The Brand Accelerator: Your Business Reimagined for Success

A free, 6-week intensive digital marketing course for entrepreneurs at the ignITe Hub! Join the instructor, Lateasa Polito, Owner and Creative Curator, Polito & Co, for an exciting HYBRID learning experience.

Take your branding and marketing to the next level and grow your business with confidence. Business owners with at least three years of experience will learn to:

• Develop a compelling brand identity that captivates your audience
• Create actionable marketing plans using modern tools and techniques
• Refine your messaging to align with your business goals
• Build confidence in presenting your business vision to stakeholders

Prerequisites:

• Business Experience: At least three years of owning or operating an established business with active products or services.
• Basic Knowledge: Familiarity with fundamental business operations, such as budgeting and customer management.
• Access to Business Data: Availability of marketing materials, branding assets, and performance metrics for use in assignments.
• Engagement: Willingness to actively participate, accept feedback, and apply concepts to improve your business
• Technology: This course requires a laptop with Windows or MacOS, webcam, microphone, and speaker. If you do not have a laptop, one can provided for in-person instruction only and will remain in the ignITe Hub.

Dates:
Tuesday and Thursdays
September 16 – October 23, 2025 (No Class on October 14 and 16)

Time: 1:00-4:00 pm

Format: Hybrid
The first session and all Thursday sessions will be held in person.

Location:
ignITe Hub at Montgomery College – Mannakee Building
900 Hungerford Drive, #107,
Rockville, MD 20850

Sponsored by Montgomery College's ignITe Hub, Information Technology Institute (ITI) and Verizon.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

ignITe Hub, Montgomery College, Mannakee Building, 900 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, United States