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UID:10001281-1463047200-1463058000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a Business- Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/786716″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nYou must pre-register for this workshop. \nJoin us to find out what it really takes to start your own business. Learn more about the steps involved and discover the many resources available to support you. \nMWBC-Frederick is co-located with Frederick County Economic Development. \nNote our Policy: No Refunds for workshops not attended. No walk-ins in our Bowie or Frederick locations. No cash walk-ins (credit cards accepted) in our Rockville location.  \nFee: $35.00
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/abcs-of-starting-a-business-frederick-county-2/
LOCATION:our-mission
CATEGORIES:Core,Frederick County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T172531
CREATED:20160501T163414Z
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SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a Business- Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/786718″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nYou must pre-register for this event \nJoin us to find out what it really takes to start your own business. Learn more about the steps involved and discover the many resources available to support you. \nThe 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; make a right off of the elevator. We are a separate entity from the University. Our office phone number is 301-383-1550 ext. 104. \nNote our Policy: No Refunds for workshops not attended. No walk-ins in our Bowie or Frederick locations. No cash walk-ins (credit cards accepted) in our Rockville location. You must register online at www.marylandwbc.org/training so that we can save a place for you in the workshop. \nFee: $35.00
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/abcs-of-starting-a-business-prince-georges-county/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Core,Prince George's County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T172531
CREATED:20160501T164203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160501T164203Z
UID:10001286-1463479200-1463486400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Drive Traffic to Your Business with YouTube-Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/786721″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nYou must pre-register for this event \nYouTube is the web’s second largest search engine. Video is fast becoming the preferred marketing tool. Kacy Paide\, YouTube marketer\, will teach you to use video and upload to YouTube to drive traffic\, attract clients or strengthen your brand using these inexpensive tools and technology. \nFee: $20.00  \nWe are located at 51 Monroe Street in Suite 20 on the Plaza East Level. We share offices with Rockville Economic Development (REDI) \nIf you are parking in the garage below the building at 51 Monroe\, you would push “PL” on the elevator\, turn left and look for the east wing. ( Plaza East sign is above the Wing entrance) \nThere are several parking options: \nThere is a garage under our building at 51 Monroe Street\, but the entrance is on Monroe PLACE.\nThere is another underground garage with an entrance after the stop sign on Monroe Street from Rockville Town Center and also an entrance on 255 Frederick Road( Route 355) easily accessible if you are heading south on Route 355. From this garage\, you will need to walk through the lobby and exit at the plaza level and walk across the plaza to Building #51. This entrance is the plaza level.\nThere are also open lots throughout the area of Rockville Town Center.\nPlease arrive on time. Coffee and tea will be served. \nNote our Policy: No Refunds for workshops not attended. No walk-ins in our Bowie or Frederick locations. No cash walk-ins (credit cards accepted) in our Rockville location. You must register online at www.marylandwbc.org/training so that we can save a place for you in the workshop.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/drive-traffic-to-your-business-with-youtube-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Montgomery County,Social Media,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T172531
CREATED:20160501T165020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160501T165020Z
UID:10001288-1463565600-1463576400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Build Your Business with a Targeted Marketing Action Plan-Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/786711″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nYou must pre-register for this event \nDo you need effective and specific marketing strategies that will reach your customers and engage your referral sources? Marketing Expert\, Evan Leepson\, will walk you through how to create a marketing action plan that will help you build a targeted list. You will learn how to improve and measure the effectiveness of your marketing efforts as you identify your strengths and discover how to overcome obstacles. When you complete this interactive workshop\, you will have an action plan to take your marketing to the next level. \nFee: $25.00  \nNote our Policy: No Refunds for workshops not attended. No walk-ins in our Bowie or Frederick locations. No cash walk-ins (credit cards accepted) in our Rockville location. You must register online at www.marylandwbc.org/training so that we can save a place for you in the workshop.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/build-your-business-with-a-targeted-marketing-action-plan-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Montgomery County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T172531
CREATED:20160501T165323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160501T165323Z
UID:10001289-1463652000-1463659200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Unlock the Secrets Behind Winning Contracts-Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/786722″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nYou must pre-register for this event \nDo you find contracts and legal terms boring\, scary and confusing? As a business owner\, the fact is that you have to deal with contract all the time-for vendors\, clients\, customers\, partners\, employees and more. Attorney Joan Teich will provide engaging examples to teach key legal issues and terms so you can navigate your contracts effectively and with confidence. Joan makes legal talk simple to understand and fun! \nFee: $20.00  \nWe are located at 51 Monroe Street in Suite 20 on the Plaza East Level. We share offices with Rockville Economic Development (REDI) \nIf you are parking in the garage below the building at 51 Monroe\, you would push “PL” on the elevator\, turn left and look for the east wing. ( Plaza East sign is above the Wing entrance) \nThere are several parking options: \nThere is a garage under our building at 51 Monroe Street\, but the entrance is on Monroe PLACE.\nThere is another underground garage with an entrance after the stop sign on Monroe Street from Rockville Town Center and also an entrance on 255 Frederick Road( Route 355) easily accessible if you are heading south on Route 355. From this garage\, you will need to walk through the lobby and exit at the plaza level and walk across the plaza to Building #51. This entrance is the plaza level.\nThere are also open lots throughout the area of Rockville Town Center.\nPlease arrive on time. Coffee and tea will be served. \nNote our Policy: No Refunds for workshops not attended. No walk-ins in our Bowie or Frederick locations. No cash walk-ins (credit cards accepted) in our Rockville location. You must register online at www.marylandwbc.org/training so that we can save a place for you in the workshop.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/unlock-the-secrets-behind-winning-contracts-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Procurement/Government Contracting,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T172531
CREATED:20160501T165843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160501T165843Z
UID:10001290-1463738400-1463749200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Plan de Negocios Exitoso - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/786723″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Registro[/su_button] \nDebe pre registro para este evento \nAprenda por que usted necesita un Plan de Negocios sólido y robusto. Aprenda como desarrollar cada parte crítica de su plan.Este taller incluye un esbozo general y le orienta sobre otros recursos adicionales a los que usted puede acceder para elaborar un Exitoso Plan de Negocios en Rockville. \nCosto: $35
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/plan-de-negocios-exitoso-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Spanish,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T172531
CREATED:20160501T170701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160501T170701Z
UID:10001292-1464082200-1464093000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan- Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/786725″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nYou must pre-register for this event \nUnderstand why you need a strong business plan. Learn how to develop each critical piece of your plan. A Business Plan is an essential road map to help steer your business in the right direction\, keep you on track and provide critical documentation when you are ready to seek funding. Workshop includes comprehensive outline and additional resources. Maryland Women’s Business Center is located at Bowie Business Innovation Center at Bowie State University\, Room #2312 Note our Policy: No Refunds for workshops not attended. No walk-ins in our Bowie or Frederick locations. No cash walk-ins (credit cards accepted) in our Rockville location.  \nFee: $35.00
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/writing-a-successful-business-plan-prince-georges-county-3/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Core,Prince George's County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T172531
CREATED:20160501T170256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160501T170256Z
UID:10001291-1464084000-1464093000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Workshops that Bring in Clients - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/786710″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nYou must pre-register for this event \nAre you a coach\, consultant or entrepreneur who delivers workshops or offers classes? If you already have a great product or service to offer but struggle to find enough new clients\, then this workshop is for you. Trainer Leslie Zucker will teach you the five steps for developing a signature presentation or workshop that serves as an effective marketing tool for your business and converts your audience into paying clients. When you follow these five steps\, you will attract the right people while providing them huge value. They will leave your workshop clearly understanding what you offer them so they are ready to hire you. And you will leave this workshop with practical tips to be successful. \nFee: $25.00  \nNote our Policy: No Refunds for workshops not attended. No walk-ins in our Bowie or Frederick locations. No cash walk-ins (credit cards accepted) in our Rockville location.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/workshops-that-bring-in-clients-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Montgomery County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T172531
CREATED:20160501T171112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160501T171112Z
UID:10001293-1464170400-1464177600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Unleash the Power of Blogging- part two - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/786726″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nYou must pre-register for this workshop. \nBack by popular demand\, Blogging expert Julian Kiganda will teach advanced blogging tips and techniques. She will show you how you attract clients and increase brand awareness through blogging. Pre-requisite for this workshop is that you previously attended Julian’s part one Blogging workshop – or you have a good foundation on the topic of blogging. \nFee: $20.00  \nWe are located at 51 Monroe Street in Suite 20 on the Plaza East Level. We share offices with Rockville Economic Development (REDI) \nIf you are parking in the garage below the building at 51 Monroe\, you would push “PL” on the elevator\, turn left and look for the east wing. ( Plaza East sign is above the Wing entrance) \nThere are several parking options: \nThere is a garage under our building at 51 Monroe Street\, but the entrance is on Monroe PLACE.\nThere is another underground garage with an entrance after the stop sign on Monroe Street from Rockville Town Center and also an entrance on 255 Frederick Road( Route 355) easily accessible if you are heading south on Route 355. From this garage\, you will need to walk through the lobby and exit at the plaza level and walk across the plaza to Building #51. This entrance is the plaza level.\nThere are also open lots throughout the area of Rockville Town Center.\nPlease arrive on time. Coffee and tea will be served. \nNote our Policy: No Refunds for workshops not attended. No walk-ins in our Bowie or Frederick locations. No cash walk-ins (credit cards accepted) in our Rockville location.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/unleash-the-power-of-blogging-part-two-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Montgomery County,Social Media,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T172531
CREATED:20160501T171355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160501T171355Z
UID:10001298-1464170400-1464181200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan- Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/786720″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nYou must pre-register for this workshop. \nUnderstand why you need a strong business plan. Learn how to develop each critical piece of your plan. Workshop includes comprehensive outline and additional resources. \nFee: $35.00  \nMWBC-Frederick is co-located with Frederick County Economic Development. \nNote our Policy: No Refunds for workshops not attended. No walk-ins in our Bowie or Frederick locations. No cash walk-ins (credit cards accepted) in our Rockville location.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/writing-a-successful-business-plan-frederick-county/
LOCATION:our-mission
CATEGORIES:Core,Frederick County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T172531
CREATED:20160501T171713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160501T171713Z
UID:10001299-1464255000-1464265800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Government Proposals: From Nuts to Bolts- Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/786727″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nYou must pre-register for this workshop. \nAre you a small business owner who needs to learn how to find Government Contracting opportunities? This workshop taught by Crystal Yauch will teach you how to respond to requests for proposals (RFPs)\, the steps needed to prepare a compliant and winning proposal response. We will cover the fundamentals of Federal Government RFPs\, proposal outlines and how to prepare and submit a properly prepared proposal so that you increase your chances of winning a contract. \nFee: $25.00  \nThe Maryland Women’s Business Center is located on the campus of Bowie State University – 14000 Jericho Park Road\, Bowie\, MD 20715. We are in Room 2312 in the Center for Business & Graduate Studies building. We are co-located with the Bowie Business Innovation Center (Bowie BIC). Once you enter the building\, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and turn right. Our office phone number is 301-383-1550 ext. 104. \nNote our Policy: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. No walk-ins allowed in our Bowie or Frederick locations. No cash walk-ins allowed (credit cards are accepted) in our Rockville location.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/government-proposals-from-nuts-to-bolts-prince-georges-county/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Prince George's County,Procurement/Government Contracting,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T172531
CREATED:20160501T172058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160501T172058Z
UID:10001301-1464357600-1464364800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Group Counseling - Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/786724″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nYou must pre-register for this workshop. \nMeet our Business Counselor and explore topics such as starting a business\, developing key marketing strategies and efficiently managing your financials. Limited space per session. Register early. This session is Free! MWBC-Frederick is co-located with Frederick County Economic Development. \nFee: None
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/group-counseling-frederick-county/
LOCATION:our-mission
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Core,Frederick County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160530T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160530T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T172531
CREATED:20160501T172404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160501T172404Z
UID:10001303-1464600600-1464611400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Business Clinic- Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/786728″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nYou must pre-register for this workshop. \nIf you are an established businesses with business plan can meet with our business counselor\, Angie Duncanson\, one-on-one to discuss your business and how the MWBC can help you. You will be contacted\, once you register\, via email with your specific one-hour appointment time. There are limited slots. \nFee: None  \nThe 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; make a right off of the elevator. We are a separate entity from the University. Our office phone number is 301-383-1550 ext. 104. \nInclement Weather Policy: MWBC-Prince George’s County will follow the Bowie Business Innovation Center policies of Bowie State University for weather-related closures. For most reliable updates\, check the homepage of Bowie State at www.bowiestate.edu or check the MWBC website at www.marylandwbc.org
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/business-clinic-prince-georges-county/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Core,Prince George's County,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Duncanson%2C Prince George%E2%80%99s County":MAILTO:Angie@marylandwbc.org
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