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Shop Local
Technical Assistance Program

Helping small business owners build strong foundations and learn how to grow, scale, and diversify across storefront, e-commerce, and wholesale markets.

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

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Build Strong. Grow Smart. Diversify Boldly.

 

Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) is proud to once again partner with 37 Oaks to deliver The Shop Local Technical Assistance Program. This eight-month experience is for small business owners who are participating in the Maryland Women’s Business Center’s (MWBC) retail incubator, MWBC Shop Local. This program supports Shop Local cohorts located in Bowie and Savage Mill.

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Entrepreneurs will learn how to build a solid business foundation to grow and/or diversify into storefront, wholesale, and/or e-commerce markets. Through a combination of courses, coaching, and resources, participants are equipped to increase revenue, reduce risk, and establish more stable and profitable long-term growth.

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Our curriculum includes 37 Oaks University courses and Study Halls, hands-on exercises and assignments, one-on-one coaching from both 37 Oaks and MWBC, commerce-related tools and resources, panel discussions, workshops, and in-person networking events.

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 Program

Curriculum​

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  • 13 - 37 Oaks University Courses + Study Halls.​

    • From the Strategy + Operations, Wholesale, E-commerce + Storefront Series. 

    • Virtual webinars

    • On-demand course access.

  • Templates, resources + assignments.

  • Monthly 1:1 coaching with 37 Oaks’ retail, commerce, and distribution experts.

  • 1:1 Monthly coaching with MWBC counselors.

  • In-person networking and local resource connection events. 

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Dates

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  • ​Virtual Orientation

    • Wed, April 16

    • 8:00 - 9:30 am EST

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  • Virtual Classes

    • Friday mornings

    • Apr 25 - Nov 7

    • 8:00 - 10:00 am EST

    • Approximately two sessions per month.

    • Exact schedule shared at orientation.

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  • In-Person Graduation: Dec 9 (TBC) ​

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