HELPING YOU GROW
Join Economic Development Specialist of the Washington Metropolitan Area District Office, Nirav "Nick" Rajpara, for this free quarterly info session covering SBA programs and services.
Join the Maryland Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs, Howard County Economic Development Authority, and Maryland Innovation Center for an informative Certification Workshop. Also hear from local resource partners, like the Maryland Women's Business Center about the services they have available. This workshop is designed to assist vendors seeking a Certified Small Business (CSB) […]
Learn how the Maryland Women's Business Center (MWBC), Montgomery County Business Center, Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL), and Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) can help you with your small business. Each organization offers unique resources for all business owners, from aspiring entrepreneurs to matured businesses looking to expand. Access these resources by joining this […]
Have a great idea but haven't started your business yet? Join Connecting Communities, an in-person small business summit designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn innovative ideas into successful businesses. Learn how to: Access funding, grants (like SBIR/STTR) and small business loans Tap into free and low-cost startup resources Connect with experts, lenders, mentors and resource […]
Join Soul Street for the upcoming Black Business Resource Fair, a free event designed to help you access the tools, knowledge, and networks you need to take your business to the next level. Meet representatives from banks, state agencies, local offices of economic development, and other key organizations including the Maryland Women's Business Center offering […]
As summer winds down and business kicks back up for the Fall, join the SBA and SBDC in jump starting your business. The SBA is bringing local lenders and important small business resources to YOU, so you have the information you need to succeed. This event will give you the opportunity to pitch your small […]
Join the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs for their Women's Small Business Celebration in honor of National Women's Small Business Month! Meet with hundreds of businesses and hear from: Keynote Opening: Special Secretary Maria Martinez, Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Featured Speakers: - Catherine Horta-Hayden, Chair & […]
Presented by Rebecca Kullback, LCSW-C, Director of Outpatient Services at Metropolitan Counseling Associates Running a business means constant pressure, competing priorities, and the risk of burnout. Balance isn’t about doing it all, it’s about learning to bend without breaking. In this high-impact webinar, Rebecca Kullback reframes balance as a dynamic business skill that drives clarity, focus, and resilience. Through […]
Join us for a free 30-minute webinar created just for small business owners who want to save time and work smarter using AI automation tools. In this interactive session, you’ll learn simple, budget-friendly ways to automate everyday tasks so you can focus more on growing your business and less on repetitive work. We’ll explore how […]
A. Marie Dingwall is a workflow and automations consultant and founder of &Marie Solutions, a solo consultancy serving small business owners. Drawing on 20 years of administrative experience, she designs clear, dependable, systems agnostic workflows that streamline everyday operations and quietly reduce “business chaos” behind the scenes. Through trainings, audits, and implementation support, she helps […]
Scaling a service-based business requires more than great delivery—it demands strategy, systems, and smart growth planning. Join AsrorJon Shukurov, founder and SBA’s 2023 Maryland Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year, as he shares proven strategies to take your service business to the next level. In this session, you’ll learn: How to identify scalable aspects of […]
Your website is often the first impression customers have of your business—make it count! In this hands-on session, Margaret Doan of PIXLink Studios will guide you through the fundamentals of building a professional, user-friendly website. You’ll learn: How to choose the right platform for your business Key elements of an effective website design Tips for […]