HomeDiversity & Inclusion Networking Events Diversity & Inclusion Networking Events Join us monthly for our EmPOWER networking events dedicated to helping underrepresented businesses connect and grow. Hear from industry experts and business leaders on topics such as marketing, finance, development, community leadership, and more. All are welcome to attend! This group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month virtually from 4 - 5 PM. STAY TUNED! THE EMPOWER NETWORKING EVENT WILL RETURN IN 2022! View Videos of Past EmPOWER Networking Events EmPOWER Guest Speakers October 2021 – Guest Speakers Paola Bonarriva and Luis Tapia, Licensed Real Estate Agents in Maryland and the Owners of B&T Group Homes and B&T Home Investments. The pair will present "Making Frederick Home." September 2021 – Guest Speaker David Brooks, Owner of Brooks Behavioral Health Services, LLC "Overcoming Substance Use Disorder." June 2021 – Guest Speaker Em Perper, Lead Bookseller of Curious Iguana, "LGBTQIA Business Inclusivity." May 2021 – Guest Speaker Sue Hough, Owner and Creative Director of Octavo Designs, "Branding for Small Businesses." April 2021 – Guest Speaker Maria Jimenez, Business Relationship Manager for The State Employees Credit Union, “Small Business Financing.” March 2021 – Guest Speaker Margot Connor, CEO of RoosterBio Inc., “Women in Business Development.” February 2021 – Guest Speaker: Todd Scott, “We Rise: Helping the Next Generation with Financial Literacy” January 2021 – Guest Speaker: Amanda Rodriguez, “Turning Your Followers Into Fuel” Mission Statement Our mission is to increase the overall economic health of Frederick County through attracting new businesses in our targeted industries and helping existing businesses be more successful. Contact Us Frederick County Office of Economic Development 118 N Market St, Suite 300 Frederick, MD 21701 Phone 301-600-1058 800-248-2296 Email info@discoverfrederickmd.com Quick Links About Us Incentives & Taxes Major Development Areas Major Employers Start a Business Data & Publications Twitter Updates Let's get to know 2 more of our Top 50 Legacy Businesses for 2021. Next up, United Way of Frederick County and Werr… https://t.co/qh0WE9rvp9 30 Nov, 2021 Thanks to recent solar panel installation, Linganore Winecellars is now able to fully power the winery's operation.… https://t.co/ewLqEMn9cG 30 Nov, 2021 As November comes to a close, don't forget to check out our calendar for all the great webinars and trainings comin… https://t.co/5QNnfywc71 30 Nov, 2021 ©2021 Frederick County Office of Economic Development. All rights reserved. Powered by Orases