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.

Entrepreneur Training for Success (ETS). An intensive three month, 60-hour course for women ready to learn what it takes to become an entrepreneur and bring their business ideas to life. Classes of 10-15 women meet twice weekly for three months. Offered in Fall and Spring in three locations.

We empower women to succeed by providing business training and mentoring, supporting business growth, and building a market for products and services.

Entrepreneur Pathways for Women offers three program options so women can choose the training and support they need to pursue their dreams, each step of the way.

LEDC Small Business Advice. Do you have a business idea but don't know where to start? Are you currently operating and thinking about expanding? LEDC's team of business experts can provide you with one-on-one advice and training to help you manage and grow your business.

InBusiness advisors provide training workshops and one-on-one coaching. They help launch new enterprises and support existing businesses with business planning, financial projections, and marketing support among others.

Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop. Bi-monthly virtual workshop that features a panel of small business experts on how to start a business. Presented by the FCEDA, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD), the Community Business Partnership (CBP) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the webinar provides an overview of business start-up fundamentals.

DCCH helps residents navigate the business journey through their free 10-week Startup Saturday Entrepreneurship classes, designed to help you get your business moving forward from idea into generating revenue.

The DCRA Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) staff provides one-on-one assistance with navigating through the process of starting a business. Sessions are held via phone or video conference. You will gain in-depth knoweldge of the regulatory process, registering with corporations (i.e. Limited Liability Company, Corporations, Non-Profit, etc.) and the basic steps of obtaining a business license. Additionally, you will receive assistance with the zoning application process (i.e. Certificate of Occupancy and/or Home Occupancy Permit).

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 NextGen. The BGV NextGen Program was created for the next generation of Black and Brown entrepreneurs in mind attending HBCUs nationally. This experience will create access to capital, capacity, and community for student visionaries ranging from 18 to 24 years old.

Change Agent Fellowship. The Change Agent Fellowship by BGV is a totally unique 9-month leadership skills development program created specifically to expand the capacity of early-stage entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders to strengthen the ecosystems of Black/Brown women founders!