🦀 💻 🎤 Drio’s September Recap: Launches, Spotlights, Crab Tank + What’s Next


September Recap

Launches, Spotlights, Crab Tank + What’s Next

September was a month of momentum, milestones, and looking ahead. From celebrating client launches and a special spotlight on Rachel, to cheering on WholeSite at Crab Tank and continuing to build what’s next for Drio, there was plenty happening both in front of and behind the scenes. Here’s a little peek at what kept us busy throughout September.

⭐ Spotlight

We’re in Crab Tank and we need your vote

We’ve been selected as one of 10 semifinalists for Baltimore Homecoming’s Crab Tank Entrepreneurship Program! Each vote helps us move into the next round and brings us closer to the chance to compete for $25,000.

Voting takes less than a minute!

💻 Client Work

New Website Launch: ATS

We designed and developed a brand-new website for Acclaim Technical Services (ATS) to better showcase their capabilities, careers, and company.

A Website Partnership That Keeps Evolving

Nearly two years after launching United Way of Central Maryland’s website, we’re still partnering with their team. Most recently, we helped bring their Dine United campaign to life with a polished new landing page.

👥 Around Drio

Rachel Featured by The Admin Bar

Our co-founder and Left Brain lead, Rachel McFadden, shares her journey, lessons learned, and what it takes to build a sustainable agency in her latest member spotlight with The Admin Bar.

Building a Business Through Community

Hazel recently joined a panel at the University of Baltimore Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation to share how relationships and collaboration can fuel business growth.

💡 From the Toolbox

Is your homepage doing its job?

In our latest Website Office Hours, we broke down the key things to look for when reviewing your homepage and share practical tips to make sure it’s working hard for your organization. Watch the Recording​


October Office Hours: 3 Ways You Can Use AI to Improve Your Website This Month.

If you’d like Rachel to use your website for a live review, reply to this email and volunteer your site!

Wednesday, October 7
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2:00–3:00 PM EST

​Add Office Hours to your Calendar​

🗓 Where We’ll Be

Come Build With Us at BMORE Design Week

Join us on Thursday, October 22 for our workshop, “Building a Website Without Waiting for Perfection.”

We’ll share a simple framework for organizing your website content, identifying what isn’t working, and confidently deciding what to tackle next.

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