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SUMMARY:Social Capital Building
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Social Capital for EntreSuccess (SCES) Academy to join a cohort of other entrepreneurs and business owners to learn and practice the key skill of building social capital. \nDuring this 6-week\, two hour per week program\, you will: \n\nIncrease social capital to take your business to the next level\nLearn about business development programs\, services and opportunities\nGrow your revenue and profit margins through connections and resources\n\nA lack of social capital — networks of relationships with potential investors\, seasoned advisors and reputable contractors — is a major reason why 90 percent of small businesses fail\, according to Dun and Bradstreet\, the business data research firm. \nGiven the statistics\, there’s no denying the importance of social capital in driving your business or social venture to the top. With access to social capital\, small businesses and entrepreneurs can capitalize on the valuable information\, tools and resources they need for success. \nThe SCES Academy is a one-of-a-kind\, six-week program designed to help entrepreneurs increase their social capital with key “Opportunity Guides” – experts in marketing\, sales\, contract procurement\, law\, accounting\, business development\, hiring\, financing\, and more – who can help your businesses grow. \nThe SCES Academy will meet at the Maryland Innovation Center from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM each Monday starting April 17 thru May 22. You will also have access to the Social Capital Coaching HUB\, a platform and group committed to support your social capital building efforts following the in- person program. The cost of the program is normally $495\, but due to a generous donation from Howard County\, the BRITE program will cover most of the cost\, and the registration is only $25 for Howard County-based businesses or residents. Registration for Maryland residents and businesses outside Howard County is $100. \nThis program is part of the Howard County\, Maryland Innovation Center BRITE (Business Revitalization Initiative Through Entrepreneurship) program\, powered by the Howard County Economic Development Authority\, and is underwritten by a generous grant from Howard County. The program is conducted by Social Capital Builders\, an organization dedicated to teaching people and organizations about the power of social capital and supporting them in improving economic opportunities. \nThis program uses Google Classroom for exercises and sharing of materials. Please register with a Gmail account to fully participate in the program. If you do not have a Gmail account you can easily sign up for one here: https://accounts.google.com/SignUp  \nRegistration closes on April 16 \n
URL:https://www.mdtechcouncil.com/membership/events/calendar/social-capital-building-5/
LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive 3rd Floor\, Training Room Columbia\, MD 21046
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SUMMARY:Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Don’t just speculate. Design it. \nThis four-part seminar\, held Wednesday evenings from April 19-May10\, will give you the tools you need to cut through ambiguity and move forward with confidence. Vance MacEwen\, co-founder of Greatest Possible Good\, delivers interactive workshops taking you through the design thinking process. \nYou’re not just taking another class; thanks to a generous Howard County grant\, you get open access to your instructors’ calendars while taking courses at the MIC. Apply what you learn in real-time. \n\nLearn what design thinking is and how you can use it to build what your customers actually want\, not just what you think they want\nPractice customer interviews\, collaborative research synthesis\, rapid prototyping\, and user testing in a fun\, low-stakes way before carrying it out for your own venture\nCheck in with your instructor with free one-on-ones as you apply your new tools\n\nWhen you are done with the program\, you will have a powerful new toolkit setting you apart from your competition and giving you a greater measure of certainty. \nPlease note it is highly encouraged to attend all four sessions\, as they go through the design thinking process in a sequence. Registration closes April 18. \n
URL:https://www.mdtechcouncil.com/membership/events/calendar/design-thinking-for-entrepreneurs-3/
LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr. | Suite 300\, Columbia MD\, MD\, 21046\, United States
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