Join us to find out what it really takes to start your own business. Learn more about the steps involved and discover the many resources available to support you. This workshop is for those thinking about starting a business and also for those with a new business who want to establish a strong foundation to grow. This workshop will take place at Bowie City Hall. No registrations allowed after 12 noon on the day prior to the workshop.

This is Session #4 in our six part series on Procurement. Join us as experts from Aronson, CPA firm and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCCA) discuss what you need to know and understand about accounting system requirements and compliance as you seek procurement opportunities.

This six-week intensive course, taught by Angie Duncanson, runs on Tuesdays from April 17 through Tuesday, June 19. You will meet once a week for three hours.The series takes you through the process of developing a strong business plan. You will finish the program with a road map and complete plan in hand to guide you through the growth of your business. Series fee is $199 and includes materials. Fee must be paid in full prior to start of class.

Join us for this exciting seminar to learn more about the certifications available to women-owned enterprises. We will discuss the process and the reasons to pursue certification from federal, state and local agencies as well as private certifications. Representatives from the SBA, the State of Maryland and the Women Presidents’ Educational Organization will give you an understanding of their process, how certification may open business...

Understand why you need a strong business plan. Learn how to develop each critical piece of your plan. A Business Plan is an essential road map to help steer your business in the right direction, keep you on track and provide critical documentation when you are ready to seek funding. Workshop includes comprehensive outline and additional resources.

Not all ideas are good or profitable business ideas. In this workshop, you will examine business types and choose a business idea while learning to understand niches, market segmentation, and target markets. You will assess who the customer is, develop the research process, and learn about resources and contingency plans so that you can be sure your business is on solid ground.

Learn about the Maryland Women's business Center and other resources to help you start and grow your business.

Join us to find out what it really takes to start your own business. Learn more about the steps involved and discover the many resources available to support you. This workshop is for those thinking about starting a business and also for those with a new business who want to establish a strong foundation to grow.

Knowing your ideal market is necessary to business success. Angie Duncanson, senior trainer for MWBC, will teach you how to conduct solid market research. She will show you the importance of utilizing that research and the basics of doing a competitive strategy analysis. Maryland Women’s Business Center is located at Bowie Business Innovation Center at Bowie State University, Room 2312. Note our Policy: No refunds issued for workshops no...