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SUMMARY:Do You Know Your Financial Vital Signs? [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nDid you know that you can check your financial health in just a few minutes? Just like every medical professional checks a few signs of health when you walk in the door\, you can easily monitor your financial health in the same amount of time. Join this free webinar to learn how to check your financial vital signs in as little as 15 minutes so you can rest assured things are still moving forward and you can stay focused on building your business. \nAbout the Speaker\nRivka has been guiding her clients through financial transitions since 2005. As a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst\, Rivka is adept at helping people navigate ongoing\, complicated financial decisions. Rivka profoundly understands that financial resilience comes from the ability to shift direction when needed while still moving towards the goal\, and builds this flexibility into her financial planning approach. With a deep respect for a person’s individual strengths and challenges\, Rivka identifies sustainable opportunities for success for each client and builds strategies for them based on who they are and what works for them. The result is sustainable\, successful financial strategies and clients who feel comfortable and confident in their financial decisions. There is no judgement\, only a calm focus on moving forward. \nWorking with Rivka offers far more than an annual investment review. Rivka keeps a current\, ongoing dialogue with clients\, often checking in monthly or more\, to keep track of all the changes and shifts in a client’s life and the financial implications. This ongoing support enables clients to receive quick responses to financial opportunities as they arise. \nThis flexible\, informative approach to a shifting financial picture is especially valuable to business owners and people experiencing divorce as they are constantly evaluating financial decisions and need to stay especially flexible as their lives evolve. \n\nPlease note the “Add to calendar” button below does not register you for the training/event. Please click the REGISTER button above.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/financial-vitals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Zeinna Estrada%2C Marketing & Events Manager%2C MWBC":MAILTO:zeinna@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T110000
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SUMMARY:How to Do Business with Montgomery County [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nLearn how to do business with Montgomery County! Hosted quarterly with Montgomery County Office of Procurement. During this free webinar\, hear about: \n\nOverview of how to register your business with Montgomery County\nWhere to find solicitations on Montgomery County website\nOverview of Montgomery County compliance programs – Local Small Business Reserve Program and Minority\, Female\, and Disabled-Owned (MFD)
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/moco-procurement-2-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Procurement/Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Zeinna Estrada%2C Marketing & Events Manager%2C MWBC":MAILTO:zeinna@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T235004
CREATED:20240402T170002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T182110Z
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SUMMARY:Connect & Conquer: How to Network Your Business [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nNetworking isn’t just about collecting business cards or making small talk at events; it’s about building meaningful connections that can propel your business forward. Join us for a free webinar about how to utilize networking events to grow your business.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/networking/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Roneka Samalenge%2C Associate Business Consultant%2C MWBC Montgomery County":MAILTO:roneka@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T235004
CREATED:20231101T205922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T205922Z
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SUMMARY:Financing Your Business [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nLearn about financing options for your startup\, growing venture\, or mature business with this webinar by SBA Business Opportunity Specialist\, Roderick L. Johnson. \nAttendees will learn about: \n\nBusiness financing stages\nStarting your business\nLending requirements\nBusiness plan essentials\nTraditional financing\nSmall Business Administration (SBA)\nBank loans\nNon-traditional financing
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/financing-apr2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Zeinna Estrada%2C Marketing & Events Manager%2C MWBC":MAILTO:zeinna@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T235004
CREATED:20240308T170630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T171501Z
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SUMMARY:Speed Meet: Virtual Networking for Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin us for this speed-dating style mixer on Zoom and meet other entrepreneurs in Prince George’s County (though all are welcome)! \nAttendees will be broken up into small Zoom breakout rooms to connect with each other. We will mix up the groups every few minutes and everyone will get a chance to network! Meet new people and use those connections to develop local professional relationships. \nSessions hosted every third Wednesday of the month unless stated otherwise. \n\nPlease note the “Add to calendar” button below does not register you for the training/event. Please click the REGISTER button above.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/meetpg/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking,Prince George's County
ORGANIZER;CN="Francisco Cartagena%2C Program Manager%2C Bowie State University WBC":MAILTO:francisco@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T235004
CREATED:20240221T200143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T205810Z
UID:10002633-1713870000-1713873600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Speed Meet: Virtual Networking for Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin us for this speed-dating style mixer on Zoom and meet other entrepreneurs in Montgomery County (though all are welcome)! \nAttendees will be broken up into small Zoom breakout rooms to connect with each other. We will mix up the groups every few minutes and everyone will get a chance to network! Meet new people and use those connections to develop local professional relationships.  \nSessions hosted every fourth Tuesday of the month unless stated otherwise. \n\nPlease note the “Add to calendar” button below does not register you for the training/event. Please click the REGISTER button above.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/meetmoco-feb2024/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Roneka Samalenge%2C Associate Business Consultant%2C MWBC Montgomery County":MAILTO:roneka@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T120000
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SUMMARY:Taxes for Entrepreneurs in the Creative Industry [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin us for a free webinar where Laura Gutierrez from the Comptroller of Maryland will cover a tax overview for business owners in the creative industry! \nAbout the Speaker\nLaura Gutierrez\nSmall Business & Community Development Director\nComptroller of Maryland \nLaura Gutierrez is the Director of Small Business and Community Development at the Comptroller of Maryland and the MBE/VSBE/SBR liaison for the agency. She advocates for small and minority owned businesses\, and reviews at internal processes to develop programmatic and policy initiatives to support small business and community development\, as well as helping businesses navigate state resources\, and find new pathways for local businesses to grow and prosper in Maryland. 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/taxes-creatives/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tax Planning
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T113000
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CREATED:20240202T195519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T140755Z
UID:10002564-1713952800-1713958200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Hiring Your First Employee
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nWhether 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 speaker for April is Kennedy Moon from ADP! \nAttendees will learn: \n\nHow does payroll work?\nThe benefits of HR for small businesses\nOpen for questions from the group to lead conversations\n\nAbout the Speaker\nKennedy Moon \n \nKennedy works for ADP as a small business consultant. She helps businesses with payroll\, HR services and benefits. She works great with businesses that are looking to hire their first employees but also can help evaluate existing businesses with their processes. The best part is that she lives locally and works in the Frederick area! \n \n\nPlease note the “Add to calendar” button below does not register you for the training/event. Please click the REGISTER button above.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/ccfc-apr2024/
LOCATION:City Hall of Frederick\, 101 N Court St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Human Resources
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Kalantzis%2C Senior Business Consultant%2C MWBC Frederick County":MAILTO:karen@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T235004
CREATED:20240402T171214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T182459Z
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SUMMARY:Become a Pitch Pro: 2-Part Series [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nGain the skills and confidence needed to captivate any audience and secure vital opportunities for your venture with this free 2-part webinar series. \nPart 1: Learning How to Pitch\nLearn the fundamentals of crafting and delivering the perfect business pitch. \nPart 2: Pitch Practice\nPut your pitching skills to the test in a supportive and constructive environment. Spots are limited! \nNote: Part 2 (Pitch Practice) is optional\, but you MUST attend Part 1 (Learning How to Pitch) to attend Part 2.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/pitch-pro/2024-04-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Public Speaking
ORGANIZER;CN="Roneka Samalenge%2C Associate Business Consultant%2C MWBC Montgomery County":MAILTO:roneka@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T235004
CREATED:20240419T164340Z
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UID:10002667-1714035600-1714046400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Vendor Connection Summit
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nMeet with more than 50 prime contractors\, government agencies and local resources at this expo-style event.\n \nQuestions? Contact Bethany Manimbo\, Supplier Diversity Engagement Manager at bethany.manimbo@montgomerycountymd.gov.\n \nHosted by our partners at the Montgomery County Office of Procurement.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/vendor-connection-summit/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans Place\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T140000
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CREATED:20240411T172221Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Capital featuring JP Morgan Chase [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nThe Capital Readiness Program\, powered by the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)\, operated by the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC)\, invites you to join this virtual discussion on “The Power of Capital.” \nThis discussion will be targeted towards our socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Our presenter will discuss how to think strategically about cash flow and determine if you need to borrow\, important financial data to provide to lenders\, and what your credit options are. \nHosted by our partners at Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC)
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/the-power-of-capital-featuring-jp-morgan-chase-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505
DTSTAMP:20260430T235004
CREATED:20240424T211331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T211331Z
UID:10002671-1714262400-1714867199@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:National Small Business Week
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URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/nsbw2024/
LOCATION:MD
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