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In her unique capacity as an Innovation Catalyst, Ms. Wirth applies her
experience in economic development, entrepreneurship, and technology to help
others achieve their goals through inspired direction.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Ms. Wirth has a history of supporting the success of small
business through her involvement with entrepreneurial organizations. Her unique
expertise enables her to empower people and their businesses with the skills
necessary to grow successfully in today's competitive markets. Her experience
includes roles such as:
- Executive Director, Valley Economic Development
Corporation in the San Jacinto Valley, CA in creating strategies move the
organization forward in supporting business retention, business attraction
for higher quality jobs, and developing a trained workforce.
- Executive Director of IEtechSOURCE as a resource
division supporting technology companies in Riverside and San Bernardino
Counties.
- Deputy State Director, Small Business Development
Center (SBDC) Network, on a special one-year appointment New programs were
created to train small businesses owners and increase the awareness of
resources. Outreach programs were created to reach the increasing diversity
of business owners.
- Economic Community Development Commission of Frederick
County, she became a voice for small business concerns.
- Board Secretary for The Entrepreneur Council of
Frederick County and introduced the CEO Roundtable program so small business
owners can creatively solve issues amongst themselves or hear from an expert
on a topic of interest to them.
CUSTOM TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL FACILITATOR
For 15 years, Ms. Wirth has provided customized technology
training for individuals, commercial and government accounts, national and
international audiences.
- Chamber of Commerce of Frederick County, Board of
Directors Retreat; Board Member for 4 years
- Facilitator for Executive Dialogue Series for small
business owners
- Women's Business Institute: Facilitator for panelists
(all business owners) at multiple Entrepreneur Workshops and served as
Facilitator for the Procurement Fair for panelists discussing Department of
Defense Mentor/Protégé Program
- U.S. Department of State: Workshop Chair for Women and
Entrepreneurship: Mentoring and Networking representing the USA at the WoMen
(sic) and Democracy Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania
- Ms. Wirth served as Advisor, Northern Europe - US
Business Networking for Women. Ms. Wirth also mentors three women business
owners in Lithuania
BUSINESS SYSTEMS
Many local and international clients benefit from the
operational efficiencies implemented by Ms. Wirth through The Solution Works. This
results in increased productivity to enable the firms to meet growing demands
and to improve their bottom line financial performance. Ms. Wirth excels as a
facilitator, analyst, and advisor to guide her clients in strategic business
process re-engineering initiatives. |
