Network Builder: A BIPOC Women's Business Cohort

Event description

Building relationships and connections in professional settings can open doors to business opportunities.

In this 4-week in-person cohort, participants master the skills of Intentional Networking, which cultivates professional growth and boosts self-confidence.

Led by Flo Edwards, participants will learn and practice interpersonal, communication, and strategic selling skills. Topics include:

● Developing a brand that defines who you are and makes you feel confident,

● Building rapport with others through soft skills, including active listening and body language,

● Sustaining engaging conversations,

● Communication intentions

Florence (Flo) Edwards has been practicing dentistry for 15 years and has served in the US Army. As a young adult, Flo participated WMPG’s youth talk radio show. She believes in building community through conversations. This foundational concept fuels her creative endeavors in podcasting and hosting inclusive BIPOC happy hours called Fourth Fridays.

Who should attend: Maine-based female entrepreneurs of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who want to be more confident and effective communicators about their businesses. This program will be conducted in English.

Location: In-person at Norway Savings Bank at 1200 Congress Street Portland, ME 04102

Session Dates:

• Wednesday, January 22nd 9:30am-11:00am
• Wednesday, January 29th 9:30am-11:00am
• Wednesday, February 5th 9:30am-11:00am
• Wednesday, February 12th 9:30am-11:00am

Register Today!