Entrepreneur's Empowerment Seminars

4709 Harford Road,Baltimore MD 21214

08 December, 2021

Description

This is a series of seminars for current & future businesses and entrepreneurs Wednesdays October 6th - December 15th6:00 pm to 8:00 pm(note no seminar 11/24)Free in-person eventPlease register Attend as many seminars as you likeBabysitting services are provided by The Cube Cowork (arts and crafts activities). There are limited spaces so registration is required.Snacks will be provided. Seminar Descriptions:These 10 seminars are designed for current or future businesses and entrepreneurs living or located in Baltimore City. Attend as many as you like.November 3: Contracts/Negotiations Join a small business attorney and First National Bank’s Community Development/CRA Relationship Manager, Leah Beverly, to learn the basics of reading and understanding contracts, leases, and other documents, including resources and information for small business owners getting ready to open, grow, and expand. November 10: Baltimore City’s MBE/WBE Certification Process - How to Get Certified and How Qualifying Minority & Women-Owned Businesses Can Access the Many Opportunities that Certification OffersBaltimore City offers its own certification for minority-owned and women-owned businesses (MBE/WBE) that offers additional opportunities available to our Main Street businesses and entrepreneurs who qualify for it. Representatives of the Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development will talk about the certification process, its advantages, and how our small businesses and entrepreneurs can leverage it to help them increase their opportunities for revenue and expansion.November 17: Grant Opportunities and Grant WritingGrant writing is a skill that many entrepreneurs do not possess. During this session, participants will learn about various grant & contract opportunities and how to effectively write a winning grant efficiently. Presented by Angela Shaffer & Tammira Lucas.Skip 11/24 for ThanksgivingDecember 1: Healthcare for Small Businesses and Their Employees: Navigating Maryland’s Healthcare Marketplace and its Opportunities Presented by the Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative.December 8: Work on, Not in, Your BusinessBuilding a business from scratch requires a lot of time and commitment. Many entrepreneurs do not grow or scale because the founder(s) are consistently working in their business and not on their business. Entrepreneurs will learn how to identify strategies and systems to put in place to grow and scale their businesses. Presented by The Cube Coworking & Omar Muhammad.Special session December 15: Leveraging the Legislative Process as a Business Owner Join Senator Cory McCray, Mayor Brandon Scott, and Shannon Sneed, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen’s Baltimore City Regional Director and former City Councilperson for the 13th District, as they discuss the legislative process at all levels of government and how small business owners can help both their business and their community thrive by getting involved in that process.minority-ownedwomen-owned Covid Protocols: This is an in-person event. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and masks are required for participants.We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Daniel Doty at 410-319-7150 or [email protected]. Hamilton Lauraville Main Street (HLMS) is a diverse community of businesses & residents joining together to create a thriving Harford Road commercial district in Northeast Baltimore City. Surrounded by neighborhoods of stately homes, large trees, pretty cottages, and colorful gardens, the Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street district retains its small-town charm while offering a desirable array of restaurants, taverns, galleries, small shops, and cultural spots. Hamilton-Lauraville is truly a DIY place, where local residents own small businesses, ranging from book stores to restaurants and handmade jewelry stores to bakeries and vegan donuts. HLMS hosts over 40 events each year, ranging from First Fridays, street festivals, farmers markets, and the annual Downhill Derby. Hamilton-Lauraville Healthy Neighborhood is a program under HLMS. The neighborhoods in Healthy Neighborhoods include Arcadia, Beverly Hills, Hamilton Hills, Lauraville, Morgan Park, Moravia-Walther and Waltherson. By targeting the strongest, most marketable areas of a neighborhood to become the “postcard blocks” the residents can set high standards for the neighborhood as a whole and re-define the neighborhood’s image in terms of its best assets. Healthy Neighborhoods provide grants for block improvement projects, capital improvements, and special renovation loans for homeowners.