# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Summer 2026 Youth in Business Series: NextGen Founders
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: This series offers youth interested in entrepreneurship the soft skills, tools and support to turn ideas into action.About this EventHCEDA’s Youth in Business Series is an engaging, 5-week initiative designed to inspire and equip young minds (ages 16-24) with the skills, mindset and confidence to become future entrepreneurs.Through interactive workshops, panel discussions with experts and real-world business challenges, participants will explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship—from ideation and business planning to marketing, budgeting, and pitching.Whether you're dreaming of launching your own startup or just want to learn how to think like an entrepreneur, this series offers the tools and support to turn ideas into action.Sign up for one or all presentations! LUNCH IS PROVIDED!Thank you to our supporting partners:HC Office of Workforce DevelopmentHoward County Public School SystemHoward Community CollegeHoward County Library SystemMaryland Business Opportunity CenterMaryland Innovation Center Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs)Each Friday, there will be guest speakers presenting on two topics each week! Here is the tentative schedule of topics (subject to change): Week 1: 7/10/2026Topic 1: Goal Setting (Assessing Your Strengths & Weaknesses Topic 2: Building Your Personal BrandWeek 2: 7/17/2026Topic 1: Navigating a MultiGen WorkplaceTopic 2: Being an EntrepreneurWeek 3: 7/24/2026Topic 1: HCEDA Business Finance 101Topic 2: Finding Your Voice Week 4: 7/31/2026Topic 1: Time Management Topic 2: Careers in STEMWeek 5: 8/7/2026Entrepreneur Panel Professional HeadshotsInterested in being a sponsor, contact us at support@hceda.org!7/10/2026?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMGoals Setting / Strengths and WeaknessesHost: Helen Rose, Howard Community College?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMBuilding Your Personal BrandHost: Keyara Stephenson, Howard Community College?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMLUNCH7/17/2026?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMNavigating a Multi-Generational WorkplaceHost: Hina Naseem, Howard County Public School System?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMBeing an EntrepreneurHost: Justin Shaw, Maryland Innovation Center?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMLUNCH7/24/2026?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMHCEDA Business Finance 101Host: Darshni Patel, HCEDA?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMFinding Your VoiceHost: Kierra Kimmie, HCEDA?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMLUNCH7/31/2026?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMTime Management Host: Kechi A, Rescue 1 Youth Club?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMYouth in STEMHost: Janear Garrus, Spartek Academy?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMLUNCH8/7/2026?: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AMEntrepreneur Panel DiscussionHost: TBD?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMCapstone Presentations &  Professional Headshots?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMLUNCH
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/summer-2026-youth-in-business-series-nextgen-founders/100001990792687519
- **Event Categories**: business, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Maryland Innovation Center
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Maryland Innovation Center
- **lat**: 39.1842437
- **long**: -76.8015413
- **full address**: Maryland Innovation Center, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Summer 2026 Youth in Business Series: NextGen Founders being held?
  - **A:** Summer 2026 Youth in Business Series: NextGen Founders takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Maryland Innovation Center, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Summer 2026 Youth in Business Series: NextGen Founders?
  - **A:** Summer 2026 Youth in Business Series: NextGen Founders is organized by Howard County Economic Development Authority.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Summer 2026 Youth in Business Series: NextGen Founders is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Summer 2026 Youth in Business Series: NextGen Founders sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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