31st Annual Civil Rights Breakfast hosted by Office of Equity and Civil Rights Monday, October 7, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
A time-honored tradition, we will dive into the theme of “From protest to Progress,” acknowledging the obstacles we have overcome, the challenges we still face, and the many contributions of this year’s honorees and others build a more equitable community for all.
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The State of Workforce hosted by Central Maryland Chamber
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation
613 Global Way, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Gain valuable insights from industry leaders, policymakers, and workforce experts as they share their perspectives on talent acquisition, development, and retention. Don’t miss this chance to network with peers and discover strategies to thrive in an evolving business landscape.
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2024 Speaker Series: Candid Conversations for Entrepreneurs – Session V: Financing for Wealth Creation and Strategic Growth hosted by Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
3000 Druid Park Drive, Suite 3000B, First Floor Baltimore, MD 21215
The Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development has created this speaker series to facilitate wealth creation and strategic growth for existing and emerging companies. We look forward to a robust series featuring industry experts providing advice on subjects in finance, legal, accounting, marketing, insurance, bonding, technology, business leadership development and success stories.
Speakers:
Stephanie Geller
Founder and Director
Community Wealth Builders
Timothy L. Smoot
Senior Vice President and CFO
Meridian Management Group
Brandon Bacote
Vice President, Business Banking and Relationship Manager
M&T Bank
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Building DC’s Future Trade Contractor Outreach Event hosted by
Clark Construction
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Join Clark Construction and the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) for a special subcontractor outreach event this fall! Local, small, and diverse businesses are encouraged to attend and discover upcoming construction opportunities in the region. Don’t miss this chance to connect and grow your business! Event venue and additional details are forthcoming.
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Stay tuned for more information.
Questions? Contact sdg@clarkconstruction.com.
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16th Annual Meet the Primes Meet & Greet hosted by
Baltimore County & Baltimore Metro Council
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Exhibit Hall at Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 York Road, Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
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For more details, contact Bob Ball at 443-809-9390 or email: rball@bcps.org
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Business Finance Basics Webinar Presented by Truist Bank
Wednesdays, October 9, November 6 and December 4, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Learn key elements of business finance basics to manage your cash flow, explore ways to expand your business and understand insurance for your business. This webinar is free.
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2024 Maryland Women’s Small Business Month Celebration hosted by
Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs
Thursday, October 10, 2024
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Montgomery Park, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21230
October is National Women’s Small Business Month. This event will celebrate Maryland’s women entrepreneurs. Learn how to navigate the state’s procurement programs and connect with resources that can help you compete with greater confidence in the government contracting arena. The event will also recognize women-owned businesses that are making an impact on Maryland’s small business community.
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2024 Annual Meeting: Celebrating a Year of Wins hosted by Downtown Partnership Wednesday, October 10, 2024
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
M&T Bank Exchange at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
401 West Fayette Street Baltimore, MD 21201
Join Downtown Partnership on October 10 at the M&T Bank Exchange at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in the vibrant Bromo Arts & Entertainment District for DPOB’s Annual Meeting. This year’s event celebrates the dynamic intersection of art and innovation in Downtown Baltimore, and we’re excited to welcome new Oriole’s Owner, David Rubenstein as a special guest! Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate Downtown Baltimore’s achievements and learn about the exciting developments shaping our community.
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2024 Speaker Series: Candid Conversations for Entrepreneurs – Session VI: Business Leadership Development for Wealth Creation and Strategic Growth hosted by Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development
3000 Druid Park Drive, Suite 3000B, First Floor, Baltimore, MD 21215
Speaker to be confirmed.
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Whiting-Turner Contracting Company’s Get Down to Business Event
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Towson Office
300 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21286
Learn about Whiting-Turner’s upcoming projects. This is a great opportunity for minority, women-owned, and small subcontractors and vendors in and around the DMV area to develop new relationships with Whiting-Turner, and to expand existing ones. Whiting-Turner’s team members will be on site to help with the subcontractor prequalification process. Light refreshments will be served.
MBE, WBE, CBE, DBE or SBC, SDB, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, and HUB Zone businesses are highly encouraged to attend.
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To register (by October 11th), click here
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Separating Business and Personal Finances Webinar Presented by Truist Bank
Wednesdays, October 16, November 13 and December 11, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Learn the whys and hows of separating your business and personal finances that can set you and your business up for success; and valuable take-away resources to help you and your business. This webinar is free.
To register, click here
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Panel Perspectives: So You Want to Pitch for Funding hosted by
Associated Black Charities
Wednesday, October 17, 2024
6:00 p.m.
University of Maryland Baltimore Community Engagement Center
16 S. Poppleton Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Join Associated Black Charities for an empowering panel discussion “So You Want to Pitch for Funding”—a dynamic event designed to provide real-world insights and practical strategies for securing financial support.
This engaging session will explore the highs and lows of pitching, featuring expert perspectives from entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the funding landscape and a funder who actively supports Black and Brown women business owners through pitch competitions.
Our esteemed panel includes Arion Long, CEO of Femly, whose innovative health solutions have earned national recognition; Dawn Myers, Founder of The Mint by Richualist, a platform revolutionizing beauty experiences for women of color; Maggie Villegas, CEO of Conjure The Future which builds platforms that invest in futures collectively led by artists, cultural workers, and creators; and moderator Takia Ross, CEO of Accessmatized, an advocate for equitable access to resources for minority-owned businesses. Together, they will share invaluable advice on crafting a compelling pitch, overcoming challenges, and leveraging pitch opportunities to fuel business growth.
This event is perfectly aligned with Associated Black Charities’ mission of economic empowerment. By providing Black entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive, ABC is committed to reducing economic disparities and creating pathways to success for communities of color. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and gain the confidence to pitch your business to new heights.
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Getting Down To Business hosted by The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Wednesday, October 23, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
28933 Information Lane, Easton, MD 21601
Whiting-Turner is pleased to announce our next Getting Down to Business Event. Please join us for food and to learn about upcoming projects with bidding opportunities in the near future. You will have the opportunity to meet with our project teams to discuss the projects and answer any questions you may have. This event is exclusively for minority, women owned, and small subcontractors and vendors in and around the Maryland and Delaware area. This is a great opportunity for your members and colleagues to develop new relationships with Whiting-Turner, and to expand existing ones.
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The State of Workforce hosted by Central Maryland Chamber
Tuesday, October 24, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation
613 Global Way, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
We hear every day from our member companies—of every size and industry, across nearly every county—that they’re facing unprecedented challenges trying to find enough workers to fill open jobs. Right now, the latest data shows that we have 8.1 million job openings in the U.S. but only 6.8 million unemployed workers.
We have a lot of jobs but not enough workers to fill them. If every unemployed person in the country found a job, we would still have millions of open jobs.
Join us for a dynamic conversation exploring the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s workforce. Gain valuable insights from industry leaders, policymakers, and workforce experts as they share their perspectives on talent acquisition, development, and retention. Don’t miss this chance to network with peers and discover strategies to thrive in an evolving business landscape.
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Visit Baltimore Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 24, 2024
2:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Baltimore Convention Center Exhibit Hall A via Charles Street Lobby
1 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Hosted by the Baltimore Convention Center, the event will feature a visit from “Smalltimore,” the new mobile pop-up that was previewed at last year’s meeting, along with a special keynote address by Evita Robinson, award-winning host, storyteller, producer and founder of the Nomadness Travel Tribe.
In her presentation, Momentum Baltimore: A City of Initiators, Evita will highlight how Baltimore’s legacy of innovation and creativity is driving its growth.
And following the meeting, don’t miss the opportunity to network with elected officials, community members, industry peers and Visit Baltimore staff as we celebrate tourism and the incredible momentum we’re collectively generating across Charm City!
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Free Business Counseling from SCORE
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. SCORE volunteers offer free business management counseling. Appointments must be made in advance.
To receive one-on-one business counseling, register here: https://www.score.org/find-mentor
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