HELPING YOU GROW
Ready to become a prime contractor with the state of Maryland? Every small, minority, women and veteran business owner should consider participation in the SBR Program, a race- and gender-neutral procurement program that offers prime contracting opportunities on state-funded contracts. This class covers the program's eligibility standards, the online certification process, and the pipeline for […]
Learn about eligibility and the application process for the Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Program with this quarterly webinar by SBA Business Opportunity Specialist, Roderick L. Johnson. This webinar has been rescheduled from Wednesday, February 7 to Wednesday, February 14.
Learn how to do business with the City of Rockville! During this free informational webinar, we will be covering: Difference between city vs. county Procurement process Procurement path by threshold Speaker: Pat Ryan, CPPB, MBA Principal Buyer City of Rockville Procurement Division
Join the virtual session of Hera Hub DC's WomenConnect Expo: Bridging Business, Resources, and Knowledge! Attendees will learn more about the resources available in the DMV for women-owned businesses. Rather attend in-person? Register for the in-person expo on Tuesday, February 6 from 4pm - 6:30pm
Join this webinar cohosted with the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services to find out what business owners need to know about the permitting department and how to navigate the permitting process. Learn about permitting topics such as use and occupancy certificates and gain insight about what business owners need to know before signing a […]
Join MWBC for a free virtual information session where the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) will overview their four certification programs: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Small Business Enterprise (SBE) The webinar will cover: An examination of the five eligibility standards A review of the complete […]
Surety bonds help small businesses win contracts by providing the customer with a guarantee that the work will be completed. They are crucial for many industries, especially construction and service-related businesses, as they provide a guarantee that you will fulfill your contractual obligations. Learn more about the SBA Surety Bond Program with this free informational […]
Whether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs. Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant, Karen Kalantzis, for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our speaker for January is Danielle Rizzo of Marielle Agency! In this dynamic […]
Our “Elements of Entrepreneurship” introduction to entrepreneurship course is a 4-part webinar series. It consists of a multi-layered learning experience that demystifies the process of taking a business from ideation to launch to growth. Through a mix of moderated training, interactive discussions, and assignments, you will learn how to transform a good idea into a […]
Join us for this speed-dating style mixer on Zoom and meet other entrepreneurs in Montgomery County (though all are welcome)! Attendees will be broken up into small Zoom breakout rooms to connect with each other. We will mix up the groups every few minutes and everyone will get a chance to network! Meet new people […]
Our “Elements of Entrepreneurship” introduction to entrepreneurship course is a 4-part webinar series. It consists of a multi-layered learning experience that demystifies the process of taking a business from ideation to launch to growth. Through a mix of moderated training, interactive discussions, and assignments, you will learn how to transform a good idea into a […]
Learn about financing options for your startup, growing venture, or mature business with this webinar by SBA Business Opportunity Specialist, Roderick L. Johnson. Attendees will learn about: Business financing stages Starting your business Lending requirements Business plan essentials Traditional financing Small Business Administration (SBA) Bank loans Non-traditional financing