Baltimore Region-Maryland Small Business Development Center

09/01/2026

September events at the Maryland APEX Accelerator feature a large prime, a state agency, AI tools, and much-requested strategies for success.

https://mdapex.ecenterdirect.com/events

08/28/2026

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Small Business Compliance Toolbox for the Food Service Industry

📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
💻 Microsoft Teams Webinar

Join the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD), and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a complimentary webinar designed to help Small Businesses better understand their federal workplace compliance Responsibilities.

While focused on the food service industries the principles are applicable to all industries.

Topics Include:

*Employee classification and recordkeeping requirements
*Federal EEO laws
*Preventing discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
*Employer responsibilities and best practices
*The EEOC charge filing process
*SBA resources and support programs for small businesses
*Tip credit requirements and common compliance pitfalls
*Minimum wage and overtime obligations

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08/27/2026

Secure Your Legacy with Business Transition Planning!
September 2 - October 28, 2026; Wednesdays at 3PM (With the Exception of October 14)

The Legacy Planning For Your Business Program, through a series of trainings presented by professionals who are subject matter experts in the areas listed below, will assist you through the important and crucial steps to begin planning your business transition.

Sessions start soon - register and secure your seat today: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18598

08/25/2026

Grow your business this September with the Maryland SBDC!

Explore upcoming workshops, webinars, and training opportunities designed to help entrepreneurs and small-business owners build skills, overcome challenges, and plan for growth.

View the September 2026 training schedule and register today:
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/SBDC-Training--September--2026--.html?soid=1102646938234&aid=2_ymafAM8_g

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08/19/2026

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08/19/2026

📣 ¡Grandes noticias! LEDC lanza el Childcare Entrepreneurs Collective en la ciudad de Baltimore.

Si has pensado en emprender en el cuidado infantil, esta incubadora bilingüe es para ti. Te ofrecemos acompañamiento, apoyo de licenciamiento y planificación de negocio en español, mientras navegas el camino hacia el lanzamiento de tu propio negocio.

🌐 Conoce más en ledcmetro.org/childcare_espanol

08/18/2026

Calling all food & beverage entrepreneurs! 🍽️🥤

We're hosting a Pitch Competition with $25,000 in total prizes up for grabs, and we want YOU on that stage.

Here's how it works: each business competes in one category: Brick & Mortar Restaurants, Caterers, Food Truck, or Beverage — for a $5,000 prize. Category winners then compete for the $5,000 Grand Prize on top of that.

You'll get 3 minutes to pitch in person, on either September 28th or 29th (6–9pm). Applications, including your pitch slides, are due September 21st, and we'll let you know your time slot by September 25th.

There's also a free virtual Prep Session on September 23rd to help you polish your pitch before the big night.

Winners will be announced in person at our Tasting Event on September 30th — you'll need to be there to claim your prize — and will receive four 1-on-1 coaching sessions to help grow their business even further.

Entry fee is $100. If you've been building something great in the food or beverage space, this is your chance to be seen (and win big). Apply today!

https://go.gbul.org/widget/form/EkZI7ox1Ygoa223bAvDC

08/17/2026

Funding Opportunity: with Baltimore Community Foundation

Organizations making a difference in the Greater Baltimore region may have an opportunity to secure grant funding through the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF).

If your organization is working to strengthen communities, expand opportunity, or address local needs, take a look at the available grant opportunities and application information.

💰 Explore available grants and apply:
https://www.bcf.org/apply-for-grant/

Learn how to apply for funding through the Baltimore Community Foundation. Explore strategic grant opportunities and grants available through donor-advised and field-of-interest funds housed at BCF.

08/13/2026

: Your is Costing You Contracts. 🚨If you want to work with the State of Maryland, your NAICS code is more important than your business card.

Here's why:
🔍 If they can't find you, they can't pay you. State buyers on eMMA don't search "contractor" — they search by NAICS code. Wrong code = invisible.

It decides if you're "SMALL."
Some codes let you make $45M and still be small (236220 - Construction). Others cut you off at $13.5M. Your code decides if you qualify for Maryland's Small Business Reserve (SBR) program.

✅ It unlocks set-aside money. Maryland MUST spend 15% with small businesses and 29% with MBE-certified businesses. But if your NAICS doesn't match the RFP, you can't bid as small or MBE — even if you're certified.

🏗️ Especially for Real Estate & P3s: Maryland issues almost all Public-Private Partnerships under 236220 and 237210. If you only list yourself as 531390 (Real Estate Developer), you'll get disqualified. Pro Tip: Don't just have ONE code.

Need help picking the right one? Drop your industry in the comments. 👇

Knowing your (North American Industry Classification System) code is crucial for your small business because:

1. Increased visibility and credibility.
2. Improved access to financing and funding.
3. Enhanced competitiveness.
4. Better decision-making through data-driven insights.
5. Compliance with regulatory requirements.