train for success
City Visit to Alexandria, Virginia—part of the Competitive Edge Series
get to know downtown frederick and increase your success
Competition heats up at the Competitive Edge Series - Amazing Race
give your business a competitive edge
Skateboarders flock to Pit Crew on N Market St
Competitive Edge
The Competitive Edge Series features six workshops aimed at improving existing businesses and growing their success. One event is held each month, January through June. Workshops focus on topics of interest to entrepreneurs including branding, social media, marketing and more. Each workshop is offered at no cost to businesses throughout Frederick County.
The Partnership knows that small businesses do not have easy access to training to continually sharpen their competitive edge. This series helps to fill that gap.
Profit from the Past: Capturing the Civil War Traveler
Tuesday Feb 21 8:30 am
Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center 40 S Carroll St
Learn the topfive Frederick Civil War tales and other marketing ideas helpful in capturing the Civil War traveler. Speakers: Amy Benton & George Wunderlich
Windows that Work: Set Up Shop to Maximize Sales
Wednesday March 28 6:30 pm
Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center 40 S Carroll St
Create floor plans that sell. Learn about the nuts and bolts of effective window displays. Speaker: Scott Day
Offering Great Customer Service: Learn from a Leader
Tuesday April 24 8:30 am
Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center 40 S Carroll St
Benefit from the expertise of an industry leader as Wegmans explains their customer service philosophy and staff training programs. Speaker: Tom Gurnett
Biggest Bang for your Ad Buck: Ideas to Help Slice your Marketing Pie
Wednesday May 16 8:30 am
Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center 40 S Carroll St
Advice and practical suggestions on determining how and where to market your business. Speakers: Melissa Lentz & Sandy Sponaugle
Get a Life: 12 Keys to a Successful Life
Tuesday June 26 8:30AM
Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center 40 S Carroll St
Learn how to achieve the elusive life/work balance and why it is key to your business success. Speaker: Ed Robinson, Clyde Hicks & Allison Levitt