Maryland Women's Business Center

Posicionamiento de la Marca de su Guardería
2023-03-09 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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Esta capacitación de Branding brindará conceptos fundamentales y prácticos de cómo aplicar el marketing digital y tradicional para el crecimiento de la marca de su negocio. Entre los temas a tocar están: evaluación y desarrollo de marca, marketing tradicional & digital, tipos de marketing, e investigación de mercado.

Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to join the meeting upon registration.

Prince George's County Procurement Event
2023-03-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Bowie City Hall, 15901 Fred Robinson Way, Bowie, MD, 20716, United States
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Meet the Prince George’s County Contract Administration Procurement Representative to explore procurement opportunities and get your questions answered.
Location: Bowie City Hall @ 15901 Fred Robinson Way, Bowie, MD 20716
Pre-registration is required.

BSUWBC Group Counseling Session
2023-03-22 10:00 - 11:30
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Bowie State University Women’s Business Center invites BSU Women and other women to sign up for its Group Counseling Session. Individual counseling questions will be addressed in a confidential group setting. In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business, or how to grow if you are currently in business. Registration is limited; so, sign up right away.
Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to join the meeting upon registration.

Coffee and Connections Frederick County: Creating a Vision Board
2023-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | The Frederick Ballroom, 190 Thomas Johnson Dr., Unit 8, Frederick, MD, 21702
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Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant Karen Kalantzis for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. In March, we’ll be meeting in-person at The Frederick Ballroom and Tonya Chubb from Empowerment Consulting Services, LLC, will lead us in a vision board session.
A vision board is a tool to help business owners visualize their “big picture” goals. Using a combination of pictures and words, it’s a quick way to be reminded of your professional and personal goals, stay focused on important goals, and give you a motivational boost to achieve them. Special thanks to The Frederick Ballroom, Coffee Llamas, and Dream FREE Art for making donations to our meeting.
Whether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs at the MWBC Coffee and Connections Frederick County. Register here!

Impuestos y Contabilidad para pequeños negocios: Temporada de Impuestos
2023-03-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual
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Amigo empresario, durante este corto taller usted aprenderá sobre la importancia de tener libros y registros fiscales y como los cambios fiscales afectan su empresa, pero especialmente de qué forma nos impacta tener un pequeño negocio en los impuestos personales.

Retirement Planning Basics for Business Owners [WEBINAR]
2023-04-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual
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We know that retirement plans come in many different forms, and determining which is the most appropriate and beneficial plan for your company is important. Please join us to learn more about different types of retirement plans, along with key questions and areas to consider when looking at retirement as a business owner. Your future is in your hands; come and start building it.

Engage with Entrepreneurship [WEBINAR]
2023-04-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
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Becoming a successful entrepreneur requires hard work and thorough planning. During this online workshop, we will examine the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs; and clarify some of the myths and realities of small business ownership. Hosted by Angie Duncanson, MWBC Program Manager for Prince George’s County.
Webinar is open to the public! Anyone can register.
Participant Guide will be emailed to you when you register.

Finanzas Personales para Emprendedoras [Seminario Web]
2023-04-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
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Asistiendo a esta clase, usted podrá entender la importancia de la educación financiera para el éxito de una pequeña empresa.
Aprenderá sobre buenos hábitos para tener la salud de su empresa en condiciones que le garanticen prosperidad y crecimiento con Rossana Rodriguez de R&R Consulting LLC

Steps to Start a Business [WEBINAR]
2023-04-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
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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

Develop Your Business Plan [WEBINAR]
2023-04-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
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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.

Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Self-Publishing A Book
2023-04-27 10:00 - 11:15 | Delizia Café, 14 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
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Whether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs. Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant Karen Kalantzis for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting.
Ever dream about writing a book? A book can become your entry point for gaining credibility and lucrative speaking engagements to promote your business. It may seem overwhelming, but writing and self-publishing a book is within your power! However, it’s important to set concrete goals from the start and to lay a solid foundation for yourself. Join us for this month’s Coffee and Connections event to learn the main differences between self-publishing, vanity or hybrid publishers, and traditional publishing. We’ll also cover:

Building a Solid Foundation: Research and prepare yourself.
Writing and Editing: Create the best possible version of your book
Self-Publishing: Get your book positioned to sell.
Marketing/Advertising/Sales: Reach the people who need/want/will love your book.

The featured speaker is Lisa May Bennett, the author of the memoir “My Unfurling: Emerging from the Grip of Anxiety, Self-Doubt, and Drinking.” She had a flourishing career in marketing and communications for more than two decades before finally embracing sobriety and chasing her dream of becoming an author. Her upcoming second book is about the self-publishing process, and she hopes to encourage more people to tell and publish their own stories.

Marketing With a Purpose [WEBINAR]
2023-04-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
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During this webinar, we will discuss how to best market your product(s) or service(s).

The cost involved in marketing
Marketing Fan
Marketing Mix
Marketing Message
Customer Dialogue

Handouts will be emailed upon registration.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program
2023-05-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Bowie City Hall, 15901 Fred Robinson Way, Bowie, MD, 20716, United States
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Join us for a special in-person networking event for small business owners. Meet Verizon representatives to learn more about Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR) program— featuring FREE online training, business tools, and personalized coaching to enhance your success in a digital marketplace. Plus, learn more about Verizon’s small business grant program.

Resources For Your Small Business with Montgomery County Public Libraries
2023-05-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
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Are you looking to start a small business or expand your current one? The Maryland Women’s Business Center (MWBC) has free resources and tools to guide you. MWBC offers information on entrepreneurial best practices through business consulting, networking opportunities, workshops and trainings, access to capital, and much more! Join us for this virtual information session and learn how to start accessing these resources now. (This program will also feature a brief overview of some of MCPL’s resources for small businesses).

Presenters:
Danette Nguyen
Managing Director, MWBC
danette@marylandwbc.org
Adrienne Van Lare
Program Manager, MCPL
Adrienne.VanLare@montgomerycountymd.gov

Technology & Digital Transformation [WEBINAR]
2023-05-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
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This webinar will be focused on technology in the retail industry. Exploring the different ways that technology is being used to move the industry forward and improve the customer experience for companies at different points in the entrepreneurial lifecycle. There will also be a discussion about ways entrepreneurs in the retail space can take advantage of technology to enhance their connections with their customers and drive loyalty and retention. From low/no code applications to leveraging high-end platforms to automate front as well as back-office activities, the range of alternatives entrepreneurs in the retail space have as they look to leverage technology for growth will be highlighted during this webinar.
Speaker: Malcolm Tyson, TEDCO

BSUWBC Group Counseling Session [Virtual]
2023-05-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
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Bowie State University Women’s Business Center invites BSU Women and other Prince George’s County women to sign up for its Group Counseling Session. Individual counseling questions will be addressed in a confidential, virtual group setting. In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business, or how to grow if you are currently in business. Registration is limited; so, sign up right away!

Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Reducing the Stress of Small Business Bookkeeping
2023-05-25 10:00 - 11:15 | Smoketown Brewing, 400 Sagner Ave, #100, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
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Whether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs. Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant, Karen Kalantzis, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our topic for May is bookkeeping!
Melanie Long of Black and White Financials will be covering 5 pitfalls to avoid in small business bookkeeping.
Attendees will learn about:

Defining the Major Accounting Categories
Understanding your Chart of Accounts
Organizing Vendors and Contractors
Why Your Reports Matter
Avoiding The Big Business NO-NO’s

Women in Business Virtual Networking - Prince George's County
2023-05-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
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Please join us for a Bowie State University Women’s Business Center’s virtual networking event! The host will invite everyone to introduce themselves to each other, then attendees will be broken up into rooms to network in a smaller setting. This is a great opportunity for you to network with other entrepreneurs in Prince George County. Hopefully, the connections you make will go beyond the virtual meeting!

Self-Publishing A Book [WEBINAR]
2023-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
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We decided to bring back the speaker from our last Coffee & Connections Frederick County for a free online webinar for those who could not make the in-person event!
Ever dream about writing a book? A book can become your entry point for gaining credibility and lucrative speaking engagements to promote your business. It may seem overwhelming, but writing and self-publishing a book is within your power! However, it’s important to set concrete goals from the start and to lay a solid foundation for yourself. Join us for this free online webinar to learn the main differences between self-publishing, vanity or hybrid publishers, and traditional publishing. We’ll also cover:

Building a Solid Foundation: Research and prepare yourself.
Writing and Editing: Create the best possible version of your book.
Self-Publishing: Get your book positioned to sell.
Marketing/Advertising/Sales: Reach the people who need/want/will love your book.

The featured speaker is Lisa May Bennett, the author of the memoir “My Unfurling: Emerging from the Grip of Anxiety, Self-Doubt, and Drinking.” She had a flourishing career in marketing and communications for more than two decades before finally embracing sobriety and chasing her dream of becoming an author. Her upcoming second book is about the self-publishing process, and she hopes to encourage more people to tell and publish their own stories.

Procurement Workshop - Montgomery County [WEBINAR]
2023-06-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Learn how to do business with Montgomery County! During this free webinar, hear about:

Overview of how to register with the County
Where to find solicitations on Montgomery County website
Overview of Montgomery County compliance programs – Local and MFD

Speakers:
Grace Denno, Chief, Division of Business Relations and Compliance
Michael Brown, Local Business Program Manager
Al Boss, Minority, Female and Disabled-Owned Business Program Manager

Elements of Entrepreneurship: Building a Strong Business Foundation [WEBINAR]
2023-06-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
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Our “Elements of Entrepreneurship” introduction to entrepreneurship course is a 4-part webinar series. It consists of a multi-layered learning experience that demystifies the process of taking a business from ideation to launch to growth. Through a mix of moderated training, interactive discussions, and assignments, you will learn how to transform a good idea into a sustainable business venture.
The first “Elements of Entrepreneurship” course, Building a Strong Business Foundation, provides participants with the essential knowledge on what to consider before starting a business.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify your inspiration for starting a business.
Distinguish characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.
Explore market feasibility of your business idea.
Describe options to cover startup expenses.
Understand how MWBC can support your business dream.

Whether you’re considering starting a small business to create a stable revenue stream or launching a startup that you can scale quickly, this webinar will provide you with the tools and skills necessary to make informed decisions before taking the next step.

Elements of Entrepreneurship: Creating Your Business Blueprint [WEBINAR]
2023-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
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Our “Elements of Entrepreneurship” introduction to entrepreneurship course is a 4-part webinar series. It consists of a multi-layered learning experience that demystifies the process of taking a business from ideation to launch to growth. Through a mix of moderated training, interactive discussions, and assignments, you will learn how to transform a good idea into a sustainable business venture.
The role of planning is crucial for any successful business. The second “Elements of Entrepreneurship” course, Creating Your Business Blueprint, educates participants on how to create an effective business design, including key elements and best practices to consider for long-term success.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain a problem in the marketplace that your business solves.
Begin to articulate the business’s target market, competitors, and unique selling proposition.
Recognize key financial documents needed during business startup.
Identify operational considerations for starting the business.
Determine when and why businesses need a business plan or pitch deck.

Investing time to comprehensively map out your business blueprint before you launch will save you valuable resources in the long run. It will also raise important questions for you to consider as you move forward in creating a sustainable business.

Procurement Workshop - City of Frederick [WEBINAR]
2023-06-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
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Learn how to do business with the City of Frederick! Join us for a virtual Procurement Workshop where Rebecca DeSantis-Randall and Rebecca Kaler from The City of Frederick will cover:

What are the MWBE and Small Business Reserve (SBR) Programs?
Registering Your Business to Participate in the MWBE and SBR Programs
How to Certify as an SBE or MWBE
How to Participate in Upcoming Procurement Opportunities
Support Offerings from the Office of Equity and Inclusion and the Department of Economic Development

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program - Montgomery County
2023-06-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Maryland Women’s Business Center, 51 Monroe St. PE-20, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
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Join us for a special in-person networking event for small business owners. Meet Verizon representatives to learn more about Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR) program— featuring FREE online training, business tools, and personalized coaching to enhance your success in a digital marketplace. Plus, learn about Verizon’s other programs they offer.
Bring your laptop to follow the registration demonstration if you need guidance with the registration process.
Seats are limited! Register ASAP.

BSUWBC Group Counseling Session [Virtual]
2023-06-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
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Bowie State University Women’s Business Center invites BSU Women and other Prince George’s County women to sign up for its Group Counseling Session. Individual counseling questions will be addressed in a confidential, small group setting. In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business, or how to grow if you are currently in business. Registration is limited; so, sign up right away.

Procurement Workshop - City of Rockville [HYBRID]
2023-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Maryland Women’s Business Center, 51 Monroe St. PE-20, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Learn how to do business with the City of Rockville! During this in-person event, we will be covering:

Difference between city vs. county
Procurement process
Procurement path by threshold

This is a hybrid event. Join us in-person at our Rockville location or through Zoom.
Speaker:
Pat Ryan, CPPB, MBA
Principal Buyer
City of Rockville
Procurement Division

Women in Business Virtual Networking - Prince George's County
2023-06-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
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Please join us for a Bowie State University Women’s Business Center’s virtual networking event! The host will invite everyone to introduce themselves to each other, then attendees will be broken up into rooms to network in a smaller setting. This is a great opportunity for you to network with other entrepreneurs in Prince George’s County. Hopefully, the connections you make will go beyond the virtual meeting!

MoCo Mixer - June
2023-06-26 12:00 - 13:00 | MWBC Shop Local – Rockville Town Square, 36 D Maryland Ave, Rockville, 20850
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Join us for our monthly MoCo Mixer! These mixers allow for entrepreneurial women to come together to connect, collaborate, and engage in meaningful conversations with like-minded professionals. This gathering provides a supportive and empowering environment where women can network, share insights, and build valuable relationships with other women entrepreneurs over light food and drink.
Parking: Shop Local is conveniently located near the garages at Rockville Town Square, which now offers two hours free without validation.

Coffee & Connections Frederick County: How to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile
2023-06-29 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
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Whether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs. Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant, Karen Kalantzis, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our topic for June is LinkedIn!
Speaker: Julie Yoder, Founder and Lead English Coach of English with a Purpose

Elements of Entrepreneurship: Launch Your Business [WEBINAR]
2023-07-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
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Our “Elements of Entrepreneurship” introduction to entrepreneurship course is a 4-part webinar series. It consists of a multi-layered learning experience that demystifies the process of taking a business from ideation to launch to growth. Through a mix of moderated training, interactive discussions, and assignments, you will learn how to transform a good idea into a sustainable business venture.
With so many moving parts and unknowns, it can be overwhelming to navigate the world of entrepreneurship. The third “Elements of Entrepreneurship” course, Launch Your Business, aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to successfully launch your business.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Compare characteristics of common business structures and determine the best choice for your business.
Recognize factors that impact the business’s name.
Locate state and local resources to pay taxes and obtain professional or organizational licenses for the business.
Register a business in the state of Maryland.
Identify professional experts, organizations, and operational systems to support your business launch.

Once you complete this webinar, you’ll confidently understand the key steps to legally register and launch your business, the importance of surrounding yourself with expert advice and support resources, and some of the initial systems needed to successfully launch your business entity.
