CREATIVE THINKING WORKSHOP
SMALL BUSINESSES + NONPROFITS 2023
PANEL DISCUSSION VIDEO
WORKSHOP PHOTOS
“What a great day! I learned a lot and have already reached out to two of the sponsors/vendors at the event. Thank you for hosting it!”
“Thank you so much for organizing such an informative community event...It was very affirming to visualize the future I want to create for my studio and also get to know and network with many of the great folks in our community.”
EVENT DETAILS:
WHEN
October 16, 2023
11:00am - 3:00pm
WHERE
Hyattsville Library
6530 Adelphi Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
FREE!
This event is FREE to attend!
Space is limited, register below.
WHY ATTEND?
Please join us for a unique half day workshop that will teach you how to think creatively about your small business and nonprofit spaces. Attendees will learn about Maryland state and county funding opportunities, building and landscaping products, leasing/buying options, and ideas on how to enhance “bricks and mortar” spaces. The event will be free for attendees. Funders will share numerous resources to get the financial support you need to get these creative methods off the ground.
A panel discussion with funders will kick-off the event, followed by tailored workshops where experts will be available to work through your building challenges. A mini-expo will conclude the event, featuring building specialists and other resources.
The conference will be held at the Hyattsville Library. Lunch will be provided.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
Triple Line Studio is a woman-owned small business in Hyattsville, providing architectural services for small businesses and nonprofits. We work with clients to design their spaces - old or new, big or small, owned or leased - and amplify their mission to support their organization’s triple bottom line. From stakeholder engagement to concept plans we have the tools to coach them along the way. We provide the information they need to target grants, dazzle donors, interest investors, and launch a capital project to transform their organization.
AGENDA
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | REGISTRATION & COFFEE sponsored by ZEKE’S COFFEE
Registration will open at 10:30 AM. Attendees are welcome to have a coffee sponsored by Zeke’s Coffee and network in the library lobby before the panel discussion.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | INTRODUCTION & PANEL DISCUSSION
Triple Line Studio will open the event with a brief presentation of the TLS Resource page. This will be followed by a panel discussion “Creative ways to renovate your space with federal, state, and local funding!”
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | LUNCH SPONSORED BY HANSA AND Cocineros
Attendees will pick up a free lunch generously sponsored by Hansa and the local modern latin eatery, Cocineros. Lunch menu will include empanadas, quesadillas, rice, beans, chips and salsa.
12:30 PM – 1:10 PM | WORKSHOP SESSION 1
Enjoy your lunch while participating in the workshop of your choice: REAL ESTATE (buy, lease, sell), INTERIOR (furniture, paint, flooring, etc.), EXTERIOR (façade, pavers, plants, etc.), BUILDING SYSTEMS (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
1:20 PM – 2:00 PM | WORKSHOP SESSION 2
Switch to another workshop of your choice: REAL ESTATE (buy, lease, sell), INTERIOR (furniture, paint, flooring, etc.), EXTERIOR (façade, pavers, plants, etc.), BUILDING SYSTEMS (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
2:10 PM – 3:00 PM | EXPO
Browse building products and speak with specialists about your building or business needs.
SPEAKERS
CAREY L. JONES
MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST
Carey L. Jones is a Preservation Officer with the Maryland Historic Revitalization Tax Credit Program. In her current capacity Ms. Jones reviews state and Federal tax credit projects and provides technical support for owners of historic properties. Before joining MHT, Ms. Jones worked as a Senior Preservation Planner/Secretary to the Commission of Architectural Review for the City of Richmond, Virginia, where she was the primary point of contact for the local historic district program. Ms. Jones has a BA in History/Political Science from Rutgers University and an MA in Historic Preservation Planning from Cornell University.
STACY JORDAN
Pepco Energy Savings for Business
Stacy Jordan is the Sr. Program Manager for Delmarva Power and Pepco’s Small Business Programs. She oversees a portfolio of incentive programs designed to lift up Small Businesses by helping them choose energy efficient solutions, The Small Business program is for businesses that use 100 kW or less per month and can cover up to 70% of the cost for qualifying projects.
DELANEY SAMONS
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Delaney joined the Trust in May 2023 as a Program Coordinator for the Restoration Team. She supports the Prince George’s County Rain Check Rebate Team, among other programs at the Trust. As a lifelong Maryland resident, Delaney is passionate about Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts, and happy to be a part of it through her work at the Trust.
Rayya Newman, AIA, LEED BD+C, SEED
Triple Line Studio (EVENT Organizer)
Rayya is a public interest architect and the founder of Triple Line Studio. Licensed in Maryland and DC, she has worked in the DC area for over 20 years. In 2017 her project, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, an adaptive reuse project in the heart of historic Hyattsville, won Preservation Maryland’s Community Choice Award. In addition to running her own firm, Rayya also teaches design studios as a professor at the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.
WORKSHOPS
REAL ESTATE WORKSHOP (buy, lease, sell)
Hannah McCann
go brent
Hannah McCann is a commercial real estate agent with Hyattsville- and Silver Spring-based Go Brent Realty. She works with tenants, landlords, buyers, and sellers, with a focus on helping small businesses secure brick-and-mortar space. Hannah is licensed in MD and DC.
BUILDING EXTERIOR WORKSHOP (façade, pavers, plants, etc.)
Meagan Baco
Anacostia Trails Heritage Area
Meagan Baco leads Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, the state-certified heritage tourism district in Prince George's County, charged with preserving and promoting the cultural assets of the region for residents and visitors alike. Baco has an academic and practical background in historic preservation and urban planning. They are the board chair of the Maryland Museums Association and also serve on the boards of the Maryland Tourism Council, National Preservation Institute, and their neighborhood civic association in Charles Village, Baltimore.
BUILDING INTERIOR WORKSHOP (furniture, paint, flooring, etc.)
Sean Mitchell
WACIF
With over 20 years in the banking industry, Sean Mitchell joins the Wacif team as a Small Business Relationship Manager with an extensive commercial lending, real estate and mortgage background. As a 4thgeneration native Washingtonian and small business owner, Sean is dedicated to supporting local businesses to thrive. He prides himself in building authentic relationships that go beyond the transaction.
BUILDING SYSTEMS WORKSHOP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
Stuart Eisenberg
Hyattsville Community Development Corporation
Stuart Eisenberg is the dynamic Executive Director of the Hyattsville Community Development Corporation. Under his guidance, the organization has been instrumental in transforming the Hyattsville and Gateway Arts District, fostering economic development, and enhancing public spaces in Prince George's County. Stuart's extensive involvement in various nonprofit boards and his role in legislative initiatives have been pivotal in achieving community-based revitalization goals, such as the establishment of Business Improvement Districts and the expansion of Resident Artist tax credits.
Bronwyn King
Hyattsville Community Development Corporation
Bronwyn King is a community arts activist focused on supporting artists and creating new opportunities for public art engagement in the SoHy area of Hyattsville. King also co-founded the local non-profit SoHy Co-op to provide promotional assistance to local businesses. She remains deeply committed to building a stronger community through access to the arts.
EXPO SPONSORS
Ground Loop Heating and Air Conditioning
Ground Loop Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., is the largest and most experienced geothermal heating and cooling installer this side of the Mississippi.
Pepco Energy Savings for Business
The Pepco Energy Savings for Business Program provides financial incentives for you to install new energy-efficient equipment in your business.
C & A ELECTRICAL & FIRE ALARMS
C & A, Inc. is a Maryland-based corporation specializing in Electrical and Fire Alarm remodeling construction.
SOLAR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
Serving MD, DC, and NoVa, Solar Energy Services is a regional leader in the design and construction of solar and energy storage systems for commercial and residential customers.
GEMM COMM
GEMM COMM is a nonprofit delivering clean, affordable, and reliable energy solutions to under-estimated communities and organizations.
A&M Financial LLC
Full cycle accounting firm, specialize in small to mid size business. This business range from services like Bookkeeping, Individual/Businesses Taxes, Audinting, Tax preperation, Audit representation, Financial Statement, CFO services, and much more.
WACIF
The Washington Area Community Investment Fund's (Wacif) mission is to promote equity and economic opportunity in underserved neighborhoods in the Washington, D.C. region. Our mission is driven by three strategic pillars: inclusive entrepreneurship, community wealth building, and equitable economic development, and is fulfilled by providing access to capital products and services, and capacity-building technical assistance to low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs.
ILLUMINATIONS
Illuminations, Inc. has been specializing in the best contemporary lighting since 1982. Our product lines offer the most iconic modern classic design with the most cuttingedge innovations in lighting.
HBS solutions, inc.
The mission of HBS Solutions Inc. is to serve as a leading provider of energy-related engineering and building commissioning services to government and commercial facilities.
ANDERSEN WINDOWS & DOORS
Windows and doors that reveal more possibilities
HANSA
Hansa is a suite of free tools for small business owners to show financial institutions that their businesses are legitimate and trustworthy. We help small business owners manage their data and reputation, increasing their access to funding, credit, and other essential services along the way.
DIVISION 32
Select landscape architecture products.
Washington Gas Smart Savings
Washington Gas offers incentives and technical expertise to help businesses of all types and sizes save energy and money by investing in high-efficiency natural gas equipment.
PARTNERS
Thank you to our partners!