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SUMMARY:Is Your Business Lender Ready?
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\nA Fireside Chat with M&T Bank and the SBA \nBefore you apply for a small business loan\, it’s essential to understand what lenders are really looking for. Join us for a dynamic fireside chat featuring Gideon Gaines from M&T Bank\, moderated by Nirav “Nick” Rajpara from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). \nThis engaging conversation will explore how entrepreneurs can prepare for funding and present a strong case to lenders. You’ll gain insights directly from banking professionals and learn how the SBA can support your journey. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhat it truly means to be “lender ready”\nHow to assess your financial preparedness\nWhat documents and information lenders expect\nHow to strengthen your business profile before applying\nSBA resources available to help you secure funding
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/lender-ready/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Finance,Procurement/Government Contracting,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Utilizing SBA Programs to Help Your Business Succeed
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\nJoin Nirav “Nick” Rajpara\, Economic Development Specialist with the SBA Washington Metropolitan Area District Office\, for this free quarterly session to learn how SBA programs and resources can help you start\, grow\, and scale your business. Attendees will gain an overview of access to capital\, contracting opportunities\, counseling and training\, and tools designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/utilizing-sba-programs-to-help-your-business-succeed-jun-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Finance,Funding,Grants,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Women's Business Center":MAILTO:info@marylandwbc.org
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SUMMARY:Worth the Work? How to Assess Business Feasibility
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nIs your idea viable right now? In this session\, Steven Lucas\, Fractional CFO and Principal Consultant\, guides participants through a feasibility assessment framework to evaluate market demand\, financial sustainability\, and key risks—helping entrepreneurs decide whether to move forward\, pivot\, or pause.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/worth-the-work-how-to-assess-business-feasibility-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Developing a Business Plan,Managing a Business,Risk Management,Starting a Business,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Women's Business Center":MAILTO:info@marylandwbc.org
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting for Beginners Pt. 1
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\nJoin Economic Development Specialist of the Washington Metropolitan Area District Office\, Nirav “Nick” Rajpara\, for part 1 of this free quarterly webinar covering the basics of government contracting.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/government-contracting-for-beginners-pt-1-jul-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Procurement/Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Women's Business Center":MAILTO:info@marylandwbc.org
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting for Beginners Pt. 2
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\nJoin Economic Development Specialist of the Washington Metropolitan Area District Office\, Nirav “Nick” Rajpara\, for part 2 of this free quarterly webinar covering the basics of government contracting.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/government-contracting-for-beginners-pt-2-jul-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Procurement/Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Women's Business Center":MAILTO:info@marylandwbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T120000
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SUMMARY:Know Your SBA Capital Access Options
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\nNeed funding for your business? Learn the different types of Capital Access programs that the SBA has to offer. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is a dedicated federal agency\, with a mission to “aid\, counsel\, assist and protect” small businesses in the United States (and its territories). The SBA offers an array of funding programs for an array of businesses in various stages. It is important to know these capital access options that are available to your business along its journey. We will highlight debt\, equity\, and grant-like programs that the SBA offers.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/sba-capital-access-aug2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Finance,Procurement/Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Women's Business Center":MAILTO:info@marylandwbc.org
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