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Why is Economic Development Important?
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At its heart, economic development is about building healthy economies in order to have healthy communities. In agreement with that, when we asked entrepreneurs, "Why do you want to own your own business?" An overwhelming majority indicated "Improving their standard of living," as one of their top 5 reasons. Very simply stated: happy business owners / happy community.
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SBDC’s SHA BDAP Client
ARNESS MECHANICAL SERVICES
Receives Governor’s Citation
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State Highway Administration Business Development Acceleration Program’s (SHA BDAP) client, Arness Mechanical Services receives a Governor’s Citation as an honoree at the Ready, Set, Grow! Procurement Connection Workshop on February 28, 2017, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, organized by Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs (GOMA) along with resource partners in Southern Maryland. Sterling Green of Arness Mechanical Services in Waldorf was the fourth recipient of awards handed out by Deputy Secretary Jordan and GOMA staff. Arness Mechanical Services is a prime example of a small business working hard, learning of opportunities and pushing forward for bigger and better ways to serve and grow in business.
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left to right Ann Frank of SBDC SHA BDAP; Herbert Jordan III, deputy secretary of the Governor’s Office of
Minority Affairs; Sterling Green and Tisha Rothwell of Arness Mechanical Services; Lesley Quattlebaum of SBDC SHA BDAP
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Women's Business Roundtable
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Wednesday, May 3rd from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Conference Rooms 104 &105 in the B Building at
CSM Prince Frederick Campus
Topic: Grow Your Business with Email & Social Media; This session will show you how to make the most of email marketing plus social media for your business. When the session is done you’ll have a greater understanding of marketing basics like goals and objectives. You’ll be given opportunities to capture your own ideas and build out the framework of your own “next great campaign” through interactive activities and a handout. Free catered lunch included.
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Discover how this user-friendly software program can make small business recordkeeping fast and easy. Alternating lecture and hands-on computer exercises. Find out how its applications can streamline business processes: customer transactions, vendor transactions, bank accounts, basic financial reports and customizing invoices.
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Obtaining Federal Government SBIR/STTR Grants
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Each year, over $2.3Billion in Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer grants are set-aside for small technology companies, or individual entrepreneurs who form a company to conduct early stage Research and Development (R&D).
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Wednesday, April 12 Leonardtown
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Full list of classes and to Register
Retail Success Strategies
4/13/2017
Financing Your Small Business
4/18/2017
Start Right for Success
4/26/2017
Effective Sales Strategies
4/27/2017
Advertising & Promotion
5/2/2017
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Veterans Small Business Resource Day
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Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 8:30AM - 12:00PM
College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown
Programs and services that can help with the development and growth of your Veteran-owned Small Business. Free event with representatives from Federal, State and Local government organizations who offer assistance to Veterans.
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IRS Tax Updates and Small Business Resources Webinar
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Thursday, April 20th, 2017. 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Join the Southern Region of the
Small Business Development Center and the
IRS (Internal Revenue Service) for their Small Business Tax Updates and Resources virtual event! Tax laws can be complex with many changes. During this event, attendees will learn about Small Business Recordkeeping, the Workshops that the IRS offers Virtually, and pertinent information for new and existing entrepreneurs with a host of resources that the IRS offers.
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Business Resource Event: "Prepare to Meet Your Lender"
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Thursday, May 18, 2017, 10:00AM-12:00PM
College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick
This free event is geared to help you present your business idea when looking for financing. While there are many things lenders are interested in, there are a couple of key areas that you need to be prepared to share/discuss when you sit across from a lender or investor.
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Avoid Costly Legal and Financial Mistakes
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Legal and Records Management Issues, is an excellent 2-Part workshop, scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 23rd with Part 2 on Wednesday, May 31st at the College of Southern Maryland's La Plata Campus. Each session starts at 6 PM and runs until about 8:30. Cost is just $80 - which covers BOTH sessions.
This is a SUPERB workshop for ALL entrepreneurs - regardless of whether you are in business or not! Insights and tips about starting businesses, businesses with multiple owners, ongoing business legalities, etc.
Records Management Issues scheduled for Tuesday, May 23rd will be facilitated by Tiffany Davis, Owner of Washington Accounting Services Inc. in Waldorf . . . First hand insights about basic financial info, taxes, filings - and the importance of keeping proper financial records. Tiffany has facilitated this session for the So MD SBDC for the past several years. Her firm also provides services to several SBDC Clients.
Part 1 Legal Issues Da
vid Martinez, an attorney with the
Je
nkins
Law Firm in La Plata is scheduled for
Wednesday, May 31st . . .David has an extensive background with a wide array of local businesses and also has handled many presentations to the Charles County Liquor Board related to liquor licenses. David has facilitated this session for the So MD SBDC for the past several years. David has also assisted numerous SBDC Clients.
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SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, July 13, 2017
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ERIC FRANKLIN ENTREPRENEURIAL ACCELERATOR (EFEA)TO HOLD 3RD ANNUAL
INVESTMENT MARKETPLACE & FUNDER’S LOUNGE
Existing business owners, entrepreneurs, lenders, investors and investment resource partners are invited to join us. Businesses in need of working capital, equipment, a line of credit or other financial assistance should attend. Lenders and investors who are interested in meeting with local and regional business owners to discuss their investment needs should attend.
The EFEA Investment Marketplace is a unique simulated speed dating model bringing together lenders, business owners and entrepreneurs to interact, engage and explore financial investment opportunities.
Read Success Stories from 2016 Investment Marketplace July 14, 2016
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Ellen Flowers-Fields | Regional Director |
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Lisa Creason | Program Assistant for Region |
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Bill Hitte | Business Consultant Charles County |
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Kathy MacAdams
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Calvert County |
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Wynne Briscoe | Business Consultant St. Mary's County |
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