POWER MOVES

The Office of County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) and Fearless Institute, along with hosting partner, The Technology Advancement Center (TAC), and support from Evergreen Advisors, are pleased to announce a special event for tech startups/small businesses and scaling tech-focused government contractors. Join us to gain valuable insights, practical guidance and connections to grow your business. Program, snacks and lunch included.

Thank you to our event sponsors:

Coffee Break Sponsor

TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED:

• Lead the Climb – Smart strategies to scale your business

• Own Your Hours – Prioritizing time investments that fuel growth and balance

• Partner with Purpose – Navigating strategic relationships that accelerate results

• Mentor & Be Mentored – Cultivating high-impact, two-way relationships

AGENDA

• 9:00-9:30 Arrival & Networking

• 9:30-9:45 Welcome Remarks

• 9:45-10:45 Flash Talks

• 10:45-11:00 Break

• 11:00-12:00 Keynote Speaker

• 12:00 Program concludes. Boxed lunch available to go or to enjoy in second floor café area together.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Elizabeth McCormick, Inspirational Speaker and Former U.S. Army Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot

EMCEE: LaToya Staten, Executive Director, Fearless Institute

PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS:

• Jennifer Jones, CEO, Howard County Economic Development Authority

• Shelley Lombardo, President, Evergreen Advisors

• Erica Dobbs, CEO & President, Dobbs Defense Solutions

• Gwen Greene, Ph.D., CEO and Senior Information Systems Security Engineer, Applied Information Technology (AiTech)

• Katie Leonard, Founder & Chief Strategist, Slate Seven

• Angie Lienert, President & CEO, IntelliGenesis

Questions? Email Stacey Smith of Smith Consulting & Events at stacey@smithcande.com or call/text Stacey at 443-844-0047.