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SUMMARY:Creating a Smart Brand- Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/786759″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nCreating a solid brand is critical to establishing yourself in the marketplace. This interactive workshop taught by Maria Ryan McElhenny will explore identifying your unique selling proposition\, how it relates to your target market\, and how to design your brand in a way that will set you apart and make your business memorable. \nThis workshop is being held at the Frederick Chamber of Commerce. See address below. \nNote our Policy: No Refunds for workshops not attended. No walk-ins in our Bowie or Frederick locations. You must register online at www.marylandwbc.org so that we can save a place for you in the workshop.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/creating-a-smart-brand-frederick-county-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Ryan McElhenny%2C Frederick County":MAILTO:Maria@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T123000
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SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a Business- Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/786763″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \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. This works is for those thinking about starting a business and also for those with a new business who want to establish a strong foundation to grow. \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 issued for workshops not attended. No walk-ins allowed in our Bowie or Frederick locations. You MUST register online at www.marylandwbc.org so that we can save a place for you in the workshop.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/abcs-of-starting-a-business-prince-georges-county-3/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T113000
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UID:10001254-1468317600-1468323000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Are You Missing Out on Valuable Internet Revenue?- Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/786764″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nDo you want to be found by prospective clients? Do you want your business to make revenue from your website? Learn the secrets of improving your search engine rankings and how to drive traffic to your website. Judith Palfrey\, marketing\, web designer and ecommerce specialist\, will show you how to position your website to attract new clients and more revenue. \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: \n  \n\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.\n\n  \nPlease arrive on time. Coffee and tea will be served. \nNote our Policy: No Refunds for workshops not attended. No cash walk-ins.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/are-you-missing-out-on-valuable-internet-revenue-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T143001
CREATED:20160616T165505Z
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UID:10001252-1468332000-1468342800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a Business-Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/786755″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \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. \nNote our Policy: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. No walk-ins allowed 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 so that we can save a place for you in the workshop.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/abcs-of-starting-a-business-montgomery-county-3/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T143001
CREATED:20160616T172406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160616T172406Z
UID:10001255-1468335600-1468346400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Getting Started With Social Media - Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/786760″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nAre you overwhelmed by social media?? Even if you have a Facebook page or Twitter account\, Maria Ryan McElhenny\, will teach you how to create a professional page\, manage it\, create smart posts and schedule all of your social media. You MUST bring a computer that has Wi-Fi connection ability. This workshop is a pre-requisite to participate in the 4-week social media workroom program \nThis workshop is being held at Skuare Burger. Top Floor.(240) 770-0350. See address above. \nNote our Policy: No refunds will be issued for workshops not attended. No walk-ins are allowed in our Bowie or Frederick locations. You must register online at www.marylandwbc.org so that we can save a place for you in the workshop.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/getting-started-with-social-media-frederick-county/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Ryan McElhenny%2C Frederick County":MAILTO:Maria@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160715T130000
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CREATED:20160616T172731Z
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SUMMARY:ABC Empezando un Negocio -Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/786756″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nVenga y descubra los pasos básicos para empezar un negocio efectivo y rentable. Aprenda más sobre los pasos que debe caminar y descubra todos los recursos que están disponibles para apoyar este emprendimiento. Preguntas acerca de la estructura legal de su negocio serán resueltas por un Abogado en nuestras instalaciones en Rockville. Costo: $35 \nPor favor tenga en cuenta nuestra política: – No se reembolsa el dinero por los talleres que no son atendidos – No se aceptan visitas sin cita previa en nuestras oficinas de Bowie o Frederick – No se acepta dinero en efectivo.(Tarjetas de Crédito) en nuestra oficina de Rockville – Usted debe registrarse en linea en www.marylandwbc.org/training y nosotros reservaremos una silla para usted en el taller.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/abc-empezando-un-negocio-montgomery-county-3/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160718T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T143001
CREATED:20160621T182239Z
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UID:10001257-1468836000-1468845000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Presenting and Pitching Your Business Plan - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/786765″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nThrowing a perfect pitch to potential investors or clients is a skill. Learn how to develop a concise description of your business along with some tips for presenting. Communication Specialists\, Karima Mariama-Arthur and Donna Gallagher\, will help you laser focus your pitch. This is an interactive workshop where you will have the opportunity to present. \nThis workshop is highly recommended to those that have entered the STARTRIGHT!2016 Business Plan Competition. \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: \n  \n\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.\n\n  \nPlease arrive on time. Coffee and tea will be served. \nNote our Policy: No Refunds for workshops not attended. No cash walk-ins (credit cards accepted) in our Rockville location.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/presenting-and-pitching-your-business-plan-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T143001
CREATED:20160621T182825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160621T182825Z
UID:10001258-1468922400-1468929600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Are you Thinking of Hiring? - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/786766″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nA great team is one of the most important things for a successful business owner. Whether you are hiring one employee or a full team\, each needs to understand the vision\, be qualified in the roles and contribute to a positive company culture. And you need to understand employment laws and regulations. Join Nicole Orisme\, expert HR consultant\, as she helps you create successful HR plans. Whether you are in the planning stages or ready to hire\, this workshop will provide valuable information. \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: \n  \n\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.\n\n  \nPlease arrive on time. Coffee and tea will be served. \nNote our Policy: No Refunds for workshops not attended. No cash walk-ins (credit cards accepted) in our Rockville locatio
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/are-you-thinking-of-hiring-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160719T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T143001
CREATED:20160621T183330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160621T183330Z
UID:10001259-1468924200-1468927800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Orientation to Small Business Resources- Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/786752″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nLearn about the Maryland Women’s business Center and other resources to help you start and grow your business. Fee: FREE! \nThis workshop is being held at the Frederick County Workforce Services -301-600-2761 See address below. \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 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/orientation-to-small-business-resources-frederick-county/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Ryan McElhenny%2C Frederick County":MAILTO:Maria@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T143001
CREATED:20160621T191639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160621T191639Z
UID:10001344-1468940400-1468947600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Social Media- Let’s Get It Done! - Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/786768″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nThis is a four week workroom series. This program will help you design and implement a smart social media campaign that will brand your business and your message to the correct target market over a four week period. Maria Ryan McElhenny will help you research\, create\, schedule and analyze results. You MUST bring a computer that his Wi-Fi connection ability and you MUST have attended the prequesite Getting Started with Social Media held on July 12. \nDates for this series are: July 19\, 26 & August 2\,9 \nThe cost is $75 for the four-week series. \nThis workshop is being held at the Square Burger on the floor above our offices. See address below. \nNote our Policy: No Refunds for workshops not attended. No walk-ins in our Bowie or Frederick locations. You must register online at www.marylandwbc.org so that we can save a place for you in the workshop.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/social-media-lets-get-it-done-frederick-county/
CATEGORIES:Social Media,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Ryan McElhenny%2C Frederick County":MAILTO:Maria@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T143001
CREATED:20160621T195533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160621T195533Z
UID:10001351-1469095200-1469106000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Woman Owned Certification Workshop- Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/786771″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nLearn why and how certifications available to women-owned enterprises and minority and disadvantaged women-owned businesses may open doors and result in business from federal\, state and local agencies as well as private business opportunity. Representatives from these agencies will explain the criteria for their specific certification. Find out how to qualify and which certifications may be right for your business. \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 issued for workshops not attended. No walk-ins allowed in our Bowie or Frederick locations. You MUST register online at www.marylandwbc.org so that we can save a place for you in the workshop.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/woman-owned-certification-workshop-prince-georges-county/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Duncanson%2C Prince George%E2%80%99s County":MAILTO:Angie@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T143001
CREATED:20160621T200648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160621T200648Z
UID:10001353-1469181600-1469192400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Plan de Negocios Exitoso - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/786772″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \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.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/plan-de-negocios-exitoso-montgomery-county-2/
CATEGORIES:Developing a Business Plan,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T143001
CREATED:20160621T201252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160621T201252Z
UID:10001355-1469455200-1469466000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Taking Charge of Your Website - Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/786774″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \nDo you need to design\, redesign or hire a company to create a website? This workshop is designed to help you understand\, plan and manage the web design process in order to create an effective marketing tool that will attract the right clients and satisfy the requirements of search engines. Maria Ryan McElhenny\, will help you explore what web design options are best for various uses. She will lead you in creating an interactive list of requirements for an effective website. \nThis workshop will be held at Frederick County Workforce Services. 301-600-2761. See address below. \nNote our Policy: No Refunds for workshops not attended. No walk-ins in our Bowie or Frederick locations. \nYou must register online at www.marylandwbc.org so that we can save a place for you in the workshop.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/taking-charge-of-your-website-frederick-county/
CATEGORIES:Website Development,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Ryan McElhenny%2C Frederick County":MAILTO:Maria@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T143001
CREATED:20160621T201703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160621T201703Z
UID:10001357-1469525400-1469536200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan- Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/786773″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \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 issued for workshops not attended. No walk-ins allowed in our Bowie or Frederick locations. 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/writing-a-successful-business-plan-prince-georges-county-4/
CATEGORIES:Developing a Business Plan,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Duncanson%2C Prince George%E2%80%99s County":MAILTO:Angie@marylandwbc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T143001
CREATED:20160621T202115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160621T202115Z
UID:10001359-1469786400-1469797200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan-Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”http://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/786775″ target=”blank” background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″]Click to Register[/su_button] \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. \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 so that we can save a place for you in the workshop.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/writing-a-successful-business-plan-montgomery-county-2/
CATEGORIES:Developing a Business Plan,Workshop
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