help move projects from concept to construction more efficiently across the Greater Baltimore region.

Agenda:
Breakfast, Registration & Networking: 7:30am to 8:30am
Program begins: 8:30am
Program ends: 10:00am

Counties/Jurisdictions participating:

Bob Zhang, Director of Economic Development – HOWARD COUNTY

Robert J. “Bob” Frances, P.E., Director of Department of Inspections, Licenses & Permits – HOWARD COUNTY

Don Mock, Plan Review Chief DILP, HOWARD COUNTY

Lynda Eisenberg, Director, Department of Planning & Zoning, HOWARD COUNTY

Jonathan Sachs, Director of Economic Development – BALTIMORE COUNTY

Pete Gutwald, Director of Permits Approvals & Inspections – BALTIMORE COUNTY

Chris Heyn, Planning & Land Management – CARROLL COUNTY 

• Anne Arundel County*
• Baltimore City
• Harford County
• Carroll County*

*Representatives from Economic Development and Permitting/Zoning will be present from these jurisdictions.

Program Partners:

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