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An SBA-funded center hosted by the University of Maryland that provides free business counseling, training, and technical assistance to minority-owned, women-owned, and underserved small businesses across Maryland. Services include business planning, market research, financial management, marketing strategy, succession planning, and connections to capital and other SBA resources.
A $10 million federally-funded regional program led by TEDCO providing comprehensive business resources to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) and very small businesses (<10 employees) across MD, DC, VA, and DE. Includes dedicated advisors, CDFI technical assistance, legal services, financial literacy, back-office support, and a Proposal Lab for government contracting.
Learn more →One-on-one coaching program pairing entrepreneurs with expert coaches in AI/tech, leadership, government contracting, and business operations at ISBI.
Learn more →A branded one-on-one mentorship program that pairs women entrepreneurs with experienced business mentors for personalized leadership and business growth support. Includes leadership support forums for peer learning. Part of the comprehensive suite of services offered by the Baltimore Metro WBC at Morgan State University to women business owners across the region.
Learn more →A TEDCO program providing free technical and business assistance to underserved early-stage companies in key urban Maryland areas (Baltimore City, Prince George's County, Central Maryland). Experienced Venture Growth Advisors offer one-on-one mentoring and connect entrepreneurs to I-Corps, UBII project funding, the Builder Fund, and other critical resources.
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