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SUMMARY:From Government Worker to Entrepreneur Through Franchising
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p><label>Date:</label> 7/13/2026<br><label>Time:</label> 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)<br><label>Registration Deadline:</label> 7/12/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)<br><label>Fee:</label> No Fee<br>Sign up <a href="https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/18666" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here</a><br><label>Point of Contact:</label> <a href="mailto:&#100;&#105;&#97;&#110;&#101;&#109;&#99;&#102;&#64;&#117;&#109;&#100;&#46;&#101;&#100;&#117;">Diane McFarland</a><br><br><label>Program Format:</label> Online Meeting (Live)<br><label>Training Topics:</label> Franchising<br><label>Description:</label><br><div>Ready to turn your public-sector experience into business ownership? Join this training for an engaging workshop exploring how franchising can provide a proven pathway to entrepreneurship. Learn the fundamentals of franchise ownership, financing options, and how to evaluate opportunities that align with your goals, lifestyle, and experience. Whether you're planning for retirement, considering a career change, or looking to build long-term wealth, this session will help you determine whether franchising is the right next step in your entrepreneurial journey. Presenter, Richard Bock, FranNet</div></p>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p></p><p><label>Date:</label> 7/13/2026<br><label>Time:</label> 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)<br><label>Registration Deadline:</label> 7/12/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)<br><label>Fee:</label> No Fee<br>Sign up <a href="https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/18666" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here</a><br><label>Point of Contact:</label> <a href="mailto:&#100;&#105;&#97;&#110;&#101;&#109;&#99;&#102;&#64;&#117;&#109;&#100;&#46;&#101;&#100;&#117;">Diane McFarland</a><br><br><label>Program Format:</label> Online Meeting (Live)<br><label>Training Topics:</label> Franchising<br><label>Description:</label><br><div>Ready to turn your public-sector experience into business ownership? Join this training for an engaging workshop exploring how franchising can provide a proven pathway to entrepreneurship. Learn the fundamentals of franchise ownership, financing options, and how to evaluate opportunities that align with your goals, lifestyle, and experience. Whether you're planning for retirement, considering a career change, or looking to build long-term wealth, this session will help you determine whether franchising is the right next step in your entrepreneurial journey. Presenter, Richard Bock, FranNet</div></p>
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