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A 4-day intensive enterprise development workshop for established nonprofit, for-profit, and hybrid social enterprise leaders in Baltimore. Teaches business fundamentals, strategic thinking, and business planning for impact and financial sustainability. Participants leave with complete templates, action plans, and an executive summary, with the opportunity to apply for the IW Accelerator and Ignite Capital funding.
An SBA-funded program offering workshops, panel discussions, and technical assistance to women entrepreneurs across the 6-county Baltimore metro area (Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard, Frederick, Carroll, and Harford counties). Topics include business planning, finance, marketing, and operations. Hosted at Morgan State University. Part of the national network of SBA Women's Business Centers.
Learn more →A structured training series offered by the Maryland Women's Business Center that covers foundational entrepreneurship skills and business development topics. Sessions cover business planning, financial management, marketing, legal considerations, and other core areas for starting and growing a business.
Learn more →A 6-week in-person program (1.5 hours per week) led by the Maryland SBDC, focused on comprehensive business plan development. Accepts up to 10 participants who are 51%+ underrepresented business owners. Graduates may access the EmPOWER Loan Program for up to $10K in capital through LEDC CDFI and Maryland's DHCD.
Learn more →A 3-month, 60-hour intensive training program for women entrepreneurs run under the Empowered Women International (EWI) initiative. Cohorts of 10-15 women meet twice weekly. Since 2002, the program has served 3,500+ women and helped launch 400+ micro-enterprises. Located at the White Oak office: 12520 Prosperity Dr., Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Learn more →Part of the Grow Prince George's initiative, this series offers strategic business training workshops for established small and mid-sized businesses focused on technology tools and competitive skills.
Learn more →Comprehensive training series for BIPOC, women, and Latino entrepreneurs using an economic gardening approach. Includes 7-week Business English Essentials and 10-week Start Up Business Series for established businesses.
Learn more →Bilingual (English/Spanish) workshops and one-on-one coaching for small business owners covering business planning, financial projections, and marketing strategies. Offered at the Baltimore location: Impact Hub, 10 E North Ave, Baltimore, MD. Delivered by LEDC, a CDFI-certified and SBA microlender serving Latino and immigrant entrepreneurs.
Learn more →Bilingual (English/Spanish) workshops and one-on-one coaching for small business owners covering business planning, financial projections, and marketing strategies. Offered at the White Oak location: 12520 Prosperity Dr., Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Delivered by LEDC, a CDFI-certified and SBA microlender serving the Latino and immigrant business community across the DC-Baltimore region.
Learn more →Free 8-week online entrepreneurship course for Talbot County small and minority business owners, covering business infrastructure, growth, marketing, financials, and capital readiness. Limited to 15 participants per cohort.
Learn more →A hands-on program providing support for women entrepreneurs seeking government certifications including MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), WBE (Women's Business Enterprise), DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise), and federal small business certifications. Helps participants navigate the certification process to access government contracting opportunities across Maryland and federally.
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