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Forecast Builder Workshop For Business Owners Webinar hosted by
Maryland Small Business Development Center
Monday, September 9, 2024
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
A lot of business owners do not manage their business using an Operating Budget. Here are five common reasons: 1. Budgets can feel restrictive. 2. It takes too much work (and guesswork). 3. They have never done one and don’t know where to begin. 4. They don’t know how a budget will help them, so why bother. 5. They want to get better at finance, but feel somewhat intimated by the entire process. Well, you don’t have to be a CFO or Accountant to create consistent cash flow (and take a decent paycheck)… …and a Budget is the first key step in the process (aka a “Profit Plan”). In 90 minutes, we’ll show you how to use your historic data to build your 2023 Profit Plan and enhance your confidence in managing your business by the numbers. Presenter, Patrick Shurney, 3P Consulting.
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2024 Speaker Series: Candid Conversations for Entrepreneurs – Session I: Legal Resources Available for Wealth Creation and Growth hosted by
Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
3000 Druid Park Drive, Suite 3000B, First Floor Baltimore, MD 21215
The Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development has created this speaker series to facilitate wealth creation and strategic growth for existing and emerging companies. We look forward to a robust series featuring industry experts providing advice on subjects in finance, legal, accounting, marketing, insurance, bonding, technology, business leadership development and success stories.
Featured Speaker:
Robert Fulton Dashiell, Esq.
Of Council/Attorney At Law
Harris Jones & Malone, LLC
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Convergence 2024 A Supplier Diversity Expo and Job Fair hosted by Dominion Energy and Corporate Partners
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219
Convergence 2024 hosted by Dominion Energy is a supplier diversity expo and job fair with more than 75 exhibitors participating. During Convergence 2024, small and diverse suppliers will have the opportunity to learn about upcoming opportunities and develop relationships with each participating company.
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Asset Avenues Webinar hosted by WMATA’s Small Business Programs Office Tuesday, September 10, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Explore effective strategies for building and managing wealth. Discover key insights on investment diversification, risk management, and long-term financial planning to optimize your path towards financial independence and prosperity. Gain practical knowledge from seasoned experts to make informed decisions and secure your financial future.
This webinar is in collaboration with World Financial Group.
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Equity First Speaker Series hosted by Associated Black Charities
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
2 Hamill Road – 302, East Quadrangle Baltimore, MD 21210
Following his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2007, former NFL player O.J. Brigance and his wife Chanda created the Brigance Brigade Foundation (BBF) to equip, encourage and empower people living with ALS. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, BBF works to improve the quality of life for people with ALS (PALS) and their families by providing access to support services, needed equipment and resource guidance following diagnosis.
The Brigance Foundation cultivates a caring community, demands dignity for all, and actively works to create a lasting, positive impact to realize a world where people living with ALS thrive with purpose and passion. Fast forward 16 years, the Foundation has helped hundreds of families living with ALS have better access to caregiving services, equipment, and in-home accessibility. BBF provides financial help, through the BBF PALS Grant Program, to offset some of the staggering costs associated with ALS. To register, click here
M&T Bank's Diverse Supplier And Small Business Banking Luncheon
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
M&T Bank Executive Dining Room
1 light St, Baltimore, MD 21202
M&T Bank's Diverse Supplier and Small Business Banking Luncheon. Learn how to get your total financial, surety and lending needs from experts by MMG, Baltimore Community Lending and M&T Bank.
RSVP by emailing rojuri@mtb.com please include business name, industry and business revenue space is limited.
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M&T Bank Multicultural Small Business Accelerator Program
Thursday, September 19, 2024 – Thursday, November 21, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Baltimore City Small Business Resource Center
3000 Druid Hill Drive, Baltimore, MD 21201
The Multicultural Small Business Accelerator Program is being held in Baltimore, MD at the Baltimore City Small Business Resource Center. Participants are presented with tools and opportunities to increase their visibility, accelerate their business, and achieve success. This 10-class program concludes in a pitch competition with opportunities to win cash prizes up to $2,000!
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Synergy BWI Business and Networking Event
Monday, September 23, 2024
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777, Hanover, MD 21076
SynergyBWI Business and Networking event provides an exciting venue for small and minority businesses to learn about contracting opportunities with BWI Marshall and Martin State Airports.
This year’s theme is “Navigating New Horizons, Advancing Diversity and Excelling in Business.” We invite you to accelerate your business growth with knowledge gained from the experts. Register today, bring a colleague and reserve your seat! It’s FREE.
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U.S. Department of Treasury's 50 States Initiative Small Business Summit
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Shenandoah University, 600 Millwood Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
U.S. Department of Treasury's 50 States Initiative Small Business Summit! Government and industry leaders will gather to provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with vital information, resources, and opportunities to thrive. Theme: Building and Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem Through Empowering Diversity and Business Transportation
Don’t miss out on this chance to empower your business and network with key decision-makers. To learn how to do business with the U.S. Department of Treasury 50 States Initiative Small Business Summit, visit: www.treas.gov/osdbu
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For more information, contact Melissa “Lisa” Oliva, Deputy Director/Senior Business Advisor Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) at U.S. Department of the Treasury @ Melissa.Oliva@treasury.gov
Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) Inner City Alumni Network (ICAN) Baltimore Small Business Mixer
Thursday, September 26, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor
2 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
This event is a great opportunity to connect with ICIC small business alumni, local ecosystem partners, and ICIC team members. We also look forward to spotlighting the valuable contributions our partners have made to the growth and development of small businesses across Baltimore. The Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development will be attending and tabling at the event, and we would love for you to join us.
The Baltimore chapter of ICIC’s Inner City Alumni Network (ICAN), comprised of 8,000+ small business owners across the U.S. and Canada. ICIC is a national non-profit organization that combines cutting-edge research with innovative programs to help small businesses in underserved communities grow profitably.
The event is free of charge and space is limited. To learn more about the event and to register, click here
For questions, please contact The ICAN Team at ican@icic.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
16th Annual Meet the Primes Meet & Greet hosted by
Baltimore County & Baltimore Metro Council
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Exhibit Hall at Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 York Road, Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
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For more details, contact Bob Ball at 443-809-9390 or email: rball@bcps.org
The State of Workforce hosted by Central Maryland Chamber
Tuesday, October 24, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation
613 Global Way, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
We hear every day from our member companies—of every size and industry, across nearly every county—that they’re facing unprecedented challenges trying to find enough workers to fill open jobs. Right now, the latest data shows that we have 8.1 million job openings in the U.S. but only 6.8 million unemployed workers.
We have a lot of jobs but not enough workers to fill them. If every unemployed person in the country found a job, we would still have millions of open jobs.
Join us for a dynamic conversation exploring the challenges and opportunities shaping today's workforce. Gain valuable insights from industry leaders, policymakers, and workforce experts as they share their perspectives on talent acquisition, development, and retention. Don't miss this chance to network with peers and discover strategies to thrive in an evolving business landscape.
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The Baltimore City Veterans Commission
is Seeking New Members!
The Baltimore City Veterans Commission is committed to assisting veterans and their families within the City and collaborating with Mayor Brandon M. Scott, City Council, veterans groups, and other stakeholders to address veterans’ policies, program, and concerns.
To apply, email resumes and brief statement of interest to Jill Muth, Chief of the Veterans Commission at jill.muth@baltimorecity.gov. Applicants must be City residents.
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Invitation to Bid - GMP #3 Arthur W. Perdue Stadium Improvements
Package 3 is for the Home and Visitor Clubhouse renovations and expansion under the existing seating bowl. This also includes work for a stand-alone 9000 sf batting arena that will connect to the end of the existing concourse on the 3rd base side. In addition to the clubhouses and new arena structure there will be upgrades to the Bullpens, Dugouts, Field Lighting, Parking Lot lighting, Parking Lot, stormwater management and field access/safety. Gilbane Building Company and InSite BUILD, in its role as Construction Manager, invites interested Trade Contractors to bid on the following bid packages:
- 02A Demolition 09B Tile
- 06A Millwork/Casework/Lockers 09C Carpet/Resilient
- 06B General Trades 09D Painting/Wallcovering
- 07B Roofing 10D Toilet Partitions
- 07C Air Barrier
- 08A Glass & Glazing
Bidders must prequalify online at https://compass-app.com prior to submitting their bid.
All additional information will be provided to invited/pre-qualified Trade Contractors via Bid Supplement through SmartBid.
This project has an overall MBE subcontract participation goal of 20% overall. MBEs must be certified by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to count towards the goal. No other MBE certifications are acceptable. This project includes prevailing wages. MBE forms, provided in the SmartBid Plan Room, must be completed, and submitted with all bid proposals.
Interested bidders may contact Vanessa Ellis with Gilbane Building Company at: Vanessa Ellis vellis@gilbaneco.com. Thank you for your interest in this project.
All inquiries and submissions must be directed to Gilbane.
Invitation to Bid- GMP #3
LegalZoom Fast Break for Small Business Grant Program
LegalZoom’s Fast Break for Small Business grant program, in partnership with the NBA and WNBA, will be awarding $1.5 million in grants to 150 small-business owners and $1.5 million in products and services to 3,000 entrepreneurs looking to start their own business.
Small businesses that have been in operation for at least three months are eligible to apply for the individual $10,000 grants or up to $500 in LegalZoom products and services. Winners will be announced on social media. Action Opportunity Fund will administer the small-business grant awards.
The window to apply closes September 13.
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Sign up Today for the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Online Community and be Eligible to Win up to 10K in Grant Funding
Business owners that sign up for the free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready online community will be eligible to apply for grants throughout the year. Here's how it works: Business owners can sign up for the free online resource, which aims to provide technical assistance, mentoring and other resources to underserved small businesses, and complete either courses, coaching or participation in community events to be eligible.
The company provides up to $1M in grant funding a year.
Rolling deadline
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National Science Foundation’s America’s Seed Fund
The National Science Foundation’s America’s Seed Fund provides millions in grant funding to small businesses and startups with big ideas. Applicants submit project pitches any time during the year, and if invited to submit a proposal, could end up getting funded. The grant program gives out roughly $200 million per year to eligible businesses.
Rolling deadline
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National Association for the Self-Employed Growth Grant
The National Association for the Self-Employed has its own $4,000 growth grant that it offers on a rolling basis. The catch? You have to be a member. The group has awarded nearly $1M in grants to members since 2006.
Rolling deadline
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