Mike Thielke, director of the Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center in Maryland discusses the resources available in Maryland and in his center to support new and emerging businesses. It's not just knowledge and money that supports business. It's support and networking. Mike discusses reasons why some businesses fail.

1. A radio Program Expanding Your
Knowledge of Important Issues in
Today’s Workplace.
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Sponsors:
Dorchester
Economic
Development
Eastern Shore
Entrepreneurship
Center
Show Title:
Are You Thinking About Starting a
Business? Listen First.

2. Michael is recognized as one of Maryland's most knowledgeable leaders in the area of entrepreneurship. His
organization has taken the lead in creating technical and financial resources to support small and emerging
business in manufacturing, technology and other sectors, as well as sponsoring entrepreneur competitions.
He is an expert on assisting businesses identify sources of capital from public and private sources, developing
clear business plans and strategies and linking entrepreneurs with critical technical and training resources
including a ten week training program which also serves as a major support network for entrepreneurs.
http://www.ventureahead.org/
We will focus on:
Critical questions entrepreneur's need to ask before starting a business
• The importance of having a support network which includes family, friends and others
• Why self-confidence is so important
• Getting Started
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3. Learn More About Our Sponsors
Eastern Shore, Maryland
1.5 hours from Washington, Baltimore and Wilmington
Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center
If you’re starting or growing a business in Maryland and seeking technical
advice , financial support and a growing network of successful
entrepreneurs, contact Mike Thielke at mike@ventureahead.org , 410-770-
9330 to learn more about the financial and technical resources available.
Listen to Mike describe his program:
Dorchester Maryland Economic Development
Are you seeking to expand your business and looking for an affordable
location with access to a pool of skilled talent. If you’re seeking to do to
business the tech park is in a HUB Zone---a designation that helps business
qualify for “set asides.” Contact the director of Economic Development,
Keasha Haythe, 410-228-0155 www.choosedorchester.org
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