Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:00—1:30 p.m.
Networking Luncheon
“The Spark Behind the Story” with special guest, Courtney Malengo
Start your day with round-table networking, good food and inspiration!
Grab your business cards and join us at our Bridgepoint Networking Luncheon event, where you will have the opportunity to connect with good people from a wide range of businesses and professions, as well as hear an inspirational talk from Courtney Malengo.
Courtney Malengo
About Our Presenter
Courtney Malengo is the Founder of Spark + Buzz Communications, an award-winning strategic communications consultancy that helps brands tell their story to inspire audiences and galvanize growth. From concept to completion, Spark + Buzz designs creative and integrated branding, marketing, and public relations solutions for clients across the country.
She is also the Founder of The Spark Collective, a faith-based membership community encouraging female founders in their entrepreneurial journeys in the DMV; and the creator of The Spark Summit—an annual day retreat each May for faith-led female founders to connect with like-minded women and explore the intersection of business and faith.
Courtney has been featured in Entrepreneur, Legal Zoom, Taboola, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, and more. In her spare time, you’ll find her enjoying family, encouraging fellow entrepreneurs and breast cancer survivors, exploring epicurean adventures with lavender, and celebrating life with a glass of bubbly.
At the lunch, Courtney will share how God has guided and blessed her career and business, in spite of numerous challenges and setbacks including recurring cancer.
Date/Time
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
12:00—1:30 p.m. ET
Schedule:
11:45 Check-in, informal networking
12:15 Lunch, Roundtable networking
12:45 Presentation
1:10 Feedback & finish
1:25 Finish/Informal Networking
Cost
$39 in advance/$49 at the door
(The "in advance" rate is available until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28. "In advance" registration will then close and the price will increase to the $49 "at the door" rate, payable at the event.)
Lunch, Program, Parking are included
Location
Norbeck Country Club, 17200 Cashell Rd, Rockville, MD 20853
Parking:
Livestream
This event is also available via LIVESTREAM at no cost.
The LIVESTREAM will be available at approximately 8:45 a.m. for the keynote presentation only.
LIVESTREAM LINK will be sent upon registration.