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)

Prime Contracting


Subcontracting in Maryland's
MBE Program

Tuesday, March 26 , 2024

10 a.m. - 12 noon

Are you looking to expand your company's reach as a subcontractor? Participation in Maryland’s MBE Program offers a broad range of opportunities to perform as a subcontractor on state-funded contracts. During this session, we will provide a comprehensive look at the MBE rights and responsibilities in both the prime and subcontractor roles, examine best practices for navigating state procurement, and share insights on how to target your business development efforts within this competitive arena. 

Who should attend? Small, minority, women, and veteran business owners and entrepreneurs who are ready and able to compete for subcontracting opportunities in the state contracting arena.

Your Instructor is Karen Reyes, MBE Compliance Manager, Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs.

All attendees are automatically entered into a random drawing to win a
SMALL BIZ SPOTLIGHT in an upcoming edition of our monthly online
newsletter which is distributed to over 30,000 stakeholders.
You must attend the webinar in order to win.

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Navigating eMaryland Marketplace
Advantage (eMMA) 

Thursday, March 28, 2024

10 a.m. - 12 noon

What exactly is eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)? Opportunities to do business with the State of Maryland are advertised on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA), our procurement platform. Vendors who register (for free) on the system automatically receive solicitation notices and can obtain detailed information of contracting opportunities. They can also, submit bids, and obtain bid results. Join us for an in-depth look at how to navigate this valuable tool and make it work for your company.     

Who should attend? Small, minority, women, and veteran business owners who want to learn more about navigating the state's e-procurement platform and gain a better understanding of how to identify procurement opportunities.

Your instructor is Shae Cronin, Instructional Programs Administrator, Office of State Procurement with the Maryland Department of General Services.

 

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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
  • 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).

SMALL BUSINESS EVENTS

 

Check out the full listing of small business events online at
goMDsmallbiz.maryland.gov.

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

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Interested in learning about business tax resources in the State of Maryland?

It is the responsibility of the Comptroller's Office of Maryland to provide the very latest tax and financial information to residents and business owners. The Comptroller of Maryland and the entire agency stand at the ready to serve the taxpayers, vendors, and tax professionals of Maryland.

The discussion will be focused on the new self-service portal, Maryland Tax Connect, an online platform that makes it possible for Marylander taxpayers to file and pay their state taxes more easily and more securely, as well as interact with the Comptroller’s office in a variety of ways. The portal is designed to allow taxpayers to complete several simple and vital functions themselves, accessible from either a mobile device or on desktop. To name a few, you can make payments online, register your business, apply for or renew business licenses, and apply for sales and use tax exemption certificates.

Join us and learn more about how the Comptroller's Office can support your business. 

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:

Small Business Resources

 


Date:
April 5, 2024
10:00 a.m. 

 

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Guests:

Laura Gutierrez

Small Business and Community Development Director

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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 70 state agencies. 

Visit our website: www.gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov

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State of Maryland Disparity Study

The State of Maryland has entered into a contract with MGT Consulting Group, LLC (MGT) to conduct a statutorily required Disparity Study (“the Study”) for its minority- and women-owned business enterprise programs. Maryland periodically undertakes these studies to determine whether continued race-based business disparities exist in our state that thereby warrant our use of race-conscious contracting preference programs. A workgroup comprised of members of Maryland Department of Transportation, Office of Attorney General and the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women’s Business Affairs is working to get the study across the finish line.

To view Disparity Study Fact Sheet, click here

Tell your leaders what is like to own a business as a minority, take the 10-minute survey by Sunday, March 31st. To take the survey click here: https://stateofmddisparitystudy.com/

Request for Qualifications, Affirmations and Bids for
Janitorial Services

The Parking Authority of Baltimore City (PABC)  is issuing this request for qualifications, affirmations, and bids (“RFB”) seeking competitive bids from interested parties their administrative office located at 211 N. Paca Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

The scope of services, content of bids, and vendor selection process are summarized in the RFB.  To download RFB, click here: https://parking.baltimorecity.gov/sites/default/files/PABC%20Janitorial%20Services%20RFP%20March%2011%202024.pdf

Bids must be received at the PABC offices no later than 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024.

All responses must be sealed and have “PABC Janitorial Services” clearly marked on the outside of the package.

Mail or Hand Deliver To:
Parking Authority of Baltimore City
Attn: Contract Administrator – RFB No: HR-03-2024
211 N. Paca Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Governor Wes Moore Announces $10 Million for Small Business Grants

Governor Wes Moore announced $10 million for small business and community development grants through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Project Restore 2.0 and Business Boost grant programs.

The funding will activate vacant spaces in business corridors, support small businesses with start-up or expansion funds, create jobs, and increase local economic activity.

Project Restore 2.0 will provide $8 million to designated Main Streets, Arts and Entertainment Districts, and other economic development organizations in a designated Sustainable Community.

Grants of up to $300,000 per applicant will go to organizations that have identified priority vacant storefronts or buildings in local business districts. Those organizations would then sub-grant the funding to businesses for rental assistance, renovation and equipment to activate those vacant spaces.

Business Boost’s first round of grant funding will be $2 million directly awarded to eligible small business owners in amounts between $20,000 and $50,000. The businesses have to be new or expanding and located in designated Sustainable Communities.

To apply, click here

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, April 24th.

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.

Baltimore Business Journal is Looking for Nominations!

Baltimore Business Journal will honor top women leaders in Greater Baltimore for the 2024 Enterprising Women of Excellence Awards.

To find about eligibility and submit nominations, click here: https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/nomination/87692/2024/baltimore-business-journal-enterprising-women-of-excellence-2024#/

Deadline for nominations: Friday, May 24th. The event will be held on Thursday, August 1st.


2024 Annual Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) Business Expo
Thursday, March 28, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Ballrooms A, B and C
 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001

Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are available!

Registration is now open!  To register, click here

Lunch & Learn: How to Do Business with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Webinar hosted by U.S. Small Business Administration
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

This webinar will give attendees a basic understanding of FBI’s commitment to encouraging and assisting small businesses seeking contracts with the department. Learn how to get acquainted with the procurement requirements and practices to do business with the largest law firm in the nation.

To register, click here

For more information, click here

Controlling the Information Narrative About Your Business Webinar
hosted by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
Thursday, April 4, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Learn what small business information is, why it matters for your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This webinar will discuss how data companies are collecting information about your business, why it is frequently wrong or out of date, and how it affects your access to things like small business loans, credit cards, and insurance.

See attached flier

To register, click here

Filing Season 2024 Information, Resources and More! Webinar Conducted by Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – Virtual Event hosted by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
10:00 a.m.  – 11:00 a.m.

This webinar will consist of the latest updates on 1040 tax filling, small businesses as well as self-employed individuals. Find out what you need to know to make tax filing easier in 2024. Information on tax credits, resources, deductions and finding help using the Interactive Tax Assistant. This tool will assist in determining if you eligible are for tax credits and deductions, including Earned Income Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits. Also resources for businesses, such as Choosing a Tax Preparer, Employee Retention Credit, Business Online Account and Business Data Security.

To view flier, click here

To register, click here

 

State of Downtown Breakfast
Hosted by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and Presented by
Gallagher, Evelius & Jones
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel  
202 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

The breakfast will mark the release of Downtown Partnership of Baltimore’s State of Downtown Report.

Keynote Speaker: Tracy Hadden Loh, Fellow, The Brooking Institution

Special guests Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon M. Scott.

To register, click here

13th Celebrating Women Who Move The Nation Awards Breakfast hosted by Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO)
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery
8th Street NW & G St NW, Washington, DC 20001

The ceremony will recognize the outstanding contributions of women leading and advancing America’s transportation industry.

To view flier, click here

To register, click here

Central Maryland Chamber’s Awards Gala Presented by
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
Monday, April 15, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Live! Casino & Hotel, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Suite 777  Hanover, MD 21076

The awards gala will honor the outstanding accomplishments of the Central Maryland Region's most dedicated civil servants and chamber members and volunteers.

To register, click here

 Face-Time with Primes hosted by Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Office of Boards and Commissions
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD  21223

Join DPW and small businesses to connect with City and State agencies, prime consultants and contractors for opportunities. 

To view flier, click here

RSVP by Tuesday, April 9th to obc.consultants@baltimorecity.gov or obc.contractors@baltimorecity.gov

If you have questions, call 410-396-6883.

Meet the Primes – Connecting Small Business to Opportunities In Person Event hosted by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Metro Building at New Carrollton, Lobby Conference Room
4100 Garden City Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20785

Connect with WMATA’s prime contractors for networking and collaboration. Explore opportunities, share insights, and be a part of the synergy driving innovation within the small business community.

To view flier, click here

For more event details and to register, click here

21st Spring Breakfast Meeting and Business Showcase Expo
Friday, May 10, 2024
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road Baltimore, MD 21244

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.   Spring Breakfast Meeting/Awards Program

7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Business Showcase Expo

To view flier, click here

For more information, click here

To view list of honorees, click here

To purchase tickets, click here

For a list of more upcoming events, click here
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