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.