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A free entrepreneurship training program tailored specifically for military spouses, providing business education and resources designed around the unique lifestyle challenges of military families. Available in-person, online, and on-demand to accommodate varied schedules and frequent relocations.
A free two-day entrepreneurship training program offered by the SBA as part of the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for transitioning service members, National Guard/Reserve members, and their spouses. Covers business ownership fundamentals, key considerations when starting a business, and techniques for evaluating and developing business concepts.
Learn more →A one-day SBA entrepreneurship training program that extends Boots to Business education to veterans of all eras, National Guard/Reserve members, and military spouses who may not have access to on-base training. Provides an overview of business ownership as a career path, business plan components, opportunity recognition, and available public and private resources.
Learn more →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 →4-part webinar series offering an intro to entrepreneurship covering ideation to launch to growth. Each course costs $25 and can be taken individually or as a full series.
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 →A government contracting education and networking program operated by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce that equips small businesses with the knowledge, skills, and connections to win federal and state government contracts. Includes forum series, training programs, procurement conferences, and access to agency officials and prime contractors.
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.
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