The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) along with partner organizations is proud to announce that its 2012 Entrepreneur Expo: Transforming the Way We Do Business, has been selected as a featured event as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week – one of only 11 featured events in the country and the only in Maryland to be formally recognized. The event, being held on Nov. 13 at the BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum Heights, Md.
“This is a prestigious recognition and endorsement,” said Rob Rosenbaum, president and executive director of TEDCO. “We’ve worked hard to create a large format Expo catered to the unique needs and interests of entrepreneurs and business owners. This is not your standard business conference and Global Entrepreneurship Week’s backing of this event validates our interactive programming and agenda.”
Speaking at the Entrepreneur Expo will be James Beard Award and Top Chef finalist Bryan Voltaggio, executive chef and owner of VOLT restaurant and Family Meal in Frederick, Md., and Elianne Ramos, a contributor to The Huffington Post and NBC Latino, who is recognized nationally for her work galvanizing Latinos through social media as a spokesperson for Latinos in Social Media (LATISM).
The agenda for 2012 will cover a variety of programming with an emphasis on networking, breakout sessions and exciting speakers. Two unique components of the conference will be the “Dare to Fail” breakout session, which will highlight failures and celebrate what businesses can learn from mistakes, and “Startup Maryland Great 8,” which will showcase the finalists from Pitch Across Maryland. These finalists, out of a field of more than 150 companies, will compete at the Expo to win a collection of valuable offerings and services from Pitch Across Maryland tour leaders, sponsors, affiliates and participants. The region’s famed TechBreakfast and a variety of networking sessions will allow entrepreneurs to make connections and meet potential mentors.
For additional information, online registration or to view the complete agenda and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.innovatemd.com. Registration ends Friday, November 9, 2012.
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