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SUMMARY:Orientation to MD Women's Business Center & Supporting Resources - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787460″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nDiscover how the Maryland Women’s Business Center can support you through business startup and growth. During this orientation\, you will learn about the services and resources we provide to entrepreneurs throughout the state and how we can help YOU grow your business! \n*Intended Audience: Pre-Venture\, Startup\, Growth\, anyone new to the Maryland Women’s Business Center! \n  \nNote Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are not permitted in our Prince George’s county office. You must register to reserve your seat.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/orientation-to-md-womens-business-center-supporting-resources-prince-georges-county-5/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Orientation,Prince George's County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T170000
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SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a Business (evening workshop) - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787462″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nABCs of Starting a New Business (PG) \nDiscover what it really takes to start your own business. This workshop lays the foundation for starting up your very own business in the state of Maryland! Topics addressed in this workshop include: \nAdvance Planning \n\nAssessing if entrepreneurship is right for you\nConducting market research\nCalculating startup costs\n\nBuild Your Business \n\nDetermining business structure and registering your business both at the federal and state levels\nChoosing a business name\nMarketing your business\nBuilding a support team\n\nCorporate Formalities & Legal Considerations \n\nLegal considerations such as trademarks\, resident agents\, and foreign qualifications\n\n*Intended Audience: Pre-Venture\, Startup \n  \nThe Prince George’s County branch of the Maryland Women’s Business Center is located at Bowie State University – 14000 Jericho Park Road\, Bowie\, MD 20715. We are on the 2nd floor of the Center for Business & Graduate Studies in the Bowie Business Innovation Center (Bowie BIC): room 2312. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Turn right off the elevator. We are a separate entity from the University. Our office phone number is 301-383-1550 ext. 104. Parking is limited\, so allot plenty of time! \nNote Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are not permitted in our Prince George’s county office. You must register to reserve your seat \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/abcs-of-starting-a-business-prince-georges-county-29/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Legal Issues,Prince George's County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T093000
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SUMMARY:You the Brand - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787466″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nEveryone is a “Brand” – a message that has been created\, consciously or unconsciously\, and is the brand called “You.” This workshop will focus on your value proposition\, your visibility and relevance\, your power and equity within your industry and your future brand strategy. You will understand how to think holistically and strategically about what is projected about yourself\, and your business. \n*Intended Audience: Pre-Venture\, Startup\, Growth \n  \nAbout Our Speaker: Abigail Pennington is an accomplished entrepreneur and workshop facilitator who has been impacting the DMV small business community for many years. With a passion for small business growth and education\, and extensive experience from the non-profit field as a business plan trainer and communications instructor\, she brings over 10 years of training\, administrative\, and HR support to the business arena. Her company\, Message Believers Business Support\, LLC assists small businesses and startups achieve clarity of vision and purpose to accelerate more strategic and focused growth\, and offerings include: coaching\, virtual administrative services\, workshops\, and more. \n  \nNote Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are not permitted in our Prince George’s county office. You must register at www.marylandwbc.org/events so that we can save a place for you in the workshop.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/you-the-brand-prince-georges-county/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Prince George's County,Sales,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211240
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Financial Documents - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787472″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \n  \nUnderstanding your financial numbers is critical to any business but especially to a small business trying to keep cash flowing. Topics addressed in this workshop include: \n\nUnderstanding of cash flow projections and budgeting\nDeveloping forecasts and a one-year cash flow projection\nReading and interpreting an income statement and balance sheet\n\n*Intended Audience: Startup \n  \nNote Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are not permitted in our Prince George’s county office. You must register to reserve your seat. \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/understanding-your-financial-documents-prince-georges-county-3/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Bookkeeping,Business Finance,Cash Flow Management,Managing a Business,Prince George's County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211240
CREATED:20190308T063308Z
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SUMMARY:State Certification: Benefits of Becoming a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) through the State of Maryland - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787787461” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \n\nHave you considered becoming certified women-owned business but don’t know where to start?\nAre you looking for opportunities to pursue business deals with hundreds of state and local government entities?\nDo you want to know more about the criteria to become a recognized minority business owner in the state of Maryland?\n\nJoin us for a presentation and discussion with the Maryland Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE) and the Prince George’s County Government Office of Central Services\, Suppler Development & Diversity Division. \nMs. Denise Merritt with MDOT OMBE will address the benefits and process to apply for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification\, specifically:\n• The five eligibility standards\n• The complete application process\n• The most common application questions\n• How to connect to business opportunities with the State of Maryland\n• Marketing and business development tips when working with the State of Maryland \nMs. Mary Joyner-Battle from the Prince George’s County Government Supplier Development & Diversity Division will address eligibility requirements and processes for small\, minority\, county-based\, and county-located businesses in Prince George’s County.  Also addressed will be how vendors can gain access to county preference programs and the benefits of this access. \n*Intended Audience: Startup\, Growth \n  \nNote Our Policies: This workshop will take place at Bowie City Hall. Walk-ins are not permitted. No registrations allowed after 12 noon on the day prior to the workshop. No refunds issued for workshops not attended. You must register to reserve your seat.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/state-certification-benefits-of-becoming-a-certified-minority-business-enterprise-mbe-through-the-state-of-maryland-prince-georges-county/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Prince George's County,Procurement/Government Contracting,Woman-Owned and Minority Certifications,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T123000
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SUMMARY:Group Business Counseling – Prince George’s County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787476″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nJoin other female entrepreneurs in a facilitated discussion led by a MWBC counselor where participants seek and share advice\, feedback\, and resources to elevate your business to the next level! Explore topics such as starting a business\, developing key marketing strategies and efficiently managing your financials. Limited clients per session. Your business must be in Prince George’s County in order to attend. This session is free. \n*Intended audience: Pre-Venture\, Startup\, Growth \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/group-business-counseling-prince-georges-county-4/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Cash Flow Management,Managing a Business,Marketing,Prince George's County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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