Show SummaryShana Knight, our guest in Episode 1 of Season 2 of the Frederick Factor, is back for her follow-up episode! As a guest in one of our most popular episodes, Shana is back to share her year-later update about her position as the Senior Business Development Manager for Diversity and Inclusion with the Frederick County Office of Economic Development. She shares many great resources for underrepresented businesses through the FCOED. Plus, she shares exciting updates about SOUL Street, which is a local collective of Black business owners and community members in Frederick County who have come together to empower the Black business community through events, outreach, advocacy, and education. Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:Shana’s updates one year since recording Episode 1 of Season 2 of the Frederick FactorHow underrepresented businesses can get support through FCOED’s EmPOWER offerings, such as the Monthly Networking Events, the EmPOWER Mentorship Program, and the Virtual Mentorship Accelerator Program What a one-on-one meeting with Shana at the FCOED is like, and what kind of support & guidance a small underrepresented business can get from itHow the FCOED’s Underrepresented Business Directory offers an accessible way for businesses to get more visibilityShana reveals SOUL Street’s BIG news!How the SOUL Street Takeover Events became a solution for serving brick-and-mortar underrepresented businesses in a fun and engaging waySpecial SOUL Street events coming up in summer 2023!Show Links:FCOED’s EmPOWER Program https://www.discoverfrederickmd.com/empowerThe EmPOWER Program’s Monthly Networking Events https://www.discoverfrederickmd.com/empower-networkingThe EmPOWER Mentorship Program https://www.discoverfrederickmd.com/mentorshipThe EmPOWER Small Business Accelerator Programhttps://www.discoverfrederickmd.com/empower-acceleratorThe FCOED’s Underrepresented Business Directory https://www.discoverfrederickmd.com/locations/sections/view/empower-businessesSeason 2 Episode 1: The Opportunity Factor with Shana Knight of SOUL Street - Part 1 https://frederickfactor.com/2023/03/02/the-opportunity-factor-with-shana-knight-of-soul-street-part-1/Season 2 Episode 6: The Welcoming Factor with Jarad Bowenshttps://frederickfactor.com/2023/04/06/the-welcoming-factor-with-jarad-bowens/SOUL Street: https://mysoulstreet.com/SOUL Street TAKEOVER at TJay's Beer & Wine on June 16, 2023: https://www.facebook.com/events/920205052428407About the Frederick Factor: The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/. Or, follow the Frederick Factor on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrederickFactor

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