Innovation Works Baltimore

We’re excited to share that Innovation Works will be tabling at this year’s Generational Wealth Diversity Summit! This event is focused on successfully passing down family-owned minority businesses to the next generation, with an emphasis on building and transferring wealth assets, as well as reducing poverty and strengthening Black families in our communities. It’s a free event, and we hope to see everyone there! Make sure to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eewPbYZ3”

Early Charm and The LaunchPort are pleased to sponsor Monneah’s Engineered Materials' event to raise awareness in safety compliance and the importance of PPE in safety operations. The program is specifically intended for smaller biotech, hardtech and manufacturing company employees to network around safety. We certainly welcome those from larger organizations and with a lot more experience to come share that experience. Too often I hear from startup execs that they hired people with strong science backgrounds from a university so surely those people will be safe because they understand what they are doing. I wish safety were that easy. Come learn more. We made it free so there's no excuse. https://lnkd.in/e43kzrQ8 Tuesday Sept 24 4-7 Perfect for tenants of Open Works Baltimore, The LaunchPort, bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park, BioPark, FastForward Robert Storey Mark VanderZyl Will Holman Marjie Cota Josh Ambrose Want to contribute your expertise or help sponsor, reach out to the organizer, Aalliyeh Clinton - shown below sporting her fancy lab coat she's developing for increased comfort and SAFETY

This past Friday, Innovation Works and Ignite Capital held our Annual Enterprise Showcase. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who attended, supported, and helped make this event possible. Your dedication to uplifting social entrepreneurs in Baltimore continues to fuel positive change in our community. If you missed the event or want to revisit the highlights, you can view the program here https://lnkd.in/eW6qQeCd

Our programs team is hiring!

We're Hiring! Innovation Works is seeking a Small Business Incubator Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and support entrepreneurs in our pipeline. This role requires someone skilled at building connections and creating a collaborative environment for business growth. . . Ready to make an impact? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ekFqmu-k #InnovationWorks #Hiring #BaltimoreJobs #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth

Innovation Works will be tabling at the Generational Wealth Diversity Summit 2024! ?? Saturday, September 28, 2024 ?? Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD ? 10 AM - 2 PM Join us at this important event focused on passing down family-owned minority businesses and building generational wealth. We’ll be there to share how we can work together to strengthen Black families, reduce poverty, and create lasting wealth in our communities. Free event, RSVP today: ?? https://lnkd.in/eF8sdXM8

Ecosystem Opportunity: Social Innovation Lab Impact Bootcamp - Fall 2024 ?? Social entrepreneurs are invited to join the Social Innovation Lab Impact Bootcamp on Saturday, September 21st, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm EDT. This bootcamp offers a valuable opportunity to deepen their engagement with the ecosystem and connect with fellow innovators. Don’t miss out—registration is open now! ?? Register here https://lnkd.in/eRKujW2U

At Innovation Works, we are dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap in Baltimore City. Our Billboard and Kiosk campaign in partnership with Orange Barrel Media and IKE Smart City is just one of the many ways we’re highlighting the incredible work being done to drive meaningful change in our community. A special thank you to our Executive Mentor, Brennan Murray, Assistant Managing Director, Business & Neighborhood Development at Baltimore Development Corporation and Joyson BaLisamore, Founder of Jay's Watermelonade for doing the interview this morning! ?? Click the link below to watch the full video on WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore with Breana Ross https://lnkd.in/efAaM2v9

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the young men from 10:12 Sports at Innovation Works! It was inspiring to see their enthusiasm as they learned about entrepreneurship and the power of community-driven innovation. #YouthLeadership #Entrepreneurship #CommunityImpact #FutureLeaders #SocialEnterprise #10to12Sports #InnovationWorksBaltimore

August is National Black Business Month, a time to celebrate and support Black entrepreneurs. Today, we're spotlighting The Creative Representation Empire Founded by Naomi Winston an innovative organization dedicated to empowering K-12 students through creative education. They're kicking off an exciting PAID pilot program for the 2024-2025 school year, inviting schools, nonprofits, and youth organizations to participate. The pilot will feature six books from their collection, focusing on vital topics like financial literacy, history, goal setting and affirmations, and finding community. Participating partners will benefit from a $75 stipend each semester to cover creative materials, a $150 VISA gift card upon program completion, and a "classroom" set of coloring books for their youth. This is a fantastic opportunity for K-12 organizations nationwide to enrich their educational offerings. If you're interested, consider submitting your application here: [Application Link](https://lnkd.in/e7s3wgsR). For more details, check out the [briefing guide](https://lnkd.in/exZqKfaN). Join us in supporting Black entrepreneurs and enriching the education of our youth! #CreativeRepresentation #ColoringBooks #Schools #Educators #NonProfits #Pilot #Teachers #YouthPrograms