UPDATE: See Agenda Here.
Join Talbot County small business leaders for the free Money Maryland Expo on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the BAAM Athletic Center at 31 Jowite Street in Easton, Maryland. Participation is limited, with advanced registration required at www.moneymaryland.com.
The Money Maryland program connects Maryland residents to important local and state resources. The event includes free learning sessions, interactive panel discussions, and connections to free business resources, workforce training, loans, grants, and support for small businesses.
“We’re excited to be able to offer this free program in Talbot County,” said Cassandra Vanhooser, director of Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism. “Small business owners will come away with a better understanding of financing opportunities and will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate the small business resources Maryland has to offer, including funding and grant opportunities.”
Featured topics include marketing and branding for small businesses; business basics for entrepreneurs; profitably pricing products, services, and contracts; and funding options for startups and growing companies. The event will also feature a business resource fair and networking opportunities.
Panelists include Meshelle Howard, Director of Small Business Programs for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA); Dawn Foster, CEO of D. Foster Marketing; Myah Koepfer and Mackenzy Perkins,, Account Managers at iFrog Marketing Solutions; Dr. Rhonda Farrell, CEO of Global Innovation Strategies; Amy Keller, Owner of Aging at Home Solution; Jed Anthony, Commercial Relationships Manager at Shore United Bank; Nick Rudolph, Baltimore Regional Director for Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc.; Richard Ojuri, Vice President Business Banking at M&T Bank; and Eric Stewart, Vice President of Sales at EMS Commercial.
Free parking and refreshments are available for Money Maryland attendees. Lunch will also be provided.
The Money Maryland (TM) series was developed by Will Holmes Consulting (WHC) and is produced in partnership with the Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism.
Agenda: Money Maryland in Talbot County 2024
| 9:30 a.m. | Doors Open for Registration, Networking with Business Resource Partners, Attendees |
| 10:00 a.m. | Opening Remarks Cassandra Vanhooser, director, Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism Dina Daly, executive director, Building African American Minds, Inc. Keasha Haythe (tentative), member, Talbot County Council Will Holmes, founder of Will Holmes Consulting and creator of Money Maryland |
| 10:15 a.m. | Growing Your Business Through Marketing and Branding Focus: Effective marketing and branding strategies to help businesses stand out and attract customers. Panelists: Meshelle Howard, director of small business programs for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Dawn Foster, CEO of D. Foster Marketing Myah Koepfer, account manager at iFrog Marketing Solutions Mackenzy Perkins, sccount manager for iFrog Marketing Solutions |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch and Business Resource Fair Partners Include: Chesapeake College Comptroller of Maryland Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Easton Economic Development Corporation Maryland Capital Enterprises Maryland Department of Commerce Maryland Health Connection Maryland Small Business Development Center PNC Bank Shore United Bank Talbot County Chamber of Commerce Talbot County Free Library USDA Rural Development U.S. Small Business Administration |
| 1:30 p.m. | Profitably Pricing Products, Services, and Contracts Focus: Interactive discussion on pricing products and services for sales to B2B, B2C, and B2G customers. Panelists: Dr. Rhonda Farrell, CEO of Global Innovation Strategies Amy Keller, owner of Aging at Home Solution Brett Kirchner, CEO and Owner of Comeback Care Allan Lynch, owner of Portside Grill |
| 2:30 p.m. | Access to Capital Focus: Financial Resources Available to Small Businesses; Borrowing from Local Banks Panelists: Jed Anthony, commercial relationship manager at Shore United Bank Nick Rudolph, Baltimore Regional Director for Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. Richard Ojuri, vice president business banking at M&T Bank William Sharp, vendor relationship manager at Navy Federal Credit Union |
| 3:30 p.m. | Program Ends, Networking with Business Resource Partners, Attendees |
Recap of Money Maryland 2023
Watch the recap video from last year’s Money Maryland. Special thank you to the Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corporation for their continued support!
About Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism
The Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s mission is to enhance and promote a business-friendly environment for current and prospective enterprises and to advocate for policies that support and strengthen the economic vitality of Talbot County. The department’s vision for Talbot County is built on the principles of strong communities, empowered businesses, and innovative solutions.
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