What it is
Brain Boost is a monthly brown bag event designed to build expertise, catapult the success of small businesses, and ensure equitable access to a wealth of knowledge.
Topics vary, but always aim to leave you better able to work and grow your business or career: from mission statements to marketing strategy, branding to business structure, dealing with difficult clients/people, keeping your focus, and riding out the rough times.
How it works
People from a wide variety of professions and walks of life share their experiences and expertise in a 30- to 40-minute educational talk. Then, with the help of a facilitator, participants engage participants in active conversation for up to 30 minutes. It’s a mash-up of an educational talk and a mastermind group, meant to spark inclusive conversation and circulate the abundant knowledge within Frederick’s small biz community.
Participants bring their lunch (optionally). Drinks and light snacks are provided. The Foundation covers the cost of running the program and the meeting space, with the help of sponsors. Speakers volunteer their time.
Want to support this program? We’re always looking for speakers and sponsors. Sign up below.
Why speak at a Lunch & Learn?
- Because you’ve been there.
- Because you wish someone taught you this stuff when you were getting started.
- Because you recognize the importance of continuous growth.
- Because people have helped you and it’s your turn to give back.
- Because, let’s face it, it’s fun to show off a little.
- Because you believe in Frederick and want to help it become even better.
Support this program
$3200 covers the cost of running the program for a full year. An annual sponsorship comes with recognition on our website, in social media posts, and at the event (and our deep gratitude). Of course, any donation is much appreciated. Donors who give at least $100 will be listed on the website event page. Donations can be made online here or checks can be mailed to Cowork Frederick Foundation, 122 E Patrick St #4, Frederick, MD 21701.
Previous Topics
The list below is just a sample of the topics covered in the past. Have business knowledge to share? Sign up!
- THE ART OF GETTING UNSTUCK
- CHATGPT: THE ULTIMATE HACK TO CUT DOWN YOUR WORKLOAD
- WHERE GAME DEV & WORKING AT NASA INTERSECT
- HACKED IN THE AGE OF AI…IT JUST HAPPENED TO ME
- DOING BUSINESS IN FREDERICK (AND HOW THE CITY CAN HELP)
- HOW TO CREATE A PODCAST TO ELEVATE YOUR BUSINESS
- ENHANCE COMMUNICATION IN MULTILINGUAL TEAMS
- AN INTRO TO HEALTHY COOKING AND LIVING
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
- HOW TO WRITE A POWERFUL LINKEDIN PROFILE
- HOW TO SELF PUBLISH A BOOK
