Don't miss these fall events
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ATHENAPowerLink® Baltimore Women in Business Speaker Series: April Richardson
Thursday, September 5
Breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Program: 9:15 a.m.
Join April to learn about her journey switching careers as a lawyer to owning two bakeries and a baked goods manufacturing facility and how she works to empower women to embrace action and innovation.
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StarTUp Accelerator Showcase
Thursday, September 12, 5–8 p.m.
Join fellows of the 2024 StarTUp Accelerator for a high-energy, live event featuring product pitches and networking with campus, business, and community leaders.
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Purpose + Profits Forum: How Businesses Can Create Better Futures for All
Thursday, October 17, 8–10:30 a.m.
Join transformational leaders Christine Aspell, KPMG; Jeff Cherry, Conscious Venture Partners; Alison Omens, JUST Capital; and Jay Turakhia, Truist, and learn how purpose-driven organizations can be a force for greater good.
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Intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Work, and Leadership Workshop
October 29–30, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Join the dynamic and visionary Chrissy M. Thornton to delve into the heart of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the realms of work and leadership in this two-day workshop designed to impart foundational knowledge and inspire change.
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Economic Outlook Forum
Thursday, November 7, 8:15–10 a.m.
Join RESI Chief Economist Dr. Daraius Irani for the annual economic forecast for our state, with a focus on how regional, national and international events and trends are impacting Maryland’s economy.
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ATHENAPowerLink® Baltimore Women in Business Speaker Series: Women in GovCon Panel
Wednesday, November 13
Breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Program: 9:15 a.m.
Join Stephanie Bagley, SCB Management Solutions; Tamera Rush, TENAX Technologies; and Jeanne Kimmich Roberts, Kimmich Software Systems, to learn about their paths to founding successful government contracting businesses. Moderated by Martin O’Neill, Chesapeake Corporate Advisors.
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LEARN WITH OSHER THIS FALL
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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University provides learning opportunities to expand knowledge and gain insights into current events, and to access social and cultural activities. There are no entrance requirements, just bring your curiosity and love of learning. Membership is a requirement to register for fall/spring semester classes.
The fall semester of classes runs September 9–November 9 and includes a mix of online and in-person liberals arts courses—all delivered by leading subject matter experts.
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EARN AN IN-DEMAND CERTIFICATION
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No matter the role, holding a certification can help you stand out to potential employers seeking qualified individuals to join their team. TU Continuing and Professional Studies courses will prepare you to earn those certifications.
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CATCHING UP WITH THE STARTUP
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The 2024 StarTUp Accelerator recently wrapped up with record-breaking success, featuring our most dynamic cohort yet. We were thrilled to welcome Barry Wright, chief of staff at Noom, to our roster of experts. Barry led our founders through pitch scenarios that included real-world twists. Ventures with open financing rounds are already 80% subscribed on average, a remarkable achievement in today’s challenging capital-raising environment.
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CREATING IMPACTS THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
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The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute has a profound impact in the Baltimore community and beyond thanks to the “ripple effect” of its leadership programs.
“It was incredibly empowering to see other women recognizing themselves in this experience and saying, ‘That’s me! We can all relate to this!’”
—Valencia Hike, Baltimore Orioles
“The Institute helped ... by giving my staff what they need to thrive.””
—Alex Smith, Atlas Restaurant Group
“The Institute helped me know how to use my voice. They told me: ‘stand up, get your thoughts together, and speak your truth!’””
—Dawn Collins, 2LT Richard W. Collins III Foundatio
Learn how the Grasmick Institute makes meaningful impacts in the community
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WHAT'S DRIVING OUR ECONOMY?
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Maryland gains 6,100 jobs. Unemployment steady at 2.8%.
Overall, Maryland still has experienced one of the most significant unemployment rate changes in the country over the past year, moving from 1.9 to 2.8 percent. Even with one of the largest rates increases, Maryland’s unemployment rate is still relatively low compared to the rest of the country.
READ RESI ANALYSIS
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