Nov
14
to Nov 15

VIB National Conference

VIB Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. One of the things that set us apart from other organizations is that we don’t charge the Veteran businesses a membership fee. We believe their service to the country was payment enough. We also offer a Veteran business directory, outreach events, webinars, business resources, Veteran Business Cohort programs, and our VIB App – all at no charge.

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Oct
12
6:00 PM18:00

Panel Discussion: Thriving as a Woman in a Male-Dominated Industry

When it comes to gender equality in the workplace, organizations are keeping a slow — and we do mean slow — and steady pace. In the United States in 2022, fields such as Aircraft Piloting, Agriculture, Architecture, Construction, Finance, and Information technology, are still male-dominated industries. Only 6.5% of women worked full-time in male-dominated occupations. Women working in male-dominated industries face various challenges. They use a variety of mechanisms to cope with working in male-dominated work environments, which can also be used in other industries. For a woman who is working in a male-dominated environment, what exactly does it take to thrive and succeed?

In this panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Jenna Bell of the ABWA Maryland Capital Chapter Professional Development Committee, we will talk to three successful women who work in male-dominated industries. They will share their stories and experiences about navigating work and life as strong women in these male-dominated industries.

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Sep
24
1:00 PM13:00

Empowered 2 Prosper

Build the mindset, network and resources necessary to live an abundant life

Empowered 2 Prosper is a Christian Women's Conference that builds the mindset, the network, and the resources necessary to live the abundant life as intended. With tracks that include personal development, building a strong financial foundation, entrepreneurship, and investing, E2P creates an opportunity to build a strategic plan of success.

You can click here and register here.



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Laurie's Table Talk
Sep
17
11:00 AM11:00

Laurie's Table Talk

Laurie's Table Talk is a LIVE monthly series discussing various topics pertaining to the challenges and techniques of Survival, Self-reflection, Success, and Sustainability (4S) for women that seek to obtain a higher level of peace, acceptance, and internal power to accomplish their goals.

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Laurie's Table Talk
Aug
20
11:00 AM11:00

Laurie's Table Talk

Laurie's Table Talk is a LIVE monthly series discussing various topics pertaining to the challenges and techniques of Survival, Self-reflection, Success, and Sustainability (4S) for women that seek to obtain a higher level of peace, acceptance, and internal power to accomplish their goals.

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Laurie's Table Talk
Jul
16
11:00 AM11:00

Laurie's Table Talk

Laurie's Table Talk is a LIVE monthly series discussing various topics pertaining to the challenges and techniques of Survival, Self-reflection, Success, and Sustainability (4S) for women that seek to obtain a higher level of peace, acceptance, and internal power to accomplish their goals.

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Success 4 Women" TV Show (Guest)
Jun
24
7:00 PM19:00

Success 4 Women" TV Show (Guest)

The Success 4 Women Radio/TV Show, which airs live on the Women 4 Women Network and Talk 4 TV (with 49,000+listeners), is committed to helping women in the workplace, women in business, and women who aspire to become business owners, live their highest dreams, and goals. This show is meant to show women that there are women out there doing what they may be dreaming of doing. And that a dream is fine, but when you take action and follow-through, “nothing is impossible.”

What if there were a predictable roadmap for success – proven over the years by other women – that would let you FAST TRACK your career and business success and move you forward. Success 4 Women Radio Show will bring these experts to you every week to tell you just how they did it. And let you know you can “do it” also.

Success 4 Women TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Success 4 Women Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

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Women Veteran & Military Spouse Owned Small Business Resources
Jun
14
9:00 AM09:00

Women Veteran & Military Spouse Owned Small Business Resources

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration, Maryland's Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program, and the W.O.M.E.N. Platform under the Morgan State University Entrepreneurial Development and Assistance Center for a robust discussion of the resources available through federal, state, and private partners.

We will provide unique resources for women-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, and small businesses owned by military spouses. Together, we will explore helping women entrepreneurs launch new businesses and compete in the federal/state/private marketplace through training, counseling, and procurement certification programs.

You'll hear the first-hand experiences of how these programs and services impacted our keynote speaker, who served seven years in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and was elected as the first woman veteran officer on the Veteran Entrepreneurship Task Force (VET-Force) Committee, Laurie Sayles, President & CEO of Civility Management Solutions.

Who should attend? Women veteran entrepreneurs and business owners interested in learning more about federal, state, and private sector programs that can help them thrive and succeed.

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House Hearing - Committee on Small Business
Jun
8
10:00 AM10:00

House Hearing - Committee on Small Business

The Committee on Small Business will hold a hybrid hearing titled: “Military to Main Street: Serving Veteran Entrepreneurship.” The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Participating members can also join remotely via Zoom.

Veterans often gain skills such as discipline, work ethic, and leadership throughout their military service that naturally translate to successful entrepreneurship and small business ownership. However, transitioning from military service to civilian life presents unique challenges for aspiring entrepreneurs. The purpose of the hearing will be to discuss the role of veteran entrepreneurs in the economy and how the Small Business Administration (SBA) supports their transition to civilian life.

To view a livestream of the hearing, click here

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Laurie's Table Talk
May
21
11:00 AM11:00

Laurie's Table Talk

Laurie's Table Talk is a LIVE monthly series discussing various topics pertaining to the challenges and techniques of Survival, Self-reflection, Success, and Sustainability (4S) for women that seek to obtain a higher level of peace, acceptance, and internal power to accomplish their goals.

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Guest Speaker: Military Veteran Entrepreneur & Appreciation Fair (MVEAF)
Apr
28
10:30 AM10:30

Guest Speaker: Military Veteran Entrepreneur & Appreciation Fair (MVEAF)

Operation College Promise Certificate for Veterans Service Providers (CVSP) Staff Training

Hosted by University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)

& Mid-Atlantic Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)

Registration: $350.00

Program Content (Subject to Change):

Module 1 – Military 101:  A Primer on Military Culture

Module 2 – What’s New, What to Expect – Update on GI Bill & Educational Benefits

Module 3 – Invisible Injuries of Contemporary Warfare

Module 4 – Fundamentals of Effective Advising of Veterans and Transitioning Service Members

Module 5 – Beyond the Diploma: Contemporary Resources for Veterans Employment

Module 6 - Serving My Country: A Student Veterans Panel

Module 7 – It Takes a Village: Creating and Maintaining Effective Community Collaboration

 

** Featuring a Military & Veterans Entrepreneur and Appreciation Fair**

with

Veterans Service Organizations, Employers, Entrepreneur Resources

 

See what previous attendees say about the CVSP experience here:

www.ocpstudentveterans.org

For more information, email Wendy at walang118@gmail.com or 561-302-5282 or Trokon at tcfiawoo@gmail..com or 240-755-4579.

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Laurie's Table Talk
Apr
16
11:00 AM11:00

Laurie's Table Talk

Laurie's Table Talk is a LIVE monthly series discussing various topics pertaining to the challenges and techniques of Survival, Self-reflection, Success, and Sustainability (4S) for women that seek to obtain a higher level of peace, acceptance, and internal power to accomplish their goals.

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Government Coins Podcast Season 2 | Episode 9 - with Laurie Sayles
Mar
31
1:30 PM13:30

Government Coins Podcast Season 2 | Episode 9 - with Laurie Sayles

Season 2 | EP. 9 of Government Coins- How to leverage your Veteran-, Women-, Minority-owned certification with Laurie

You can click here to listen live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp4WNoac_xk

More About Government Coins:

Government Coins is a podcast hosted by ShaKeia the founder of GovLia & Christlie the founder of Christlie G Consulting. Government Coins is a brand new podcast focusing on— increasing small and minority owned business participation in government contracting! Our goal is to dismantle barriers of entry by educating the small minority business community and providing them with more insight on how to navigate the government contracting landscape. Unlike traditional outreach events and tradeshows, our podcast will allow us to connect with a wider range of small businesses both locally and nationally.

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Laurie's Table Talk
Mar
19
11:00 AM11:00

Laurie's Table Talk

Laurie's Table Talk is a LIVE monthly series discussing various topics pertaining to the challenges and techniques of Survival, Self-reflection, Success, and Sustainability (4S) for women that seek to obtain a higher level of peace, acceptance, and internal power to accomplish their goals.

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Maintaining Your Business in Greenbelt, Reinvesting in Black and Brown Communities, and Promoting Generational Wealth
Feb
22
6:30 PM18:30

Maintaining Your Business in Greenbelt, Reinvesting in Black and Brown Communities, and Promoting Generational Wealth

Tuesday, February 22nd; 6:30pm-8:00pm

Register at: www.signupgenius.com/go/generationalwealth

Maintaining and taking your business to new levels within today’s environment is challenging.   Our panelists will share their remarkable achievements; their paths to success and plans to move forward. Learn how these Greenbelt businesses are getting it done.

Panelists:

Theo Milford, PE – Senior Vice President of Conquest Solutions, LLC
Laurie Sayles – President & CEO of Civility Management Solutions
Johnine Clark - Principal of the Law Offices of Johnine Clark, PA
Charise Liggins - Greenbelt Economic Development Coordinator - Growth and Sustainability Resources

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Laurie's Table Talk
Feb
19
11:00 AM11:00

Laurie's Table Talk

Laurie's Table Talk is a LIVE monthly series discussing various topics pertaining to the challenges and techniques of Survival, Self-reflection, Success, and Sustainability (4S) for women that seek to obtain a higher level of peace, acceptance, and internal power to accomplish their goals.

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Laurie's Table Talk
Jan
15
11:00 AM11:00

Laurie's Table Talk

Laurie's Table Talk is a LIVE monthly series discussing various topics pertaining to the challenges and techniques of Survival, Self-reflection, Success, and Sustainability (4S) for women that seek to obtain a higher level of peace, acceptance, and internal power to accomplish their goals.

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Oct
29
10:00 AM10:00

Bowie BIC 8(a) Accelerator Session One

The award-winning Bowie BIC 8(a) Accelerator is a seven-week initiative developed in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) with some funding from Capital One, EZGovOpps and PilieroMazza PLLC to give 8(a) companies the edge they need to win more government contracts.

The next 8(a) Accelerator Program runs October through December 2021:

  • 7 Weekly Half-Day Sessions Online

Learn how to maximize 8(a) contracting success through:

  • Coaching on the development of your capture strategy

  • Access to successful 8(a) business leaders serving as speakers and business resources during each training session

  • One-on-one mentoring with successful 8(a) business executives

  • Strategies to develop and expand your own network of teaming partners, advisors, and industry experts

Additional Benefits

Companies accepted into 8(a) Accelerator also receive:

  • Training and complimentary access to the EZGovOpps Market Intelligence tool

  • Access to U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Business Opportunity Specialists (BOS)

  • Access to legal resources for contractors through PilieroMazza PLLC

  • Online 8(a) Accelerator Desk Guide with resource materials from the program

Participant Requirements

  • Company is currently participating in SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program

  • Company has two or more employees, including the owner

  • Company has annual revenues of less than $1 million

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Laurie's Table Talk
Sep
18
11:00 AM11:00

Laurie's Table Talk

Laurie's Table Talk is a LIVE monthly series discussing various topics pertaining to the challenges and techniques of Survival, Self-reflection, Success, and Sustainability (4S) for women that seek to obtain a higher level of peace, acceptance, and internal power to accomplish their goals.

Each month, I will invite a sister in my circle that assisted, guided, and comforted me through the many attacks of the enemy, to tell the story from their perspective and provide resources to other women so they to are prepared for when the enemy comes for your peace!

Guest for each month to be announced. Visit LaurieSayles.com/lauriestabletalk for guest schedule.

Only members of the Mind Merging Summit Facebook group will have access. So, you and your friends can join the tribe!

If you need to get your copy of "As My Leaders Go So Do I," visit LaurieSayles.com/Shop.

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Sep
16
6:00 PM18:00

Contractor's Cohort S7 of 11: Build A Winning Bid, Build A Winning Team!

Only 10% of contracts awarded by the federal government go to businesses that are owned by people of color.

In Session 7 of the GWUL Entrepreneurship Center’s Contractor's Pathway to Inclusion Cohort, you will learn to create a staffing strategy and develop effective pricing strategies to successfully respond to solicitations.

Let the Greater Washington Urban League help your business build human capital and secure contracts that provide consistent cash flow and opportunities to grow.

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Laurie's Table Talk
Aug
21
11:00 AM11:00

Laurie's Table Talk

Laurie's Table Talk is a LIVE monthly series discussing various topics pertaining to the challenges and techniques of Survival, Self-reflection, Success, and Sustainability (4S) for women that seek to obtain a higher level of peace, acceptance, and internal power to accomplish their goals.

Each month, I will invite a sister in my circle that assisted, guided, and comforted me through the many attacks of the enemy, to tell the story from their perspective and provide resources to other women so they to are prepared for when the enemy comes for your peace!

Guest for each month to be announced. Visit LaurieSayles.com/lauriestabletalk for guest schedule.

Only members of the Mind Merging Summit Facebook group will have access. So, you and your friends can join the tribe!

If you need to get your copy of "As My Leaders Go So Do I," visit LaurieSayles.com/Shop.

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Laurie's Table Talk
Jul
17
11:00 AM11:00

Laurie's Table Talk

Laurie's Table Talk is a LIVE monthly series discussing various topics pertaining to the challenges and techniques of Survival, Self-reflection, Success, and Sustainability (4S) for women that seek to obtain a higher level of peace, acceptance, and internal power to accomplish their goals.

Each month, I will invite a sister in my circle that assisted, guided, and comforted me through the many attacks of the enemy, to tell the story from their perspective and provide resources to other women so they to are prepared for when the enemy comes for your peace!

Guest for each month to be announced. Visit LaurieSayles.com/lauriestabletalk for guest schedule.

Only members of the Mind Merging Summit Facebook group will have access. So, you and your friends can join the tribe!

If you need to get your copy of "As My Leaders Go So Do I," visit LaurieSayles.com/Shop.

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Laurie's Table Talk
Jun
19
11:00 AM11:00

Laurie's Table Talk

Laurie's Table Talk is a LIVE monthly series discussing various topics pertaining to the challenges and techniques of Survival, Self-reflection, Success, and Sustainability (4S) for women that seek to obtain a higher level of peace, acceptance, and internal power to accomplish their goals.

Each month, I will invite a sister in my circle that assisted, guided, and comforted me through the many attacks of the enemy, to tell the story from their perspective and provide resources to other women so they to are prepared for when the enemy comes for your peace!

Guest for each month to be announced. Visit LaurieSayles.com/lauriestabletalk for guest schedule.

Only members of the Mind Merging Summit Facebook group will have access. So, you and your friends can join the tribe!

If you need to get your copy of "As My Leaders Go So Do I," visit LaurieSayles.com/Shop.

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