Maryland Women's Business Center

Introduction to Entrepreneurship Series (in Spanish)
2021-05-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-07-14 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | MD
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In partnership with Montgomery County Public Libraries, we present a FREE INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Convertirse en un emprendedor exitoso requiere un trabajo arduo y una planificación minuciosa. Durante este taller:
• Examinar las características de los empresarios exitosos.
• Aclare algunos de los mitos y realidades de la propiedad de pequeñas empresas.
• Inicie una autoevaluación para determinar si está preparado para convertirse en propietario de una pequeña empresa.
• Establezca un plan de acción para completar sus autoevaluaciones buscando comentarios de las partes interesadas, como familiares, amigos y clientes potenciales.
• Describir los servicios proporcionados por Maryland Women’s Business Center que pueden ayudarla a iniciar y hacer crecer su negocio.

Tenga en cuenta nuestras políticas: Se invita a hombres y mujeres a asistir a nuestros talleres de capacitación. Se requiere preinscripción. Recibirá un enlace a la reunión de Zoom al registrarse. Si es la primera vez que usa Zoom, le recomendamos que inicie sesión unos minutos antes, ya que es posible que deba instalar la aplicación Zoom.

How to Effectively use Social Media
2021-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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Back by popular demand! : Learn the Latest Changes to Social Media Platforms – and what they mean for your business
Have you ever asked yourself any of the following questions: “I don’t know”

Don’t know how to grow your social media?
Can’t keep up with all the changes?
Don’t have a strategy?

About our presenter: Karen Grill is a Business & Productivity Coach for female entrepreneurs and a Certified Fix This Next Advisor. Having started her first online business over 10 years ago, she knows the struggles of entrepreneurs and has learned the strategies for creating a successful business.
She loves helping business owners manage their time, overcome their tech issues, create systems and strategies to work less and earn more so that they can run the business they love while still having time for their families and themselves.

Note: Pre-registration is required. Once you register for the event you will receive a separate email requesting that you complete a brief pre-event survey. You must complete this survey in order to receive the link to the webinar. Thank you for understanding that it is critical for us to collect this data from you in order to continue offering free and low-cost training.

Steps to launch a Childcare Business in Maryland
2021-05-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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If you are planning to launch a Family Daycare in Montgomery County Maryland, you should consider all the business aspects to start a healthy business and project realistic goals.
During this webinar, you will identify all the business stages you must run and will get access to all the business resources you need to be successful.
Note Our Policies: Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.

3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Pitching to Media
2021-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
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How do I pitch to media????? Join us Friday, May 21 at 12:00PM as Samantha McCoy shares a mix of communications strategies that improve Brand Placement with media favorability with pitches getting picked up.
Samantha has provided communications support to corporations, nonprofits and entrepreneurs since 2006. As a public relations professional, Samantha understands the value of media placements, as they help companies increase trust with their audience and attract new clients, supporters, and investors. She has secured placements on a variety of television, radio, digital and print outlets and has also served as a senior producer at a local radio station in Baltimore, MD. Through these experiences, Samantha has developed specific insight on how media professionals decide what they will cover, and helps others to be prepared for their time in the spotlight.

Samantha is an experienced public speaker, with experience presenting to youth, college students and professionals. She has presented at the Smithsonian National Affiliations Conference, the National Black Public Relations Conference and the Association of African American Museums Conference. Samantha has a B.A. in Corporate Communications and a M.S. in Nonprofit Management and is passionate about using her communications knowledge to help leaders learn and grow.
You can follow her on Instagram @smccoyjoy or subscribe to her new YouTube Channel MissionKey TV where she interviews entrepreneurs and business leaders, and shares her insights on industry topics.

Pasos para lanzar un negocio de cuidado de niños en Maryland
2021-05-21 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
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Si usted esta planeando abrir una guardería de cuidado de niños en el condado de Montgomery en Maryland, debería considerar todos los aspectos comerciales necesarios para alcanzar el éxito.
Durante este taller, usted podrá identificar todas las etapas que su negocio debe recorrer y así mismo tendrá accesos a todos los recursos disponibles para ser exitoso (a).

Note Our Policies: Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.

Coffee & Connections: MWBC Frederick County Business Metrics: How to Make Them Work for You
2021-05-27 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
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Join Maryland Women’s Business Center for a NEW monthly networking group created just for Frederick County entrepreneurs facilitated by your MWBC Counselors, Karen Kalantzis!
During the coming year, we’ll:
– Network with each other
– Learn from one another and,
– Build a supportive community.
The virtual meeting will be on the last Thursday of every month through 2021. The more often you attend, the more relationships you will build, and the stronger your business will become!
Here is the agenda:
Business Metrics: How to Make Them Work for You
If someone gave you a key to unleash your business potential would you take it?
Business metrics are key to focusing your attention on underlying trends in your business and can point the way toward success. It is no different than being lost in the woods without trail markers. Find your way toward a better business outcome – let’s talk metrics!
·Mini- training session and Speaker: Faith Klareich, CEO, Sheeler Klareich Associates, LLC, Strategic Advising for Small Business & Nonprofits
·Break out rooms with an exercise and discussion
·Sharing time with the group
·Announcements and wrap up

Introduction to Entrepreneurship to MWBC
2021-06-03 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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We present a FREE INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Becoming a successful entrepreneur requires hard work and painstaking planning. During this workshop:
• Examine the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.
• Clarify some of the myths and realities of small business ownership.
• Start a self-assessment to determine if you are ready to become a small business owner.
• Establish an action plan to complete your self-assessments by seeking feedback from stakeholders, such as family, friends, and potential customers.
• Describe the services provided by Maryland Women’s Business Center that can help you start and grow your business.

Please note our policies: Men and women are invited to attend our training workshops. Pre-registration required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting when you register. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you sign in a few minutes early, as you may need to install the Zoom app.

Note Our Policies: Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.

Introduction to Entrepreneurship Series (in Spanish)
2021-06-09 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
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INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Convertirse en un emprendedor exitoso requiere un trabajo arduo y una planificación minuciosa. Durante este taller:
• Examinar las características de los empresarios exitosos.
• Aclare algunos de los mitos y realidades de la propiedad de pequeñas empresas.
• Inicie una autoevaluación para determinar si está preparado para convertirse en propietario de una pequeña empresa.
• Establezca un plan de acción para completar sus autoevaluaciones buscando comentarios de las partes interesadas, como familiares, amigos y clientes potenciales.
• Describir los servicios proporcionados por Maryland Women’s Business Center que pueden ayudarla a iniciar y hacer crecer su negocio.

Tenga en cuenta nuestras políticas: Se invita a hombres y mujeres a asistir a nuestros talleres de capacitación. Se requiere preinscripción. Recibirá un enlace a la reunión de Zoom al registrarse. Si es la primera vez que usa Zoom, le recomendamos que inicie sesión unos minutos antes, ya que es posible que deba instalar la aplicación Zoom.

Steps to Start Your Business
2021-06-10 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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Discover what it really takes to start your own business. This newly re-designed workshop walks you through the steps you need to take to get your startup up and running. Topics addressed include:
• Writing a business plan
• Funding your business
• Legal considerations
• Registering your business in Maryland
• Obtaining your federal tax ID
• Forming a B.A.I.L. team
• Managing risk
• Marketing your business
*Intended Audience: Pre-Venture
Steps to Start Your Business is the second workshop in our “Plan and Start Your Business” series. It is recommended that you take workshops in the following order:
1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC
2. Steps to Start Your Business
3. Develop Your Business Plan
4. Market Your Business on a Budget

Develop Your Business Plan
2021-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
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A business plan is a road map to steer your business in the right direction and an essential component of success. It is also the key to securing funding from banks and investors. Writing your business plan requires a holistic analysis of your business, which we will detail in this course. Topics include:
• Business mission, vision and values
• Market/competitive analysis
• Marketing goals
• Business operations and organizational structure
• Financial analysis and sales projections
• Small business accounting and compliance
*Intended Audience: pre-venture, start-up
Develop Your Business Plan is the third workshop in our “Plan and Start Your Business” series. It is recommended that you take workshops in the following order:
1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC
2. Steps to Start Your Business
3. Develop Your Business Plan
4. Market Your Business on a Budget
Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.
Note: MWBC recognizes that many individuals and businesses are experiencing financial hardships right now. If the cost of this workshop is a deterrent to your attendance, please contact us to discuss scholarship opportunities.

Coffee & Connections: MWBC Frederick County Business Metrics: State Resources for Small Businesses
2021-06-24 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
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Join Maryland Women’s Business Center for a NEW monthly networking group created just for Frederick County entrepreneurs facilitated by your MWBC Counselors, Karen Kalantzis!
During the coming year, we’ll:
– Network with each other
– Learn from one another and,
– Build a supportive community.
The virtual meeting will be on the last Thursday of every month through 2021. The more often you attend, the more relationships you will build, and the stronger your business will become!
Here is the agenda:
Business Metrics: State Resources for Small Businesses
Presenter : Tamar Osterman
Tamar Osterman has a broad background in public policy, including a stint on Capitol Hill and many years as a government relations professional on the federal, state, and local levels, focused on real estate and historic preservation. Since 2015, Tamar has served as the Senior Business Development Representative for Frederick and Carroll counties with the MD Department of Commerce, the state’s economic development agency. Based in Frederick, Tamar works with businesses across industries, of all sizes, and in all stages of the business life cycle to connect them with state and ecosystem resources, develop business opportunities, and address challenges. Tamar holds an MPA from The University of Texas at Austin, and her bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis.

Business Legal Foundation
2021-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
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During this class, each attendee will understand all business entities available in MD and how to be in compliance as an entrepreneur, even if they are not in the USA as a regular resident, and what entity could work better individually. Also, they will be able to learn how to create a strong brand.
Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.
Note: MWBC recognizes that many individuals and businesses are experiencing financial hardships right now. If the cost of this workshop is a deterrent to your attendance, please contact us to discuss scholarship opportunities.

The Importance of Formalizing your Child Care Business
2021-07-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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Are you ready to apply for federal, state, and/or local financial aid for your business? Attend this informative session, led by Martha Jimenez, Senior Business Counselor with the Maryland Women’s Business Center, to learn how to prepare your business to take full advantage of future grant and aid opportunities.
Note Our Policies: Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.

La importancia de formalizar su negocio de cuidado infantil
2021-07-21 12:30 (America/New_York)
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: ¿Está listo para solicitar ayuda financiera federal, estatal y / o local para su negocio? Asista a esta sesión informativa, dirigida por Martha Jiménez, consejera de negocios del Maryland Women’s Business Center, para aprender cómo preparar su negocio para aprovechar al máximo las futuras oportunidades de subvenciones y ayudas.
Note Our Policies: Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.

Everything you need to know about the Child Care Stabilization Grant Application!
2021-07-27 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-08-03 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
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Do you still have questions about the Child Care Stabilization Grant? Well, we are here to help YOU!!. Martha Jimenez and Nestor Gavidia from the Maryland Women’s Business Center will answer all your questions and concerns about the application and requirements for the Stabilization Grant. Remember you must have a Verification of Reopening Form on file with the Office of Child Care to apply. Do not wait!! The application closes on August 6th, 2021 by 4:00 PM.
Note Our Policies: Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.

Todo lo que necesita saber sobre la aplicación del Child Care Stabilization Grant!
2021-07-27 13:30 - 14:30, 2021-08-03 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
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¿Aún tiene preguntas sobre el Child Care Stabilization Grant? ¡Bueno, estamos aquí para ayudarle! Martha Jiménez y Nestor Gavidia del Maryland Women’s Business Center responderán a todas sus preguntas e inquietudes sobre la solicitud y los requisitos para el Stabilization Grant. Recuerde que debe tener el formulario de “Verification of Reopening” en los archivos de la Oficina de Child Care para poder aplicar. ¡¡No espere!! La aplicación cierra el 6 de agosto del 2021 a las 4:00 p.m.
Note Our Policies: Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.

MCPL: Introduction to Entrepreneurship to MWBC
2021-09-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-11-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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In partnership with Montgomery County Libraries (MCPL), MWBC presents Introduction to Entrepreneurship.

Becoming a successful entrepreneur requires hard work and thorough planning. During this workshop we will:
• Examine the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.
• Clarify some of the myths and realities of small business ownership.
• Start a self-assessment to determine your readiness to become a small business owner.
• Set a plan of action to complete your self-assessment by seeking feedback from stakeholders, such as family, friends, and potential customers.
• Describe the services provided by the Maryland Women’s Business Center that can aid you in starting and growing your business.
If you are just starting your entrepreneurial journey, we recommended that you take this workshop first.

Note Our Policies: Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. The Zoom link is provided by MCPL, please visit the link when it is time for the webinar to begin. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.

Coffee & Connections: Running an Inclusive Business
2021-09-30 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
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How can business owners support efforts for social justice in the way they run their business, in the spaces they create, and the way they engage with staff and customers? The challenges may seem overwhelming, but there are small steps we can take over time to play our part in making Frederick a more welcoming and inclusive place for all of us to live! Join us on September 30 for a presentation and discussion with Karine Lepillez, a Frederick County small business owner and social inclusion specialist who has advised federal and international programs on equity issues for close to a decade.
Speaker:
Karine Lepillez is the Founder of the Society of Gender Professionals (SGP), a non-profit organization of gender practitioners, academics, and activists dedicated to promoting feminist action and applied research, and raising the profile of gender expertise around the world. A former USAID Gender Advisor in Pakistan, Karine now leads Inclusive Societies, working with the World Bank, USAID, the United Nations, and other organizations to address social inequities in health, nutrition, agriculture, education, livelihoods and climate change, as well as issues of gender-based violence and security. Karine currently teaches gender mainstreaming and integration at the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security. Karine holds a BA in International Affairs from George Washington University and an MA in International Human Rights from the University of Denver.

Leadership Development: The Heart of Business
2021-10-19 10:00 - 12:30, 2021-11-30 10:00 - 12:30, 2021-12-14 10:00 - 12:30 UTC
Join Chick-fil-A and Maryland Women’s Business Center for a workshop on leadership development in the food and beverage industry.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://tinyurl.com/f65v983f

Coffee & Connections: Keep Your Holiday Healthy with Easy Hacks for Success
2021-10-28 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
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Description: Do you ever find yourself sabotaging the good habits you’ve had throughout the year during the holidays? We’ll discover how you can stay grounded in your why of staying healthy and small easy hacks to continue eating healthy for the upcoming holidays including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa.
Bio:
Tara Cassidy earned her Master of Arts degree in Health and Wellness Coaching with dual concentrations in nutrition and integrative studies from the Maryland University of Integrative Health and is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) through the National Board of Medical Examiners. Ms. Cassidy is passionate about empowering her clients to own their good health habits to avoid a life of chronic illness and steep medical bills through lifestyle change. She works with her clients to adopt a wellness mindset by fostering behavioral and lifestyle changes in small, manageable steps. She incorporates the latest in behavior change principles including positive psychology, motivational interviewing, and a touch of humor, as she understands where a client is within the stages of change and how this affects the outcome of their anticipated goals. Several of Ms. Cassidy’s most recent offerings include 1:1 coaching; workshops on habit change focusing on the pillars of health including sleep, stress, nutrition, and movement; New Year’s Day Reflections & Intentions mini-retreat; Mindful Eating drop-in class and co-facilitating weekly mindful dialogue groups after both Tara Brach & Jonathan Foust’s meditation classes.

Coffee & Connections: Holiday Market
2021-12-02 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
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Coffee & Connections would like to invite you to a virtual Holiday Market featuring our local, woman-owned business owners, just in time for holiday gift-giving. Support our local entrepreneurs and dial in to see what they are offering. Some of the vendors are selling plants, makeup, and swim lessons. All vendors will be offering special discounts to make it easy on your wallet. Register for this event at the link above.
(We are soliciting a few vendors that wish to present goods and/or services during the meeting over zoom for 5-10 minutes on the agenda. Presentations must include a special offer or discount available to attendees. If you think your product or service would make a great gift for someone, we’d love to hear from you! complete this application to speak. Deadline Tuesday, November 30.)

¡Todo lo que necesita saber sobre la aplicación del Child Care Stabilization Grant (2nd Ronda)!
2022-01-11 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
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¿Tiene preguntas sobre el Child Care Stabilization Grant? ¡Bueno, estamos aquí para ayudarle! Martha Jiménez y Nestor Gavidia del Maryland Women’s Business Center responderán a todas sus preguntas e inquietudes sobre la solicitud y los requisitos para el Stabilization Grant (2nd Ronda). ¡¡No espere!! La aplicación cierra el 23 de enero del 2022 a las 6:00 p.m
