CONNECTING MARYLAND’S UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS TO RESOURCES AND TECHNOLOGY

September 12, 2022 | 9:00am - 2:00pm
The Hotel at the University of Maryland

About

TEDCO created the fair to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners in any industry from Maryland’s underserved communities to technology companies, resources, trainings, and networking opportunities to grow their business. U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship Chair Ben Cardin worked closely with TEDCO to create the fair, and he will deliver a keynote address. John F. Fleming, mid-Atlantic regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will speak about the SBA and the resources provided to small businesses in the region. The Tech Fair will be hosted by TEDCO’s CEO Troy LeMaile-Stovall.

Small businesses looking to broaden their footprint and increase future sales can interact with larger, established tech companies, like Grow with Google, Meta, TikTok, Square, Microsoft, eBay, PayPal, Amazon Web Services, and Amazon, to learn about trainings, online platforms for sales, advertising techniques, cloud services, and more. Women and diverse startup founders and business owners who traditionally have been underserved by the entrepreneurial ecosystem are encouraged to attend and share news of the free fair with their networks.

 

Tech Fair Schedule

  • 9:00AM: Continental Breakfast/Networking Begins
  • 9:40AM:
    • Welcome Remarks from Troy LeMaile-Stovall, TEDCO
    • Remarks from John F. Fleming, U.S. Small Business Administration
    • Keynote Address: Ben Cardin, U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
  • 10:15AM – 12:00PM: Exhibit Hall and Exhibitor Training Workshops
  • 12:00PM – 1:00PM: Lunch/Networking
  • 1:00PM – 2:00PM: Exhibit Hall and Exhibitor Training Workshops

 

Exhibitor Training Workshop Schedule

  • META BOOST: 10:30 – 11:00am
  • EBAY: 10:30 - 11:00am
  • GROW WITH GOOGLE: 11:15 – 11:45am
  • SQUARE: 11:15 – 11:45am
  • AMAZON: 1:15 – 1:45pm
  • TIKTOK: 1:15 – 1:45pm
  • MICROSOFT: 1:15 – 1:45pm

 

 

DISCLAIMER

The companies, resources, events, and programs in association with TEDCO’s Tech Fair are presented as a courtesy to help you navigate the various business support services established for and available to Maryland entrepreneurs. 

  • ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS: While we recognize the accomplishments of businesses, non-profits and individuals connected to TEDCO, in sharing these resources there is no intent to recommend or endorse any business, nonprofit, or individual for any purpose. TEDCO does not verify information presented. And, TEDCO does not necessarily share the views contained in any training sessions nor exhibits.
  • PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: To apply for or obtain services from a particular agency or program, you will need to apply through that program’s or agency’s website. TEDCO cannot guarantee eligibility or success in applying to or using a program’s or agency’s resources. Each individual program and agency will determine your eligibility when you apply. Any information you share with any program or agency will be subject to the laws governing that program or agency and that program’s or agency’s policies, procedures and rules. 
  • EVENTS: TEDCO does not endorse or recommend any individual, business, or other entity presenting or hosting any webinar, podcast, training, or event. Any views shared on any of these formats are not necessarily shared by TEDCO. Unless otherwise stated, TEDCO has not contributed to the content or format of webinars, podcasts, training, or events promoted on this webpage.