The MD SBDC offers one-on-one consulting on all aspects of business development, such as Starting a Business, Financing a Business, Maintaining a Business, and Growing a Business.

BGV Connect. The BGV Connect Incubator is dedicated to the Black Girl Ventures' mission to accelerate 100,000 women to economic advancement via community, education, and leadership. The BGV Connect Incubator is for Black/Brown women-identifying entrepreneurs and business leaders who are innovating and dedicated to leveling up their vision, idea, or business. Perks of membership include peer mentoring, business referrals, funding opportunities, networking opportunities, feedback sesssions, etc.

BGV Pitch. BGV coaches entrepreneurs, hosts a live crowdfunded pitch competition, then connects them to a community and professionals to support them on their journey.

Maryland Business Express site is designed to help guide aspiring and existing business owners through the process of planning, starting, maintaining, and growing their business. It offers expansive guides on different levels of business development, such as how to access funding, how to choose a location for your business, licenses and permits, government contracting, how to start a nonprofit, filing taxes online, etc.

Browse upcoming in-person and virtual workshops and events available to small business owners.

Montgomery County Business Center offers industry-specific starter kits for food businesses, restaurants, childcare, retail, agricultural, etc. valuable for new and existing business owners. Their small business resources page provides access to both internal and external resources from funding opportunities, technical assistance, business training, etc.

Takoma Micro-Grant. Looking to start up, expand your business, or purchase inventory? The Old Takoma Business Association offers financing options to support local businesses.

The Old Takoma Business Association offers financing options to support local businesses.

MWBC’s WEgrow Maryland program helps review your business model to build greater financial resilience and support growth. The 10-week, cohort-based program will help female business owners based in the Washington, D.C.

Maryland Entrepreneur Hub Workshops/Events. Browse upcoming workshops and events available to small business owners in the state of Maryland. This shared event calendar allows hundreds of organizations to broadcast their webinars and workshops on a variety of topics relevant to small businesses.