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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: How She Did It!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, at the Frederick County Coffee & Connections for a morning of networking\, inspiration\, and connection with fellow women entrepreneurs. \nThis month’s Coffee & Connections features Jenni Hoover\, owner of Serenity Swimming\, who will join Karen for a candid conversation on “How She Did It!” Hear Jenni’s story of launching and growing her business in Frederick County\, the challenges she’s overcome\, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for fresh motivation\, this interactive session will leave you energized and encouraged. \nAbout the Speakers \nKaren Kalantzis is a Senior Business Consultant at the Maryland Women’s Business Center\, where she supports women entrepreneurs through every stage of business development—from idea to expansion. \nJenni Hoover is the owner of Serenity Swimming\, a local swim school dedicated to helping children and adults gain confidence and safety in the water. With a passion for community and empowerment\, Jenni has built a thriving business centered on trust\, growth\, and care.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-frederick-county-how-she-did-it/
LOCATION:Serenity Swimming\, 331 Aviation Way\, Suite 1\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Marketing,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Marketing Ecosystem Map
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, at the Frederick County Pop-Up curated by MWBC Shop Local for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. \nThis month’s Coffee & Connections features Sass Magazine‘s founder\, Kim Dow\, who will help participants assess how their business shows up across digital\, print\, and real-world platform by using a ‘Marketing Ecosystem Map’. Participants will identify gaps\, uncover opportunities\, and walk away with a clearer picture of how to create a well-rounded marketing strategy in an interactive\, discussion-based workshop.  \nAbout the Speaker\nKim Dow is the owner and publisher of Sass Magazine\, a lifestyle and professional women’s magazine based in Frederick\, MD. Kim is also the owner of Sass Studios\, a boutique graphic design studio in Frederick\, MD. 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-frederick-county-marketing-ecosystem-map/
LOCATION:Frederick County Pop-Up\, 102 W. Main Street\, Middletown\, MD\, 21769\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Marketing,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20250430T201402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T133614Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Pricing with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. \nThis month’s installment features a hands-on session with Rachel Collins from Living Well Financial Coaching to help entrepreneurs set aligned\, confident pricing for their services. Participants will use a guided worksheet to map out income goals\, clarify service offerings\, and lay the groundwork for a strong\, values-driven business. \nAbout the Speaker\nRachel Collins is a on a mission to transform people’s money stories. She partners with women and couples who feel scattered and frustrated with their finances\, guiding them on taking simple steps to gain control and grow their confidence with money. \nWhen she’s not coaching\, speaking or leading workshops\, Rachel is either volunteering at church\, out for a run\, playing in the dirt in her garden\, or being silly with her three young children. \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/ccfc-may2025/
LOCATION:Municipal Office Annex – Annex Conference Room C\, 140 W Patrick Street\, Frederick\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20250313T182319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T133704Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Market Research Resources
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin Frederick County’s monthly networking session with Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis. \nPerforming qualitative and quantitative market research is important for creating a business plan and understanding the market\, but many business owners don’t know how to go about it. At this month’s Coffee & Connections session\, learn about all the free business resources the public library has to offer. \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/ccfc-apr2025/
LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 110 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20240202T202014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T205559Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Boosting Your Business with Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs.  Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our speaker for October is Joshua Pederson! \nJoshua will cover some of the basics of nonprofits and philanthropy in Frederick and then provide some simple ideas that small business owners can use to make a difference in their communities while also boosting their brand and revenue. \nAbout the Speaker\nJoshua has worked and volunteered in the nonprofit industry for nearly 30 years.  He led the implementation of the 211 hotline throughout Utah\, served as Director of Services for the Utah Food Bank\, as Vice President of United Way of Northern Utah\, CEO of United Way of Frederick County\, President & CEO of 211 Maryland and Senior Director of 211 at United Way Worldwide.  Today Joshua is Director of Grantmaking for the Ausherman Family Foundation.  \nJoshua has served on multiple boards including the Frederick County Healthcare Coalition\, Catholic Community Services\, Murray City Arts Council\, the Utah State Commission on Volunteers\, Salt Lake Community College Center for Service & Learning\, and as board president for both the Utah Nonprofits Association and Maryland Nonprofits Association.  He was appointed by Governor Hogan to the Maryland Commission on Service & Volunteerism and was also a Trustee for the Ausherman Family Foundation.  \nJoshua has a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Weber State University.  \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/ccfc-oct2024/
LOCATION:City Hall of Frederick\, 101 N Court St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20240202T201221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T202348Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: How to Run Paid Social Media Ads
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs.  Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Each session includes an educational topic and an opportunity to introduce yourself and your business. \nFor the July session\, Chad Smith of Five Lions Marketing will be covering how to run paid social media ads! \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/ccfc-sep2024/
LOCATION:Frederick County Office of Economic Development\, 118 N. Market Street\, 2nd Floor\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20240304T211029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T211105Z
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SUMMARY:S.H.E. Pitch - Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:S.H.E. Pitch\, now in its fourth year\, is a pitch competition for female entrepreneurs designed to give businesses both in the “idea stage” and “growth stage” cash prizes\, publicity and networking opportunities.  \n\nAll who register will get access to a professional pitch creator program that will guide them through the process of creating a catchy elevator pitch\, investment summary and slide presentation deck.  \nFinalists will get the opportunity to compete in front of an experienced panel of judges and a live audience for cash prizes\, plus publicity and resources to launch or enhance their business! \n\n \nEnrollment for S.H.E. Pitch 2024 is open until April 8\, 2024.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/shepitch2024/
LOCATION:Hood College\, 401 Rosemont Ave\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frederick County
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20240202T200748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T120337Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Coffee & Connections Frederick County: How to Run Paid Social Media Ads
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED\nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs.  Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Each session includes an educational topic and an opportunity to introduce yourself and your business. \nFor the July session\, Chad Smith of Five Lions Marketing will be covering how to run paid social media ads! \nAbout the Speaker\nChad Smith\, Founder of Frederick MD’s award-winning Five Lions Digital Marketing\, helps small businesses identify their ideal customers\, craft compelling offers\, and implement data-driven marketing plans.   \nWith 25 years of entrepreneurial experience\, Chad is an active member of the Frederick business community\, and a passionate advocate for world-class small businesses and helping others succeed. \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/ccfc-jul2024/
LOCATION:Frederick County Office of Economic Development\, 118 N. Market Street\, 2nd Floor\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Marketing
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20240617T173111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T173111Z
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SUMMARY:How to Sell Your Art at Farmers’ Markets [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nMany artists and makers get their start by selling their products at Farmers’ Markets. It’s a wonderful way to get customer feedback on the spot while ringing up sales within a specific time frame. Luckily\, Frederick County offers many of these markets throughout the week in multiple communities giving vendors plenty of opportunities to participate. \nDuring this webinar for business owners in the creative industry\, we’ll first hear from representatives from the Frederick County Department of Agriculture who will explain where the farmers’ markets are\, how to get in\, compliance requirements\, and resources. \nSetting up a table at a Farmer’s Market is only half the story. The next step is to sell and market while you are there! The second part of the webinar features Dani Gurrie of Promo Circus\, who is an expert in event marketing. She will share ideas on how to get the most out of every vending opportunity. \nAbout the Speakers\nKatie Stevens \nKatie Stevens is the Director of Frederick County Office of Agriculture\, whose mission is to ensure a vibrant and diverse agricultural community. Becca Tucker is a Senior Business Development Manager with the Department. \nBecca Tucker \nBecca Tucker is a Frederick County native who grew up as the fifth-generation on her family’s dairy farm in Jefferson. Upon earning her bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science from Virginia Tech in 2009\, she moved home and managed her family’s dairy herd for a decade. \nIn December 2021\, Becca began her career with Frederick County.  She is the Senior Business Development Manager for the Frederick County Office of Agriculture where she helps to foster the economic viability of the local agricultural industry by providing direct support to farms and agricultural businesses across the county. Becca assists business owners as they start\, diversify and/or expand operations while serving as a liaison between businesses and government partners. Connecting businesses with resources\, helping them navigate regulatory processes\, providing marketing support through the Homegrown Frederick brand and facilitating the award-winning Agricultural Innovation Grant program are Becca’s primary roles. She also works closely providing support to many of the farmers’ market managers in Frederick County and connecting farmers to marketing outlets like farmers’ markets. \nDani Gurrie \nDani Gurrie\, the founder of Promo Circus\, is your guide through the complex world of marketing and promotions. She is the host of Good Morning Frederick\, streaming on You Tube and Facebook live at 9am weekdays. Dani has a diverse background most recently in radio as a Promotions Director\, On-Air Talent\, and Salesperson. She’s spent over six years mastering the art of engaging audiences\, producing successful events\, and driving sales growth.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/farmersmarkets/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20240202T200704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T161118Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Creating Balance Through Mindset\, Goal Setting\, and Time Management
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs.  Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Each session includes an educational topic and an opportunity to introduce yourself and your business. \nRachelle Rohner of Rohner Wellness will be covering: \n\nBasics of Goal Setting using Right Now Goals Framework\nCommon Time Management Challenges and Procrastination\nTime Management Techniques\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/ccfc-jun2024/
LOCATION:Squadstyle Work n’ Wellness\, 11 Byte Ct\, Suite C\, Frederick\, MD\, 21702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frederick County
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20240515T201225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T164841Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Using Events to Promote Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs.  Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Each session includes an educational topic and an opportunity to introduce yourself and your business. \nThe speaker for May is Dani Gurrie\, Owner of Promo Circus & Host of Good Morning Frederick streaming weekdays at 9am on YouTube! \nCreative Motion Events by Fay\,\n721a W Potomac St\, Brunswick\, MD 21716
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/ccfc-may2024-2/
LOCATION:To Be Announced
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20240422T200015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T150452Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing for Entrepreneurs in the Creative Industry [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nMarketing and selling your creative works can be challenging in today’s crowded marketplace. Join marketing expert Chris Martin from Convoy Creatives who will walk you through marketing strategies and tactics that can help you reach your desired target audience so they get to know\, like and trust you and eventually become customers.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/marketing-creatives/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20240202T195519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T140755Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Hiring Your First Employee
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs.  Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our speaker for April is Kennedy Moon from ADP! \nAttendees will learn: \n\nHow does payroll work?\nThe benefits of HR for small businesses\nOpen for questions from the group to lead conversations\n\nAbout the Speaker\nKennedy Moon \n \nKennedy works for ADP as a small business consultant. She helps businesses with payroll\, HR services and benefits. She works great with businesses that are looking to hire their first employees but also can help evaluate existing businesses with their processes. The best part is that she lives locally and works in the Frederick area! \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/ccfc-apr2024/
LOCATION:City Hall of Frederick\, 101 N Court St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Human Resources
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20240318T173241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T173241Z
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SUMMARY:Taxes for Entrepreneurs in the Creative Industry [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin us for a free webinar where Laura Gutierrez from the Comptroller of Maryland will cover a tax overview for business owners in the creative industry! \nAbout the Speaker\nLaura Gutierrez\nSmall Business & Community Development Director\nComptroller of Maryland \nLaura Gutierrez is the Director of Small Business and Community Development at the Comptroller of Maryland and the MBE/VSBE/SBR liaison for the agency. She advocates for small and minority owned businesses\, and reviews at internal processes to develop programmatic and policy initiatives to support small business and community development\, as well as helping businesses navigate state resources\, and find new pathways for local businesses to grow and prosper in Maryland. 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/taxes-creatives/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tax Planning
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20240202T194346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T194346Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Let’s Get Ready for SHE Pitch
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs.  Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our speaker for March is Jennifer Gerlock from the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce!
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/ccfc-mar2024/
LOCATION:Frederick County Chamber of Commerce\, 118 North Market Street\, Suite 200\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frederick County
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20240222T141050Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Issues for Creative Entrepreneurs [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nIn this free webinar\, Henry “Hank” Abromson will review the basics of what every creator and artist should know going into business for themselves. Explore key concepts such as corporate entity selection and formation\, intellectual property protection\, contract basics\, negotiating and understanding commercial leases and more. After attending the presentation\, participants will understand the basics of business formation\, business operation and intellectual property protection. \nAbout the Speaker\n \nHenry “Hank” Abromson is the founder and owner of Henry Martin Law\, a business and intellectual property law firm located in Frederick\, Maryland. Hank has been in the practice of law for twenty years\, working with a variety of small business owners\, including numerous artists and creators. Hank spent most of his career working for large law firms before starting his own firm\, Henry Martin Law\, in 2018. \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/legal-creatives/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Legal Issues,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20240202T192228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T213701Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Leap Into AI [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs.  Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our speaker for February is Latrina Neal from Frederick Choice Digital! \nAttendees will learn: \n\nWhat is AI\nUnderstanding AI in Marketing\nDos and Don’ts of Using AI for Small Business Marketing\nCase Studies and Examples\nBest Practices for Integrating AI into Your Marketing Strategy
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/ccfc-feb2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20231218T152012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T152421Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Reflect\, Release\, and Rise: Paving Your Path to 2024 [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs. Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our speaker for January is Danielle Rizzo of Marielle Agency! \nIn this dynamic workshop\, we’ll delve into the transformative power of reflection and intention-setting as we bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the opportunities of 2024. \nDiscover how to: \n\nReflect on the highs and lows of the past year to gain invaluable insights.\nIdentify and release obstacles holding you back from achieving your full potential.\nCraft a clear vision for 2024\, setting powerful intentions for your business and personal growth.\nBe prepared to leave inspired\, armed with actionable steps\, and empowered to pave your path to success in the year ahead. Don’t miss this chance to unlock your potential and kickstart a purpose-driven 2024!
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/ccfc-jan2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20231025T193917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T194326Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Let's Get Creative!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nIt’s our last Coffee and Connections of 2023! Let’s get together and have fun by being creative! \nJoin Karen Kalantzis from the MWBC and Tina Harper from Dream Free Art at Delizia Café for a hands-on creative event! Stretching your creative muscles can help you with your business because it teaches you to think differently to solve problems or grow your business. \nTina will be walking us through a Water Marbling project and you’ll get to take home your masterpiece. After a short lesson on the history of marbling in art\, we’ll practice creating marbled paper and then we’ll each marble an ornament using acrylic paint. There is a small materials fee for this event. All art supplies will be provided including a box to shepherd your project home safely. Attendees will also receive a discount coupon to visit Tina’s new and enlarged splatter paint studio in Frederick\, MD. Please come early and order coffee or a bite from the café to support our local business. \n*Example image\nRegister today! A limited number of tickets will be available.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/ccfc-nov2023/
LOCATION:Delizia Café\, 14 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Orientation,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20230919T204016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T182919Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Don't Be Scared to Borrow From the Bank
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs.  Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our speaker for October is Gideon Gaines\, Business Banking Relationship Manager from M&T Bank! \nAbout The Speaker \nGideon Gaines started in banking in 2008 as a relationship banker. He worked at Provident Bank\, M&T Bank\, and Suntrust Bank. He rejoined M&T Bank in November of 2015 as a portfolio manager but quickly moved up to branch manager by 2017. Since becoming a branch manager\, he has been actively growing and fostering relationships with business and retail customers. He enjoys networking\, meeting\, and socializing with business owners as well as other working professionals. He believes true success is found in the relationships that you build. The efforts he has put into his work and servicing customers has led him to earn the status of Business Banking Relationship Manager vice president with M&T. \nOutside work he loves watching sports and spending time with his family. He is a huge Baltimore Ravens football fan. He also likes to volunteer with different causes whenever possible.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/ccfc-oct2023/
LOCATION:Delaplaine Arts Center\, 40 S. Carroll Street\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Frederick County,Funding,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T111500
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20230607T172627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T174901Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Selling Your Confidence
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n*RESCHEDULED FROM JULY* \nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs.  Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our speaker for July is Jean Wright\, author of Selling Your Confidence! \nLetting go of aggressive salesman stereotypes and using authentic skills will help build more confidence without being viewed as pushy or aggressive. Attendees will learn how to build more confidence in their sales career or business: \n\n      Enhance Your Self-Perception\n      Nurture Connections – So They Know\, Like\, and Trust You\n      How You Feel When Asking for the Sale
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-sept2023/
LOCATION:City Hall of Frederick\, 101 N Court St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Networking,Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T111500
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20230608T203754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T203754Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: How to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs.  Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our topic for June is LinkedIn! \nSpeaker: Julie Yoder\, Founder and Lead English Coach of English with a Purpose
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-june2023/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Networking,Social Media
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20230506T182336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T172240Z
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SUMMARY:Procurement Workshop - City of Frederick [WEBINAR]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nLearn how to do business with the City of Frederick! Join us for a virtual Procurement Workshop where Rebecca DeSantis-Randall and Rebecca Kaler from The City of Frederick will cover: \n\nWhat are the MWBE and Small Business Reserve (SBR) Programs?\nRegistering Your Business to Participate in the MWBE and SBR Programs\nHow to Certify as an SBE or MWBE\nHow to Participate in Upcoming Procurement Opportunities\nSupport Offerings from the Office of Equity and Inclusion and the Department of Economic Development
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/procurement-workshop-city-of-frederick-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Procurement/Government Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20230510T170559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T172208Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Publishing A Book [WEBINAR]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nWe decided to bring back the speaker from our last Coffee & Connections Frederick County for a free online webinar for those who could not make the in-person event! \nEver dream about writing a book? A book can become your entry point for gaining credibility and lucrative speaking engagements to promote your business. It may seem overwhelming\, but writing and self-publishing a book is within your power! However\, it’s important to set concrete goals from the start and to lay a solid foundation for yourself. Join us for this free online webinar to learn the main differences between self-publishing\, vanity or hybrid publishers\, and traditional publishing. We’ll also cover: \n\nBuilding a Solid Foundation: Research and prepare yourself.\nWriting and Editing: Create the best possible version of your book.\nSelf-Publishing: Get your book positioned to sell.\nMarketing/Advertising/Sales: Reach the people who need/want/will love your book.\n\nThe featured speaker is Lisa May Bennett\, the author of the memoir “My Unfurling: Emerging from the Grip of Anxiety\, Self-Doubt\, and Drinking.” She had a flourishing career in marketing and communications for more than two decades before finally embracing sobriety and chasing her dream of becoming an author. Her upcoming second book is about the self-publishing process\, and she hopes to encourage more people to tell and publish their own stories.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/publishing-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T111500
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20230511T211137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T172143Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Reducing the Stress of Small Business Bookkeeping
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs.  Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis\, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our topic for May is bookkeeping! \nMelanie Long of Black and White Financials will be covering 5 pitfalls to avoid in small business bookkeeping. \nAttendees will learn about: \n\nDefining the Major Accounting Categories\nUnderstanding your Chart of Accounts\nOrganizing Vendors and Contractors\nWhy Your Reports Matter\nAvoiding The Big Business NO-NO’s
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-may2023/
LOCATION:Smoketown Brewing\, 400 Sagner Ave\, #100\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bookkeeping,Frederick County,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T111500
DTSTAMP:20260502T145425
CREATED:20230323T182430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T163112Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Self-Publishing A Book
DESCRIPTION:CLICK TO REGISTER\n\nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs.  Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant Karen Kalantzis for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. \nEver dream about writing a book? A book can become your entry point for gaining credibility and lucrative speaking engagements to promote your business. It may seem overwhelming\, but writing and self-publishing a book is within your power! However\, it’s important to set concrete goals from the start and to lay a solid foundation for yourself. Join us for this month’s Coffee and Connections event to learn the main differences between self-publishing\, vanity or hybrid publishers\, and traditional publishing. We’ll also cover: \n\nBuilding a Solid Foundation: Research and prepare yourself.\nWriting and Editing: Create the best possible version of your book\nSelf-Publishing: Get your book positioned to sell.\nMarketing/Advertising/Sales: Reach the people who need/want/will love your book.\n\nThe featured speaker is Lisa May Bennett\, the author of the memoir “My Unfurling: Emerging from the Grip of Anxiety\, Self-Doubt\, and Drinking.” She had a flourishing career in marketing and communications for more than two decades before finally embracing sobriety and chasing her dream of becoming an author. Her upcoming second book is about the self-publishing process\, and she hopes to encourage more people to tell and publish their own stories.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-april-2023/
LOCATION:Delizia Café\, 14 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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