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November 2023
Biotech Connector Speaker Series
The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research together with the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce organizes the quarterly Biotech Connector Speaker Series. This event promotes and supports the Frederick County and surrounding areas’ biotech and bioscience community and provides an inside look at local advances. Please join fellow biotech and bioscience professionals for our fourth quarter series. The speakers for the event are Caroline DeHart, PhD, the Ras Initiative Mass Spectrometry Group Lead, Cancer Research Technology Program, Frederick National Laboratory…
Find out more »Purple Line Application Workshop & Support
FSC First is taking applications for the Purple Line Business Assistance Grant, no appointment needed to receive in-person application assistance. Get approved in 15 minutes or less! The grant is for Prince George’s County businesses located along the Purple Line Construction Impacted Corridor in Districts 2 or 3. If you have a business in this impacted area, you may be eligible for $10,000 in assistance. To view eligibility prior to event please send an email to purpleline@fscfirst.com. No appointment is required to…
Find out more »Budget Builder Workshop
During this live (in person) hands on workshop, you will learn how to create and launch an Operating Budget using your existing accounting software and historical data, without creating spreadsheets from scratch or getting bogged down in mind-numbing detail. Many business owners would like to be more confident about their numbers and have timely and reliable data to make better data-driven decisions (and not just rely on their gut). We’ll also review the easy-to-calculate ratios found on your Income Statement…
Find out more »SpArc Tank Ig-Nite
November 16, 2023, 5-7:30 PM at the Maryland Innovation Center in Columbia, MD SpArc Tank offers opportunities for organizations and individuals to pitch their ideas for funding of innovative projects, new technology, resources, and more to enhance the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland. Hear these pitches LIVE at our Ig-Nite event and vote for your favorites to receive funding! You do not want to miss this night of networking, connecting, cocktails, and fiery…
Find out more »Economic Development Panel
Please join the Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce for our Economic Development Panel on November 20, 2023 at the Best Western Premier. Panelists include: Carla Merritt, Maryland Department of Commerce. Carla is an experienced development professional with the Maryland Department of Commerce, serving as, Sr. Business Development Representative within the Division of business and Industry Sector Development's Regional Growth and Retention Business Unit. Cynthia Rivarde, Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI). Cindy Rivarde serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Rockville Economic…
Find out more »Purple Line Application Workshop & Support
FSC First is taking applications for the Purple Line Business Assistance Grant, no appointment needed to receive in-person application assistance. Get approved in 15 minutes or less! The grant is for Prince George’s County businesses located along the Purple Line Construction Impacted Corridor in Districts 2 or 3. If you have a business in this impacted area, you may be eligible for $10,000 in assistance. To view eligibility prior to event please send an email to purpleline@fscfirst.com. No appointment is required to…
Find out more »Maryland Global Consulting Program
Access resources and knowledge from the export ecosystem here in Maryland and increase your company’s knowledge about how to expand globally. Be part of a cohort of companies seeking to accelerate their capacity to export. Receive custom support on global market expansion or solve an international business challenge with a team of business students. Learn more and apply today.
Find out more »Business 1-Day Launch Camp
Through the 'Level Up' program, FSC First has partnered with SEED SPOT, to empower and educate diverse, impact driven entrepreneurs and small business owners like you! Tuition fees are sponsored by FSC First. Get ready to bring your million-dollar idea to life! Join us for the Launch Camp program, a collaboration between FSC First and SEED SPOT. This one-day interactive seminar is designed to empower and educate diverse, impact-driven entrepreneurs and small business owners. In-Person Workshop - Thursday November 30, 2023, 10 am -…
Find out more »Business Contracts 101
In the world of business, contracts protect your business, intellectual property, your money, but most importantly, they protect you, the CEO. Business Contracts 101 will break down the vital information you need to know to negotiate, draft, and sign contracts that are legally enforceable in court and that actually protect you. You’ll learn what they teach law students the first day of contracts class, how to avoid creating an unenforceable contract, the various types of business contracts, essential contract clauses,…
Find out more »December 2023
Prince George’s County Business Certification Overview
The Prince George’s County Supplier Development & Diversity Division (SDDDD) hosts a monthly Certification Overview Training for participants to learn about the benefits and requirements a Prince George’s County Business Certification. By becoming a certified business in Prince George’s County, your business may receive preference in procurement opportunities offered by Prince George’s County Government. SDDD is the official authorized certification authority for Prince George’s County and offers the following Prince George’s County Government business certifications. Reciprocal Minority Business Enterprise County…
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