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SUMMARY:Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Don’t just speculate. Design it. \nThis four-part seminar\, held Wednesday evenings from June 7- June 28\, 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. \nAbout our presenter: Vance MacEwen\, MA\, MBA – Entrepreneur in Residence at the Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) and co-founder CEO of Greatest Possible Good\, a design thinking firm for social good. Vance mentors residents and affiliates of the MIC and volunteers through the Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentor Services\, SEED SPOT\, and the Youth Leaders of the Americas Initiative. Greatest Possible Good\, winner of the 2019 MICA UP/Start Venture Competition\, works with social entrepreneurs\, nonprofits\, and small businesses to align teams and executives’ actions with their visions for impact. Vance previously served as chief of staff for Montgomery County Delegate Al Carr\, English teacher at a private school in Chengdu\, China\, and work crew member at McDonogh School. He loves helping founders find their North Stars\, hone their business strategies\, and win pitches. He is a certified Kauffman FastTrac facilitator. \nRegistration closes on June 6. \n
URL:https://www.mdtechcouncil.com/membership/events/calendar/design-thinking-for-entrepreneurs-5/
LOCATION:Maryland Innovation Center\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr. | Suite 300\, Columbia MD\, MD\, 21046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Business Resource Expo
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the valuable resources and services that Howard County has to offer at the Howard County Economic Development Authority’s Business Resource Expo: Connecting Your Business to County Services. Help your business and come connect with your county based resources. \nAt this event\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of county agencies and departments who can help you find answers to your questions. \n\nHow can I do business with Howard County?\nHow do I build a disaster recovery plan for my business?\nHow do I acquire the permits I need?\nHow can I gain contacts within the county government?\nHow can I recruit seasonal employees?\n\nJoin us on June 8 from 10 AM – 2 PM to help your business grow and succeed\, all in one convenient place. Representatives from the following agencies will be available: \n\nHoward Community College Training & Development Solutions\nHoward County Office of Emergency Management\nHoward County Department of Planning and Zoning\nHoward County Office of Procurement & Contract Administration\nHoward County Office of Workforce Development\nGo Howard\nMaryland SBDC\nHoward County Economic Development Authority\n\nDon’t miss out on this chance to learn more and connect with some of the most valuable resources in Howard County! Additionally\, we will have a couple remarks and a raffle for a chance to win a ticket to the Maryland Innovation Center’s popular End of Summer Bash in September! \nRegistration closes on June 7 \n
URL:https://www.mdtechcouncil.com/membership/events/calendar/business-resource-expo/
LOCATION:Howard County Economic Development Authority\, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive\,\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
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