Westminster, MD, Thursday, May 1, 2025 – Carroll county Economic Development is pleased to announce that department Director Denise Beaver, CEcD, has been named Vice President of the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) Board of Directors. The vote and commencement of her new role occurred during MEDA’s annual conference from April 27-29, 2025.  Director Beaver has served as MEDA Secretary and Program and Membership Co-Chair over the last several years.

MEDA is a nonprofit organization of economic development professionals. Established in 1961, MEDA members promote the economic well-being of Maryland by working to improve the state’s business climate and the professionalism of those in the field of economic development. MEDA’s membership includes economic development practitioners employed by government, business, and chambers of commerce as well as other professionals with an interest in the economy of Maryland. Through its regular meetings, special programs, and projects, members address such diverse issues as local planning, workforce, transportation, international trade, tourism, and finance.

"I am honored to take on this role with MEDA," said Beaver. "I look forward to my continued partnership with all the other state, regional, and local jurisdictions and their leadership teams as we strive to further economic progress in the state of Maryland. Together we make a stronger team to help Maryland succeed in this challenging economic time with a shared common goal of improving the state’s business climate.“

To learn more about the Carroll County Economic Development, email info@carrollbiz.org, visit carrollbiz.org, follow @CarrollEconDev on X or Facebook, or call 410-386-2070.