Looking for some things to do this weekend and next week in and around Silver Spring, Maryland? Check out some of these events!
Friday, July 8, 2011
Council Member Obie Patterson Hosts Community Coffee
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cost: FREE Event
A community coffee will be held featuring County Council Member Obie Patterson.
Where: McDonald's, 5500 St. Barnabas Road, Oxon Hill
Contact: Derrick Coley at (301) 952-3860 or councildistrict8@co.pg.md.us
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Monday, July 11, 2011
Sandy Spring Civic Association Monthly Meeting
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The Sandy Spring Civic Association holds its monthly meeting the second Monday of each month. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
Where: Ross Boddy Community Center, 18529 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring
Contact: Sandy Spring Civic Association at sscacommunications@sandyspringcivic.com
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Smart Start - Entrepreneur 101
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person
The Capital Region SBDC presents Smart Start Entrepreneur 101 as one in a series of four workshops highly recommended for new start-up businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, explore the feasibility of your idea, and increase chances for success!
Where: Wheaton Business Innovation Center, Wheaton Building South, 11002 Viers Mill Road, Suite 700, Wheaton
Contact: Training SBDC at (301) 403-0501 or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu
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Business Growth Strategies for the 21st Century
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 per person
This interactive seminar will include a S.W.O.T. analysis of your enterprise: S.trenghts, W.eaknesses, O.pportunities, T.hreats
Where: DOCTORS OFFICE BUILDING, 4404 Queensbury Road, Suite 220, 2nd Floor, Riverdale
Contact: Fayrene Koroma at (301) 209-7334 or nncmw@hotmail.com
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Personal Financial Management
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE Event
Personal Financial Management-Six Steps To Financial Success - Protect What You Have, Take Control Of Your Cash Flow, Invest Wisely, Manage Your Taxes, Save For Retirement, Leave A Legacy
Where: Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Bethesda
Contact: Jorge Amy at (301) 354-3844 or jorge.a.amy@gmail.com
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RIGHT START Entrepreneurial Training Program (4 week program)
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $125, scholarships available
RIGHT START is a four-week program that guides students through a structured evaluation process to decide whether business ownership fits their professional needs and personal expectations.
Where: Women Entrepreneurs of Baltimore, 1118 Light Street, Ste.102, Baltimore
Contact: (410) 717-4921
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LinkedIn Lunch & Learn: Does Your Marketing + Sales Strategy Include LinkedIn?
Time: 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
LinkedIn is now cited as the number one social media tool for B2B marketers. A profile that is 100% complete increases your opportunities in LinkedIn by 40%.
Where: Loyola University Graduate Center-Timonium Campus, 2034 Greenspring Drive , Timonium
Contact: (410) 458-6960
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
BNI Upcounty Entrepreneurs
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
We are currently looking for new members to join our networking group.
Where: Ambrosia Grill located at 802 Hungerford Drive in Rockville near Montgomery College
Contact: Lori Shore at (301) 728-2414 or lori.shore@yellowbook.com
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How to Turn Leads into Customers
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person
This is a great seminar for businesses who would like to learn about how to find leads and how to turn leads into your next customers!
Where: Capital Region SBDC, 7100 Baltimore Ave. suite 400, College Park
Contact: Training SBDC at (301) 403-0501 or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu
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Council Member Obie Patterson Hosts 'Small Business Forum Focussed on Minority and Women Owned Businesses'
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE Event
Council Member Obie Patterson will be hosting a small business forum focussed on understanding the bidding procedures and procurement process.
Where: Harmony Hall, 10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington
Contact: Derrick Coley at (301) 952-3860 or councildistrict8@co.pg.md.us
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Think Big Baltimore
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Think Big Baltimore, Towson University and the Baltimore Business Journal have partnered to produce Think Big Baltimore 2011, the premier conference for entrepreneurs, investors and startups.
Where: Towson University , 8000 York Rd., Towson
Contact: (410) 269-0642
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Thursday, July 14, 2011
BNI - Greenbelt Thursday Breakfast Networking Group
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
If you are in business and wish to grow your business then the most effective way is to use the power of Word Of Mouth Marketing. BNI harnesses this power and helps members to grow and develop their businesses.
Where: Residence Inn by Marriott, 6320 Golden Triangle Drive, Greenbelt
Contact: Alana Diaz Sutton at (888) 327-2313 or alana.sutton@thesuttonconnection.com
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Writing a Winning Business Plan
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
A well written business plan will help you define your business idea, evaluate your competition, analyze risks and estimate costs. This comprehensive seminar will explain and illustrate the business plan format, provide tips on research, marketing, cash flow and more.
Where: Wheaton Business Innovation Center, Wheaton Building South, 11002 Viers Mill Road, Suite 700, Wheaton
Contact: Training SBDC at (301) 403-0501 or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu
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