Dave & Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship

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Your story has the power to open doors—if you know how to tell it. This engaging session will show you how to turn your business journey into a compelling narrative that attracts attention, builds credibility, and creates real opportunities for growth.

Learn how to position yourself for media exposure, communicate your value clearly, and develop messaging that resonates with your audience. Whether you’re looking to gain press coverage, strengthen your brand, or simply feel more confident talking about what you do, this class will give you practical tools you can use right away.

✨ Walk away with a stronger voice, a clearer message, and a strategy for getting noticed.

Bonus: Guests will enjoy light fare and refreshments—come ready to learn, connect, and be inspired!

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Strong businesses are built on strong relationships. In this interactive session, you’ll discover how to tap into your local network in meaningful ways that lead to collaboration, referrals, and new business opportunities.

Explore fresh approaches to building partnerships, learn how to identify the right connections, and hear real-world insights from professionals who have successfully grown their businesses through community engagement.

✨ If you’re ready to expand your reach and build connections that truly support your growth, this class will show you how.

Bonus: Guests will enjoy light fare and refreshments—because great conversations start with a welcoming atmosphere.

Mainsail Angel Network, a new angel investing group based on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and dedicated to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.

Through strategic investments, mentorship, and collaboration, our mission is to connect promising early-stage companies with investors who are passionate about helping ideas grow into impactful businesses. From technology and healthcare to agriculture and emerging industries, we are committed to fostering innovation that creates lasting economic growth across the Greater Eastern Shore region.

Whether you are an entrepreneur seeking funding or an investor looking to support high-potential ventures, we invite you to join us as we build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem together.

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Join us for a professional development workshop focused on maximizing entrepreneurial success. Led by Dr. Chao Miao, this session explores how to integrate AI tools and social media strategies to enhance crowdfunding outcomes.

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Salisbury University Gallery Building, 212 W. Main St., Suite 202B, Salisbury, MD

Registration Fee: $10

RSVP by May 7 at 5:00 PM

For inquiries, please contact Scott Hines at 410-548-4505.
Register Here: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18570

The Rommel Center Entrepreneurship team took a trip to Ocean City for a mini golf outing! Bringing some friendly competition, a lot of laughs, and even stronger connections as a team.

Moments like these help us grow not just as professionals, but as a group that’s genuinely committed to supporting one another and more importantly, supporting YOU. Whether you’re a Salisbury University student with an idea or a local entrepreneur looking to grow your business, our team is here as a resource every step of the way.

Come stop by, connect with us, and see what we’re all about!

Open House at the Rommel Center!

Join us as Turmalina by Piñal, one of our incubated entrepreneurs, hosts an International Women’s Day Open House celebrating the beauty and creativity of women through handmade jewelry.

Stop by to explore one-of-a-kind pieces, enjoy special in-store discounts, enter raffles, and discover exclusive designs available only that day.

This Sunday, March 8 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM!
📍 212 W Main St, Suite 205B / Garage 205E
Inside the Dave & Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship

Come celebrate yourself and support a local woman-owned business!

The Rommel Center is teaming up with the city of Salisbury and local experts like D3, to support Downtown Salisbury businesses by offering the Brand Boost Grant. The application is open to any business in Downtown Salisbury in need of professional branding support and are commited to implementing recommendations as well as improving visibility. Applicants do not need to be affiliated with Salisbury University to apply.

Hurry! Applications close on 2/28/2026. Click the link below!
https://www.salisbury.edu/academic-offices/business/entrepreneurship/rommel-center/brand-boost-grant.aspx

Rommel Center member, founder of the incubated business Turmalina by Pinal jewelry, and IgniteWorks cohort member, Montse Tlalolini, has been utilizing the new Media Suite gear to enhance the quality of her product images for her e-commerce platform.
Follow along to see how other incubated businesses are utilizing the Media Suite to elevate and upgrade their brands.

Interested in checking out her beautiful collection? Click on the link below!
https://turmalinabypinal.com

Join our partners at Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) for their Annual Women’s Conference: Aspire to Succeed and Lead. This empowering event brings together entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators for a day of connection, growth, and inspiration.
MCE provides impactful business development services to members of the Rommel Center, helping accelerate their businesses.
There are many sponsorship opportunities available, along with both on-site and virtual vendor spaces. Don’t miss your chance to get involved and showcase your business!