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SUMMARY:EmpowHER 2025: Small Business Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThursday\, March 6\, 2025\n9am – 1pm\nThe Universities at Shady Grove – Building II\n$30\n\nTICKETS OFF SALE\nThis 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: \nKeynote Speaker\nHear from Comptroller of Maryland\, Brooke Lierman. \nFeature Panel\nLearn 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. \nIgnite & Inspire Presentations*\nFast-paced\, digestible\, and informative presentations on key business topics delivered by subject matter experts. *New for 2025 \nResource Row\nDiscover\, support\, and network with local businesses and resource partners as they showcase their products and services to help your business. \nEmpowHERment Lounge\nImmerse 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. \n\n  BOOK NOW\n\nNetworking Hall*\nEngage with entrepreneurs at every stage of business and build invaluable connections in the designated Networking Hall. *New for 2025 \nDonation Drive & Raffle\nWe 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!\n \nMWBC Shop Local\nLearn about MWBC’s retail incubator program\, and explore and purchase products from our current cohort of vendors. \nMWBC Counselors\nExplore 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. \nLight Refreshments\nEnjoy coffee and light breakfast refreshments included in your ticket to EmpowHER.  \nParking Included\nParking 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 \nIf 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. \nIN PARTNERSHIP WITH\n \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR INNOVATOR SPONSORS\n\n \nExhibitors (Listed Alphabetically) \nBeauty by Ruben\nCity of Frederick\nCity of Rockville Procurement\nDetails Matter Bookkeeping & Advisory\nFarallon Bookkeeping\nFSC First\nGoldman Sachs 10\,000 Small Businesses Program\nGreater Rockville Chamber of Commerce\nIndustrious\nInterfaith Works\nKea Dupree Photography\nLabor Credit Union\nLafayette Federal Credit Union\nMaryland Department of Transportation\nMaryland Insurance Administration\nMontgomery County Black Collective\nMontgomery County Economic Development Corporation\nMontgomery County Business Center\nMontgomery County Department of Permitting Services\nMontgomery County Office of Procurement\nM&T Bank\nNazareth Bonifacino Law Benefit\nUniversities at Shady Grove\nVerizon\nWomen Business Owners of Montgomery County\nWorkSource Montgomery
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/empowher2025/
LOCATION:The Universities at Shady Grove\, 9630 Gudelsky Drive\, Building II\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Resources
ORGANIZER;CN="Zeinna Estrada%2C Marketing & Events Manager%2C MWBC":MAILTO:zeinna@marylandwbc.org
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