 Message from Special Secretary Rhee
#ECSTRONG
It is impossible for us to truly comprehend what Ellicott City's visitors, residents, and merchants felt on May 27th when flash flooding struck the Main Street district for the second time in less than two years. The images we saw on our televisions and social media channels are unforgettable. As the damage is assessed and clean up gets underway, small business owners will be faced with many difficult challenges. Thankfully, state, county, and federal resources will be available to assist them. There is also a tremendous outpouring of support from citizens, social organizations, and business associations from across the state. Once again, we are witness to the incredible generosity of Marylanders who are ready, willing, and able to assist others in their time of need. This is what makes Maryland is a special place to live, work, and own a business.
Sincerely,
Jimmy Rhee
Special Secretary
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For Your Business
 Offshore Wind Grants Now Available
The Maryland Energy Administration has opened two grant programs in support of Maryland's emerging offshore wind energy industry. The Offshore Wind Business Development Grant focuses on encouraging emerging businesses to participate in the offshore wind industry. These grants will be provided on a competitive basis. Complete details of the requirements, funding, and evaluation process can be found using the links below. The application deadline for both grants is August 1, 2018.
Offshore Wind Business Development Grant
Offshore Wind Workforce Development Grant
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New Program Helps Small Businesses Build Capacity
A national program to help small businesses in economically distressed areas build capacity is being launched in central Maryland. The Inner City Capital Connections (ICC) program is designed to help small businesses develop sustainability in revenue, profitability, and jobs. Participants complete a 40-hour curriculum over three to six months on a divers range of topics. The program is offered at no cost to small business owners in the greater Baltimore area (Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard, and Queen Anne's counties). Interested applications are encouraged to visit the link below for details and deadlines.
Inner City Capital Connections
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Small Business Events
 Ready, Set, GROW!
Congratulations to the three outstanding small businesses in Howard County who received a Governor's Citation during our Ready, Set, GROW! workshop held at Howard Community College on May 30.
Cain Contracting Inc.
Ocean Riders Engineering
Prime Manufacturing, Inc.
Maryland is open for business and the Ready, Set, GROW! workshops connect small businesses and entrepreneurs with government buyers and resource organizations that want to help small businesses thrive. We host 10 of these workshops at locations across the state. Visit our website to learn more.
Ready, Set, GROW!
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Small Business Events
Most business development takes place outside the office. We maintain a robust calendar of events on our website. It's updated regularly, so be sure to check back often. Here are just a few upcoming events taking place across the state:
06/05/2018 - MBE/DBE Applications Assistance Workshop (morning and evening sessions)
06/07/2018 - MD Small Business Week Awards
06/12/2018 - Negotiation Skills for Women
06/20/2018 - Pricing: The Basics
06/21/2017 - Small Business Financial Literacy
06/26/2018 - Small Business Bookkeeping
06/26/2018 - Procurement 101
06/28/2018 - Meet the Primes & Contracting Officers (Matchmaking)
Check out our full range of small business events
online at goMDsmallbiz.maryland.gov.
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