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September 2022
The RFP Alternative – Technology Purchasing Redefined
Learn how to get connected with technology vendor management experts and save time, money, and future headaches with the RFP alternative. Attendees will learn that there is a new and better way to evaluate cutting edge technology solutions and the vendors that supply them. Using a specific sequence of platforms, processes and vendor agnostic engineering resources, The RFP Alternative creates a streamlined experience driven by vendor management experts that saves customers time, money, and headaches. Technologies include – hosted VOIP,…
Find out more »Design Thinking/Imagining Your Business or Product Idea
Have you ever thought of starting a business or have a product idea that you would like to explore? About this event This four-part seminar, held on Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, and Oct. 19 is designed to be a fun way for you to explore your interest in a business and will teach you through actual exercises how to develop a business idea into a more complete business or product idea. The first session will help you explore…
Find out more »October 2022
Maryland Manufacturing Innovation 2022
Maryland Manufacturing Innovation 2022 (MMI 2022) returns as the only conference in Maryland designed to provide manufacturers with the opportunity to learn about the latest trends in industry, share lessons learned and best practices and connect with their peers and colleagues from around the State. This year’s event will provide attendees a unique and immersive educational experience with content focused on leadership and strategic growth, workforce development, technology, supply chain and continuous improvement via keynote presentations, concurrent breakout sessions, networking…
Find out more »Small Business Resource Information Session
Whether you're an early-stage entrepreneur just starting out or an established business looking to grow, Howard County Economic Development Authority can provide the resources to support your business endeavors. The session format is a presentation followed by Q&A and one-on-one sessions for attendees to discuss specific topics based on business needs. Each session will include presenters from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Hispanic Business Center at SBDC, MD Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Howard County Office of Workforce Development, and…
Find out more »SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), Live Online Certification Course
About this event Adopt a customer-centric approach to building products, using the Scaled Agile Framework® to deliver greater value, faster. Who Will Benefit? Intended for people who want to build tactical skills collaborating with Agile teams and business stakeholders in delivering business value, attendees typically include: Product Owner Product Manager Program or Project Manager Delivery Manager Scrum Master Release Train Engineer Solution Train Engineer Business Analyst Agile Coach SAFe Program Consultant Development Manager CTO Topics Covered Exploring the Product Owner…
Find out more »Maryland STEM Festival Opening Ceremony
Government, Education, and Industry leaders will discuss the importance of this year's theme and encourage Marylanders to participate in the Festival. CNN Cybersecurity Reporter Sean Lyngaas will be our keynote speaker. Light refreshments and Festival giveaways after the event.
Find out more »2022 Maryland STEM Festival
The Festival will take place from October 14, 2022 through November 15th. The theme will be Cybersecurity and Information Technology. Looking forward to this year's festival, anticipating hundreds of additional in-person events, while maintaining the virtual access we've enjoyed over the obstacles two years! Keep checking our website and social media for more information on the 2022 Festival.
Find out more »Social Capital Building
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. During this 6-week, two hour per week program, you will: - Increase social capital to take your business to the next level - Learn about business development programs, services and opportunities - Grow your revenue and profit margins through connections and resources A lack of social capital — networks…
Find out more »How to Pitch Investors and Get Funded
Getting your business funded works with the right approach to pitching investors. Company structure, team, and business plan are all key. You only get one shot in front of potential investors, so: -Do you know the steps to successful fundraising? -Do you know what investors are truly focused on? -Is your pitch deck <10 slides and 4 minutes in length? -What is an epic fundraising story epic and do you have one? If you're looking to get funded, join start-up/scale-up…
Find out more »Strategic Planning Made Simple
Strategic planning organizes and helps turn goals into realities, thus fulfilling the mission & vision of your business. As critical a process as strategic planning is, it can feel downright overwhelming. A creative? Didn't go to business school? Not a problem! There's no need to have an MBA to know how to plan for business success strategically. If you've planned a vacation- and even if you haven't, you can create a multi-year strategic plan for your business following four simple…
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