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Empowering Maryland’s Diverse Business Future

by Jasmin Atienza
by Jasmin Atienza
May 16 2024 News

🌟Cloudforce CEO and Founder Husein Sharaf recently represented Cloudforce at the Microsoft Minority or Woman Owned Business Enterprise Innovation Forum! 🎙️The day-long event was filled with enriching conversations, insightful speakers, and invaluable networking opportunities, all fueling and fostering connections among State representatives, technology-focused MBEs, and entrepreneurs from all corners of our state. 🌐💬

As a panelist alongside distinguished Maryland State leaders Melissa Leaman & Y. Maria M., Sharaf discussed the challenges and issues facing small, minority, woman, and veteran-owned business along their growth journey. Speaking from firsthand experience, Sharaf also highlighted how our collaboration with Maryland and Microsoft has fueled our growth in the state 🤝📈; and how leveraging the resources and opportunities provided has helped Cloudforce expand our reach, drive innovation, and contribute to Maryland’s economic development.

💡We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Gov. Wes Moore‘s goal of supercharging MBE participation in tech contracts, a mission echoed by the incredible talent showcased at the forum. Huge shoutout to our partners at Microsoft for organizing this fantastic event and to our MD State representatives, including Brooke Lierman, for their inspiring insights. Maryland is poised to lead the AI + Cyber race in the DMV, and with great partners like Microsoft, we’re confident in the success of our local businesses! 🤖 🧑‍💻

Together with Maryland and Microsoft, Cloudforce remains committed to fostering diversity, driving innovation, and creating lasting impact in our community! 🚀

Jasmin Atienza
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A true force of nature, Jasmin thrives on bringing order and solutions to chaos and challenges. As Cloudforce Communications Specialist, Jasmin has already organized efforts, resources, and assets into a steady flow of regular social media posts, and has proven her graphic design skills and talent through a wide range of creative deliverables, from infographics to marketing collateral.

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