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SUMMARY:Is Your Business Lender Ready? [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin David Hincapie\, Lender Relations Specialist/Veteran Business Development Officer at the SBA Washington Metropolitan Area District Office\, for this free quarterly webinar to help you find out if you’re ready for a business loan. \nDavid will be covering: \n\nBusiness tax documents\, such as a Schedule C\, and why lenders always ask for them\nThe three financial statements (income statement\, cash flow statement\, and balance sheet)\nThe business model\, its profitability\, and how it helps the lender understand your business
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/lend-dec2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Finance,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T190000
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SUMMARY:TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo 2024
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nRenaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel\n202 E Pratt St\, Baltimore\, MD 21202 \nMWBC is an exhibitor. \n\nPlease note the "Add to calendar" button below does not register you for the training/event. \nClick the REGISTER button above to complete your registration.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/tedcoexpo2024/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000
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SUMMARY:SBA’s Certificate of Competency Program: Winning a Federal Government Contract [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nCome learn about the SBA’s Certificate of Competency Program (COC) and your second chance at winning a Federal Government Contract. This will be facilitated by Roderick Johnson of SBA’s Office of Government Contracting & Business Development. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nHow the Certificate of Competency Program works\nWho initiates the COC process: the federal government agency or the government contracting firm bidding on the contract\nLearn the difference between responsiveness and responsibility for a federal government contract when bidding on a federal government contract\nWhat are the appeal options for a COC\nWhat financial information is needed from the government contractor for the COC process\nHow long the COC process takes\n\nThis webinar is hosted by the WBC of Northern Virginia in partnership with WBC at ODU\, and Maryland Capital Enterprises WBC.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/sba-cocp/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081718
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SUMMARY:Cards & Connections Frederick County: Spreading Holiday Cheer
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nPlease join us for our last Coffee and Connections of the year and our last in-person event until March 2025! Let’s celebrate the holidays while we do something good for our community. \nMeet us at JoNa’s Outdoor Furniture for holiday cheer and a card-writing activity to benefit lonely senior citizens living in senior homes in Frederick. This event ties in with our October event where we learned how to boost our brand with philanthropy. Bring your left over holiday greeting cards\, pens\, markers\, and stickers and together we will create messages that will undoubtedly brighten someone’s day. If you don’t have any of those items\, don’t worry just bring yourself.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/ccfc-dec2024/
LOCATION:JoNa’s Outdoor Furniture\, 217 W. Patrick Street\, Frederick\, MD\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T130000
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SUMMARY:Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Information Session [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nLearn about how you can qualify for a $10\,000 small business grant! \nTo be eligible for this grant\, you simply need to complete any 2 classes on the VSBDR platform by December 13\, 2024. These classes will unlock your grant application and set you up for success. \nDon’t miss this chance to get all the information you need to successfully apply for the grant and support your business. \n\nPlease note the "Add to calendar" button below does not register you for the training/event. \nClick the REGISTER button above to complete your registration.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/vsbdr-dec2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Tiffany Bethea%2C Associate Business Consultant":MAILTO:tiffany@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T140000
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SUMMARY:Conflict Management for Transformation [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nConflict is inevitable in our lives at work and home. Learn some tools to transform your conflict into a classroom for growth and deepening trust in yourself and others. \nAbout the Speaker\nAdrien Gehring\nConsultant\nWatershed Insight \nAdrien Gehring is a new consultant and seasoned clergy member with over 20 years of experience in leadership\, community engagement\, and organizational development. Transitioning from her impactful career in the church\, Adrien now leverages her unique insights to help organizations enhance their operations and foster inclusive cultures. Turning people problems into people solutions by understanding the diverse ecosystem of our community. \nWith a background in theology and social justice\, Adrien developed a deep understanding of human dynamics and the importance of equipping teams to understand and nurture themselves\nfor a common mission. Her tenure in the clergy equipped her with exceptional skills in conflict resolution\, community building\, and strategic planning. \nAs a consultant\, Adrien specializes in guiding businesses\, nonprofits\, and volunteer organizations through transformative change\, helping them to align their missions with sustainable practices and effective management strategies. She is known for her collaborative approach\, working closely with teams to identify challenges and develop tailored solutions. \nAdrien is a teacher and facilitator\, sharing her expertise on topics such as leadership\, diversity\, conflict\, change\, and organizational growth at conferences and workshops. Outside of her\nprofessional commitments\, she enjoys hiking\, making art\, writing poetry and sharing the wonder of our journey as spiritual beings having a human experience.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/conflictmgmt/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T180000
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SUMMARY:Doing Business in Bowie: Pathway to Procurement
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin the Maryland Women’s Business Center and the City of Bowie’s Office of Economic Development for another installment of the Doing Business in Bowie! \nThis event is a comprehensive presentation about starting and growing your business in Bowie through government contracting. Network with other local entrepreneurs and discover the steps needed to secure local\, state\, and federal government contracts. \nBowie Senior Center\n14900 Health Center Drive\nBowie\, MD 20716 \n\nPlease note the "Add to calendar" button below does not register you for the training/event. \nClick the REGISTER button above to complete your registration.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/doing-business-in-bowie-pathway-to-procurement/
LOCATION:Bowie Senior Center\, 14900 Health Center Dr\, Bowie\, MD\, 20716
CATEGORIES:Prince George's County,Starting a Business
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:20241218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T130000
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SUMMARY:New Year\, New Marketing Budget [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nIn this eye-opening session\, WSI’s digital marketing experts will reveal the secrets to crafting a marketing budget that drives real results. We’ll cut through the noise and show you exactly how to allocate your resources for maximum impact. \nKey takeaways: \n\nMaster the art of budget distribution across digital channels\nIdentify high-ROI marketing tactics tailored to your business\nHarness data-driven insights to supercharge your campaigns\nDiscover cost-effective strategies to boost your online presence\n\nYou’ll walk away with actionable tips\, free tools\, and insider knowledge to transform your marketing approach. Whether you’re looking to optimize your paid advertising or leverage organic growth tactics\, this session will equip you with the skills to make every dollar count. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your marketing strategy and outpace your competition. \nAbout the Speaker\nKatheryne Womack\nPrincipal Consultant \n15 years of Strategic Military Intelligence experience directing and delivering impactful results through attentive planning and execution. A data-driven professional ready to help your business succeed. \nOne of my greatest strengths is my ability to think strategically and identify opportunities for growth and improvement. I am particularly adept at analyzing data and using it to inform marketing strategies that achieve measurable results. \nAs a 15-year military veteran and successful business owner in Maryland\, I am a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for small business and a deep understanding of the US economy. Throughout my career\, I have held a variety of positions\, including analyst\, intelligence officer\, intelligence instructor\, full spectrum cyber operations specialist\, and strategic planner. My extensive experience in these diverse roles has given me a unique perspective on the world of business and allowed me to excel in a variety of settings. \nIn addition to my professional experience\, I bring a few fun facts to the table as well. I speak Korean\, which has proven to be a valuable asset in a variety of situations. And during my time supporting US Navy Aviation\, I had the opportunity to coordinate and execute a jet flyover for a NASCAR race. It was an incredible experience that I will never forget.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/new-year-new-marketing-budget-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Webinar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241225
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SUMMARY:MWBC Office Closed - Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Women’s Business Center will be closed in observation of Christmas Eve.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/mwbc-office-closed-christmas-eve/
LOCATION:Maryland Women’s Business Center\, 51 Monroe St. PE-20\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241226
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SUMMARY:MWBC Office Closed - Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Women’s Business Center will be closed in observation of Christmas Day.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/christmas/2024-12-25/
LOCATION:Maryland Women’s Business Center\, 51 Monroe St. PE-20\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTSTAMP:20260429T081718
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SUMMARY:MWBC Office Closed - New Year's Eve
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Women’s Business Center will be closed in observation of New Year’s Eve.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/mwbc-office-closed-new-years-eve/
LOCATION:MD
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