(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…

(BALTIMORE – October 19, 2023) – TEDCO is hosting a Black Female Founders Venture Capital Forum on November 15 at 9:30 a.m. Join us as we bring inspiring Black women entrepreneurs together to create a community of support and success. During the forum, there will be two panels—one with founders who will share their experiences, resources, and any advice for other entrepreneurs, and another panel with individuals from the Venture Capital sector who can share insight into what they look for, how to navigate different resources, and more. Space is limited, so make sure to secure your spot now! REGISTER…

Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs   Interested in pursuing a cannabis business license? The first round of micro cannabis growers, processors, and dispensary licenses is limited to social equity applicants. Individuals MUST complete the Cannabis Business Licensing Interest Form in order to receive a personalized link to the Social Equity Verification Portal managed by Maryland Cannabis Administration. Get all the details online and complete your social equity verification before the portal closes on November 7, 2023. https://bit.ly/3F33V9m

Office of Social Equity Host Third in Series of Informational Events for Maryland Cannabis Industry Aspirants in Baltimore City at Morgan State University  WHAT: The Maryland Office of Social Equity will host its third 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…

November 15, 2023 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Coppin State University Tawes Center Ballroom TEDCO is hosting a Black Female Founders Venture Capital Forum on November 15 at 9:30 a.m. Join us as we bring inspiring Black women entrepreneurs together to create a community of support and success. During the forum, there will be two panels—one with founders who will share their experiences, resources, and any advice for other entrepreneurs, and another panel with individuals from the Venture Capital sector who can share insight into what they look for, how to navigate different resources, and more. Space is limited,…

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