Hagerstown Community College hosting Hagerstown Startup Week

The Incubators + Labs at Hagerstown Community College is hosting the second annual Hagerstown Startup Week now through Wednesday, May 22.

The free, three-day conference is designed to inspire entrepreneurship and help business leaders build momentum and gain resources.

The conference offers an opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect and network with both resource providers and fellow founders.

“Last year’s first Startup Week was a huge success and we’re excited to offer it again this year,” said HCC President Jim Klauber. “We encourage inspired members of our community to take advantage of everything that will be offered during this event.”

The activities kicked off with the opening ceremony on Monday, May 20, at 11 a.m., in HCC’s Athletic, Recreation and Community Center, with a Business Luncheon and Spark! Award ceremony highlighting eight entrepreneurs’ efforts to launch a business in Washington County.

Hagerstown Startup Week features panel discussions, educational workshops, networking events and a Startup Showcase, highlighting 20 companies based in Washington County.

Hagerstown Startup Week is a free event for participants, with support from HCC, Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Tech Council, TEDCO, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, AmeriServ Bank, Fiserv, Washington County Industrial Foundation, Washington County Business and Economic Development, Maryland SBDC, The Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Foundation, F&M Trust, City of Hagerstown, Greater Hagerstown Committee, HighRock, Warehouse Cinemas, Mountain Maryland Tech Network, Middletown Valley Bank and Antietam Broadband.

For more information, go to www.HagerstownStartupWeek.com .

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