XPX Maryland: Culture of YES

One of Governor Larry Hogan’s first decisions after being elected in 2014 was to ask Mike Gill to be the state’s first Secretary of Commerce. At the time, Maryland was ranked 49th out of 50 states for business, the previous administration had passed 43 tax hikes, and more companies were leaving Maryland than coming to our state. By the end of the Governor’s first term, Maryland had beaten Virginia four consecutive years in job growth and the momentum continued during the second term.

Come join us to hear from Secretary Mike Gill, a business leader with four decades of experience as an entrepreneur, technology executive, investment banker, and public servant. He was tapped by Governor Hogan in 2014 to lead the Maryland Department of Commerce as its first-ever Secretary and was asked by the Governor to again lead the Department in December 2021.

Mike led the transition to Maryland Commerce in October 2015 and spearheaded a major cultural shift in the way the department interacted with its partners, stakeholders and customers. Under Mike’s leadership, Commerce created an aggressive customer outreach effort, expanded its business development team, and increased emphasis on Maryland’s growth industries, including life sciences, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, as well as higher education.

Our Speaker:

Mike Gill
Maryland Secretary of Commerce

Mike Gill, Maryland’s first Secretary of Commerce, is a dynamic and innovative motivational speaker and corporate leader who has utilized his acumen and passion to foster an environment of success and progress throughout his career in business, finance, and high-level public service.

AGENDA: 8:00AM-10:00AM EDT

8:00AM to 9:00AM (Networking & Breakfast)
9:00AM to 10:00AM (Presentation)

Event Pricing:

Non-Members Early Bird (through 9/2) $65.00
Non-Members Regular Rate $85.00
Non-members Same Day Registration/Walk-In Fee $95.00

Other XPX Chapter Members Early Bird (through 9/2) $50.00
Other XPX Chapter Members Regular Fee $60.00
Other XPX Chapter Members Same Day Registration/Walk-in Fee $70.00

XPX MD Members Early Bird (through 9/2) $35.00
XPX MD Members Regular Fee $45.00
XPX MD Members Same Day Registration/Walk-In Fee $55.00
XPX MD Sponsors (Annual & Event) $0.00

Refund Policy: You may request to cancel your registration for a full refund, up to 72 hours before the date and time of the event. We are unable to issue a credit towards another meeting or individual.