EmpowHER 2025: Small Business Resource Fair
2025-03-06 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Building II, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
The Maryland Women’s Business Center presents, “EmpowHER: Small Business Resource Fair.” EmpowHER provides a platform for entrepreneurs and professionals to come together to exchange ideas, network, build community and share strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve success in today’s business landscape.

Thursday, March 6, 2025
9am – 1pm
The Universities at Shady Grove – Building II
$30

TICKETS OFF SALE
This year’s EmpowHER agenda is inspired by the National Women’s History Alliance 2025 Women’s History Month theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations”. Men are welcome and encouraged to attend. The engaging lineup and resources include:
Keynote Speaker
Hear from Comptroller of Maryland, Brooke Lierman.
Feature Panel
Learn from a dynamic group of industry professionals as they share their expertise and advice on achieving business success in the “Built to Last: Timeless Tips for Thriving through Challenges” panel discussion.
Ignite & Inspire Presentations*
Fast-paced, digestible, and informative presentations on key business topics delivered by subject matter experts. *New for 2025
Resource Row
Discover, support, and network with local businesses and resource partners as they showcase their products and services to help your business.
EmpowHERment Lounge
Immerse yourself in the EmpowHERment Lounge with headshots by Pro Portrait Photographer, Kea Dupree-Alfred (valued at $250) and a mini makeover & consultation by Celebrity Makeup Artist, Ruben Makle of Beauty by Ruben (valued at $165). Book your 15-minute makeup consultation and/or a 15-minute headshot photoshoot below! Both services for $100 or 1 service for $50. Please note that the cost of headshots/makeup is NOT included in your admission, and you must pay for those services separately through the photographer and makeup artist.

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Networking Hall*
Engage with entrepreneurs at every stage of business and build invaluable connections in the designated Networking Hall. *New for 2025
Donation Drive & Raffle
We are partnering with Interfaith Works in Rockville, MD to collect donations of new/gently used business attire for job interviews, and laundry detergent to maintain their clothing. Interfaith Works aims to provide vital services and essential needs to Montgomery County residents below the Federal poverty line. Attendees that contribute to the donation drive are entered into a raffle!

MWBC Shop Local
Learn about MWBC’s retail incubator program, and explore and purchase products from our current cohort of vendors.
MWBC Counselors
Explore the services and resources offered by the Maryland Women’s Business Center, meet our business consultant team, and learn how to schedule a FREE counseling session.
Light Refreshments
Enjoy coffee and light breakfast refreshments included in your ticket to EmpowHER.
Parking Included
Parking is included in the ticket fee. The parking validation received at the event is ONLY valid for the Traville Gateway Garage and WILL NOT be redeemable at any other garages/lots. To get to the Traville Gateway Garage, enter the following address into your GPS: 9638 Gudelsky Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
If you enter Universities at Shady Grove into your GPS, it will take you to the campus main entrance. Follow the signage around the campus to get to the Traville Gateway Garage. The easiest way to access the Traville Gateway Garage is from Darnestown Rd.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

THANK YOU TO OUR INNOVATOR SPONSORS

Exhibitors (Listed Alphabetically)
Beauty by Ruben
City of Frederick
City of Rockville Procurement
Details Matter Bookkeeping & Advisory
Farallon Bookkeeping
FSC First
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce
Industrious
Interfaith Works
Kea Dupree Photography
Labor Credit Union
Lafayette Federal Credit Union
Maryland Department of Transportation
Maryland Insurance Administration
Montgomery County Black Collective
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation
Montgomery County Business Center
Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services
Montgomery County Office of Procurement
M&T Bank
Nazareth Bonifacino Law Benefit
Universities at Shady Grove
Verizon
Women Business Owners of Montgomery County
WorkSource Montgomery

Speed Meet: Virtual Networking for Frederick County
2025-03-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
REGISTER

Join us for this speed-dating style mixer on Zoom and meet other entrepreneurs in Frederick County (all are welcome)!
Attendees 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.

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