Webinars
How To Apply For Charles County Business Grants
Recorded on 9/23/20
There is still over one million dollars available to assist County-based businesses that have lost income due to the COVID-19 crisis. We'll resume accepting applications on Monday, September 28th. This webinar demonstrates how to apply for a grant, provide information about what’s needed, and answer your questions about the program and the application process.
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Panelists: Lucretia Freeman-Buster, Martin Proulx
Show Me The Money
Recorded on 8/5/20
There is still a lot of money available to Charles County businesses and nonprofit organizations. Do you know the what, the where, the who, and the how you need to get your share? "Show Me the Money" is a virtual panel discussion that will help you find the money and tell you how to get it.
Webinar Recording: View on youTube
Resources: Resources, Loan Application/Guide
Slides: Download
Panelists: Clarence Campbell, Lucretia Freeman-Buster, Bill Hitte, Kwanza Sykes
Good Cyber Hygiene
Recorded on 6/3/2020
A deep-dive into cyber hygiene – what it is, best online security practices, online system health, the importance of cyber hygiene, how to identify applications that leave a business vulnerable to security breaches, how to effectively back up data, and strengthening a business’s cybersecurity.
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Resources: Download
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Panelists: Bill Campbell, Justin Weeks
Cashflow Management 101
Recorded on 5/27/2020
A tutorial on managing finances, sustaining business, evaluating funding sources, good business cash flow habits during times of crisis, and preparing for negative cash flow.
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Panelists: Ken Alozie, Joye Sistrunk
Using Social Media as a Digital Storefront
Recorded on 5/20/2020
An overview of Facebook Shop, Facebook Market, Facebook Live, Instagram Shopping (swipe up links, product tagging and more). Focus on assisting businesses to know and understand their social media tools for reaching and growing their customer base.
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Panelists: Sally Ontiveros, Rebekah Ontiveros, Ali Von Paris
WFH Mental Health Care
Recorded on 5/13/2020
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Panelists: Yvonne N. Harris, Julie Gaver
Hosting Successful Virtual Events
Recorded on 5/6/2020
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Resource Reference PDF: Download PDF
Panelists: Charles Brewer, Jay Hudgins, Sanece Marie Poolas
Online Team Building and Communication
Recorded on 4/29/2020
Strategies to engage, communicate and empower your employees through online methods. Focus on how to host online meetings, communication tips, digital accountability platforms, and general team support online
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Panelists: Diane Devaney, Brianna Dunbar Bowling, Lisa Hammer
Effective Online Marketing
Recorded on 4/22/2020
Tips and methods on how to engage a customer base using email marketing, social media campaigns, Google Ads, SEO etc. Focus on digital advertising for small businesses, growing email lists through multiple online methods and engaging new and existing customers
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Panelists: Diane Devaney, Brianna Dunbar Bowling
Views from Charles
Collaboration and Lessons Learned
“Charles County is a great central location for us to have access to all of our customers. We do business with NSWC Carderock, Naval Research Laboratory, NAWCAD Patuxent River, NSWC Dahlgren, and Indian Head Naval Support Facility, to name a few.”
Scott Decker
Director of Operations
Cardinal Scientific
“We are proud to be a key part of Charles County’s future and we heartily encourage other, cutting-edge companies to join us.”
Doug Egan
Chief Executive Officer
Competitive Power Ventures
“Charles County is where we started our company and where we grew and expanded. We now operate our managed print and managed IT solutions in five states and provide custom apps all around the globe. Our headquarters is still in Charles County, an excellent place to conduct business and recruit highly skilled individuals for our ever growing team!"
Joshua Justice
President
Just Tech
“We are proud to be a key part of Charles County’s future and we heartily encourage other, cutting-edge companies to join us.”
Katharine Tate
Executive Director of Provider Engagement and Community Relations
Righttime Medical Care
“Charles County is a great place for businesses to start, grow, and thrive! We've worked with over 100 businesses since we opened our doors in Charles County, and I've witnessed the majority of these businesses achieve all three.”
Darlene M. Breck
Owner
Southern Maryland Business Center
“Charles County is a great place to do business because of the passion of the business community and the residents who strive to make it the best that it can be."
Andrew W. Welburn
President
The Welburn Organization
