hotDesks and the Maryland Technology Development Corp. (TEDCO) have arranged to have Bill Bernard, the new Rural Business Innovation Initiative (RBI2) Mentor for TEDCO on the Lower Eastern Shore, to hold regular office hours at the hotDesks locations in Easton, Cambridge, Salisbury, and Pocomoke.

RBI2 is designed to provide technical and business assistance to small companies, and early-stage technology-based companies, in rural Maryland. The goal of the program is to help companies overcome business and technical hurdles and advance to the next growth level at no cost to the company.

hotDesks (hD) is a coworking network for innovation and startups on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. hD offers its members 24 hour access to high speed internet, contemporary work environments, and the opportunities to collide with fellow entrepreneurs. In addition, members have access to hotDesks’ ongoing programs and activities for those that want to start and grow businesses or become more engaged in the startup and innovation ecosystem.