Training & Seminars
Rockville WBC Cancellation Policy: Please note that fees for all Rockville Women's Business Center seminars are non-refundable. We strongly encourage you to register early because our workshops often sell-out and we can only guarantee seats to those who have registered and paid in advance. Please check our website for announcements regarding cancellations due to weather emergencies.
The ABCs of Starting a Business, Wednesday, May 30, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. What does it really take to start your own business? Learn more about the steps involved and discover the many resources that are available to support you. Explore the demands of being an entrepreneur and take a brief self-assessment. Review the steps involved in getting started such as developing a business plan; finding the help you will need; and determining your business structure. Obtain concrete information about where to go to get "registered" with the federal government and state. Fee: $10.00 Register here
Presenting Your Business Plan, Friday, June 8, 2012 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Learn to present your business plan effectively to potential partners and funders, including banks and investors. This seminar is especially recommended for StartRight! Women's Business Plan Competition entrants, although it is not limited to that group, and everyone is welcome. Fee: $15 Register here
Certifications for Women-Owned and Minority Small Business, Monday, June 11, 2012 6:00-9:00 p.m. Government agencies and many private companies across the country are looking for opportunities to buy products and services from women and/or minority-owned enterprises. But in most cases you must prove, or be certified, as a WBE or MBE, in order to qualify for preference programs. Our panel will describe the certification process and help you decide which programs might be best for you. Fee: $25 Register here
The ABCs of Starting a Business, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. What does it really take to start your own business? Learn more about the steps involved and discover the many resources that are available to support you. Explore the demands of being an entrepreneur and take a brief self-assessment. Review the steps involved in getting started such as developing a business plan; finding the help you will need; and determining your business structure. Obtain concrete information about where to go to get "registered" with the federal government and state. Fee: $10.00 Register here
Special Networking Lunch with Maryland Women Ambassadors for Business, Thursday, June 28, 11:00 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Join fellow business women and entrepreneurs for lunch and an informative presentation by, Louise Ackerbom, an inspiring diplomat in our community. The Rockville Women’s Business Center is the featured non-profit and grant recipient for the lunch, so please help us sell-out! Location: VisArts, 155 Gibb Street, Rockville, Maryland. Fee: $45 includes lunch. Register here
Save the date: August 30 will be the annual WOMEN IN BUSINESS POWER conference: The Conference runs 9 am to 3:30 pm and includes 3 tracks of concurrent sessions: Business Development and Contracting; Technology and Marketing, and Personal Development for Business Growth. The Conference also includes a trade show with over 70 exhibitors and a keynote luncheon for conference attendees and the local business community. Visit www.ThePowerConference.com for details.
Writing a Business Plan, New and existing businesses benefit from a strong business plan. Join the staff of the RWBC to learn why you need one and how to develop a good one, the right way. Date: TBD
Business Plan Intensive, Spend six sessions working through your business plan. Each session will focus on a different part of your business plan to accomplish this important goal for your business. Sessions will include: Business Plan Basics: developing an outline, background information, mission, and objectives; Refining Your Concept: articulating your business model, products and services; Market Analysis: defining your industry, customer, competition and competitive advantage; Management, Operations and Marketing: operations, pricing, and sales; Financial Information: understanding revenues and expenses; identifying funds to support start-up and operations; and Pulling it all together: presenting your plan. Date: TBD
Calendar of Events: To view a calendar of training opportunities and networking events offered by other small business development organizations in the community please click here.
