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STRENGTHENING MID-ATLANTIC BUSINESSES

GROWING AND LAUNCHING
WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES

Expert Guidance.
Real Results.

Maryland Women’s Business Center (MWBC) works with entrepreneurs across Maryland’s capital region by way of three locations. Through our resources, we encourage women to start, sustain, and grow their businesses. Through workshops, individual counseling, facilitated peer group support, special resources, and access to capital, MWBC annually helps more than 1,500 women gain the skills, connections, and confidence necessary to navigate entrepreneurship.

MWBC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Services

We offer a variety of services to support pre-venture, start-up, and existing women-owned businesses, from personal counseling to assistance writing business plans.

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Resources

We provide dozens of unique and specialized documents, all for free, and many available on our website to help women access trusted information independently.

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Programs

We offer over 100 workshops and training programs including the WEgrow Maryland Financial Resilience & Growth Program, Government Procurement, and Childcare Business Development.

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About us

Maryland Women’s Business Center helps women entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve economic growth in Maryland’s Capital Region through entrepreneurial training, access to funding sources, and strategic business counseling.

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PARTNERS

Thanks to continuing support from Rockville Economic Development, Inc (REDI), foundation and sponsorship support, and partnerships with City and County economic development organizations in Frederick and Prince George’s Counties, MWBC has been able to expand to reach more women business owners.

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Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS

Charlisa Watson is the owner of CRW and Associates, LLC, a full-service healthcare management consulting firm specializing in designing and implementing customized professional support and staffing solutions to meet the needs of government, nonprofit and corporate clients. To become 8(a) certified, Charlisa was referred to MWBC by the SBA DC district office. Its MBE, 8(a) and SDVOSB status has helped to win a lucrative contract with the state of Maryland, and the U.S. Department of Education. Charlisa states, “MWBC is what she needed to pursue a 8(a) certification.”

Charlisa Watson, 2016

CRW & Associates, LLC

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Pamela Rachal has always served as a mentor and a coach throughout her career to colleagues and friends, so becoming a Leadership Coach was a natural progression. Her primary PMR Coaching and Consulting clients are emerging, seasoned, and high-potential leaders “Initially, I took a few classes ast MWBC, which provided me with valuable information. The classes are a great way to meet other women entrepreneurs. Pamela shares with other female entrepreneurs, if you haven’t looked into MWBC, you should; they can provide you with a number of resources.

Pamela Rachal, 2020

PMR Coaching and Consulting

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Delphines Beauty Parlour, located in Bowie, MD, specializes in hair extensions and custom-made wigs. Delphine Njuguna is the owner and operator. Delphine states “MWBC trained her in starting a successful business; provided information on how to market her business; counseled her one-on-one and assisted with obtaining legal advice.”

Dephine Njuguna, 2019

Delphines Beauty Parlour

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Dottie Li started TransPacific Communications, LLC because she has a mission to help non-native English speakers break down cultural and communication barriers to advance their careers and realize their full potential. Dottie says, “I met with a MWBC counselor when I was applying for the SBA 8(a) program. They also helped me with the Minority Business Enterprise certification. MWBC is the place for any woman thinking of starting a business. You’ll be blessed to have their guidance.”

Dotti Li, 2020

TransPacific Communications, LLC

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Leslie Frelow, Managing Director of Vino 301 Wine Concierge, became an entrepreneur because she wanted to earn a living doing something she liked. She realized that she liked wine, educating people about Maryland wines, and supporting local businesses. As a result, she launched Vino 301 Wine Concierge. Coming to MWBC was the encouragement she needed to propel forward in pursuing financing for the vehicle.

Leslie Frelow, 2016

Vino 301 Wine Concierge

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While in the process of researching options for working capital with Prince George’s Financial Services Corporation, for Trinity Empowerment, Keshia was referred to MWBC Senior Business Counselor, Angie Duncanson, for assistance with the Minority Business Enterprise application. Keshia stated, “MWBC is a champion for Women Business Owners. I have witnessed the passion for ensuring women are realistically equipped with information and resources to establish and grow their businesses.”

Keshia Dempsey, 2017

Trinity Empowerment

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MWBC’s business plan and pitch competition event helped develop my business tremendously. It allowed me to see the strengths of my business, Alodia Hair Care but more importantly, the weaknesses. MWBC is a wonderful resource for women entrepreneurs. It provides mentorship and opportunities that all businesses need to thrive and be successful.”

Dr.Isfahan Chambers-Harris, 2018

Alodia Hair Care

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Micah says that the MWBC helped her make better sense of everything. She met with them after registering NannyTainment in her name. MWBC helped her step-by-step. She says, “MWBC knows what they’re doing. Even if you think your question is stupid, ask it. They’ll give you a completely new perspective!”

Micha Barber Smith, 2018

NannyTainment

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Two MWBC Clients Win $5,000 Grants from Prince George’s County EDC

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan, 2022

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