2024 Speaker Series: Candid Conversations for Entrepreneurs – November Sessions hosted by Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development
Session VIII: Technology Services for Wealth Creation and Strategic Growth Tuesday November 12, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 3000 Druid Park Drive, Suite 3000B, First Floor Baltimore, MD 21215
Session IX: Success Stories for Wealth Creation and Strategic Growth Tuesday November 19, 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.
Baltimore City Veterans Day Parade Presented by Mayor Brandon M. Scott Saturday, November 9, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Step off at Washington Monument 699 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Grand Marshal: Colonel Louis Waters, Jr., Maryland Army National Guard
Parade travels Charles St to Baltimore St to gay St, War Memorial Plaza
CRMSDC’S Leaders & Legends Awards Ceremony Featuring the Top 100 MBE's Tuesday, November 19, 224 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
CRMSDC’s Annual Leaders & Legends Awards Ceremony was created to introduce you to the incredible men and women-owned businesses who positively impact our economy, their respective industries and serve as a catalyst in the growth and development of minority businesses.
Every year the awards ceremony recognizes those enterprising minority entrepreneurs, corporations and government entities who have made courageous decisions in the support and development of supplier diversity and inclusion programs.
The Top 100 MBE awards recognizes enterprising minority business owners who are living their dreams and making significant contributions to their clients, professions, industries and communities. These incredible men and women achieved the American dream of business ownership despite the obstacles in their path. Their stories are real and their contributions are inspiring.
Borrowing for Small Business (Access to Capital) Webinar Presented by Truist Bank Wednesdays, November 20 and December 18, 2024 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Learn why businesses borrow, where to turn for funding, and how the lending process works to get you to a smoother, smarter, and often more successful outcome; valuable take-away resources to help you and your business. This webinar is free.
Small Business Saturday hosted by Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development and Baltimore Main Streets Saturday, November 30, 2024 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cash Flow Planning Webinar is Presented by Baltimore City Small Business Resource Center Friday, December 13, 2024 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
The cash flow statement is a critical component of a company's complete set of financial statements. It enables users to see a business' cash generated or used by a company in a given period. This webinar covers the proper preparation of the statement along with analysis techniques. This webinar is free.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. SCORE volunteers offer free business management counseling. Appointments must be made in advance.
Call for Volunteers for Baltimore City Veterans Day Parade
Volunteers are needed to assist with the Baltimore City Veterans Day Parade. Mayor Brandon M. Scott will kick off the parade on Saturday, November 9, 2024, 12:00 noon at the Washington Monument. This event happens rain or shine!
Wheel of Risk: A podcast by Allianz Trade Episode Bringing Baltimore Back
How could initiatives and programs aimed at rejuvenating Baltimore serve as positive examples to other cities across America? After all, it’s the birthplace of the nation’s oldest railway. It’s where the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner were written. It’s home to some of the earliest National Historic Districts in the country. And it’s the most populous independent city in the country. But for all its beauty, history, and diversity, Baltimore often gets a bad rap in TV shows, movies, and the media.
That’s why this special season finale episode of Wheel of Risk is dedicated to the city we call home here at Allianz Trade in North America. Host Alix McCabe is joined by two leaders from Baltimore City Hall — Charlyn Nater, the Director of Main Streets in the Mayor’s Office of Small Minority Business Advocacy & Development, and Christopher R. Lundy, the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development, for a comprehensive conversation about efforts to reinvigorate the local economy. They also discuss what they love the most about the city, which stereotypes they can’t stand, and share invaluable advice for business owners in both Baltimore and beyond.
The Governor's Office of
Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs
invites you to reserve a space for our upcoming
T.I.P.S. Small Business Webinar Series
(Training & Insights for Procurement Success)
Anatomy of a Bid
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Do you want to learn more about how to review a state of Maryland bid? Understanding how the state of Maryland structures its bids is critical to having success in the state procurement arena. If you're a small, minority, women and/or veteran-owned business and are interested in performing as a prime contractor, join us for a detailed look at the elements of a bid package.
Who should attend? Small, minority, women and veteran-owned businesses interested in learning how to successfully participate as a prime contractor in the state's procurement arena.
Your instructor: Patti Tracey, Chief Procurement Officer, Maryland Comptrollers Office
Veteran Small Business
Resources & Updates
Thursday, November 14, 2024
10 a.m. - 12 noon
In honor of National Veteran Small Business Week, you will hear from various veteran small business resources including the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Mid-Atlantice Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC), and Maryland's Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program updates. We will take a look at the certification process at both the State and Federal levels, review common procurement best practices, tactics, and protocols to help veteran business owners compete with greater confidence.
Who should attend? Veteran small business owners interested in learning how to successfully participate in both the state's VSBE Program, the Federal Veteran & Service Disabled Programs, and access additional resources.
Your instructors:
- Caroline Henson, Business Opportunity Specialist / Veterans Business Development Officer, U.S. Small Business Administration
- Tina Edwards, Director, Mid-Atlantic Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
- Danielle Davis, VSBE Compliance Manager, Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs
What you need to know:
There is no cost to attend.
Advance registration is required. Attendees receive a unique link to join the event.
This session will be recorded; by registering, you are consenting to be recorded.
All attendees will be in listen mode only (your camera will be off and your mic is muted).
A Q&A session will be conducted following the presentation
Attendees of this meeting should be aware that there are known and potential privacy and confidentiality issues with the Zoom System (Cloud Service, Web application, and/or Application). While every effort has been made to ensure the security of this meeting, factors out of the State’s control introduce risk. Participants should evaluate the risk associated with the application and platform and determine if the risks preclude the use of the service. The State provides no warranty regarding the security of the application, confidentiality of the information discussed, or the privacy of information collected by the application and/or service. Security events impacting the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of a meeting (e.g., ZoomBombing) must be reported to the State Security Operations Center (soc.info@maryland.gov).
Baltimore City Mayor's Office
Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce (GBBCC) Gets New Resource to Boost Opportunities for Local Underserved Entrepreneurs
Lendistry, in partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at leveling the financial playing field for black, women, and veteran-owned small businesses. This venture marks a significant stride in equipping these enterprises with much-needed access to capital, specially crafted to meet their distinct needs and goals. As part of the national network of local black community serving chambers, the Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce (GBBCC) will gain access to this new resource to assist the local underserved entrepreneurs that they serve.
This new USBC Lending Portal, powered by Lendistry, will emerge as a crucial resource for underserved small businesses in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan area. Key advantages of the USBC Lending Portal Powered by Lendistry include:
Rapid financing availability, with funds accessible in as little as five days
Extended loan terms of up to 10 years
Competitive, market-friendly interest rates
Loan amounts ranging from $25,000 to $5 million.
For further details and to access the USBC Lending Portal Powered by Lendistry, visit https://usblackchambers.org/lendistry/. Use the Chambers Lending Portal to Select GBBCC.
Free Staff Training Opportunity from Credit Builders Alliance
Credit Builders Alliance has a limited, free opportunity to take their “Credit as an Asset” and “Credit as an Asset: Small Business” training courses online and on-demand. That means you take the take course online at your own pace and on your own schedule. This is a training for non-profit organizations that are seeking to work with clients on credit buildings, with a particular focus on credit building for diverse entrepreneurs.
With the support of Kaiser Permanente, this is a first come, first serve opportunity offered at no cost (up to a $525 value) to you. There are a limited number of spots so register today and use code kp25-vpcod
Join fellow coaches, counselors, and lenders in building your credit knowledge from one of these on-demand trainings options:
Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c) 6 and 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. 1325 Bedford Avenue, Suite 5941; Pikesville, MD 21282-7510
