Message from Special Secretary Rhee

Fall Transitions

September is often a time of transition for small business owners as the slower pace of summer shifts into high gear and new strategies or projects get underway. The weakest area of a new initiative is often the "hand-off" points as the project transitions through the idea stage into development and on to implementation.  To ensure success, develop a playbook; be it a literal document or perhaps a video that explains, in detail, the outcomes you are trying to achieve. Clearly communicate the benefits to everyone involved and pay particular attention to transition points. Provide the ability for your team to collaborate at each transition point, and set monitoring thresholds between transitions to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. Poor transitions can result in dire consequences. Prevent any negative impact and ensure your project has measurable results by thoughtfully managing transitions.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Rhee
Special Secretary

Maryland Business Summit 2019

Mix and mingle with hundreds of business professionals and dive into the topics surrounding workforce development at the Maryland Business Summit being held on September 20 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. Speakers will share innovative partnerships and approaches to diversify, attract, train, and develop your workforce. Find out what workers want and how to keep your workforce engaged. The event will include ample networking breaks and a Resource Hall featuring exhibitors who can assist with business registration, licensing, financing, and more. Seating is limited. Register today!

Maryland Business Summit 2019

Ready, Set, GROW! Makes First Visit to Carroll County

Attention eMMA Vendors -
Register Your Product and Service Codes Today!

Maryland recently launched a new eProcurement platform called eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). All vendors, both those who completed the preliminary registration and those who are registering as a new vendor, must identify their product and service categories as part of their vendor profile. No old commodity codes were carried over from the former system. This is important as it directly impacts the solicitation notices you will receive from the system. Please read the eMMA Managing Vendor Profile Quick Reference Guide for instructions and be sure your product and service codes are up-to-date and accurate. 

eMMA - Registering on eMMA Quick Reference Guide
eMMA - Managing Vendor Profile Quick Reference Guide