Minority and Women-Owned Business Development: REGISTER TODAY for Upcoming Events

Women Making a Difference for Maryland hosted by
Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland
Thursday, November 30, 2023
 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD 21244

This event will feature inspirational conversations and connections with women leaders and professionals in manufacturing; a special salute to our future workforce – young women in career & technology education programs in Baltimore City and Baltimore and Anne Arundel County schools; and an honorary tribute to three female legislative leaders positively impacting Maryland manufacturing. This event is hosted by Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MD MEP), Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI), both partnering organizations of the MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center – Baltimore.

Guest Speaker: Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller

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2023 Speaker Series: Candid Conversations for Entrepreneurs – Session: Estimating hosted by the
Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development
3000 Druid Park Drive, First Floor, Baltimore, MD 21215

Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development has launched a new speaker series to facilitate the growth and development of existing and emerging companies. We look forward to a robust series featuring industry experts providing advice on subjects in finance, accounting, bonding surety, procurement, legal, M/WBE certification, completing bid package and cost estimating.

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Women on the Move hosted by Associated Black Charities
Thursday, December 7, 2023
 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre
10101 Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, MD 21117

This event that facilitates impactful networking and high-value mentorship opportunities. One-on-one mentoring, speed networking and feature women leaders and entrepreneurs who have made their mark through various investment strategies. Moderated by Crystal Berger, guest speaker panel: Keisha McClain, Tiffany Hawkins, and Angela Wells-Sims.

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49th Annual Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards hosted by Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore Development Corporation and Greater Baltimore Committee
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
M&T Bank Exchange at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
12 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

The Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards recognizes businesses that have demonstrated civic leadership and service in improving the quality of life in Baltimore.  The event will recognize three winners in each of the following categories, one for small, medium and large companies:

Economic opportunity: a business or organization that has taken innovative approaches to hiring local or supporting small business opportunities.

Ambassador for Baltimore Region:  recognizing a business or organization at celebrates our city and region.

Local investment: a business or organization that is investing heavily in the city and region creating jobs, capital investment to grow our economy.

Supporting safe and vibrant communities: a business or organization investing in safe and cleaner communities.

Community redevelopment: a business or organization driving redevelopment of underserved communities.

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Live! Casino & Hotel’s Minority Outreach Fair
 Wednesday, December 14, 2023
  8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Live! Casino & Hotel’s The Hall, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, #7777
Hanover, Maryland 21076

This event consistently attracts many small, minority, and women-owned firms, representing many industries, that seek information on how to do business with entities like yours. This event is a great way for you to identify minority- and women-owned firms you may want to do business with without any obligation and build a database of minority- and women-owned firms for future use.

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Announcements

Save the Date! Mayor Brandon M. Scott Presents Small Business Saturday 2023 hosted by Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development and Baltimore Main Streets
Saturday, November 25, 2023

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting small businesses and all they do for their communities. Small Business Saturday kicks off the holiday shopping season. Baltimore City residents are encouraged to shop small and support local businesses located in Baltimore’s eight Main Streets districts.

#BMORE2BALTIMORE

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