Startup Maryland Celebrates Entrepreneurs in Dorchester County
September 10, 2014 (Cambridge-MD) The Dorchester County Economic Development office has sponsored a visit and partnered with Startup Maryland in rallying entrepreneurs to share their story, pitch and encourage economic growth in the county.
Touring approximately 20 days, Startup MD promotes innovation of the state’s finest new and seasoned businesses. The tour begins September 15, stopping at economic development agencies, universities, incubators and municipalities to meet, promote and celebrate entrepreneurship at a grass-roots level. According to the Startup MD website, pitching is tied to four initiatives: raising awareness, access to capital, resource mapping, and revenue opportunities/corporate connections.
The bus will visit Dorchester County and stop at the Hooper’s Island Oyster Aquaculture Company for their Day by the Bay celebration planned for September 16, 2014. From 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., businesses and entrepreneurs can pitch on the bus, and everyone is invited to sample fresh seafood at the chef cook-off. Entrepreneurs interested in pitching should sign up in advance. Following the morning activities, the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce will hold an after-hour event to benefit IRONMAN-Maryland from 2:00-6:00 p.m.
A studio is placed in the back of the bus where entrepreneurs can film their story and feature their new venture. Startup Maryland provides a connection to an audience, peers and investors through promotion. Entrepreneurs should bring their “A” game, have fun and be prepared to celebrate this unique opportunity. Videos will be posted online for two voting competitions: Fan Favorites and Strongest Potential for High Growth. The top pitches will be reviewed by a set of esteemed institutional venture capitalist investors and angel investors.
All videos will be given to the entrepreneurs that pitch. If your story does not win the competition, you still receive a professional video with your pitch. Please contact the Dorchester Economic Development office if you would like to pitch on the bus during the Dorchester County stop. Call us at 410.228.0155 or email sbanks@choosedorchester.org.
To learn more about Startup Maryland, please visit www.startupmd.org. For more information on the Day by the Bay, please visit Hooper’s Island Oyster Aquaculture Company at www.hioac.com.
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About DCED: The Dorchester County Economic Development Office is focused on developing and implementing strategic initiatives to assist businesses with growth and expansion projects and attracting new industry. The mission of the Economic Development office is to create a business environment where local firms can compete and thrive in today’s global economy. For more information regarding the services offered by the Dorchester County Economic Development Office, please call
410-228-0155 or email info@choosedorchester.org.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Susan Banks
410.228.0551
sbanks@choosedorchester.org
