Marci Brand Named a 2018 Maryland Emerging Leader by the Small Business Administration
COLUMBIA, Md. (PRWEB) November 13, 2018 -- After a 7 month process that included bi-weekly classes, creating a 3 year business plan, formal presentations and a final presentation to a panel of experts, Marci Brand, President, Creative Marketing Concepts, Inc, was one of 15 individuals to be named a 2018 Maryland Emerging Leader by the Small Business Administration.
"Being selected to participate in the program was an honor," said Brand. "I learned a lot about leadership, communication and finance in this 'mini MBA'. Most importantly, I gained invaluable insight about myself and how to successfully grow a business."
Brand was also asked to be the speaker at the graduation ceremony held at the Graves School of Business at Morgan State University.
"When I first interviewed for the program, I had one major concern," she shared with the audience at graduation, "I was not sure I qualified to be considered an 'Emerging Leader'. Afterall, I have owned my business for 28 years and am a little old to be considered Emerging at anything. However, after a few classes, I realized that this program has nothing to do with age or experience. Instead it is about growth; both professional and personal. In that respect every one of us who participated Emerged in many ways."
The Small Business Administration (SBA) began the Emerging Leaders Program 11 years ago in Baltimore, MD and has since grown the program to include 60 locations nationwide. According to the SBA, the initiative has trained more than 5,000 small business owners, creating over 6,500 jobs, generating over $300 million in new financing, and securing more than $3.16 billion in government contracts.
Founded by Marci Brand in 1990, Creative Marketing Concepts, Inc., has served as a marketing partner to Property Management Companies, Owners and Developers throughout the US. The company currently has offices in Maryland, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia. A woman owned and operated company, CMC offers a full suite of marketing services including consulting, strategy, digital services, photography and training. More information can be found at http://www.getcreativemarketing.com
Emma Sampson, Creative Marketing Concepts, Inc., https://www.getcreativemarketing.com/, 2407517815, [email protected]
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