Thanks to the generous support of the Rural Maryland Council, Preservation Maryland will again be hitting the road to setup temporary pop-up offices in rural parts of the state. Pop-up offices are a newer concept based on similar ideas from the retail world — the idea is to quickly setup shop and become more accessible to the community. With continued support from the Rural Maryland Council, Preservation Maryland is pleased to partner with several organizations around the state to make this year’s pop-up project possible.

Members of the public are encouraged to drop-in to learn more about the work of the organization and to talk to professional staff about questions or concerns they may have about preservation issues in their community. Staff will assist visitors and help connect them to existing resources. Information on state and non-profit preservation programs will be on-hand as well as information about Preservation Maryland’s many initiatives and educational opportunities.

Following this event will be an information session on Opportunity Zones in an effort to encourage their understanding and use by communities across Maryland. Representatives from the Maryland Department of Commerce and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will lead these discussions and provide valuable guidance.

SPEAKERS

Andy Fish
Senior Director
Office of Finance Programs
Maryland Department of Commerce

Frank Dickson
Director of Strategic Business Initiatives
Office of the Secretary
Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development