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I’m thrilled to be working with Mark A. Lawrence on the Celebrate the Launch of Crafted in Bowie: Old Town Bowie Maker District event.

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, join us at the Old Bowie Celebrates Festival for the official launch of the Crafted in Bowie brand  a new identity for Bowie’s Maker District that honors the city’s past and creates fresh opportunities for artists, entrepreneurs, and the community.

Location: Huntington South Recreation Area, Bowie, MD
Time: 11 AM – 5 PM

What to Expect:
🎨 Augmented Reality Mural Program: Preview mural concepts & share your feedback.
🏓 Pickleball Instruction and Practice: Community fun powered by MNCPPC.
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment: DJ sets and live art curated by Words Beats & Life.
🍴 Food & Beverage Garden: Local food trucks, artisan makers, and craft beverages.
💡 Maker District Launch Booth: Learn about the vision, impact, and opportunities for Bowie’s new hub of creativity and entrepreneurship.

This event is made possible through partnerships with City of Bowie, Inncuvate, MNCPPC Parks & Recreation, Prince George’s Arts & Humanities Council, and Words Beats & Life.

, creator with , is collaborating with us to discuss wealth creation for entrepreneurs. In this session, will break down her research-based wealth framework for founders. Learn how to bring your family, finances, and future into strategic alignment as your business scales.

Theme: Align. Build. Protect. - The Entrepreneur’s Blueprint for Wealth & Legacy
Date: Tuesday, September 9
Time: 6:30PM–7:30 PM.
Cost: Free
RSVP: Scan the QR code or click the link in my bio

What You’ll Walk Away With:
- The truth about entrepreneurship as a tool for wealth transfer
- Strategies to align your family and finances as your business grows

I'm delighted to share that is BACK at the US Open!

bringing flavor, fuel, and freshness to Backyard 17 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center!

From August 23 – September 3, come find us in Building 12 serving:
🥗 Salads
🍓 Smoothies
🍋 Lemonades
🍇 Açaí Bowls
… and all the nourishment your body and soul deserve.

We’re honored to return for another year, opening on Kids’ Day and serving tennis fans from all over the world. Because you are what you put into yourself and we’re here to make sure it’s vibrant, delicious, and made with love.

📍 Come through and see from 10 AM until close, daily.

We are excited to have , creator , to discuss wealth creation for entrepreneurs. In this session, will break down her research-based wealth framework for founders. Learn how to bring your family, finances, and future into strategic alignment as your business scales.

Theme: Align. Build. Protect. - The Entrepreneur’s Blueprint for Wealth & Legacy 
Date: Tuesday, September 9 
Time: 6:30PM–7:30 PM.
Cost: Free
RSVP: Scan the QR code or click the link in the bio⬆️

What You’ll Walk Away With:
The truth about entrepreneurship as a tool for wealth transfer
Strategies to align your family and finances as your business grows

As an entrepreneur I know personally and professionally the challenges navigating funding. Today at 6:30pm EST, we are featuring Gloria Ware as our expert in our Activated Now series focused on FUNDING. Gloria Ware continues our discussion on how to build a financial plan that complements your ecosystem building efforts.

Scan the QR Code to register or click the link below -
https://lnkd.in/esGRkqDQ

More About Gloria Ware
As the founder of GTB Advisors and , Gloria Ware has leveraged 30 years’ experience in finance, ecosystem building, innovation and philanthropy, to help diverse communities secure the relevant entrepreneurial literacy, financial capital and social capital needed to grow thriving businesses. In the last decade, Gloria has been instrumental in the development and funding of inclusive programs, financial products, and services for entrepreneur support organizations.

THE Summit: An Emerging of Ideas, themed "Cracking the Code on Entrepreneurship", April 25 and April 26 in Gary, IN curated by IronWorkz Co.

Today we are highlighting Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation 1 Million Cups program by facilitating a breakout session on Thriving Entrepreneurs: Elevating Business Operations‬
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This session is aimed at full-time entrepreneurs and business‬‭ leaders, this session dives deeper‬
into streamlining operations and enhancing business mechanics. The focus is our session is achieving‬ advanced decisions related to leadership, compliance, and‬ marketing.‬

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FUNDING is one of the BIGGEST pain points for entrepreneurs at all stages of business. We are pleased to have Gloria Ware will be our featured speaker and expert in our Activated Now series again! Gloria Ware continue our discussion how to build a financial plan that complements your ecosystem building efforts.

Scan the QR Code to register or click in bio.

More About Gloria Ware
As the founder of GTB Advisors and Get The Bag, Gloria Ware has leveraged 30 years’ experience in finance, ecosystem building, innovation and philanthropy, to help diverse communities secure the relevant entrepreneurial literacy, financial capital and social capital needed to grow thriving businesses. In the last decade, Gloria has been instrumental in the development and funding of inclusive programs, financial products, and services for entrepreneur support organizations.

We are delighted to have been selected to join TRUST initiative early Spring 2025 cohort. Its a honor to be amongst dynamic black-led leaders and organizations. We can't wait to dig our heels in by continuing to amplify and activate equitable entrepreneurship in the communities we impact.

Double clicking on for , , and . As an it is important to be innovative and solution orientated. We are collaborating with to learn more about crowdfunding and how can be the launchpad for your business or organization.

Register by clicking the link in the bio.

Learn more about our speakers.

Featured Speakers

Lyndsae' Peele, MBA, Realtor, PMEC™' is a results-driven finance coach, international speaker, author, and advocate for Black wealth. With a BA in Broadcast Journalism from Howard University, an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and a certification in Women’s Entrepreneurship from Cornell University, Lyndsae’ has built a career centered around empowering marginalized communities through financial education and inclusive financial services.  Currently Lyndsae' serves as the Kiva US Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Manager, Lyndsae’ and her team oversee a portfolio of over 1,000 entrepreneurial serving organizations named Kiva Trustees, 40+ community-based Kiva lending partners (Hubs), and their 45+ Capital Access Managers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Her focus is on expanding access to no-fee, no-interest, crowdfunded financing in underserved communities.

Reteisha Byrd has a strong passion for community and economic development. Hailing from a rural Arkansas-Mississippi Delta community, Reteisha has a passion for entrepreneurship.  With a strong supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem, these entrepreneurs and small business owners begin accessing funding, mentorship, and technical assistance to grow and sustain their businesses. The impact of the ecosystem is that new jobs are created, additional revenue is being circulated in the community, and the overall community sees the benefits through increased tax revenue and services.

One of the biggest pain points for entrepreneurs is funding. We will be addressing this topic through the lens of ecosystem building. Often times entrepreneurs approach financing when it becomes a need.

We are pleased to share that Gloria Ware will be our featured speaker and expert in our Activated Now series. Gloria Ware will discuss how to build a financial plan that complements your ecosystem building

CLICK the link in bio to register.

More About Gloria Ware
As the founder of GTB Advisors and Get The Bag, Gloria Ware has leveraged 30 years’ experience in finance, ecosystem building, innovation and philanthropy, to help diverse communities secure the relevant entrepreneurial literacy, financial capital and social capital needed to grow thriving businesses. In the last decade, Gloria has been instrumental in the development and funding of inclusive programs, financial products, and services for entrepreneur support organizations.

The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem is a community of organizations, institutions and/or business service providers that work collaboratively together to support entrepreneurs start, grow/scale, and/or exit their business. This virtual workshop will dive deeper into the major components of an entrepreneurial ecosystem and help you learn how to successfully navigate the ecosystem with the right tools and strategies.

Click the link in our bio to register.

We will be hosting our Activate Now: How To Raise Startup Capital with Simone Spence on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:30pm EST. Simone will share what she has learned as a TechStar founder who raised over 1M during the pandemic. Since then, Simone has had a successful exit.

Date: September 17th, 2024
Time: 6:30pm EST
Scan QR Code To Register