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Workforce Technical Training Grant Webinar
Office of Economic Development
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
9-10 a.m.
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VIRTUAL
This free webinar will train businesses on our new, streamlined grant application system. Our Workforce Technical Training Grant provides matching funds to businesses that accelerate employee technical training to expand or improve production.
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Train Grow Retain
Harford Community College
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
10 a.m.
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Harford Community College, Edgewood Hall E-132: 401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air
Business owners can learn about funding options and training programs available through Harford Community College that can assist with business development and employee retention.
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Employee Engagement Seminar
Office of Economic Development
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
6-8 p.m.
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Swan Creek Center: 2021-D Pulaski Highway, Havre de Grace
Learn from an industry professional why and how organizations that support employee engagement have more positive organizational cultures, increased profitability, and higher rates of employee well-being. This event will be held in hybrid format.
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Summer Employment Job Fair
Susquehanna Workforce Network
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Thursday, March 24, 2023
2:30-5:30 p.m.
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Swan Creek Center: 2021-D Pulaski Highway, Havre de Grace
Need to hire employees for the summer? Register to be a vendor at SWN's job fair.
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Aberdeen Proving Ground Monument to Monument Run To Honor Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Aberdeen Proving Ground
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Friday, March 31 -
Sunday, April 2
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VIRTUAL
This virtual 5K run honors surviving family of fallen service members.
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Harford 250
Harford Community College
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Friday, March 31, 2023
6-9 p.m.
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Harford Community College, APGFCU Arena: 401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air
This ticketed event will serve as the kickoff for the yearlong, county-wide celebration of Harford County's sestercentennial. The event will feature speakers, music, and displays by community organizations and local artists, with beer, wine, and light refreshments provided.
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Doing Business with APG
Office of Economic Development
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Swan Creek Center: 2021-D Pulaski Highway, Havre de Grace
Businesses looking to work with Aberdeen Proving Ground can learn how to prepare themselves to engage with post representatives to promote their product or service for potential future collaboration. Businesses can also get an overview of how to maximize their experience at the Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry (APBI) event.
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Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry
Aberdeen Proving Ground
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Tuesday, April 25 -
Thursday, April 27
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Aberdeen Proving Ground
This annual event gives small businesses the opportunity to learn about potential contracting opportunities relation to mission areas at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The event will be held in a hybrid format.
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 County Executive Bob Cassilly spoke to local community and business leaders at his State of the County address on February 23 at Water’s Edge Event Center. He highlighted multiple economic development initiatives, including: development of a Business Navigator to help business owners navigate the business development process; creation of the Southern County Task Force to address specific issues for businesses and residents along the Route 40 corridor; the shift in focus to higher paying and technically skilled jobs; and his administration’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. He also emphasized the county’s diverse business ecosystem, detailing the significance of the defense, healthcare, and tourism sectors relating to the county’s future economic growth.
 Some of Harford’s business success stories were on display to state legislators at the annual Harford Night in Annapolis on February 1. Elizabeth Wise, president and CEO of University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, Harford’s largest private employer, was the featured speaker at the event, coordinated by the Greater Harford Committee. Other businesses representing Harford included Frederick Ward Associates, Rockfield Manor, and Frito-Lay. County Executive Bob Cassilly also attended.
Photos courtesy of Greater Harford Committee
 FUNDING
Energizing Small Business Grants
Hello Alice and Baltimore Gas & Electric
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Businesses with a maximum of 25 employees and that can demonstrate a need for funding can apply for grants of $20,000.
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RESOURCES
Spouse Entrepreneurship Course
Project Opportunity
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This eight week course will teach military spouses how to develop a business plan and will feature presentations from industry experts. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6 - 9 p.m. at 2021D Pulaski Highway, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 beginning March 29.
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Youth Apprenticeship Program
Harford County Public Schools
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Apprenticeships through Harford County Public Schools' Career and Technology Education programs bring local youth and employers together to create a skilled labor force in today's job market and provide the unique opportunity for students to “earn and learn” at the same time.
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