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2026 Project OpportunitySM Graduation, Military Spouse – Spring

Presenting Project Opportunity Coin to Phil Loga, Business Pitch Judge
Presenting Project Opportunity Coin to Bonnie Barresi, Business Pitch Judge
Deborah Coleman Business Pitch
Erika Eppers Business Pitch
Suzanne Julien Business Pitch
Paige Kahlbaugh Business Pitch
Marie Sierra Business Pitch
Deanna Windle Business Pitch
Class Graduation Photo Left to Right: Deborah Coleman, Maire Sierra, Suzanne Julien, Kelly Foster Course Facilitator, Deanna Windle, Erika Eppers, Paig Kahlbaugh
Deborah Coleman Pitch Award Check Presentation
Suzanne Julien Pitch Award Check Presentation
Erika Eppers with Sweet L's Cakery display
Maire Sierra with Lady M Designs display
Premier Mark Solutions display

MILITARY SPOUSE SPRING 2026 CLASS – After the completion of the orientation session held on March 10, 2026 and telephonic screening assessments a total of six (6) military spouses were accepted into the program. Here is a summary of their business ventures:

  • Gluten Free Restaurant
  • Sweet Treats
  • Notary Service
  • Gifts/Home Décor
  • Paper Crafter
  • Bookkeeping

Classes started on September March 24, 2026.   All six (6) military spouses successfully completed the course.  Here are the business ventures of the graduates:

  • Bespoke Bistro (Gluten Free Restaurant)
  • Sweet L’s Cakery (Sweet Treats)
  • Chesapeake Mobile Notary (Notary Service)
  • Premier Mark Solutions (Gifts/Home Décor)
  • Lady M Designs (Paper Crafter)
  • Trailhead Bookkeeping (Bookkeeping)

The Graduation Ceremony was held for the Spring 2026 Military Spouse Class on June 2, 2026 and hosted by Harford County Office of Economic Development at the Converge Building

Funding for this class provided by the following sponsors.

  • Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation

Special Thanks to the Following:

Special thanks toHarford County Office of Economic Development for providing classroom space for the class cohort and the graduation ceremony.

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