Upcoming Events
Bernard C. “Jack” Young Mayor
Paycheck Protection Program provided by the City of Baltimore, Goldman Sachs, and Lendistry
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses.
This program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. Importantly, these loans will be fully forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward. (due to likely high subscription, at least 75% of the forgiven amount must have been used for payroll)
To apply, click here
To view business guidelines and checklist, click here
To view required documents, click here
1 MBE/DBE/ACDBE/SBE Application Assistance Workshop by Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Small and Minority Business Policy Tuesday, June 2, 2020
In response to Governor Larry Hogan’s executive order to help limit the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak, MDOT’s Office of Small and Minority Business Policy (OSMBP) will host its Certification Application Assistance Workshop via WEBINAR.
Find out if certification as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), and/or Small Business Enterprise (SBE) is right for your business. Opportunities exist for small, minority, and women owned businesses to meet minority participation goals on government and private sector contracts. In FY2018, the State awarded over $1.3 billion to MDOT certified MBEs.
Learn the benefits of certification, the application process, eligibility standards, as well as business development and marketing tips.
To register for the 10:00 a.m. session click here
To register for the 5:30 p.m. session, click here
Live Hotsheet Webinar "Where is the Money Part IV. - View from the Top A Fireside Chat with Chief Procurement Officers. Hosted by Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Business Consortium Tuesday June 2, 2020 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
A Fireside Chat with Chief Procurement Officers CPOs speak about what they see as the near-term, medium-term and longer-term changes in demand as a result of the COVID-19 crisis and how minority-owned suppliers can prepare themselves for those changes.
Featuring Panelists:
Arnold Sowa, (Ret), Chief Procurement Officer – Met Life Tony Pittman, Head of Global Indirect Procurement – Under Armor, Inc. Jonathan R. Butler, Director – Prince George's County Office of Central Services
To register, click here
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Baltimore City Department of Public Works Small Business Development Growth By Design Training Program Virtual Open House Thursday, June 4, 2020 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) invites you to learn more about its Small Business Development (SBD) Growth by Design Training Program.
Participants Will Learn About: • Upcoming projects in DPW’s 2020-2021 Procurement Forecast • Growth By Design training application criteria and curriculum • Why Growth By Design is the training opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
To view flier, click here
To register, click here
Associated Black Charites of Maryland’s 35th Annual Virtual Gala Saturday, June 6, 2020 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD 21244
To view flier, click here
To register, click here
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Whiting-Turner’s Contracting Company’s Get Down to Business Call in Event Thursday, June 11, 2020 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
The event offers an opportunity for business owners to meet with the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company’s bid teams to find about projects that will be put out for bid in the next several months. This event is exclusively for diverse sub-contractors and vendors.
There will not be an “in person” event at the Whiting Turner offices. Instead there will be a dedicated time period from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, on June 11th , for to be able to call in to talk with a WT contact. It is an opportunity for a brief personal dialogue, without a lot of phone tag. Calls will be limited to a 5 minute conversation. Additional conversations can be scheduled.
Whiting Turner will provide the following information to ensure conversation topics are specific and focused.
• A project list with backup project information sheets. Project lists will be sent on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 two days prior to the call in date. Please do NOT call until June 11, 2020.
• Contact information for multiple Whiting Turner contacts on project lists
For more information, contact Bernie LaHatte at 410-821-1100 or email: [email protected].
Maryland’s Top 100 Women hosted by The Daily Record Monday, July 27, 2020 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Maryland’s Top 100 Women recognizes high-achieving Maryland women who are making an impact through their leadership, community service and mentoring. Winners are selected by past Top 100 Women and business leaders. Three-time winners are inducted into the Circle of Excellence.
To register, click here
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17th Annual Spring Breakfast Meeting / Business Showcase Expo hosted by Md. Washington Minority Companies, Inc. (MWMCA) Friday, September 25, 2020 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Martin's West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD 21244
Network with top leaders and decision makers. Supplier diversity leaders will be honored for their outstanding achievements. Meet over 80 exhibitors representing prime construction, healthcare, utilities, education, government and more. Learn how to do business with prime companies and government agencies. Learn more information about Minority/Women-Owned Business Certifications.
To view flier, click here
To view list of honorees, click here
Event information, click here
To register, click here
For sponsorships and event questions, contact MWMCA at [email protected] or 443- 759-8580.
Workshops
To view a list of the upcoming workshops and events hosted by the Small Business Resource Center, click here
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