Saturday, November 25, 2023 The Baltimore Convention CenterRegister Your Business Today! The BOSB Expo brings together more than 1000 attendees to showcase and support Black businesses and promote networking to help create new opportunities. The Black Owned Small Business Expo is an opportunity to raise awareness for the growing number of minority business owners in our local communities. We provide business resources that empower Black-owned businesses,  help them to expand their reach, and continue to grow. This Semi-Annual event has grown not only to include local small business vendors but also resources for small businesses, funding sources, and more recently,…

(BALTIMORE – November 9, 2023) – When you bring together Dr. Tyrone Taborn and his brilliant wife, Jean Hamilton, in the same room as “Fearless” CEO Delali Dzirasa, and add City’s MBE Chief Chris Lundy, along with local media and tech moguls like Rondy Griffin, LaKisha Greenwade, and CTEC’s Michael Smith, brace yourself for an extraordinary experience. Luna Del Sea on Pratt Street set the stage for this spectacle as Dr. Taborn hosted the inaugural event heralding the return of BEYA38 to Baltimore in February 2024. A stone’s throw away, the Inner Harbor was abuzz with talk about P. David Bramble,…

The Building Black Wealth NOW newsletter will appear periodically before each stop on NAREB’s historic nationwide Building Black Wealth tour. Over the next 24 months, NAREB, with its partners, the National Bar Association and the African American Mayors Association, will hold events in Black communities to provide critical information to Black consumers about how to accumulate wealth. Buy homes. Invest in properties. Properly handle property after the passing of loved ones. These are just a few of the subject areas to be discussed during these festive events that include activities for youths. Improving Black wealth is essential for overcoming the…

(BALTIMORE – November 1, 2023) – Constellation was selected to develop a Preliminary Assessment under an existing Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPCs) Projects IDIQ contract vehicle for the General Service Administration. To maximize the utilization of diverse and small businesses on these projects Constellation is inviting all interested diverse and small suppliers/vendors/contractors to attend this information session to learn more about the ESPCs’ Projects, business diversity, and the RFX (solicitation) processes. These sessions will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet and network with Constellation representatives, a venue for networking, and to learn “how to do…

WHO: We are honored to announce LaToya Shambo, the visionary founder of BLACK GIRL DIGITAL, INC., as the driving force behind this event. Under her leadership, BLACK GIRL DIGITAL has played a pivotal role in ensuring Black and Brown creators receive fair and equitable brand partnerships. With over 300 brand deals brokered for influencers and millions of social media impressions, BLACK GIRL DIGITAL has truly made a mark in the influencer marketing landscape. WHAT: 2nd Annual Black Girl Digital Awards, an event dedicated to celebrating the significant influence of Melanin creators in the digital landscape. This prestigious occasion will be a testament…

(BALTIMORE – October 31, 2023) – The Aspen Institute’s Weave: The Social Fabric Project, in partnership with M&T Bank, is hosting a celebration to honor 20 Baltimoreans who are weaving their neighborhoods together to address shared needs and build social trust. Each Awardee is receiving a $5,000 grant to support their projects and outreach efforts. These “weavers” live across the city, but each share the common thread of striving to recognize the inherent dignity in all people, create belonging, and inspire mutual support among neighbors. The party, with music, food, and dancing, will be a unique chance for the media…

Join Black Innovation Alliance and the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans on October 31st from 12:30 – 2P EST, for a special webinar with representatives from the General Services Administration. GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government, managing a nationwide real estate portfolio of nearly 370 million rentable square feet, overseeing approximately $75 billion in annual contracts, and delivering technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. They will share more about their FASt Lane program where eligible vendors get shorter processing times for contract actions that directly support federal…

WHAT: The Maryland Office of Social Equity will host its fourth technical Assistance Informational Event for prospective or verified social equity applicants for the Fall 2023 Cannabis Application Licensing Round. Attendees will hear presentations from industry leaders and experts. Topics include social equity verification, license application timelines, state-sponsored technical assistance programs, and essential processes. Interactive discussions and Q&A sessions with subject matter experts will focus on critical areas such as business formation, strategic partnerships, financial planning, taxation, and fundraising. WHEN: Monday, October 30, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM WHERE: Virtual (Link Here) WHO: Presenters include: Audrey Johnson, Executive Director, Office…

(ANNAPOLIS, MD – October 26, 2023) — Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Energy Administration will offer more than $6 million in FY24 funding through its Maryland Offshore Wind Grant Program Portfolio, designed to help Maryland’s emerging businesses and workforce get involved in the growing offshore wind industry. “Offshore wind energy production holds immense promise for Maryland, both in terms of the clean power it can produce and the well-paying jobs it stands to create,” said Gov. Moore. “The Maryland Energy Administration is dedicated to promoting both the electricity and jobs generated by offshore wind development and the expansion…

(WASHINGTON, DC – October 24, 2023) — The Biden-Harris administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), today announced the designation of 31 Tech Hubs in regions across the country. This is the first phase of the new Tech Hubs program, which is an economic development initiative designed to drive regional innovation and job creation by strengthening a region’s capacity to manufacture, commercialize, and deploy technology that will advance American competitiveness. The program invests directly in burgeoning, high-potential U.S. regions and aims to transform them into globally competitive innovation centers. Tech Hubs was authorized by the bipartisan CHIPS…