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Office Hours with Ryan Chapin
When: Sep. 8, 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
September Pit Session
When: Sep. 9, 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
Community Partner: Elizabeth Stahlman, Executive Director of the Tri-County Council for Western MarylandTopic: Communicate with Confidence
Right Audience. Right Method. Right Message
Facilitated by Tiera Smith Anderson, Corporate Common Sense
Featured Chef: Orth Gourmet
- Roasted Tomato and Kale Bisque with Focaccia Croutons (Vegetarian)
- Rustic Chicken and Dumplings
- Brisket Chili with Candied Bacon
Business Taxes
When: Sep. 14, 5:00PM
Where: Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Hagerstown Community College
Description
The Incubators + Labs at Hagerstown Community College presents a tax training session designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs. This session covers common tax deductions available to business owners, commonly overlooked deductions that can save money at tax time, and the different types of taxes entrepreneurs are responsible for tracking throughout the year. We'll also cover the importance of consistent bookkeeping and how staying organized year-round makes tax season easier and helps you take full advantage of available deductions.
Whether you're a new business owner or looking to sharpen your financial practices, this training gives you practical, actionable guidance to manage your business finances with confidence.
Business Circle
When: Sep. 15, 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.
GenNext- Washington County
When: Sep. 30, 5:00PM
Where: Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Hagerstown Community College
Description
The Incubators + Labs at Hagerstown Community College welcomes GenNext, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce's young professionals network, for a tour of our facilities. GenNext members will get an inside look at our business incubator, culinary incubator, and research labs, along with the mentorship, training, and networking resources available to entrepreneurs in Washington County. This visit is a great opportunity for the region's emerging leaders to see firsthand how the Incubators + Labs supports business growth in the Tri-State Area.