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Serving Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's Counties

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Oct 6, 2017

Eric Franklin gives keynote "How to Recover from A Bad Choice"... at the 2nd Annual EFEA Mentoring Monday October 16th.

What is EFEA Mentoring Monday ...

An Opportunity for aspiring & established founders alike

• spend 30 minutes with a CPA and your books;

• bring your marketing plan and ask a professional’s advice;

• Ask a patent lawyer-do you need copyrights or patents?

• discuss your ideas with experienced entrepreneurs;

• Ask a professional about IT, web design, branding;

• EII, TEDCO, SBDC subject experts in technology, R&D

• To Register: www.csmd.edu/mentoringmonday

Mon. Oct. 16 2017 8 am-12 noon doors open at 7:30 am

What does it take to succeed?...

That's the question that we posed to the Mentoring Monday Mentors

Here are a few of their answers, enjoy these highlights.

On Monday, October 16, from 8am-12noon talk with these established business service providers and business consultants. Ask for their input, share your concerns, get educated ideas, suggestions and recommendations.

Limited appointments available, but it's not too late to sign up - Register Here

October Classes to help you begin or expand your business ...

SBDC provides Training and Counseling designed for all stages of business development. SBDC saved me from making expensive mistakes. Full List and Registration

The MD PTAC's mission ...

is to maximize the number of capable U.S. companies participating in the government marketplace by . Learn about federal, state, and local government contracting See a Full List of Classroom Instruction and Register Here.

The Board of Governors of the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (SMHEC)..

invit e s the community to a workshop to explore and discuss the roles of education, technology and innovation in our growing and changing ecosystem.

SMIT Pitches @ STRIT1UP Road Show at Mully's Brewery

141 Schooner Lane, Prince Frederick, MD

-anyone interested in innovation to pitch ideas, network and learn... Entrepreneurs - enter the Startup Maryland bus and pitch idea in a mobile video studio. Videos are immediately uploaded to YouTube for the public to view and vote on. Attendees may also enjoy a facility tour and sample tastings from Mully’s Brewery. more info

Thu., Oct 12, 2017 • 6-8 p.m.

Ready, Set, Go! How to Start a Business...

FREE workshop. Interested in starting a business? Online resources to help you navigate and locate information about feasibility, business plan, different financing options, preparing a marketing strategy and all the perks and drawbacks that come with the life of an entrepreneur. Register

Mon., Oct 23, 2017 • 6-8 p.m.

MBE Rights &Responsibilities

Registration | Free Event Crownsville

Fri Oct 20 2017 • 10:00am-Noon

Amp Up Your Small Business

Registration | Free Event Crownsville

Fri Oct 20 2017 • 2:00pm-4:00pm

Celebrating National Women's Small Business Month ...

Are you interested in contracting opportunities with state agencies and institutions?

Registration | Free Event Largo

Tue Oct 20 2017•9:30am-1:00pm

Neighborhood BusinessWorks

Neighborhood BusinessWorks loan program provides flexible financing to new or expanding small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Sustainable Communities and Priority Funding Areas throughout the state. Download Application

Good Earth Natural Foods Benefits f rom Long-term...

Relationship With SBDC. Eighteen years ago, Valerie Deptula was considering whether to buy a small natural food store her journey

PIR series to offer a haven of skill, networking and know-how for entrepreneurs ...

The Professionals In Residence Round Table Series to create networking and mentor-ship for business owners and start ups

Are You Interested? Holla Back!

E-Marketing The burning question many small business clients have is:

What’s the best way to sell my product/service online? Three Major Areas Covered: 1. How to Be Found; 2. Keeping Potential Customers on Your Website; 3. Moving People Toward a Purchase SBDCNet.org

Recent Headlines... wish you were here, a formula for success?

Now | Grants & Support Services to Grow... Matching training grants

Now | SBA hiring for Disaster Relief Efforts... Visit www.sba.gov/disaster

Oct 25|PITCH. NETWORK. LEARN. BE INSPIRED... http://expo.tedco.md/

Oct 25 | So MD GET ON THE BUS! Hughesville to TEDCO EXPO RSVP

Nov 25|Apply Now Neighborhood Champion kit... ShopSmall.com/ASBDC

Nov 7 | Charles County Fall 2017 Meeting... more info and registration

Ellen Flowers-Fields | Regional Director | Email

Lisa Creason | Program Assistant for Region | Email

Bill Hitte | Business Consultant Charles County | Email

Kathy MacAdams | Business Consultant Calvert County | Email

Wynne Briscoe | Business Consultant St. Mary's County | Email