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SUMMARY:DC Startup Week 2023
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nUse promo code MDWomensBusinessCenter25 for 25% off your ticket! \n \nWe are excited to partner with DC Startup Week – The DC metropolitan area’s largest conference for entrepreneurs and startups and is returning back in person for five days from October 16th through the 20th and registration is now open! \nDuring this week they will have over 150 events\, 250 speakers speaking on various core tracks: including keynotes\, expert programming\, founder talks\, pitch competitions\, and networking happy hours every evening. \nThe tracks range from early stage\, growth stage\, startups4good\, and technology. \nIf you are a founder at any stage (from idea to growth)\, an entrepreneur\, an investor\, community organizer\, or employee\, you don’t want to miss this must-attend event to help you start\, grow\, and scale your business!  \nTo learn more\, register\, and check out the schedule of the event\, click here.\n \nVenues vary by day: \nMonday\, October 16 \n\nMartin Luther King Jr. Library\nNational Union Building\n\nTuesday\, October 17 \n\nNational Union Building\n\nWednesday\, October 18 \n\nExpansive Co-working\n\nThursday\, October 19 \n\nInternational Square Conference Center\nStudio by Tishman Speyer\n\nFriday\, October 20 \n\nNational Building Museum\nDistrict E\n\n  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact info@dcstartupweek.org
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/dcsw2023/
LOCATION:To Be Announced
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:IntHERact: Immersive Networking at Tenth Ward Distilling Company
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS\n\nFeatured Business\nThe featured business of October is Tenth Ward Distilling Company! Hear from Founder & Boss Lady\, Monica Pearce\, about her experience as a woman business owner in a male dominated industry. Network with other entrepreneurs while you sip on distilled in-house spirits and participate in a hands-on Cocktail Class hosted by the Tenth Ward mixologists! \nMust be 21+ to attend. Please be prepared to present ID at event. \nWhat does a ticket to this IntHERact event entail?\n\nCocktail Class with professional mixologists\nSmall bites\nMeet and learn from Founder\, Monica Pearce\nNetworking with other entrepreneurs\, MWBC staff\, and the Tenth Ward team\nMWBC Swag Bag\n\n\nAbout Tenth Ward Distilling Company\nTenth Ward Distilling Company is proud to be a woman-owned distillery. Founded in 2016 and located in what used to be the Tenth Ward of downtown Frederick\, Tenth Ward specializes in a variety of spirits and canned cocktails. \nThank you to our sponsHER!\n \nYour journey to better banking starts with Truist.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/intheract-tenthward/
LOCATION:Tenth Ward Distilling Company\, 55 East Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Zeinna Estrada%2C Marketing & Events Manager%2C MWBC":MAILTO:zeinna@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T110000
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SUMMARY:Speed Meet: Virtual Business Networking for Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin us for this speed-dating style mixer on Zoom and meet other entrepreneurs in Montgomery 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!
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/meetmoco-oct2023/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Roneka Samalenge%2C Associate Business Consultant%2C MWBC Montgomery County":MAILTO:roneka@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T090000
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SUMMARY:ChallengeHER DMV: Opportunities for Women in Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nHosted by Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) \nChallengeHER works specifically with Women-Owned Small Businesses to assist in leveraging federal awards\, learn the federal procurement process\, and connect with the right people. \nWith this knowledge\, you are much better positioned to grow your business and increase your revenue. \nInformation is power! \nFeaturing: \n\nBasic Training for Emerging Federal Contractors\nHigh-Level Track for Experienced Federal Contractors\nNetworking with Primes\, Agencies\, and other WOSBs\nContract Connections (MatchMaking)\n\nView the agenda \nFREE event; seating is limited! For additional information\, please email ChallengeHER@wipp.org \nA few special notes on our program: \n\nEvent registration and networking will begin at 8:00amET and the program will begin promptly at 9:00amET.\nRemember to bring ample business cards for networking purposes.\nBring your Capability Statement for Networking with other business owners\nContinental Breakfast & Boxed Lunch are Provided.\n\n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/challengeher/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans Place\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Networking,Procurement/Government Contracting,Woman-Owned and Minority Certifications
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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:20231028T150000
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SUMMARY:MWBC Shop Local: Fused Glass Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore and enhance your fused glass-making skills in our hands-on workshop guided by an expert instructor. All materials\, tools\, and firings will be supplied. \nKids ages 6 and up are welcome! \nHosted by Linda Slayen.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/shoplocal-glass/
LOCATION:MWBC Shop Local – Rockville Town Square\, 36 D Maryland Ave\, Rockville\, 20850
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Networking,Workshop
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