On October 27, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., MWBC hosted its monthly Coffee & Connections in Frederick County at the beautiful new Frederick Ballroom event venue. Led by Karen Kalantzis, Senior Business Consultant, the October event featured in-person networking and a presentation by Verizon representatives who introduced the Small Business Digital Ready online platform and grant program. 

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is a FREE platform that offers access to courses, live coaching sessions, and invaluable learning materials. Registered users may also qualify to apply for an exclusive pool of $10,000 small business grants. Hurry! Grant applications are due November 14, 2022.

Each month, MWBC hosts a Coffee and Connections event for women entrepreneurs and business owners in Frederick County on the last Thursday of the month. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1. If you’re a business in Frederick County, mark your calendars and make plans to attend. Details will be coming soon.