Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy and Development

Are you ready for one of the biggest manufacturing fashion shows ever? The Minority Made to Wear Fashion show is back! This Thursday, October 17th from 5:30p-8:30p at the @the_avam (American Visionary Art Museum)! This totally, technically, outside of the box event is presented by the Mid-Atlantic Region Minority Business Development Agency Advanced Manufacturing Center @mbdaamc, the Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development and MiHUB. This state of the art runway show will bring minority manufacturing industry stakeholders together for an evening of networking and business development for introductions and product exposure. Industry service and resource providers, OEMs, buyers, and procurement officers are among those invited to connect with Center clients for concrete takeaways that help move MBEs forward! This runway showcase of wearable products features models sporting minority-made products, from fashionable apparel and accessories to personal care products and health and medical care devices. Admission is free while space is available. Register now and get ready for a night of fabulous fashion, TLC products, and technical innovation! This a a free event, but limited seating is available. If you love all things manufacturing, click the link below to register. https://lnkd.in/eD2tbPAK #fashionshow #bmoremanufacturing #manufacturers #mbda #smbad #mihub

Today is #worldmentalhealthday and it's important for our business community to recognize the importance of mental health. You don't have to face the mental hurdles alone. For more information on mental health services and resources, visit https://lnkd.in/erdAUth9 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #baltimorebusiness #smallbusiness #minorityownedbusiness #womenownedbusiness #entrepreneurlife

Join the Mayor's Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development as they exhibit at the 2024 Maryland Women's Small Business Month Celebration (hosted by the Maryland Governor's Office of Small, Minority, & Women's Business Affairs)! Date: Thursday, Oct 10th Location: Montgomery Park Auditorium (1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230) Time: 9:30a-1p #entrepreneurs #womeninbusiness #womenssmallbusinessmonth #smallbusiness #baltimorebusiness #womenownedbusiness #montgomerypark

Supporting University of Maryland Baltimore County's Alex Brown Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation as they roll out their Idea and Innovation Challenge! There are 3 areas for the challenge where ideas and are needed: 💡 Technology and Innovation - tech-focused solutions 💡 Social Impact - making a positive difference in the community 💡 SPARK - climate change solutions or community education programs Cash Prizes for the winners: 1st Place - $800 2nd Place - $600 3rd Place - $300 4th Place - $150 Best Overall Pitch - $300 For more info (and to apply), visit https://lnkd.in/e_YTuzVq Deadline to apply is Oct 10th at 1p #innovation #ideas #umbc #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #baltimore #baltimorebusiness #businessdevelopment

The MIB Holiday Store at Harborplace! Right in the mix of the hustle and bustle of the ice-skating rink and Christmas Village at Inner Harbor. This year's Holiday Pop-Up will take place from November-December 2024. You must be a Made In Baltimore member to sell your products at the store. Click the link below to apply: https://lnkd.in/ekF8dt-h

We are hiring new team members at our agency! A few positions are available: Media Specialist: https://lnkd.in/eNHGf6RG Data Officer: https://lnkd.in/eqyEmvtE Outreach Coordinator: https://lnkd.in/edsxW49E Apply now or share with someone who may be interested. Positions close on October 11. #hiring #baltimore #smbad #businessdevelopment #mediaspecialist #dataofficer #outreachcoordinator

Free Webinar on 9/25! In this course, you’ll learn key elements of banking and budgeting to help you manage your money more effectively, establish and maintain credit, and prepare for long-term financial freedom. We’ll also provide valuable take-away resources to help you and your family. Agenda 1. Determine your financial situation. 2. Learn the basics of banking. 3. Assess your budget and savings plan. 4. Build and repair your credit. Register today! This FREE workshop is provided by Truist Bank. Sign up by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/eY6j_Kjr

Attend this program and learn about the many programs and services SBA offers to assist small businesses with start-up and business growth. Attendees will receive information and additional tips that can help a potential business owner get started and finance a business. Click the link below to register: https://lnkd.in/eEDMShxP #baltimorebusiness #webinar #smallbusiness #womenownedbusiness #minorityownedbusiness #sba

Are you thinking of starting your own business? Our business plan writing workshop will help you gather your ideas and get them down on paper. Your completed plan will serve as a guide and give you direction on what steps you need to take to start and manage your business and provide an invaluable tool in applying for additional funding. The instructor, Paul Taylor, Executive Director of The Small Business Resource Center will also explain in detail how to arrive at solid meaningful figures for the Cash Flow Projection element of your plan. Each of the various components of a business plan will be covered. Click the link below to register: https://lnkd.in/ettd3iEr #webinar #businessplan #baltimorebusiness #businessresources #smallbusiness #minorityownedbusiness #womenownedbusiness

Are you a Maryland-based manufacturing business owner with a disruptive idea for a product? Open Works Baltimore is having their annual EnterpRISE competition and applications are now open! As a competition participant, you'll have access to: 💡6 Months membership at Open Works 💡5 Business webinars 💡3 Safety classes Top prize winner will receive $10,000! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eEaZcdgf #openworksbaltimore #manufacturing #businessdevelopment #baltimorebusiness #openworks