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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
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LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive 3rd Floor\, Training Room Columbia\, MD 21046
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SUMMARY:Marijuana in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Marijuana may be the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States. The disparity between many state law and federal laws regarding the legal use of marijuana\, also known as cannabis\, is often a source of confusion for employers and employees alike. While marijuana remains a federally classified Schedule I drug\, many state laws allow the use of medical or even recreational marijuana. Medical marijuana employment law is an emerging\, ever-changing topic that employers learn to navigate carefully. \nIn this upcoming webinar\, we will uncover what rights employers have regarding drug testing and the enforcement of drug-free workplace policies when federal and state employment laws collide. \nThe webinar will address:\n• Medical marijuana and the Americans with Disabilities Act (including the interactive process and reasonable accommodations);\n• The impact of recreational marijuana on the workplace;\n• Best practices for drug-free workplace policies\n• Drug testing laws impacting the workplace\n• Criminal background checks\n• FMLA and substance abuse\n• The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988\n• Department of Transportation regulations and substance abuse\n• OSHA regulations and substance abuse\n• Unemployment Insurance and substance abuse\n• Your liability as an HR professional \nWith over half of the United States providing for some form of legal use of marijuana\, determining whether to discharge an employee for a positive marijuana drug test or accommodate the worker under the ADA can be a tough call. Join us and learn about recent legal developments that will help you build policies and procedures in your organization. \n
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