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February Recap: A Month of Leadership, Innovation, and Celebration! 🎉

Published 9 days ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader,

We hope you had a fantastic start to the year! February has been buzzing with inspiring events and exciting milestones. We're thrilled to share a quick recap of all the highlights.

Greener World Website Launch 🚀

The new GreenerWorld.com website is live! As one of North America’s largest distributors of compost, fertilizers, mulch, soil conditioners, and topsoil, Greener World is committed to sustainable solutions that drive environmental progress. Customers can easily explore Greener World’s comprehensive family of products, designed to support soil health, regenerative agriculture, and land productivity. Born from a desire to help people and the planet—now and in the future—the site connects users with expert-backed, region-specific solutions for a greener world.

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💼 Professional Leadership Program

Rachel is officially part of the Professional Leadership Program for Women Cohort at Towson University. Day 1 set the tone for a journey by giving each attendee the space to connect on a deeper, personal level. Key takeaway: remind yourself—you are enough! Day 2 was another engaging session led by Patrice Sanders, focusing on the power of vulnerability and boundary-setting, followed by a panel discussion with women leaders including Arion Long, Hilary Phelps and Britt Arnold (Tegeler).

​Learn more about the Leadership program.

🌟 UWCM 100th Anniversary

Next up, we celebrated a century of impact at the UWCM 100th Anniversary event. This special press and community celebration was a vibrant kickoff to a year-long journey honoring 100 years of transformative service. Highlights included:

  • President & CEO Franklyn Baker sharing his visionary outlook for the future, co-created with our community.
  • Sneak peeks at exciting new initiatives and investments.
  • Heartwarming stories from program participants, donors, and community leaders.
  • Plus, there was birthday cake, music, and plenty of fun!

🎉 MD Venture Student Showcase

Innovation took center stage at the MD Venture Student Showcase held on February 18 at 4MLK in Baltimore. The evening celebrated nine groundbreaking student-led ventures, each awarded $50,000 to drive transformational change. Drio was honored for WholeSite and its innovative contributions to the local tech ecosystem, reaffirming our commitment to fostering creativity and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurial talent.

Key moments included:

  • Dynamic pitches from student innovators.
  • Networking with Baltimore's entrepreneurial and tech leaders.
  • A tribute to Pava LaPere’s enduring legacy of innovation.

💪 A New Partnership

We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with Parkway Solutions LLC.

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​Erica Jablonsky is dedicated to empowering visionary small businesses by providing tailored business development and marketing strategies that help them thrive. Their commitment is rooted in celebrating entrepreneurs' unique strengths and creative energy. Parkway Solutions aims to amplify Drio’s success and create opportunities for even greater impact by working together.

#strongertogether

💃 Looking Ahead – International Women’s Day Soiree

As we wrap up February, we're already gearing up for an empowering celebration on March 7 at Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse. The MWCA International Women's Day Soiree will run from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm under the theme #AccelerateAction.
You can expect:

  • An engaging panel discussion with distinguished voices like Mary Ann Scully and Brittany Young, moderated by Alanah Nichole Davis.
  • Dynamic conversations, networking opportunities, and fresh ideas to drive gender equality and social change.
  • A portion of proceeds will support Marian House, a vital community resource for women and children in need.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a night dedicated to empowerment and progress!

Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey through February. We’re proud to celebrate leadership, innovation, and community with you, and we can’t wait to see what March brings.

Together, let's stand out and carve our path forward—one bold step at a time.

Hi! I'm Rachel, the Left Brain of Drio.

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