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SUMMARY:Worth the Work? How to Assess Business Feasibility
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nIs your idea viable right now? In this session\, Steven Lucas\, Fractional CFO and Principal Consultant\, guides participants through a feasibility assessment framework to evaluate market demand\, financial sustainability\, and key risks—helping entrepreneurs decide whether to move forward\, pivot\, or pause. \nHosted by the Maryland Women’s Business Center in partnership with the Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia. \n  \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/worth-the-work-how-to-assess-business-feasibility-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Developing a Business Plan,Managing a Business,Risk Management,Starting a Business,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections - Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJuly is around the corner\, the heat’s rising\, and 2026 will already be halfway over! Join Karen Kalantzis and Martha Jimenez of the Maryland Women’s Business Center (MWBC) for Coffee and Connections\, a morning of networking\, inspiration\, and connection with fellow entrepreneurs. \nWe’re welcoming summer with strategic planning for small business owners who want to pause\, evaluate\, and prepare for a strong finish to the year. This interactive event will help participants “take the temperature” of their business by reviewing progress\, discussing key business metrics\, identifying current challenges\, and setting intentional priorities for the months ahead. \nParticipants will also connect with fellow entrepreneurs\, exchange ideas\, and build valuable business relationships in a collaborative environment. \nWhether you are looking to grow\, stabilize\, or refocus your business\, this Coffee and Connections meeting is designed to help you move forward into the second half of the year with greater clarity and purpose. \nThis event is free\, but kindly RSVP. Light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-frederick-county-june2026/
LOCATION:JoNa’s Outdoor Furniture\, 217 W. Patrick Street\, Frederick\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Managing a Business,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Women's Business Center":MAILTO:info@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T120000
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SUMMARY:Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: Own Your Voice\, Claim Your Space
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nEver feel like you don’t belong in the room you worked so hard to enter? You’re not alone. Join Licensed Master Social Worker and empowerment expert LaTisha Boyd-Potts for an honest\, eye-opening conversation about imposter syndrome in entrepreneurship. Together\, we’ll unpack where these feelings come from and\, more importantly\, how to quiet the doubt\, build confidence\, and show up fully in your business. Walk away with practical tools to shift your mindset and lead with clarity\, resilience\, and self-belief.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/unmasking-imposter-syndrome-own-your-voice-claim-your-space/
LOCATION:Maryland Women’s Business Center\, 51 Monroe St. PE-20\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Focus Area,Managing a Business,Networking,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Women's Business Center":MAILTO:info@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T234626
CREATED:20260407T202409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T202421Z
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SUMMARY:First Impression Sales: How to Win More Deals in the First Meeting
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nProspecting is probably the most grueling part of the sales process. Few people enjoy the cold call and dealing with rejection on a regular basis. That’s why the first appointment is such a pivotal stage within the sales process. You’ve communicated with your prospect over the phone and have arranged time in their schedule for a face-to-face meeting. Don’t take this lightly. This is the most important appointment you will ever have\, so you must bring your “A” game. \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn how to:  \n\nPrepare for the meeting \nSet Goals \nUncover the Big Issues \nClose for the next step \n\nTakeaways:  \n\nPrepare Thoroughly: Set goals and objectives for each meeting. \nUncover Challenges: Use questions to identify the prospect’s key issues. \nSecure Next Steps: Always close for a follow-up or next action. 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/first-impression-sales/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Women's Business Center":MAILTO:info@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T120000
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting for Beginners Pt. 1
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\nJoin Economic Development Specialist of the Washington Metropolitan Area District Office\, Nirav “Nick” Rajpara\, for part 1 of this free quarterly webinar covering the basics of government contracting.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/government-contracting-for-beginners-pt-1-jul-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Procurement/Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Women's Business Center":MAILTO:info@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T120000
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting for Beginners Pt. 2
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\nJoin Economic Development Specialist of the Washington Metropolitan Area District Office\, Nirav “Nick” Rajpara\, for part 2 of this free quarterly webinar covering the basics of government contracting.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/government-contracting-for-beginners-pt-2-jul-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Procurement/Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Women's Business Center":MAILTO:info@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T120000
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SUMMARY:Know Your SBA Capital Access Options
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\nNeed funding for your business? Learn the different types of Capital Access programs that the SBA has to offer. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is a dedicated federal agency\, with a mission to “aid\, counsel\, assist and protect” small businesses in the United States (and its territories). The SBA offers an array of funding programs for an array of businesses in various stages. It is important to know these capital access options that are available to your business along its journey. We will highlight debt\, equity\, and grant-like programs that the SBA offers. \nHosted by the Maryland Women’s Business Center in partnership with the Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/sba-capital-access-aug2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Finance,Procurement/Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Women's Business Center":MAILTO:info@marylandwbc.org
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