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August 2022

 

Announcements

 

City to Offer Child Care Assistance Grants


The City of Annapolis, Office of Community Services (OCS), has announced $250,000 available in grant funding for nonprofit organizations or businesses to provide child care and youth programs and/or activities to families in Annapolis. Each applicant is eligible for up to $50,000 per grant cycle (annually).


$20K Grants Available to MD-Based Small Businesses


Through the BGE Energizing Small Business Grants Program, eligible businesses located in BGE's service area will have the opportunity this year to apply for grants of up to $20,000. Grant applications close August 26th, 2022, at 6 p.m. ET. Recipients will be announced in early-October. 


Apply for Maryland Global Consulting Program 


The Maryland Global Consulting Program is an opportunity for companies to work with a team of 3-5 business graduate students to expand their global business or solve an international business challenge, and get a consultant’s perspective. The student team will provide approximately 10 hours of consulting toward the project per week over the fall 2022 semester. 

Maryland State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Webinar


Are you a Maryland small business? Watch the Maryland State Small Business Credit Initiative Webinar now to see how you can apply for business funding through Maryland’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).

Racial Equity Capital Fund Still Open for Applications


Exelon launched a Racial Equity Capital Fund (RECF), in partnership with the Exelon Foundation, to expand access to capital to minority businesses so they can create more jobs, grow their companies, and reinvest in their neighborhoods and communities.

Specialized Vendor Training to Navigate eMMA 


If you want to perform as a subcontractor or prime contractor in the state contracting arena, eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) is a critical tool. Invest some time in learning to navigate this platform and best utilize its full scope of features, tools, and functionality. The Maryland Procurement Training Academy is offering three vendor training sessions in August.

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Milestones

Congratulations to some our city's newest businesses:


ATG Title, Inc. 
Bay Area Insurance Group
Counselors Title, LLC 
Five Star Bath Solutions
Pyramid Ventures

Training Webinars

 

Featured Upcoming Webinars:


Ready Set Go! The Nuts & Bolts In Starting A Business
August 9, 2:00 pm
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

Turning Headwinds Into Tailwinds For Business Success
August 11, 1:00 pm
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

Understanding Financial Statements
August 15, 1:00 pm
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

Elements Of A Commercial Lease
August 19, 10:00 am
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

Establishing A Sound, Basic Business Tax Strategy
August 22, 10:30 am
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

Securing a Bank Loan: Critical Components of a Financial Plan
August 24, 12:00 pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Developing A Business Plan
August 25, 10:00 am
Maryland SBDC
Cost: Free

Be sure to check the calendars of SCORE Southern Maryland and the Maryland SBDC for additional training opportunities. 

Quick Links

 

Business Development

Annapolis Economic Development Division
Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
Maryland Department of Commerce
US Small Business Administration

Annapolis Business Districts

Annapolis Arts District + Inner West Street
Annapolis Design District
Downtown Annapolis + Maryland Avenue and State Circle Association Annapolis
Eastport Business Association
SOFO - Forest Drive Corridor
West Annapolis Business Affiliation

Annapolis Economic Development Division, 410-260-2200
Stephen Rice, Economic Development Manager, smrice@annapolis.gov
Hope Stewart, SMBE Liaison, hstewart@annapolis.gov 

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