Maryland’s Small Business Development Center and the Maryland Womens Business Center provide support to local entrepreneurs and small businesses.
In addition to providing free individual consultation, the organizations host comprehensive training programs with most classes at low to no cost.
Check out the January calendar and take the next opportunity to grow your business!
MDOT Certification Process
Maryland Women’s Business Center, Virtual
When: Feb. 1, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Applying to WOSB/EDWOSB
Maryland Women’s Business Center, Virtual
When: Feb. 7, 2024
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
The Entrepreneurial Mindset-Strategies For Achieving Business Success
Maryland SBDC - Tieshena Davis
When: Feb. 7, 2024
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
WomenConnect Expo: Bridging Business, Resources and Knowledge
Maryland Women’s Business Center, Virtual
When: Feb. 8, 2024
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Partnerships- A Dream Or A Nightmare
Maryland SBDC - Matthew Johnston, Johnston Law Group LLC
When: Feb. 8, 2024
Time: 10:00-11:15am
The Great Small Business Plateau
Maryland SBDC - Patrick Lee, Chesapeake Think Tank
When: Feb. 8, 2024
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
AI and ChatGPT For Your Business
Maryland SBDC - Katheryne Womack, Principal Consultant; WSI World-Maryland Branch
When: Feb. 13, 2024
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Tax Basics: What Every Business Owner Should Know
Bev Stitely, Saunders Tax & Accounting
When: Feb. 14, 2024
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Growth Opportunities In Amazon / Oportunidades de Crecimiento Con Amazon (Traductor Disponible)
Maryland SBDC - Amazon and Maryland SBDC
When: Feb. 14 & 21, 2024
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Franchise-A Business Ownership Option
Maryland SBDC - Richard Bock, FranNet
When: Feb. 14, 2024
Time: 1:30-2:45pm
Leverage LinkedIn For Your Business Growth
Maryland SBDC - Larry Long, Jr., Founder and CEO (Chief Energy Officer), LLJR Enterprises
When: Feb. 15, 2024
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Prime Contracting in Maryland’s Small Business Reserve
Maryland Women’s Business Center, Virtual
When: Feb. 15, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
How To Create A Marketing System For Your Business
Maryland SBDC - Antonio Guerrero, Systematic Business Marketing
When: Feb. 15, 2024
Time: 1:00-2:15pm
10 Training Sessions, 12 Presenters (two bonus sessions)
WHEN: Feb. 16-March 14, 2024
Meeting weekly for duration of 12 sessions,
Cost $199 Early Bird Registration $99
(Some fees paid in full by Scholarship Award)
How To Use Chatbots To Help Write Proposals
Maryland SBDC - Marvin Harris, Compound Leverage
When: Feb. 20, 2024
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Brand Building Blocks
Maryland SBDC - Ciana Bell, StoryBridge Consulting
When: Feb. 20, 2024
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Trademarks Bootcamp-In Person
Offered By The USPTO & SBDC Baltimore Region
Start Up Armory, Towson, MD
When: Feb. 21, 2024
Time: 9am-5pm
Email-The Ticking Timebomb In Your Inbox
Maryland SBDC - Jack Shaffer, Advantage Technology
When: Feb. 21, 2024
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Technology Guidance For Small Businesses
Maryland SBDC - Chris May, Advantage Technology
When: Feb. 21, 2024
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Financial Reports: The Three Most Important Financial Reports Your Need To Run Your Business
Maryland SBDC - Patrick Shurney, 3P Consulting
When: Feb. 22, 2024
Time: 10:00-11:15am
Subcontracting Protocols in maryland’s Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program
Maryland Women’s Business Center, Virtual
When: Feb. 22, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
The Do’s and Do Not’s Of Digital Advertising
Maryland SBDC - Pieter Bickford, HighRock
When: Feb. 22, 2024
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
What To Do & What Not To Do-Legalities For Marketing And Advertising Edition
Maryland SBDC - Kaitlin Corey, Esquire; GOODELL, DEVRIES, LEECH & DANN, LLP
When: Feb. 26, 2024
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Understanding Facebook & Instagram Posts, Ads & Analytics For Your Business
Maryland SBDC - Dave Barnhart, ManningMedia
When: Feb. 27, 2024
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Difference and Advantages of HSAs, HRAs & FSAs
Maryland SBDC - Steve Blair, Lyceum Insurance Services
When: Feb. 27, 2024
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Navigating The Financial Landscape: A Guide T0 Tailored Funding Solutions For Small Businesses
Maryland SBDC - Carlos Fuentes, CFO & Co-Founder; ValueAssist Capital
When: Feb. 28, 2024
Time: 10:00-11:00am
MBE/DBE Certification and Doing Business With The Federal Government
Maryland SBDC - Monica Randall, CEO; The Randall Group, LLC
When: Feb. 28, 2024
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
So You Want To Write A Book?
Maryland SBDC - Tieshena Davis
When: Feb. 28, 2024
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Cost: $10
Cybersecurity is a Competitive Advantage for your Small Business
Maryland Women’s Business Center, Virtual
When: Feb. 29, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM