Small Business Events & Workshops

Wednesday, October 04, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Get Grant Ready Workshop

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If you are currently applying for a DC small business grant, this workshop is for you!

If you are currently applying for a DC small business grant, our DC business coaches want to help! This webinar is for DC small business owners/entrepreneurs who have already started or identified a grant application that they qualify for and who need assistance completing the application.

NOTE: Our DC business coaches are not directly affiliated with the grant programs, but we are here to support you in the application process. Please note that this workshop is a supplemental resource to help you navigate your grant application. You will need to set aside time outside of this webinar to work on/complete your application.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Grant Application Workshop

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If you are currently applying for a DC small business grant, our DC business coaches want to help! This in-person workshop is for DC small business owners/entrepreneurs who have already started or identified a grant application that they qualify for and who need assistance completing the application. Please bring the following to the workshop:

TO REGISTER: PLEASE SELECT ONE OF 3 TIME SLOTS on the "Tickets" page. You will have the option to come between 11-12am, 12-1, or 1-2pm ET.

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions about this Grant Application Assistance Workshop

NOTE: this event is a follow up to the virtual "Get Grant Ready Workshop" on October 4th.

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Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Basic Financial Principles

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Join us with Eddie Perez-Ruberte from Northwestern Mutual to learn more about how to organize your personal finances to achieve long term success. Whether your financial goals are to start a business, retire early, support your family, or achieve another dream, it starts with your personal finances!

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Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 09:00 AM

Launch Your Dream Business Bootcamp

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Join us in-person for an intensive, 1 day workshop covering all 4 modules of LEDC's Launch your Dream Business Bootcamp!

Schedule
•Module 1 – Designing your Business - 9:00 am ET
•Module 2 – Getting your First Clients - 11:00 am ET
- Lunch Break -
•Module 3 – Funding your Business and Pricing your Product - 1:00 pm ET
•Module 4 – Launching your Business / Marketing Tools - 3:00 pm ET

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Monday, October 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Instagram para su Negocio

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¿Quieres potenciar la presencia de tu negocio en las redes sociales y llegar a más clientes? ¡Entonces este taller es para ti! Instagram se ha convertido en una herramienta esencial para promocionar y hacer crecer tu negocio, y en este taller aprenderás todo lo que necesitas saber para sacarle el máximo provecho.

16 de octubre, 2023

11:00am to 1:00pm

No cost

In person -12520 Prosperity Dr., Suite 200,
Silver Spring, MD 20904

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 06:00 PM

Everything You Need to Know About Coops

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Got a great idea for a new business? Do you dream of starting an equitable, inclusive, and empowering business environment? Then a co‑op could be the perfect business model for you. 

A co-op is a workers-owned business where its members meet their shared needs and have a say in how the business is run. In this one-hour webinar, you will get a complete overview and learn more about co‑ops, its benefits, and how to get your co‑op business off the ground. 

Please join us online (Zoom) for free. In this webinar, offered by Empowered Women International, you will get a complete overview and learn about:   

  • What is a co-op? 
  • Types of co-op 
  • Co-op legal structures  
  • Access to Capital 
  • Pros and Cons of starting a co-op 
  • And more! 

 

PRESENTED BY BRED: Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy (BRED) helps worker coops in the greater Baltimore area get the capital they need to start and grow. Our non-extractive lending process helps prioritize inclusion and equity rather than locking communities out of the funding they need to start owning their economy. By combining the financing we offer with technical assistance and cooperative mentoring, we can support worker-owned businesses and give them a chance to thrive.  

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 06:00 PM

WOMEN’S COOPERATIVES CATALYTIC GRANT PROGRAM - INFO SESSIONS

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TUESDAY / OCTOBER 24th, 2023 – 6:00 PM TO 6:30 PM 

THURSDAY / OCTOBER 26TH, 2023 – 1:00 PM TO 1:30 PM 

Do you dream of starting a women-run co-op? Wondering how to access capital to start your workers-owned business? Look no further; please join us and learn more about our women's co-op grant program and discover the program's purpose and benefits. 

In this FREE 30-minute info session, offered by Empowered Women International, you will get a complete overview and learn about:   

  • Program Overview 
  • Grant Program Criteria 
  • Eligibility Requirements 
  • Additional Benefits 
  • And more! 

PRESENTED BY MARIA O. CORREA–EWI PROGRAM COORDINATOR:  Maria is a bilingual social worker. She is a passionate and committed visionary who believes in the power of leadership and social entrepreneurship to evoke societal change. Since 2011, Maria has worked in the nonprofit field, assisting individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds. This journey has allowed her to collaborate and serve as a consultant with interdisciplinary teams, committees, and boards to meet their clientele's needs appropriately. Maria is a student at heart who enjoys journaling, reading, and traveling to explore new places and build community. 

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 06:00 PM

UNLEASHING THE POTENTIAL OF AI FOR SMALL BUSINESS

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses determine and execute their strategies.  This Webinar it is tailored for women entrepreneurs to grasp the power of AI and unlock its potential to drive revenue and growth for their businesses. 

Do not miss out on this invaluable opportunity to enhance your understanding of AI and its business applications. Empower your business for the future by integrating AI effectively! 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:  

- Understand AI in simple terms: demystifying complex jargon for even the least technically savvy individuals. 

-Types of AI relevant to businesses: explore various AI technologies and discover which ones suit your business needs. 

- Real-world AI use cases: learn how AI is transforming businesses across different industries with successful case studies. 

- From cost-cutting to revenue generation: discover how AI can do more than just optimize expenses; it can be a robust revenue-generating tool. 

- Interactive Q&A session: get your AI questions answered. 

MEET THE TRAINER – ANN BRENNAN  

Ann Brennan is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing, co-host of the Marketing Mums Podcast, and founder of Burgers and Bands for Suicide Prevention. Ann believes that marketing can only start when a company has truly explored their core values, unique selling proposition, and target clients. She and her team are responsible for helping businesses across the country market themselves using social media marketing, website design, content marketing, and community management. She is a frequent speaker at BBB, Chambers of Commerce, and networking summits. 

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