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SUMMARY:MWBC's EmpowHER 2025 - Small Business Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Women's Business Center presents\, EmpowHER: Women-owned Small Business Resource Fair. EmpowHER provides a platform for entrepreneurs and professionals to come together to exchange ideas\, network\, build community\, and share strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve success in today's business landscape. \nThursday\, March 6\, 2025\n\n9am - 1pm\n\nThe Universities at Shady Grove - Building II\n\n$30\n\n \n\nThis year's EmpowHER agenda aligns with the National Women's History Alliance 2025 Women's History Month theme "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations". Men are welcome and encouraged to attend. The engaging lineup and resources include:\n\n \n\nKeynote Speaker - Brooke Lierman\, Comptroller of Maryland\n\n\n\nFeature Panel - Hear from a dynamic group of industry professionals as they share they expertise and advice on achieving business success.\n\n\n\nIgnite & Inspire presentations - Fast-paced\, digestible\, and informative presentations on key business topics delivered by subject matter experts.\n\n \n\nResource Row - Discover\, support\, and network with local businesses and resource partners as they showcase their products and services to help your business. \n\n\n\nEmpowHERment Lounge - Immerse yourself in the EmpowHERment Lounge with headshots by pro portrait photographer\, Kea Dupree-Alfred (valued at $250) and a mini-makeover & consultation by celebrity makeup artist\, Ruben Bermudez of Beauty by Ruben (valued at $165) for $100 for both services or $50 per service (not included in admission).\n\n\n\nMWBC Counselors - Explore the services and resources offered by the Maryland Women's Business Center\, meet our business consultant team\, and learn how to schedule a FREE counseling session.\n\n\n\nMWBC Shop Local - Learn about MWBC's retail incubator program\, and explore and purchase products from our current cohort of entrepreneurs. \n\nNetworking Hall - Engage with entrepreneurs at every stage of business and build invaluable connections.\n\nLight Refreshments - Enjoy coffee and light breakfast refreshments included in your ticket to EmpowHER
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:14px">The Maryland Women&#39\;s Business Center presents\, <strong><em>EmpowHER: Women-owned Small Business Resource Fair. </em></strong><em>EmpowHER </em>provides a platform for entrepreneurs and professionals to come together to exchange ideas\, network\, build community\, and share strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve success in today&#39\;s business landscape. </span>\n<h4 style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:11px"><span style="font-size:14px">Thursday\, March 6\, 2025<br />\n9am - 1pm<br />\nThe Universities at Shady Grove - Building II<br />\n$30</span></span></strong><br />\n&nbsp\;</h4>\n\n<div><span style="font-size:11px"><span style="font-size:14px">This year&#39\;s <em>EmpowHER</em> agenda aligns with the National Women&#39\;s History Alliance 2025 Women&#39\;s History Month theme &quot\;Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations&quot\;. Men are welcome and encouraged to attend. The engaging lineup and resources include:</span></span></div>\n\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div><span style="font-size:11px"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Keynote Speaker</strong> - Brooke Lierman\, Comptroller of Maryland</span></span></div>\n\n<div><br />\n<span style="font-size:11px"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Feature Panel</strong> - Hear from a dynamic group of industry professionals as they share they expertise and advice on achieving business success.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Ignite &amp\; Inspire presentations - </strong>Fast-paced\, digestible\, and informative presentations on key business topics delivered by subject matter experts.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div><span style="font-size:11px"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Resource Row</strong> - Discover\, support\, and network with local businesses and resource partners as they showcase their products and services to help your business. </span></span></div>\n\n<div><br />\n<span style="font-size:11px"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>EmpowHERment Lounge</strong> - Immerse yourself in the EmpowHERment Lounge with headshots by pro portrait photographer\, Kea Dupree-Alfred (valued at $250) and a mini-makeover &amp\; consultation by celebrity makeup artist\, Ruben Bermudez of Beauty by Ruben (valued at $165) for $100 for both services or $50 per service (not included in admission).<br />\n<br />\n<strong>MWBC Counselors </strong>- Explore the services and resources offered by the Maryland Women&#39\;s Business Center\, meet our business consultant team\, and learn how to schedule a FREE counseling session.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>MWBC Shop Local</strong> - Learn about MWBC&#39\;s retail incubator program\, and explore and purchase products from our current cohort of entrepreneurs. </span></span></div>\n\n<p><strong>Networking Hall</strong> - Engage with entrepreneurs at every stage of business and build invaluable connections.</p>\n\n<div><strong>Light Refreshments - </strong>Enjoy coffee and light breakfast refreshments included in your ticket to <em>EmpowHER</em><br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n
LOCATION:9630 Gudelsky Drive\, Building II\, Rockville\, MD 20850
UID:e.797.24738
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DTSTAMP:20260423T134203Z
URL:https://business.rockvillechamber.org/events/details/mwbc-s-empowher-2025-women-owned-small-business-resource-fair-24738
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