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SUMMARY:Doing Business in Bowie: Pathway to Procurement
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin the Maryland Women’s Business Center and the City of Bowie’s Office of Economic Development for another installment of the Doing Business in Bowie! \nThis event is a comprehensive presentation about starting and growing your business in Bowie through government contracting. Network with other local entrepreneurs and discover the steps needed to secure local\, state\, and federal government contracts. \nBowie Senior Center\n14900 Health Center Drive\nBowie\, MD 20716 \n\nPlease note the "Add to calendar" button below does not register you for the training/event. \nClick the REGISTER button above to complete your registration.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/doing-business-in-bowie-pathway-to-procurement/
LOCATION:Bowie Senior Center\, 14900 Health Center Dr\, Bowie\, MD\, 20716
CATEGORIES:Prince George's County,Starting a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="Francisco Cartagena%2C Program Manager%2C Bowie State University WBC":MAILTO:francisco@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000
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SUMMARY:Speed Meet: Virtual Networking for Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin us for this speed-dating style mixer on Zoom and meet other entrepreneurs in Prince George’s County (all are welcome)! \nAttendees will be broken up into small Zoom breakout rooms to connect with each other. We will mix up the groups every few minutes and everyone will get a chance to network! Meet new people and use those connections to develop local professional relationships. \n\nPlease note the "Add to calendar" button below does not register you for the training/event. \nClick the REGISTER button above to complete your registration.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/meetpg-nov2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking,Prince George's County
ORGANIZER;CN="Francisco Cartagena%2C Program Manager%2C Bowie State University WBC":MAILTO:francisco@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T140000
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SUMMARY:Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR) Program Event
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin us for a special in-person networking event for small business owners. Meet Verizon representatives to learn more about Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR) program— featuring FREE online training\, business tools\, and personalized coaching to enhance your success in a digital marketplace. Plus\, learn more about Verizon’s small business grant program where you can be awarded $10\,000. \nWe encourage attendees to bring a laptop/personal device to follow the registration demonstration if you need guidance with the registration process. \nAPPLY FOR THE GRANT
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/vsbdr-jun2024/
LOCATION:City of Bowie Police Department Training Room\, 15901 Fred Robinson Way\, Bowie\, MD\, 20716
CATEGORIES:Networking,Prince George's County
ORGANIZER;CN="Francisco Cartagena%2C Program Manager%2C Bowie State University WBC":MAILTO:francisco@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145757
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SUMMARY:Speed Meet: Virtual Networking for Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin us for this speed-dating style mixer on Zoom and meet other entrepreneurs in Prince George’s County (though all are welcome)! \nAttendees will be broken up into small Zoom breakout rooms to connect with each other. We will mix up the groups every few minutes and everyone will get a chance to network! Meet new people and use those connections to develop local professional relationships. \nSessions hosted every third Wednesday of the month unless stated otherwise. \n\nPlease note the “Add to calendar” button below does not register you for the training/event. Please click the REGISTER button above.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/meetpg/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking,Prince George's County
ORGANIZER;CN="Francisco Cartagena%2C Program Manager%2C Bowie State University WBC":MAILTO:francisco@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145757
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SUMMARY:Speed Meet: Virtual Networking for Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin us for this speed-dating style mixer on Zoom and meet other entrepreneurs in Prince George’s County (though all are welcome)! \nAttendees will be broken up into small Zoom breakout rooms to connect with each other. We will mix up the groups every few minutes and everyone will get a chance to network! Meet new people and use those connections to develop local professional relationships. \nSessions hosted every third Wednesday of the month unless stated otherwise. \n\nPlease note the “Add to calendar” button below does not register you for the training/event. Please click the REGISTER button above.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/speedmeetpg-mar2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking,Prince George's County
ORGANIZER;CN="Francisco Cartagena%2C Program Manager%2C Bowie State University WBC":MAILTO:francisco@marylandwbc.org
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SUMMARY:MDOT Certification Programs Overview [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin MWBC for a free information session where the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) will overview their four certification programs: \n\nMinority Business Enterprise (MBE)\nDisadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)\nAirport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE)\nSmall Business Enterprise (SBE)\n\nThe presentation will cover: \n\nAn examination of the five eligibility standards\nA review of the complete application process\nAn in-depth look at the Uniform Certification Application (UCA)\nHow to connect to business opportunities with the State of Maryland and offer some valuable marketing and business development tips\nQ&A\n\n  \n  \n\nPlease note the “Add to calendar” button below does not register you for the training/event. Please click the REGISTER button above.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/mdot-mar2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Woman-Owned and Minority Certifications
ORGANIZER;CN="Francisco Cartagena%2C Program Manager%2C Bowie State University WBC":MAILTO:francisco@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T110000
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SUMMARY:Perfect Your Pitch [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nGuided by social entrepreneur and adjunct professor Le-Marie V.J. Thompson\, attendees will delve into various aspects of pitching\, including understanding the pitching mindset\, mastering storytelling\, and identifying key pitch elements. The workshop will also cover the construction of a compelling pitch deck and provide real-world examples for context\, like Airbnb’s successful pitch. Additionally\, participants will engage in practical exercises\, such as creating customer empathy maps\, to apply what they’ve learned. The session concludes with a Q&A segment\, allowing for personalized feedback and further clarification of the concepts presented. \nAbout the Speaker\nLe-Marie V.J. Thompson is an entrepreneur\, educator and technologist looking to make the world a better place one innovation at a time. She spends a good bit of her energies advocating for women and girls in STEM\, tech for good and STEM education among the underserved. Le-Marie is the Founder and CEO of Nettadona\, and was selected by Fast Company magazine as one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business and Social Good. She has over ten years of experience with global 100 telecom companies and 5 years experience with innovative education programs. She holds an M.A. in Communication\, Culture and Technology from Georgetown University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/pitch-mar2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sales,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Francisco Cartagena%2C Program Manager%2C Bowie State University WBC":MAILTO:francisco@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T130000
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CREATED:20240125T172258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T174117Z
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity is a Competitive Advantage for Your Small Business [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nYou’ve worked hard to start and grow your business. Are you taking the steps necessary to protect it from cyber criminals? As small businesses have become more reliant upon data and technology to operate and scale a modern business\, cybersecurity has become a fundamental risk that must be addressed alongside other business risks. Customers\, supply chain partners\, banks\, insurers\, etc. are increasingly expecting businesses of all sizes to have a strong cybersecurity posture. \nA common misconception for small businesses is that they are too small to be targets of a cyber attack. However\, size doesn’t matter to a cyber criminal. They are targeting anyone that serves their interest—often in order to gain your credentials and financial reward. Sometimes they are indiscriminate of business size or mission; sometimes they are targeting you because of your role in a supply chain. The cybersecurity risks to our interconnected systems are complex and pervasive\, and it is not reasonable to expect most small businesses to be experts in cybersecurity. Most small business owners have limited time\, resources\, and cybersecurity expertise\, which presents a challenge to setting up a cybersecurity program. \nLearn practical steps you can take to begin protecting your business (and personal) assets from cyber attacks with this free webinar. \nAbout the Speaker\nDaniel Eliot\nLead for Small Business Engagement\nApplied Cybersecurity Division\, National Institute of Standards and Technology\, U.S. Department of Commerce \nDaniel Eliot is the lead for small business engagement within the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Applied Cybersecurity Division. In this role\, he works across NIST’s cybersecurity and privacy program to advise and support development of cybersecurity resources\, communication materials\, and collateral tailored for use by small businesses. He also regularly works directly with the small business community and their advocates through external outreach and engagement.  \nPrior to joining NIST\, Daniel served in many roles supporting both cybersecurity and the small business community. After working in a 5-person start-up for many years\, he joined the Delaware Small Business Development Center. There\, he ran the SBIR/STTR program and also created a state-wide small business cybersecurity program based off the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. He then transitioned to the National Cybersecurity Alliance\, where he served as director of small business education and director of education & strategic initiatives. Immediately before joining NIST\, Daniel worked within MITRE Corporation’s Center for Securing the Homeland\, serving as the chief communications strategist at the NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/smallbizcyber/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Cyber Security,Technology,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Francisco Cartagena%2C Program Manager%2C Bowie State University WBC":MAILTO:francisco@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T140000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Your Business Growth: How to Transform Leads Into Lifelong Clients [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nThis 1-hour virtual workshop equips entrepreneurs with a comprehensive strategy to transform leads into loyal customers using a clear\, systematic approach. Participants will learn to map their sales process\, identify essential systems for each phase\, and optimize marketing to guide prospects through each step effectively. The session concludes with a personalized action plan to implement a cohesive sales strategy\, aimed at moving leads towards becoming enthusiastic brand advocates\, providing valuable insights for both product and service-based businesses. \nKey takeaways include: \n\nLearn how to map your sales journey\nIdentify key systems and workflows\nOptimize your marketing strategy\nDevelop your customized action plan\n\nAbout the Speaker\n  \nPaulette Piñero is an award-winning social entrepreneur\, brand consultant\, writer\, and speaker dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for Latina entrepreneurs. \nThrough her marketing agency\, Unstoppable Latina LLC\, Paulette guides Women of Color and gender-expansive entrepreneurs to harness their strengths\, amplify their voice\, and live their purpose so they transform into the unstoppable CEOs of their small businesses. Using an equity and justice-focused approach\, her marketing operations consulting strives to create a world where entrepreneurship is diverse\, purpose-driven\, and joyful. \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/sales-feb2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sales,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Francisco Cartagena%2C Program Manager%2C Bowie State University WBC":MAILTO:francisco@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T203000
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CREATED:20231127T164738Z
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business in Bowie
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin the Maryland Women’s Business Center and the City of Bowie’s Office of Economic Development for a comprehensive introduction to entrepreneurship. This in-person workshop provides insights into starting and growing a business\, followed by expert advice on available resources in Bowie.  \nBowie City Hall\n15901 Fred Robinson Way\nBowie\, MD 20716 \nSpeakers\nMadeline Cruz\, Marketing Professional\nSocial con Cultura\nMeet Madeline Cruz: founder and certified marketing professional behind Social con Cultura. For the past five years\, she has dived into social media marketing\, serving 90% Black\, Brown\, and immigrant-owned SMBs to deliver culturally adept campaigns. Through her work\, she recognized a hunger for culture\, representation and authenticity in online marketing content\, this journey inspired the birth of Social con Cultura. In 2023\, Madeline transformed her social media agency into a dynamic marketplace\, providing on-demand content creators\, transparent pricing\, and culturally resonant content with results in just 24 hours. \nMadeline’s exceptional contributions are acknowledged by industry leaders\, such as LinkedIn\, DigitalUndivided\, Medium\, Hispanic Executive Magazine\, Hello Alice\, and Canvas Rebel.\nSonya Hopson\, CEO\nSage Services Group LLC\nSonya Hopson is the CEO of Sage Services Group LLC\, a professional services firm located in Bowie MD. For over 20 years\, Sonya has provided leadership on mission critical projects with a diverse range of public and private organizations to improve performance and strengthen organizational effectiveness. \nOver the last 13 years\, Sage has provided engineering and human capital program support to nearly twenty different Federal agencies\, State government offices and commercial clients.  Sage has established a history of helping leaders and organizations navigate difficult challenges and bringing leaders and their teams together to identify strengths and limitations and agree on goals.  We are known as the team that thinks with the mind of an engineer yet operates with the heart of a teacher. \nSonya holds a BS degree in Physics from Norfolk State University\, BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of Maryland-College Park\, and a M.Ed. Educational Leadership and Administration from The George Washington University. She is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMI) and a Certified Safety Professional (BCSP). \nShe has served on the boards of several non-profit organizations including the Board of Trustees for the SEED School of Maryland and currently serves on the Board of Maryland DECA. Sonya is also an active member of the Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc.  Her most exciting role is mother to twin sons (Michael and Andrew) and daughter Jordan. \nTiara Andrews\, Business Retention Specialist\nCity of Bowie\nTiara Andrews is the Business Retention Specialist for the City of Bowie. She is a native of Prince George’s County\, and a product of its schools. Tiara graduated with honors from Prince George’s Community College with an associate degree in Criminal Justice Technology and completed her bachelor’s degree in Public Safety Administration at the University of Maryland Global Campus.  \nTiara has almost twenty years of government service with municipalities in Prince George’s County in Code Compliance and is now pursuing her passion for helping businesses and entrepreneurs thrive. Tiara works with local businesses to identify resources that will allow their business to flourish and be successful. She also helps business owners find new commercial spaces that will meet their needs and vision to help them expand\, grow\, and succeed. \nTiara’s passion for helping people goes beyond economic development. As an entrepreneur and a licensed life insurance agent in Maryland and Florida\, she helps families create generational wealth by providing them with information to secure their financial futures. In her spare time\, she enjoys traveling with her husband of over 16 years and her two wonderful sons.  \nAri’Anna Redmond\, BSU Student\, CEO\nTony’s Kitchen and Bakery \nAriana Redmond\, a junior pre-med student at Bowie State University\, is a driven individual with a passion for mental health advocacy and entrepreneurship. She honors her late father through her bakery business\, “Tony’s Kitchen and Bakery\,” specializing in allergy-friendly vegan treats. Ariana aspires to become a psychiatrist and plans to open a nonprofit mental health center to serve underserved youth\, addressing vital needs in the African American community. \n  \nSpace is limited\, so RSVP now! \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/bowiebiz-jan2023/
LOCATION:Bowie City Hall\, 15901 Fred Robinson Way\, Bowie\, MD\, 20716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prince George's County,Starting a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="Francisco Cartagena%2C Program Manager%2C Bowie State University WBC":MAILTO:francisco@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T110000
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SUMMARY:Your 2024 Marketing Strategy: A Hands-On Workshop [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin us for a tailored workshop for entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their marketing skills. This engaging session focuses on innovative digital marketing strategies\, effective goal setting\, and creative content development to boost business growth. Entrepreneurs will leave with practical tools and knowledge to elevate their marketing game in the new year. \nSpeaker\nMadeline Cruz\nSocial con Cultura
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/marketing-strat/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Francisco Cartagena%2C Program Manager%2C Bowie State University WBC":MAILTO:francisco@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T130000
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SUMMARY:Speed Meet: Virtual Networking for Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin us for this speed-dating style mixer on Zoom and meet other entrepreneurs in Prince George’s County (though all are welcome)! \nAttendees will be broken up into small Zoom breakout rooms to connect with each other. We will mix up the groups every few minutes and everyone will get a chance to network! Meet new people and use those connections to develop local professional relationships.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/meetpg-nov2023/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking,Prince George's County
ORGANIZER;CN="Francisco Cartagena%2C Program Manager%2C Bowie State University WBC":MAILTO:francisco@marylandwbc.org
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