Hi Reader,

May was full of moments that remind us why we love the work we do: celebrating personal growth, creating space for meaningful business connections, and helping mission-driven organizations show up more clearly online. We’re excited to share a few recent milestones from the Drio world, including Hazel’s MBA, a CCBC webinar on leveraging your network, and three new website launches we’re proud to celebrate.

🎓 Celebrating Hazel’s MBA Milestone

Hazel’s 21-month MBA journey challenged and stretched her in all the ways meaningful growth often does. It pushed her beyond her comfort zone, tested her commitment, and reminded her that sometimes the goals we carry quietly for years are the ones that mean the most when we finally reach them.

Ever since earning her bachelor’s degree, Hazel had a little voice in the back of her mind saying, “Someday, I want to do that.” And this year, someday became done.

Hazel is proud, grateful, and honestly a little amazed to see “MBA” next to her name. More than anything, she is happy that she did this for herself - as a business owner, a lifelong learner, and someone who still believes it’s never too late to pursue something that matters.

🤝 Leveraging Our Network for Business Growth

Hazel and Rachel had the opportunity to lead CCBC’s Think & Grow Seminar Series session, “Leveraging Your Network: From Connections to Business Growth.” The virtual webinar focused on helping small business owners grow stronger, more valuable networks by showing up with intention.

During the session, they shared practical strategies for building credibility, creating authentic connections, joining professional groups, serving on committees, volunteering, and participating in entrepreneur support programs. It was a great reminder that networking is not just about collecting contacts, it’s about building relationships that create opportunities over time.

🚀 Celebrating Three New Website Launches!

​Kogok’s new website is officially live! The refreshed site highlights their work as an employee-owned company specializing in HVAC air distribution, custom sheet metal fabrication, and precision installation across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. We’re proud to help bring their expertise, experience, and commitment to quality to life online. Learn more our project with Kogok

​BUILD’s new website is officially live! The refreshed site highlights their work as a non-partisan grassroots organization developing faith and community leaders to create meaningful change across metropolitan Baltimore. We’re proud to help BUILD share their mission, showcase their impact, and make it easier for people to get involved, become members, and support their work. Learn more about the BUILD project

​Calico Cat Cafe’s new website is officially live! The refreshed site showcases this Gwynn Oak neighborhood café as a place for food, conversation, community events, retail, and connection. Operated by Friends of Larchmont, Inc. (FOLI), Calico Cat Cafe is part of a larger mission to create inclusive spaces and meaningful programming for the community. Learn more about the Calico Cat Cafe project

Thanks for being part of our journey.

If your organization’s ready for its own award-winning transformation, let’s talk.

-Team Drio