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REDI's annual REDI Resource Meetup
(R2M) 2016 is scheduled for September 22
at the Best Western Plus Hotel and you will NOT want to miss it!
R2M is our opportunity to celebrate Maryland's Economic Development Week here in Rockville and promote the mission of the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA).
Join REDI, contributing sponsors,
PNC Bank and
Vantage Point Solutions Group, and many local business owners and leaders at this FREE networking happy hour to learn about resources available to your business at the local, regional, and state levels.
One highlight is the presenting of the "
Rockin' in Rockville" award to a City company that has exhibited growth and contributed positively to our community.
(Prior year winners include
EMMES, Community Ministries of Rockville and
NIKA+ Architecture.)
In addition to our staff, you'll be able to meet nearly a dozen of our resource partners around the region including representatives from:
- City of Rockville, including Procurement Division
- Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)
- Maryland Department of Commerce
- Rockville Chamber of Commerce
- Maryland Women's Business Center
- Worksource Montgomery
- Maryland Tech Connection
- FSC First - Video Lottery Terminal Small Business Flex Fund
Light appetizers and beverages will be served.
When: Thursday September 22, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Where: Best Western Plus Rockville, 1251 West Montgomery Avenue
Do You know a Rockin' company in Rockville?
Nominations are being accepted through
September 9.
If you own or know of a Rockville city business that you feel personifies the attributes of a "Rockin" company that should be acknowledged, click below and nominate.
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 LATEST ROCKVILLE NEWS
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MWBC Gets $100k from Coca-Cola
The Coca Cola Foundation
awarded
REDI
a grant of
"We are delighted to support (their) work," wrote Roger Johnson, Community Relations Manager for The Coca-Cola Company.
Johnson went on to say that empowering women to thrive is a worldwide commitment of The Coca-Cola Company and one of three global priorities for The Coca-Cola Foundation and more than $2 million in grants from The Coca-Cola Foundation was directed to organizations focused on women's empowerment, entrepreneurship and other programs uniquely impacting women.
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MWBC Anniversary Events Continue
The 2016 StartRight! Women's Business Plan Competition concluded with the awarding of the winners at the Power Conference last month. With over $13,000 in prizes given
out, this year's $5,000 Grand Prize was awarded to Free State Cooperage owner, Alice Blayne-Allard.
The First Runner Up prize was awarded to Damini Agarwal, owner of MedAPT and Second Runner Up was awarded to Shenita Penn & Krystina Sims, Next Steps In Nursing. Two Third Runner Up prizes were awarded to semifinalists, Takia Ross with Accessmatized and Deborah Bodin Cohen with The Story House.
If you haven't RSVP'd for the MWBC's Anniversary Luncheon in October, your time is running out.
It's never too early for holiday shopping. Don't miss the MWBC's Online Auction going on September 23 - October 2. Unique items for you or a friend, all contributing to a worthy cause. You can get a taste
right here.
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TTLC Offers Prep Class for HS Grads
What's Next? Life After High School
TTLC is offering workforce development for high school juniors and seniors to prepare for work or post-secondary education.
- Career assessments
- Job preparation
- Social skills training
- Self-advocacy
- Basic literacy skills
- Basic computer skills
- Much more!
Mondays, September 19, 2016 - December 19, 2016, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
12 week session.
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 ICYMI... In Case You Missed It
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Inc. Magazine announced their list of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States, which featured seven companies based in the City of Rockville.
More Info.
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The National Science Foundation awarded a two-year Phase II SBIR grant to Speak Agent that will fund further R/R&D on their new digital platform for English Language Learners (ELLs). More Info.
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 SEPTEMBER EVENTS
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Beltway Barks 4
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R2M Event
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MWBC Online Auction Begins
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RCC Young Prof Event
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 DEALMAKERS
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FEATURED DEAL FOR AUGUST 2016
Computer Packages, Inc. Takes Remaining 25,000 SF at 11 N Washington Street
Landlord represented by
Ben Powell, Gwen Fraker & Andy Cole
of
CBRE
Headquartered in Rockville, Computer Packages, Inc.
has been providing intellectual property management systems and patent audit services for over 45 years. With several offices around the U.S., as well as France, Italy, The Netherlands, and Spain, the employee-owned company is the largest provider of IP services.
Computer Packages, Inc. is relocating and expanding from a location on Rockville Pike. The company signed a long-term deal and quickly took occupancy of several suites at 11 N Washington, which is now fully-leased.
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