• Free Business Seminar at BAAM

Free Business Seminar at BAAM Academic Center on June 28
 
Local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend Solid Foundations, Limitless Futures: Building a Sustainable Business, a free business seminar designed to help companies establish strong operational foundations and discover essential tools for long-term success.
 
The seminar will take place on Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Building African American Minds (BAAM) Academic Center in Easton. Registration is free and open to the public, though space is limited to 80 participants.
 
This one-day event is presented by Building African American Minds (BAAM) in partnership with the Rural Maryland Council and the Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism. The conference is a part of BAAM’s ongoing workforce development initiative.
 
Participants will benefit from expert-led sessions by Will Holmes Consulting, a renowned Baltimore-based business advisory firm. The agenda will feature practical strategies and insights on key topics including Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business, effective marketing strategies, legal essentials for small businesses, and human resources management.
 
“This conference is reflective of our ongoing partnership with the Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism,” says Dr. James Bell, director of instruction, academic support, and community well-being at BAAM. “We are especially thankful to the Rural Maryland Council for providing financial support that allows us to bring in experts to share strategies with business owners that will help their business thrive even in times of uncertainty.”
 
Cassandra Vanhooser, director of economic development and tourism, says helping businesses build strong foundations is good business.
 
“Our goal is to equip entrepreneurs with tools to build resilient businesses that grow and thrive,” Vanhooser says. “What’s good for businesses is good for Talbot County.”
 
For more information, call (443) 496-3034 or email Dr. James Bell at jbell@baaminc.org. To register, visit whcusa.com/solid.