Maryland Women's Business Center

Maryland's 2025 Women's Small Business Celebration: Wellness. Empowerment. Leadership.
2025-10-14 09:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | : Live! Casino & Hotel, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle #7777, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
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 & Professor, Department of Dance, Towson Universtiy
– Bel Leong-Hong, Founder/CEO & President, Knowledge Advantage Inc.
– Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, President & CEO Global Refuge
– Dr. Zina Pierre, President & CEO, REYARP Strategies Group, LLC

Separating Business and Personal Finances
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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In this course, led by Lydia Faleye, Banking Officer and Financial Inclusion Leader at Truist Bank, you’ll learn the whys and hows of separating your business and personal finances that can set you and your business up for success.

Introduction to eMMA for Vendors
2025-10-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
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This is an introductory training session for vendors who are currently conducting business with the State, and/or for vendors who are interested in conducting business with the State. This session introduces features of the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) and provide information to connect the business community to greater economic opportunities in both the public and private sectors, including basic functionality and establishing a vendor profile.

TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo
2025-10-21 08:00 - 19:00 | The Hotel at the University of Maryland, 7777 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
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TEDCO’s 11th Entrepreneur Expo is a premier event in Maryland showcasing various resources from across the State and is jam-packed full of workshops, roundtable discussions, exhibiting companies and pitches, opening up great opportunities for entrepreneurs to network, learn, and be inspired.
Meet with the Maryland Women’s Business Center and 1000+ of the region’s top entrepreneurs, business owners, angel and venture capital investors, legislators, and influencers.

Increasing Your Visibility on eMMA
2025-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
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This training session for vendors builds off the ‘Introduction to eMMA’ session and explores best practices for refining vendor profiles by way of detailing product and service commodity codes, as well as updating team and contact roles, accessing the bid holder’s list, browsing public contracts, and searching for fellow vendors.

Federal Contracting for Beginners
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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Are you ready to take your business to the next level by tapping into government contracts?
Join us for an insightful session with Lauren Douglas, founder and CEO of Proposing True North Inc, as she breaks down the essentials of navigating the government contracting landscape.

HCEDA Business Resource Expo [Howard County]
2025-10-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Kenneth S Ulman Innovation Hub, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
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Join Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) for this year’s Business Resource Expo!
The Business Resource Expo is the ultimate one-stop-shop for accessing essential resources and services that can propel your business forward. Don’t miss out on meeting with the Maryland Women’s Business Center at this dynamic networking and resource-packed event.

Bend, Don’t Break: The Balance Toolkit
2025-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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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 four powerful paradoxes, you’ll discover how to:

Cut through chaos and make decisions with confidence.
Shift from overwhelm into clear, focused action.
Protect your energy so you can lead effectively.
Bounce forward from stress with practical tools that work.

You’ll walk away with The Bounce Forward Toolkit: a set of simple, proven strategies designed for busy leaders. No fluff, no extra “to-dos” just actionable tools you can apply immediately to strengthen both your well-being and your business performance. Join us and learn how to stop chasing balance, and start leading with it.

Maintaining Your eMMA Vendor Profile
2025-10-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
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This training session for vendors provides an overview of administering a vendor profile, including various role types available through the profile, the importance of maintaining updated contract and company information, inviting new account users, and editing commodity codes.

Responding to Solicitations on eMMA
2025-10-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
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This training session for vendors provides a basic understanding of viewing and responding to solicitations using the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA), particularly Invitation For Bid (IFB) responses and the necessary steps for responding to an amended solicitation.

MWBC Extended Hours
2025-11-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-05 17:00 - 19:00
MWBC is open from 5:00pm, to 7:00pm the first Monday (except holidays) of every month.

Montgomery County Procurement Fair
2025-11-05 08:30 - 12:30 | Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
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The Montgomery County Office of Procurement invites you to their Procurement Fair.

Learn how to do business with Montgomery County through education sessions
Network with your peers and exhibitors, including the Maryland Women’s Business Center
Discover upcoming procurement opportunities

Breakout Sessions

MFD Certifying Agencies Panel Discussion
Upcoming Procurement Opportunities Panel Discussion
Montgomery County Small Business and Veteran Program Presentation

Vendor Registration Workshop (optional)
Attendees can learn how to register in the County Vendor Registration System (CVRS).
If you plan to participate in the vendor registration workshop, please bring:

Your laptop
Tax ID number
Relevant business documentation to register your business
Most recent 3 years of federal taxes
Valid lease or proof of ownership

Intro to AI
2025-11-05 13:00 - 13:45 | Virtual
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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 AI can help with things like creating marketing content and using AI for financial modeling —no tech experience needed!

MWBC Office Closed - Veterans Day
2025-11-11
The Maryland Women’s Business Center will be closed for Veterans Day.

Prince George's County EDC: Federal Professionals Entrepreneurship Fair
2025-11-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Southern Regional Technology & Recreational Center, 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington, MD, 20744, United States
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Join the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (PGCEDC), in partnership with Employ Prince George’s, and FSC First for the Federal Professionals Entrepreneurship Fair — a powerful, one-day event designed to help you pivot from public service to private enterprise.
This is your chance to transform uncertainty into opportunity—and walk away with real connections, clear direction, and confidence in your next chapter.
FEATURED ORGANIZATIONS:

University of Maryland Smith School of Business
National Disability Institute
Maryland Women’s Business Center
Maryland Health Connection for Small Business
FSC FIRST
VBOC-Veterans Business Outreach Center
WiCyS MidAtlantic
Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Right Next Door
TEDCO
Employ Prince George’s
Life Asset
SCORE

Borrowing for Small Businesses
2025-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
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In this course, led by Lydia Faleye, Banking Officer and Financial Inclusion Leader at Truist Bank, you’ll learn why businesses borrow, where to turn for funding, and how the lending process works to get you to a smoother, smarter, and often more successful outcome.

Utilizing SBA Programs to help your Business Succeed
2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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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.

InnovateBOWIE!
2025-11-20 17:00 - 20:30 | City of Bowie – City Hall, 15901 Fred Robinson Way, Bowie, MD, 20716, United States
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InnovateBOWIE! is an annual celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and community collaboration in the City of Bowie. Hosted by the Bowie Business Innovation Center (Bowie BIC), the event highlights how local businesses, universities, and government partners are working together to build a stronger, more innovative local economy.

This year, InnovateBOWIE! 2025 will spotlight Advanced Manufacturing—a rapidly evolving industry transforming how businesses design, produce, and deliver goods.
Through insightful discussions, interactive exhibits, and networking, attendees will explore how advanced manufacturing technologies—like automation, robotics, 3D printing, and smart systems—are creating new opportunities for innovation and business expansion in Bowie and across the region.
The event will also feature Spotlight on Bowie State University, showcasing research, innovation labs, and workforce development programs that are helping small businesses and manufacturers thrive.

Event Highlights:

Welcome Remarks from City, County, and State officials
Innovation in Advanced Manufacturing Panel featuring Bowie-based businesses
Spotlight on Bowie State University: Research & Partnerships
City of Bowie Economic Development Update
MWBC Shop Local Exhibit & Networking Reception

MWBC Office Closed - Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28 | Maryland Women’s Business Center, 51 Monroe St. PE-20, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
The Maryland Women’s Business Center will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving.

Leading with Emotional Intelligence and Influence
2025-12-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
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Join us for an empowering session designed to help leaders deepen their emotional intelligence and lead with authenticity, empathy, and influence. This interactive webinar guides participants in identifying their emotional strengths, navigating challenges under pressure, and building meaningful connections that inspire trust and drive impact. Ideal for anyone looking to elevate their leadership presence and strengthen the way they support their teams and communities.

Automations Don't Equal AI
2025-12-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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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 founders turn manual, time consuming processes into simple automations that free up time and mental energy for the work only they can do.

MWBC Office Closed - Christmas Day
2025-12-25 - 2025-12-26 | Maryland Women’s Business Center, 51 Monroe St. PE-20, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
The Maryland Women’s Business Center will be closed in observation of Christmas Day.

MWBC Office Closed - New Year's Day
2026-01-01
The Maryland Women’s Business Center will be closed in observation of New Year’s Day.

Business Financial Basics
2026-01-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
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In this course, led by Lydia Faleye, Banking Officer and Financial Inclusion Leader at Truist Bank, you’ll learn key elements of business finance basics to manage your cash flow, explore ways to expand your business, and understand insurance for your business.

MWBC Office Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19
The Maryland Women’s Business Center will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Scaling Your Service Based Business
2026-01-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
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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 service model
Key systems and processes that support sustainable growth
Tips for building a strong team and leveraging technology
Common pitfalls to avoid when expanding your services
Whether you’re ready to grow or planning for the future, this workshop will give you actionable insights from an award-winning entrepreneur who has successfully scaled his own business.

Doing Business with GSA
2026-01-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
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Learn how to position your small business for success with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). This session, hosted by GSA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), will cover the agency’s mission, contracting opportunities, and tools available to help small businesses compete for federal contracts. Participants will gain insight into the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), subcontracting strategies, and resources designed to support socioeconomically disadvantaged businesses.

Building Your Digital Home: Website Basics for Beginners
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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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 organizing content and creating a smooth user experience
Best practices to ensure your site reflects your brand
Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing site, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to create a website that works for you.
