POWER MOVES - Conversations for Leaders in Government Contracting

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 government contracting startups and small business leaders with tech-enabled products and solutions. Join us for a 1/2 day gaining valuable insights, practical guidance and connections to grow your business. Program, snacks and lunch included.

Thank you to our event sponsors:

TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED:

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

• Build Your Dream Team – Choosing the right collaborators to amplify your mission

• Partner with Purpose – Navigating strategic relationships that accelerate results

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

• Lead the Climb – Smart strategies to scale your business

AGENDA

• 9:00-9:30 Arrival & Networking

• 9:30-9:40 Welcome Remarks

• 9:40-10:50 Flash Talks

• 10:50-11:00 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.