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EmpowHER: Women-Owned Small Business Resource Fair
March 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$30TICKETS ARE OFF SALE AND WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR
In celebration of National Women’s History Month, the Maryland Women’s Business Center presents, “EmpowHER: Women-Owned Small Business Resource Fair.” EmpowHER aims to provide a platform for women entrepreneurs and professionals to come together and exchange ideas, network, build community and share strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve success in today’s business landscape.
With the theme of this year’s National Women’s History Month being, “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,” the panel discussions are curated to provide not only thought-provoking content but also an exploration of the transformative stories and strategies employed by inspiring women leaders. (National Women’s History Alliance)
Thursday, March 7, 2024
9am – 12pm
The Universities at Shady Grove – Building II
EmpowHERment Lounge
Immerse yourself in the EmpowHERment Lounge with a skincare analysis from Angel’s Touch Skincare & Wellness, headshots with Pro Portrait Photographer, Kea Dupree-Alfred (valued at $250), a mini makeover & consultation by Celebrity Makeup Artist, Ruben Bermudez of Beauty by Ruben (valued at $165). Book your 15-minute makeup consultation and/or a 15-minute headshot photoshoot below! 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.
MAKEUP & HEADSHOT SPOTS ARE FULL
Keynote Speaker
Hear from Special Secretary Martinez from the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs as she kicks off our Women’s History Month event!
Lightning Round Panels
Hear from a diverse group of industry professionals as they share their expertise and advice during two lightning round panels about marketing and women-owned business certifications.
Resource Exhibitors
Discover, support, and network with local business resources as they showcase their products and services.
Business Attire Clothing Drive
We are partnering with Interfaith Works in Rockville, MD to collect donations of new and gently used business attire for job interviews. Interfaith Works aims to provide vital services and essential needs to Montgomery County residents below the Federal poverty line.
MWBC Counselors
Discover more about the resources and services offered by MWBC, meet our business consultant team, and learn how to schedule a FREE counseling session.
MWBC Shop Local
Explore and purchase products from our women-owned retail incubator program vendors.
Networking
Engage with entrepreneurs at every state of business and build valuable connections.
Light Refreshments
Enjoy coffee and light refreshments from a local woman-owned, family operated catering company.
Schedule
9:00am – Exhibitor Hall Networking, Breakfast Refreshments
9:10am – 9:15am – Introduction by Annie Foster Ahmed, Director of Macklin Center for Leadership & Communication
9:30am – 9:40am – Opening Remarks by City of Rockville Mayor, Monique Ashton
9:40am – 10:00am – Keynote Speaker, Special Secretary Maria Martinez
10:00am – 10:30am – Lightning Round: The Intersection of Marketing & Diversity
Madeline Cruz, Social con Cultura
Maurisa Potts, Spotted MP
Necole Jackson, Clark Communications
10:30 am – 11:00 am – Exhibitor Hall Networking
11:00am – 11:30am – Lightning Round: Women-Owned Business Certifications and How to Leverage Them
Laura Gutierrez, Comptroller of Maryland
Liz Whitehead, 12PointFive
Deena Parker, WBEC Greater DMV
11:30am – 12:00 pm – Exhibitor Hall Networking
12:00pm – End
*The exhibitor hall is open from 9am – 12pm
Thank you to our SponsHERs!
Trailblazers
Innovators
Exhibitors (Listed Alphabetically)
Angel’s Touch Skincare + Wellness
Beauty by Ruben
Channer Consulting
Chouquette
City of Frederick
City of Rockville Procurement
Clover Bookkeeping
Details Matter Bookkeeping & Advisory
Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (GOSBA)
Industrious
Interfaith Works
Kea Dupree Photography
Lafayette Federal Credit Union
M&T Bank
Maryland Business Opportunity Center (MBOC)
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Maryland Insurance Administration
Montgomery County Black Collective (MCBC)
Montgomery County Business Center (MCBC)
Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC)
Montgomery County Office of Procurement
Maryland Women’s Business Cemter
MWBC Shop Local
Nazareth Bonifacino Law Benefit
Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI)
Universities at Shady Grove (USG)
U.S. Small Business Association (SBA)
Verizon
WBEC Greater DMV
Worksource Montgomery
