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AI Fluency Badge
When: Oct. 5, 12:00PM
Where: Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Hagerstown Community College
Description
Monday(s) October 5, 12, 26 and November 9, 16, 23, and 30
12-2pm
*There will be no class on October 19 or Nov 2.
This course introduces entrepreneurs to the technology tools reshaping how small businesses operate and scale. Participants will explore automation to eliminate repetitive tasks and free up time for higher-value work, learn how AI agents can support day-to-day operations and decision-making, and discover strategies for streamlining workflows to boost efficiency across the business. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to identify the right technology solutions for their business and put them to work.
Topics covered:
i. Automation
ii. Agents
iii. Streamlining Workflow
12-2pm
*There will be no class on October 19 or Nov 2.
This course introduces entrepreneurs to the technology tools reshaping how small businesses operate and scale. Participants will explore automation to eliminate repetitive tasks and free up time for higher-value work, learn how AI agents can support day-to-day operations and decision-making, and discover strategies for streamlining workflows to boost efficiency across the business. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to identify the right technology solutions for their business and put them to work.
Topics covered:
i. Automation
ii. Agents
iii. Streamlining Workflow
Office Hours with Ryan Chapin
When: Oct. 13, 9:00AM
Where: Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Hagerstown Community College
Description
Need help working through a business challenge or exploring your next move?
Join Ryan Chapin, co-owner of Hearty Pet for monthly office hours. Receive personalized guidance, fresh perspectives, and practical advice to help move your business forward.
Topics You Can Discuss:
Join Ryan Chapin, co-owner of Hearty Pet for monthly office hours. Receive personalized guidance, fresh perspectives, and practical advice to help move your business forward.
Topics You Can Discuss:
- Business model and pricing questions
- Marketing and customer acquisition strategies
- Funding and financing opportunities
- Operations and scaling challenges
- Brainstorming ideas and problem-solving
October Pit Session
When: Oct. 14, 12:00PM
Where: Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Hagerstown Community College
Description
Agenda
12-12:30pm- Lunch
12:30-12:45pm- Announcements
12:45-1pm- Community Partner
1-2pm- Professional Development
ServSafe Manager
When: Oct. 15, 9:00AM
Where: Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Hagerstown Community College
Description
ServSafe Manager is a nationally recognized food safety certification program designed for restaurant and foodservice managers. The course covers essential food safety principles including proper food handling, storage, and preparation; preventing foodborne illness and cross-contamination; personal hygiene standards; temperature control; pest management; and compliance with local, state, and federal health codes. Participants complete a proctored exam at the end of the course, and upon passing, receive a ServSafe Manager Certification — valid for five years — that satisfies food safety certification requirements in most jurisdictions, including for anyone in a supervisory role at a food establishment.
Business Circle
When: Oct. 20, 10:00AM
Where: Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Hagerstown Community College
Description
This members-only experience is designed for business owners who are ready to grow with intention, clarity, and support. This is not your typical networking group. It’s a professionally facilitated, monthly advisory circle where you’ll engage in real conversations, work through challenges, and gain valuable perspective from fellow business owners.
Each session is designed to help you:
The Circle meets the third Tuesday of every month in a focused, supportive environment built around thoughtful leadership and sustainable growth—because running a business shouldn’t feel like something you have to figure out alone.
Each session is designed to help you:
- Work through real business challenges
- Gain insight from experienced peers
- Strengthen your decision-making and strategy
- Stay accountable to your goals
The Circle meets the third Tuesday of every month in a focused, supportive environment built around thoughtful leadership and sustainable growth—because running a business shouldn’t feel like something you have to figure out alone.
Recipe to Reality
When: Oct. 28, 9:00AM
Where: Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Hagerstown Community College
Description
Recipe to Reality is a training session for food entrepreneurs ready to turn a recipe into a business. Presented by the Incubators + Labs at Hagerstown Community College, Maryland Extension Partnerships and the University of Nebraska Food Processing Center, this session walks through the essential steps of launching a successful food business, including market research, identifying your target customer, and testing feasibility before you scale. We'll cover food safety requirements and FDA regulatory compliance, product and process development, packaging, and labeling. You'll also learn the business fundamentals every food entrepreneur needs: business planning, pricing strategies, and the legal and insurance basics that protect your business from day one. Whether you're just getting started or refining an existing product, this session gives you a clear, practical roadmap from recipe to reality.
This training is open to the public! $75
For more information or to register, click here
This training is open to the public! $75
For more information or to register, click here