Events Calendar

Training, networking, and business development events are taking place across the state. Here is a highlight of some of the events coming up this month.

Visit the Events page of our website to view a complete list of small business events.
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10/03/2024 - Financing Options for Your Small Business
10/07/2024 - Start-Up Accelerator Series: Planning for Your Business Ownership Journey
10/10/2024 - Understanding Commercial Leases
10/15/2024 - Doing Business with Maryland Casinos: Ocean Downs Casino
10/22/2024 - T.I.P.S. Small Business Webinar: MBE Rights & Responsibilities
10/23/2024 - Getting Down to Business with Whiting Turner
10/24/2024 - T.I.P.S. Small Business Webinar: A.I. In Government Acquisitions & Contracting
10/29/2024 - How to Respond to the Top 10 Sales Objections
10/31/2024 - Budgets & Forecasts for Your Small Business Made Simple


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Hosted by the Governor's Office of
Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs

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Are you looking to access capital for your growing business?

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development believes that small businesses are the engine that drives our economy.

The Business Lending unit offers loans, grants, and business growth tools to new and expanding small businesses and nonprofit organizations. through:

  • Business Boost
  • State Small Business Credit Initiative
  • Microenterprise Loan Program
  • Neighborhood BusinessWorks Program.

Learn more about each program, the eligibility requirements, and eligible uses of funds at this informative session. 

What you need to know:

  • This is a quick overview; we promise to keep it under 1 hour.
  • There is no cost to attend; advance registration is required.
  • This session will be recorded; by registering, you are consenting to be recorded.
  • Upon receiving a registration confirmation, you will be given a unique link to join the event.
  • You will receive all of the information needed to connect with our guest (s) following the session.
  • Special Accommodation requests should be made 14 days in advance to eduardo.hayden@maryland.gov

ZOOM SECURITY NOTICE 

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).


Topic:

Business Lending Resources

 


Date:
October 4, 2024
10:00 a.m. 

 

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Guest:

Michael J. Haloskey, III

Director
Business Lending
Maryland
Department of Housing and Community Development

 

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Mission:  
We connect the small
business community to
greater economic opportunities, while implementing and monitoring small, minority, women, and veteran procurement programs across more than
70 state agencies. 

Visit our website: www.gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov

Ready to shape the future of Black media? 

The 2024 NABOB Black Media Summit in Washington, D.C., is the premier event for Black media leaders, agencies, CMOs, advertisers, and content creators.


Attendees will elevate their businesses, network with innovators, and shape the future of Black media through collaboration and cutting-edge conversations. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to connect and grow within the industry.

Click to register

POWER OF URBAN RADIO


This year's conference will showcase the 24th Annual Power of Urban Radio Forum and Awards Luncheon. This prestigious event will honor outstanding achievements in advertising and marketing to the Black consumer market, celebrating those who effectively utilize Black-owned media.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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.

To read press release, click here

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: 

1) Credit as an Asset  

2) Credit as an Asset: Small Business

3) Credit as an Asset and Credit as an Asset: Small Business Bundle

To register for either training:   

  1. Visit cbatraininginstitute.org
  2. Login/Create an account.  
  3. Wait 1 – 2 business days for your account to be approved if you haven’t already created one.  
  4. Once your account is approved or if you have an existing Training Institute account, register for Credit as an Asset or Credit as an Asset: Small Business or The Bundle  
  5. Use code kp25-vpcod at checkout.  

Complete the course to receive your certificate and free access to consumer-facing curricula to use in your community.  

Please reach out to training@creditbuildersalliance.org if you have any questions.

For a list of more upcoming events, click here
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(410) 396-3818

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