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SUMMARY:Elements of Entrepreneurship: Building a Strong Business Foundation [WEBINAR]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nOur “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. \nThe first “Elements of Entrepreneurship” course\, Building a Strong Business Foundation\, provides participants with the essential knowledge on what to consider before starting a business. \nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\n         Identify your inspiration for starting a business.\n         Distinguish characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.\n         Explore market feasibility of your business idea.\n         Describe options to cover startup expenses.\n         Understand how MWBC can support your business dream.\n\nWhether 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.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/eoe1-apr2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Developing a Business Plan,Starting a Business,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T113000
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SUMMARY:Elements of Entrepreneurship: Creating Your Business Blueprint [WEBINAR]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nOur “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. \nThe 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. \nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain a problem in the marketplace that your business solves.\nBegin to articulate the business’s target market\, competitors\, and unique selling proposition.\nRecognize key financial documents needed during business startup.\nIdentify operational considerations for starting the business.\nDetermine when and why businesses need a business plan or pitch deck.\n\nInvesting 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. \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/eoe2-apr2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T160000
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SUMMARY:Rio Grande Entrepreneurs Program (Programa de Emprendedores Rio Grande)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nThis four-day intensive training\, scheduled for April 22 – 25\, 2025\, 9 AM – 4 PM daily at Prince George’s Community College\, 301 Largo Road\, Dukes Student Center\, Largo\, MD 20774\, provides participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to launch or strengthen their businesses—all at no cost to them. Through this program\, we aim to remove financial barriers and foster a thriving community of Latino entrepreneurs in Prince George’s County. \nWhy attend? \nThe Rio Grande Entrepreneurs Program is:\n✅ Comprehensive – Covers leadership\, business planning\, HR\, accounting\, and financial management.\n✅ Accessible – Designed for both experienced professionals and first-time entrepreneurs.\n✅ Practical – Features real-world examples and hands-on learning.\n✅ Ambitious – Integrates business fundamentals with core values for long-term success.\n✅ Proven – Has helped countless entrepreneurs achieve financial independence and business growth. \n\nEsta capacitación intensiva\, GRATIS\, de cuatro días\, programada del 22 al 25 de abril de 2025\, 9 AM – 4 PM diario en Prince George’s Community College (301 Largo Road\, Dukes Student Center\, Largo\, MD 20774)\, brindará a los participantes los conocimientos y herramientas necesarios para lanzar o fortalecer sus negocios. A través de este programa\, buscamos eliminar barreras financieras y fomentar una comunidad próspera de emprendedores latinos en el condado de Prince George. \n¿Por qué asistir? \nEl Programa de Emprendedores Rio Grande es:\n✅ Integral – Cubre liderazgo\, planificación empresarial\, recursos humanos\, contabilidad y gestión financiera.\n✅ Accesible – Diseñado tanto para profesionales experimentados como para emprendedores primerizos.\n✅ Práctico – Presenta ejemplos reales y aprendizaje interactivo.\n✅ Ambicioso – Integra fundamentos empresariales con valores esenciales para el éxito a largo plazo.\n✅ Comprobado – Ha ayudado a innumerables emprendedores a lograr independencia financiera y crecimiento empresarial.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/rio-grande-entrepreneurs-program-programa-de-emprendedores-rio-grande/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:Prince George’s Community College\, 301 Largo Road\, Largo\, MD\, 20774
CATEGORIES:Spanish
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T160000
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SUMMARY:Rio Grande Entrepreneurs Program (Programa de Emprendedores Rio Grande)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nThis four-day intensive training\, scheduled for April 22 – 25\, 2025\, 9 AM – 4 PM daily at Prince George’s Community College\, 301 Largo Road\, Dukes Student Center\, Largo\, MD 20774\, provides participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to launch or strengthen their businesses—all at no cost to them. Through this program\, we aim to remove financial barriers and foster a thriving community of Latino entrepreneurs in Prince George’s County. \nWhy attend? \nThe Rio Grande Entrepreneurs Program is:\n✅ Comprehensive – Covers leadership\, business planning\, HR\, accounting\, and financial management.\n✅ Accessible – Designed for both experienced professionals and first-time entrepreneurs.\n✅ Practical – Features real-world examples and hands-on learning.\n✅ Ambitious – Integrates business fundamentals with core values for long-term success.\n✅ Proven – Has helped countless entrepreneurs achieve financial independence and business growth. \n\nEsta capacitación intensiva\, GRATIS\, de cuatro días\, programada del 22 al 25 de abril de 2025\, 9 AM – 4 PM diario en Prince George’s Community College (301 Largo Road\, Dukes Student Center\, Largo\, MD 20774)\, brindará a los participantes los conocimientos y herramientas necesarios para lanzar o fortalecer sus negocios. A través de este programa\, buscamos eliminar barreras financieras y fomentar una comunidad próspera de emprendedores latinos en el condado de Prince George. \n¿Por qué asistir? \nEl Programa de Emprendedores Rio Grande es:\n✅ Integral – Cubre liderazgo\, planificación empresarial\, recursos humanos\, contabilidad y gestión financiera.\n✅ Accesible – Diseñado tanto para profesionales experimentados como para emprendedores primerizos.\n✅ Práctico – Presenta ejemplos reales y aprendizaje interactivo.\n✅ Ambicioso – Integra fundamentos empresariales con valores esenciales para el éxito a largo plazo.\n✅ Comprobado – Ha ayudado a innumerables emprendedores a lograr independencia financiera y crecimiento empresarial.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/rio-grande-entrepreneurs-program-programa-de-emprendedores-rio-grande/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Prince George’s Community College\, 301 Largo Road\, Largo\, MD\, 20774
CATEGORIES:Spanish
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T113000
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SUMMARY:Elements of Entrepreneurship: Launch Your Business [WEBINAR]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nOur “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. \nWith 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. \nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\n         Compare characteristics of common business structures and determine the best choice for your business.\n         Recognize factors that impact the business’s name.\n         Locate state and local resources to pay taxes and obtain professional or organizational licenses for the business.\n         Register a business in the state of Maryland.\n         Identify professional experts\, organizations\, and operational systems to support your business launch.\n\nOnce 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.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/eoe3-apr2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Zeinna Estrada%2C Marketing & Events Manager%2C MWBC":MAILTO:zeinna@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T120000
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SUMMARY:Overview of SBA Programs and Services [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin Economic Development Specialist of the Washington Metropolitan Area District Office\, Nirav “Nick” Rajpara\, for this free quarterly info session covering SBA programs and services. \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/overview-of-sba-programs-and-services-webinar-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Resources,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T160000
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SUMMARY:Rio Grande Entrepreneurs Program (Programa de Emprendedores Rio Grande)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nThis four-day intensive training\, scheduled for April 22 – 25\, 2025\, 9 AM – 4 PM daily at Prince George’s Community College\, 301 Largo Road\, Dukes Student Center\, Largo\, MD 20774\, provides participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to launch or strengthen their businesses—all at no cost to them. Through this program\, we aim to remove financial barriers and foster a thriving community of Latino entrepreneurs in Prince George’s County. \nWhy attend? \nThe Rio Grande Entrepreneurs Program is:\n✅ Comprehensive – Covers leadership\, business planning\, HR\, accounting\, and financial management.\n✅ Accessible – Designed for both experienced professionals and first-time entrepreneurs.\n✅ Practical – Features real-world examples and hands-on learning.\n✅ Ambitious – Integrates business fundamentals with core values for long-term success.\n✅ Proven – Has helped countless entrepreneurs achieve financial independence and business growth. \n\nEsta capacitación intensiva\, GRATIS\, de cuatro días\, programada del 22 al 25 de abril de 2025\, 9 AM – 4 PM diario en Prince George’s Community College (301 Largo Road\, Dukes Student Center\, Largo\, MD 20774)\, brindará a los participantes los conocimientos y herramientas necesarios para lanzar o fortalecer sus negocios. A través de este programa\, buscamos eliminar barreras financieras y fomentar una comunidad próspera de emprendedores latinos en el condado de Prince George. \n¿Por qué asistir? \nEl Programa de Emprendedores Rio Grande es:\n✅ Integral – Cubre liderazgo\, planificación empresarial\, recursos humanos\, contabilidad y gestión financiera.\n✅ Accesible – Diseñado tanto para profesionales experimentados como para emprendedores primerizos.\n✅ Práctico – Presenta ejemplos reales y aprendizaje interactivo.\n✅ Ambicioso – Integra fundamentos empresariales con valores esenciales para el éxito a largo plazo.\n✅ Comprobado – Ha ayudado a innumerables emprendedores a lograr independencia financiera y crecimiento empresarial.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/rio-grande-entrepreneurs-program-programa-de-emprendedores-rio-grande/2025-04-24/
LOCATION:Prince George’s Community College\, 301 Largo Road\, Largo\, MD\, 20774
CATEGORIES:Spanish
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T055912
CREATED:20250313T182319Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County: Market Research Resources
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin Frederick County’s monthly networking session with Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis. \nPerforming qualitative and quantitative market research is important for creating a business plan and understanding the market\, but many business owners don’t know how to go about it. At this month’s Coffee & Connections session\, learn about all the free business resources the public library has to offer. \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/ccfc-apr2025/
LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 110 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
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:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T160000
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SUMMARY:Rio Grande Entrepreneurs Program (Programa de Emprendedores Rio Grande)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nThis four-day intensive training\, scheduled for April 22 – 25\, 2025\, 9 AM – 4 PM daily at Prince George’s Community College\, 301 Largo Road\, Dukes Student Center\, Largo\, MD 20774\, provides participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to launch or strengthen their businesses—all at no cost to them. Through this program\, we aim to remove financial barriers and foster a thriving community of Latino entrepreneurs in Prince George’s County. \nWhy attend? \nThe Rio Grande Entrepreneurs Program is:\n✅ Comprehensive – Covers leadership\, business planning\, HR\, accounting\, and financial management.\n✅ Accessible – Designed for both experienced professionals and first-time entrepreneurs.\n✅ Practical – Features real-world examples and hands-on learning.\n✅ Ambitious – Integrates business fundamentals with core values for long-term success.\n✅ Proven – Has helped countless entrepreneurs achieve financial independence and business growth. \n\nEsta capacitación intensiva\, GRATIS\, de cuatro días\, programada del 22 al 25 de abril de 2025\, 9 AM – 4 PM diario en Prince George’s Community College (301 Largo Road\, Dukes Student Center\, Largo\, MD 20774)\, brindará a los participantes los conocimientos y herramientas necesarios para lanzar o fortalecer sus negocios. A través de este programa\, buscamos eliminar barreras financieras y fomentar una comunidad próspera de emprendedores latinos en el condado de Prince George. \n¿Por qué asistir? \nEl Programa de Emprendedores Rio Grande es:\n✅ Integral – Cubre liderazgo\, planificación empresarial\, recursos humanos\, contabilidad y gestión financiera.\n✅ Accesible – Diseñado tanto para profesionales experimentados como para emprendedores primerizos.\n✅ Práctico – Presenta ejemplos reales y aprendizaje interactivo.\n✅ Ambicioso – Integra fundamentos empresariales con valores esenciales para el éxito a largo plazo.\n✅ Comprobado – Ha ayudado a innumerables emprendedores a lograr independencia financiera y crecimiento empresarial.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/rio-grande-entrepreneurs-program-programa-de-emprendedores-rio-grande/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:Prince George’s Community College\, 301 Largo Road\, Largo\, MD\, 20774
CATEGORIES:Spanish
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T120000
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SUMMARY:Know Before You Sign: Understanding the Essentials of Commercial Leases [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nRenting a commercial space is a significant milestone for any business. With a lease comes more costs and additional risks to both the business and often the business owner\, personally. This seminar will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of lease contracts confidently to protect yourself and your business. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the fundamental components of commercial lease terms\nIdentify the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants\nLearn how to negotiate lease terms effectively\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of lease agreements and improve your ability to manage lease-related issues effectively. \nAbout the Speaker\nGinny co-founded Nazareth Bonifacino Law Benefit LLC\, Maryland’s first Certified B CorporationTM law firm. She has over a decade of experience as a business attorney and outside counsel on both coasts with a focus in transactional\, intellectual property\, and employment law. While Ginny’s clients are from all industries\, she often counsels businesses with creative assets they wish to protect and monetize. This enables her to utilize her strong intellectual property background and provide additional value as general counsel.  Passionate about helping women succeed in business\, she has been a volunteer and pro bono counselor with Maryland Women’s Business Center for over 10 years. 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/know-before-you-sign-understanding-the-essentials-of-commercial-leases-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T055912
CREATED:20250307T213046Z
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SUMMARY:Elements of Entrepreneurship: Business Development Strategies [WEBINAR]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nOur “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. \nGrowing your business beyond the startup phase can be challenging. Scaling your business requires strategic planning\, resources\, effective execution\, and forecasting for the future. In the fourth “Elements of Entrepreneurship” course\, Business Development Strategies\, we will discuss the key elements required to successfully expand your business. \nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\n         Describe your ideal client.\n         Identify components of successful unique value propositions and business brands.\n         Discuss strategies to expand your network of clients.\n         Express a vision for your business’s future.\n\nThis webinar will dive deeper into several facets of business growth\, such as successfully building your brand\, engaging with ideal clients\, and nurturing business relationships. It will prepare you to overcome some of the challenges that women entrepreneurs face\, while also inspiring you to continuously dream about and implement expansion strategies.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/eoe4-apr2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies
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