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The State of Baltimore Business Summit June 2026 The State of Baltimore Business Summit in June 2026 showcased the collaborative, forward-looking energy driving Baltimore’s small business economy, and K. Jennings & Associates (KJA) was proud to be in the room helping connect those dots. Setting the Stage at Camden Yards On Friday, June 5, 2026, more than 150 attendees gathered inside Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the State of Baltimore Business Summit, hosted by the Baltimo

Shared Capacity Summit: Cross-Sector Approach to Health, Work & Community May 2026 The Shared Capacity Summit held on May 1 in Baltimore brought together a powerful mix of leaders across healthcare, nonprofit, and business sectors—and K. Jennings & Associates (KJA) was in the room. Kiisha Jennings attended the summit with a clear focus: building meaningful partnerships and identifying innovative ways to strengthen organizational capacity for small businesses and mission-drive

CEO Strategy Circle Soft Launch May 2026 K. Jennings & Associates recently had the honor of stepping into a powerful room of founders and emerging CEOs at the soft launch of the CEO Strategy Circle, hosted at Venture X College Park. Curated and led by Andre P. Smith, the CEO Strategy Circle Soft Launch on May 7, 2026 was not a typical networking event—it was a true boardroom experience. The invite-only session gathered growth-minded leaders who are actively building, scaling,

Celebrating Ronnette Meyers During National Small Business Week May 2026 During 2026 National Small Business Week, K. Jennings & Associates had the honor of attending a special celebration recognizing Ronnette Meyers, President and CEO of JLAN Solutions, as Washington, DC’s Small Business Person of the Year. Her leadership, strategic vision, and heart for people have shaped JLAN Solutions into a trusted, high-performing partner in the federal space. This recognition from the

Strengthening Community Impact with the Greater Baltimore Urban League Guild 2025 - Present K. Jennings & Associates (KJA) is honored to serve as both a member and Strategic Advisor to the Greater Baltimore Urban League (GBUL) Guild, deepening our commitment to economic empowerment, equity, and opportunity across the Baltimore region. In 2025, Candice Whittaker, a leader in operations and business for the GBUL Guild, invited KJA to formally join the organization’s work, recog

Elevating Local Businesses Through Howard County Chamber Ambassadorship April 2026 Kiisha Jennings is training to serve as a Howard County Chamber Ambassador! This step is part of KJA’s ongoing commitment to not just support small businesses from the outside, but to be actively embedded in the ecosystems where they operate and grow. Stepping into Leadership as a Chamber Ambassador The Howard County Chamber Ambassador program equips local business leaders to serve as visible c

The Baltimore Business Journal Economic Outlook 2026 April 2026 K. Jennings & Associates recently attended the Baltimore Business Journal’s Economic Outlook 2026, a forward-looking event focused on the key forces shaping Maryland’s business climate in the year ahead. Conversations centered on post–General Assembly impacts, including regulation, tariffs, taxes, labor shortages, and broader economic pressures affecting businesses across the state. For a firm devoted to helping

The 2026 Workforce Summit Career Fair & Open House April 2026 KJA was pleased to participate in the 2026 Chesapeake Regional Workforce Summit & Career Fair on April 9, 2026, held at the Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) in Arnold, MD. KJA connected with emerging and experienced talent to support career pathways in the DMV region. The 2026 Summit, organized by the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) and partners, focused on "Workforce as a Competitive Ad

KJA’s Service on the Governor’s Workforce Development Board April 2026 K. Jennings & Associates is honored to serve as a volunteer member of the Maryland Governor’s Workforce Development Board (GWDB) and its Workforce Committee, deepening our commitment to building equitable, future-ready talent pipelines across the state. As the Governor’s chief strategy and policy-making body for workforce development—and Maryland’s state board under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opp

Celebrating Leadership and Growth: KJA Attends Loyola’s Leadership Essentials Women’s Group Event March 2026 KJA was honored to join Loyola University Maryland’s Leadership Essentials Women’s Group (LEWG) celebration, recognizing the 2025–26 cohort for their inspiring achievements. Hosted by ASPIRE: Loyola’s Center for Continuing Education, with support from the Howard County Economic Development Authority, this event underscored the incredible power of women leading, learnin

HIP: Celebrating 40 Years of Women’s Leadership in Prince George’s County March 2026 K. Jennings & Associates (KJA) was proud to represent our client, High Impact Partners (HIP), at Prince George’s County’s 40th Annual Women’s History Luncheon on March 26, 2026. Attending on HIP’s behalf, Kiisha Jennings joined local leaders, entrepreneurs, and community advocates in celebrating the powerful legacy and ongoing impact of women who are shaping Prince George’s County and the reg

Navigating Change Together at the 14th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference March 2026 K. Jennings & Associates was honored to attend the 14th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference, “Navigating an Ever-Changing World: Your 1% Towards Resilience and Sustainable Change,” held on March 20, 2026 at the new Bloomberg Center in DC. Kiisha Jennings represented KJA alongside collaborator and partner, Becky Strohl of Alpha Moose, for a full day dedicated to women’s leadership, resilien

KJA Celebrates DOES College Fellowship Program Cohort II Graduation December 2025 - March 2026 K. Jennings & Associates (KJA) was honored to participate in the Department of Employment Services (DOES) College Fellowship Program’s Cohort II Graduation, held Friday, March 13, 2026, at the DOES Community Room in Washington, DC. The celebration marked the culmination of months of dedication, learning, and growth for an incredible group of Fellows. As a proud mentor partner with D

ProSource360's Employee & Partner Appreciation Reception January 2026 K. Jennings & Associates recently had the pleasure of attending ProSource360 Consulting Services, Inc.’s Employee & Partner Appreciation Reception at The Jefferson in Washington, DC—a thoughtful gathering celebrating the people and relationships that make meaningful work possible. The evening brought together team members, collaborators, and partners in an elegant setting, with a shared focus on impact, exc

Party with a Purpose: Food for the Soul Charity Fundraiser December 2025 This month, the community came together for an unforgettable celebration with heart. On Saturday, December 13th, at Citizens & Culture in Silver Spring, MD, Party with a Purpose: Food for the Soul —hosted by Haute Affairs Event Management in partnership with Volunteers of America Chesapeake &  Carolinas (VOACC)—brought the holiday spirit alive with music, good food, and even better company. Guests were t

DC Chamber Member Appreciation / Congressional Caucus Kick-Off September 2025 K. Jennings & Associates (KJA) proudly attended the Member...

DC State of the District & Region Conference September 2025 K. Jennings & Associates (KJA) proudly attended the 2025 State of the...

JLAN Solutions 15th Anniversary July 2025 KJA had the honor of attending the JLAN 15th Anniversary celebration, a vibrant event that...

World Trade Institute Annual Women’s Conference June 2025 K. Jennings & Associates (KJA) was proud to attend the 2025 Women Spanning the...

Global Youth Summit April 2025 KJA was thrilled to support Equity Now, Inc.’s 2025 Global Youth Summit, which took place at Legends...