While Maryland is comprised of, roughly, 52% women and 41% non-Caucasian citizens, only 39% of all Maryland businesses in 2012 were owned by women and 38% were owned by minorities. Community and business leaders across the Lower Eastern Shore are joining forces to offer the public a Women and Minority Business Resource Expo on May 14, 2020. To be held at Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin, MD from 8am - Noon.
This event is open to the public, 21 and over, and there is a registration cost of $20 if you pre-register. It will be $25 for walk-ins. Ocean Downs is generously donating $10 in free play to all attendees! Guest speakers and resource agencies have been hand-selected to offer an all-encompassing experience for women and minorities who wish to start a business or those in business who wish to grow. Federal, state and local government programs, legal assistance, financial planning, Chambers of Commerce and non-profits will all be in attendance. Continental breakfast and refreshments will be provided.
Co-hosts of this event include: Telamon, NAACP, MCE, SBDC, MdDoT, Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury University, Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, Berlin Chamber of Commerce, Worcester County Economic Development, Wicomico County Economic Development and Somerset Economic Development.
Event will be cut off at 150 attendees.
Thursday May 14, 2020
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
May 14, 2020 from 8am - Noon
8am Continental breakfast and networking
9am Welcome and guest speaker
10am Panel discussion
1045am Resource fair
1115am Guest speaker
12pm Adjourn
Ocean Downs Casino 10218 Racetrack Rd, Berlin, MD 21811
Pre-registration is $20 per person
$25 at the door, cash or check ONLY
Kerrie Bunting
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Printed courtesy of www.worcestercountychamber.org/ – Contact the Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines for more information.
11047 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD 21811 – (410) 641-5306 – info@worcestercountychamber.org