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  <Title>Announcing our second Speaker Series of the semester!</Title>
  <Tagline>Featuring Justin Winkel &#8216;13, Artist and Gallery Owner</Tagline>
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    <p><span>For accesses go to: </span><a href="https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=meecbfd15c82db4aad94cb6139a477201" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=meecbfd15c82db4aad94cb6139a477201</span></a><span> </span></p>
    <br><p><span>Attention all Retriever Entrepreneurs!</span></p>
    <br><p><span>The Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its second Speaker Series of the Spring Semester!  Come listen to UMBC Alumni and entrepreneur, Justin Winkel, owner of Winkel Gallery located in Fells Point. </span></p>
    <br><p><span>Come listen to his entrepreneurial journey and learn how to successfully navigate the business of art.  This event will be held virtually via Webex March 10th from 12pm- 1:00pm. </span></p>
    <br><p><span>Check out the flyer below for more information! </span></p>
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  <Summary>Date: March 10th from 12pm- 1:00pm  For accesses go to: https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=meecbfd15c82db4aad94cb6139a477201    Attention all Retriever Entrepreneurs!   The Alex. Brown Center...</Summary>
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  <Title>Second Workshop of the semester TOMORROW!</Title>
  <Tagline>Featuring Kevin Fulmer on Essential Tools for Startups!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><span><p><span>Date:</span><span>TOMORROW</span><span> from 12pm- 1:00pm</span></p>
    <p><span>For accesses go to: </span><a href="https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=mda9f5cb711f90da8542999e26ed9e9f7" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=mda9f5cb711f90da8542999e26ed9e9f7</span></a><span> </span></p>
    <br><p><span>Attention all Retriever Entrepreneurs!</span></p>
    <br><p><span>The Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its second Workshop of the Spring Semester!  Come listen to UMBC instructor, Kevin Fulmer, discuss how to successfully launch startup websites, and effectively use technology when promoting your ideas! </span></p>
    <br><p><span>Come listen to his entrepreneurial journey and learn how to successfully navigate and leverage technology in startups.  This event will be held virtually via Webex </span><span>TOMORROW</span><span> from 12pm- 1:00pm.  You won’t want to miss this! </span></p>
    <br><p><span>Check out the flyer below for more information! </span></p>
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  <Title>Time is ticking...submit your CBIC entry NOW!!</Title>
  <Tagline>Deadline is March 8th at 1pm!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><span><p><span>Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs!</span></p>
    <p><span> Do you have an idea for a company or social impact venture? Are you ready to try out something new, take risks, and be your own boss? If you answered yes, then the Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is the perfect opportunity to do so! CBIC is a competition exclusively for UMBC students that awards up to $5,000 in cash prizes in BOTH the Technology and Innovation track AND the Social Impact track.</span></p>
    <br><h4><span>What is the CBIC?</span></h4>
    <br><p><span>The Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is a unique opportunity for UMBC graduate and undergraduate students who are serious about starting a business or social impact venture.  Participants will experience the process of planning a startup business by submitting a competitive and realistic 3-5 page business plan, which will be judged by members of the Baltimore Angels (real investors!).  Qualifiers will present their ideas in a final competition, where cash prizes will be given out.</span></p>
    <br><h4><span>Prizes:</span></h4>
    <br><p><span>First Prize= $3,000</span></p>
    <p><span>Second Prize = $2,000</span></p>
    <p><span>Third Prize = $1,000</span></p>
    <br><p><span>Cash prizes are available to the top 3  winners in both the Technology and Innovation track and the Social Impact Track.  </span></p>
    <br><p><span>After a 6-month review, an additional $2,000 is available to one of the top winners.</span></p>
    <p><span>Winners also get...</span></p>
    <p><span>•       Free legal services</span></p>
    <p><span>•       Accounting advice</span></p>
    <p><span>•       Membership at bwTECH@UMBC and the award winning Betamore incubator</span></p>
    <p><span>•       Fundraising advice and pitch practice with experienced entrepreneurs</span></p>
    <br><br><br><h4><span>APPLY TODAY!  Deadline for submittals is March 8th at 1:00pm</span></h4>
    <p><span>Apply here! </span></p>
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  <Summary>Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs!   Do you have an idea for a company or social impact venture? Are you ready to try out something new, take risks, and be your own boss? If you answered yes,...</Summary>
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  <Title>Announcing Our Second Workshop of the semester!</Title>
  <Tagline>Featuring Kevin Fulmer on Essential Tools for Startups!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><span><p><span>Date: March 3rd from 12pm- 1:00pm</span></p>
    <p><span>For accesses go to: </span><a href="https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=mda9f5cb711f90da8542999e26ed9e9f7" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=mda9f5cb711f90da8542999e26ed9e9f7</span></a><span> </span></p>
    <br><p><span>Attention all Retriever Entrepreneurs!</span></p>
    <br><p><span>The Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its second Workshop of the Spring Semester!  Come listen to UMBC instructor, Kevin Fulmer, discuss how to successfully launch startup websites, and effectively use technology when promoting your ideas! </span></p>
    <br><p><span>Come listen to his entrepreneurial journey and learn how to successfully navigate and leverage technology in startups.  This event will be held virtually via Webex March 3rd from 12pm- 1:00pm.  You won’t want to miss this! </span></p>
    <br><p><span>Check out the flyer below for more information! </span></p>
    <p><a href="https://entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/files/2020/12/Screenshot-22.png" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/files/2020/12/Screenshot-22.png</span></a><span> </span></p>
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  <Title>First Speaker Series of the semester TOMORROW!</Title>
  <Tagline>Featuring Adrian Rosebrock &#8216;14, CEO of PylmageSearch</Tagline>
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    <p><span>For accesses go to: </span></p>
    <p><span><a href="https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=m8a3011fc71b1c5c5a408f90f65549db8">https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=m8a3011fc71b1c5c5a408f90f65549db8</a></span></p>
    <br><p><span>Attention all Retriever Entrepreneurs!</span></p>
    <br><p><span>The Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its first Speaker Series of the Spring Semester taking place </span><span>TOMORROW</span><span>!  Come listen to UMBC Alumni and entrepreneur, Adrian Rosebrock, founder and CEO of PylmageSearch.. </span></p>
    <br><p><span>Come listen to his entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned when creating a successful business.  This event will be held virtually via Webex </span><span>TOMORROW</span><span>, February 24th from 12pm- 1:00pm. </span></p>
    <br><p><span>Check out the flyer below for more information! </span><a href="https://entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/files/2020/12/Adrian-Rosebrock-Speaker-Series-Flyer.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/files/2020/12/Adrian-Rosebrock-Speaker-Series-Flyer.pdf</span></a></p>
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  <Title>Announcing our first Speaker Series of the semester!</Title>
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    <p><span>For accesses go to: </span></p>
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    <br><p><span>The Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its first Speaker Series of the Spring Semester!  Come listen to UMBC Alumni and entrepreneur, Adrian Rosebrock, founder and CEO of PylmageSearch.. </span></p>
    <br><p><span>Come listen to his entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned when creating a successful business.  This event will be held virtually via Webex February 24th from 12pm- 1:00pm. </span></p>
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  <Title>First ABCE Workshop of the semester TOMORROW</Title>
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    <p><span>Date:  February 17 - 12 - 1pm</span></p>
    <p><span>Location:  This workshop will be held virtually.  </span></p>
    <p><span>To access go to: </span></p>
    <p><span><a href="https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=mf77235c47fd14a0499a73585a2d0e69e">https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=mf77235c47fd14a0499a73585a2d0e69e</a></span></p>
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    <br><p><span>A little bit about John Kirby:</span></p>
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  <Title>CBIC Deadline less than one month away!</Title>
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    <p><span> Do you have an idea for a company or social impact venture? Are you ready to try out something new, take risks, and be your own boss? If you answered yes, then the Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is the perfect opportunity to do so! CBIC is a competition exclusively for UMBC students that awards up to $5,000 in cash prizes in BOTH the Technology and Innovation track AND the Social Impact track.</span></p>
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    <br><p><span>The Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is a unique opportunity for UMBC graduate and undergraduate students who are serious about starting a business or social impact venture.  Participants will experience the process of planning a startup business by submitting a competitive and realistic 3-5 page business plan, which will be judged by members of the Baltimore Angels (real investors!).  Qualifiers will present their ideas in a final competition, where cash prizes will be given out.</span></p>
    <br><h4><span>Prizes:</span></h4>
    <br><p><span>First Prize= $3,000</span></p>
    <p><span>Second Prize = $2,000</span></p>
    <p><span>Third Prize = $1,000</span></p>
    <br><p><span>Cash prizes are available to the top 3  winners in both the Technology and Innovation track and the Social Impact Track.  </span></p>
    <br><p><span>After a 6-month review, an additional $2,000 is available to one of the top winners.</span></p>
    <p><span>Winners also get...</span></p>
    <p><span>���       Free legal services</span></p>
    <p><span>���       Accounting advice</span></p>
    <p><span>���       Membership at bwTECH@UMBC and the award winning Betamore incubator</span></p>
    <p><span>���       Fundraising advice and pitch practice with experienced entrepreneurs</span></p>
    <br><br><br><h4><span>APPLY TODAY!  Deadline for submittals is March 8th at 1:00pm</span></h4>
    <p><span>Apply here! </span></p>
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    <p><span>Presenter:  John Kirby</span></p>
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    <p><span>Location:  This workshop will be held virtually.  </span></p>
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    <p><span><a href="https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=mf77235c47fd14a0499a73585a2d0e69e">https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=mf77235c47fd14a0499a73585a2d0e69e</a></span></p>
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    <p><span>The company developed a wireless TTY for the deaf community and was sold</span></p>
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    <br><p><span>John was born and raised in Catonsville MD, and earned a BS degree from</span></p>
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    <br><p><span>Check out the flyer below: </span></p>
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  <Title>The Spring 2021 CBIC Competition is here!</Title>
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    <p><span> Do you have an idea for a company or social impact venture? Are you ready to try out something new, take risks, and be your own boss? If you answered yes, then the Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is the perfect opportunity to do so! CBIC is a competition exclusively for UMBC students that awards up to $5,000 in cash prizes in BOTH the Technology and Innovation track AND the Social Impact track.</span></p>
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    <br><p><span>The Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is a unique opportunity for UMBC graduate and undergraduate students who are serious about starting a business or social impact venture.  Participants will experience the process of planning a startup business by submitting a competitive and realistic 3-5 page business plan, which will be judged by members of the Baltimore Angels (real investors!).  Qualifiers will present their ideas in a final competition, where cash prizes will be given out.</span></p>
    <br><h4><span>Prizes:</span></h4>
    <br><p><span>First Prize= $3,000</span></p>
    <p><span>Second Prize = $2,000</span></p>
    <p><span>Third Prize = $1,000</span></p>
    <br><p><span>Cash prizes are available to the top 3  winners in both the Technology and Innovation track and the Social Impact Track.  </span></p>
    <br><p><span>After a 6-month review, an additional $2,000 is available to one of the top winners.</span></p>
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    <p><span>•       Free legal services</span></p>
    <p><span>•       Accounting advice</span></p>
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