HoodFellas Bistro & Catering HoodFellas is an African American-owned company headquartered in Baltimore, MD, managing several hospitality brands. Established in 2019 HoodFellas is dedicated to producing quality food that feeds your soul and giving back to the community through their workforce development program. CHASING YOUR DREAMS HoodFellas has partnered with Chasing Your Dreams to give back to our community through our workforce development program. VISIT WEBSITE: CHASING YOUR DREAMS

NESTLED IN DOWNTOWN BALTIMORE Next Phaze Cafe is your place for authentic Southern food. We put our heart and soul into our food with seasonings that “pop” in your mouth – Baltimore crab cakes, southern fried chicken, catfish fritters, collard greens, buttery cornbread, cheesy mac and cheese, and more. LEARN MORE

(BALTIMORE – March 22, 2023) – The Maryland Department of Labor today announced that 63 Maryland employers have received grant awards from the $15 million Jobs That Build Employer fund. Launched on October 14, 2022, the investment will help fund in-house support programs and payroll incentives to improve recruitment and training, as well as foster enduring employee retention for more than 2,600 workers. “Federal and state investment in construction and infrastructure projects has created tremendous demand for workers in Maryland’s post-pandemic economy,” said Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Portia Wu. “Employers are finding that traditional strategies for building the talent pipeline, such as training and good wages,…

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 22, 2023) – I’m looking forward to seeing those of you who will be attending our U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Women of Power “Power 50” Luncheon in partnership with AT&T on Thursday, March 23rd at the Salamander Hotel in Washington DC from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The Salamander Hotels & Resorts is Black woman-owned by this year’s 2023 Global Trailblazer of the Year recipient Sheila Johnson. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Black HERstory” and we have a fantastic lineup of powerful speakers and special guests including 2023 Power 50 honoree Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, Michele T Ghee, and an intimate conversation with Tanya…

Robert Fulton Dashiell, Esquire, P.A.’s practice is concentrated in labor law, real estate development, government procurement, construction law, general corporate law, civil litigation, and business finance. Mr. Dashiell is regarded as an expert in Baltimore City procurement matters, in connection with which he has made numerous appearances before the Board of Estimates over the last 26 years. His expertise in procurement extends to matters before the Maryland Board of Contract Appeals, as well as, the Maryland Board of Public Works. Additionally, Dashiell serves on the Procurement Improvement Council which advises the Board of Public Works on problems with the procurement…

Soulful Fridays ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE MAR 10 Eugene Chapman Project MAR 17 Rodney Kelley MAR 24 Isaac Parham MAR 31 SPICE Reserve Here

(ANNAPOLIS – March 5, 2023) – According to sources close to the State of Maryland’s procurement offices, the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program’s biggest challenge is resources. Hence, if Gov. Wes Moore is going to make strides in the realm of MBE, he is going to have to put unprecedented resources into the compliance aspect of the various programs in the state’s agencies. The states around the country with MBE programs follow similarities of the federal government’s model for the DBE Program. However, each state is left to determine for themselves how serious they are about ensuring actual MBEs benefit…

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING AT NEXT PHAZE CAFE Soulful Fridays ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE MAR 03 The Craig Alston Syndicate MAR 10 Eugene Chapman Project MAR 17 Rodney Kelley MAR 24 TBD MAR 31 SPICE Free ADMISSION Click here to RSVP to Soulful Fridays Saturday Night Soul Happy Hour Drink Specials 4 PM to 7 PM DJ Jerry 1st and 3rd Saturdays 8 PM to 2 AM Free Ad Afro-beats, Club, Hip Hop, House, R&B, and more… For INFO on free Birthday Parties and VIP Sections, Private events; etc, call 443.900.9699 or click below to inquire, Private Events – Next Phaze Cafe – Home Cooking Restaurant in Baltimore, MD Gift cards are available here Next…

Have you done business with Prince George’s County? Are you interested in doing business with Prince George’s County? We are having a town hall at the Council on the Procurement process. If you have had any issues with the procurement process in Prince George’s County, we want to hear from you.  Sign Up today!  I am also hosting a Meet and Greet at the County Administration building with my colleagues for our local small and minority-owned business owners who want to hear about the Council’s commitment to supporting local business owners. Sign Up today!