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Talk to our Subject Matter Experts

We offer tailored training and free services through consulting and subject matter experts in various industries.

  1. Increase awareness and access to resources supporting business development for very small businesses (VSB).
  2. Offer targeted training and counseling that is industry, region, and community-specific.
  3. Empower community organizations to build their capacity through education and development initiatives.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Maryland Small Business Development Center

Offers free and low-cost business consulting, training, and funding through trusted business advisors who have experience in starting and growing businesses.


Apex Accelerators

Helps businesses understand the requirements of government contracting so they can successfully perform federal, state, and local government contracts. It also helps government agencies find suppliers who can work with them.


Mid-Atlantic Veterans Business Outreach Center

Gives service members, veterans, and military spouses looking to start, purchase or grow a business training opportunities, counseling and mentoring in-person and online, referrals to partners and programs, and most networking events are available at no cost to veterans.

Maryland Women’s Business Center

Supports women starting, sustaining, and growing their businesses through workshops, individual counseling, facilitated peer group support, special resources, and access to capital.


SCORE in Maryland

Access free, confidential business mentoring in person, free online events and view recordings online on your own time, a library of online resources, as well as local webinars and events designed for entrepreneurs.


Maryland Business Resources

Access free information about starting and running your business, procurement, taxes, and regulations.


Maryland’s State Small Business Credit Initiative Program

Provides small business loans and equity funds, targeting communities and areas with a high concentration of small, micro, and very small businesses (VSB). ​