business resources

TEDCO’s 10th Entrepreneur Expo will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel. The Expo is a premier event in Maryland showcasing various resources from across the State and is jam-packed full of workshops, roundtable discussions, exhibiting companies and... see more

The U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Training & Assessment Centers Program (formerly known as the Industrial Assessment Centers, ENERGYWERX) has re-opened applications for small- and medium-sized manufacturers to receive grants up to $300K, with a 50% cost share, to implement recommendations... see more

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently launched a new financing pilot that is particularly suited for supporting manufacturing growth. Working capital loans, in contrast to term loans, is money available to meet short term financial obligations such as purchasing inventory, paying... see more

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced the opening date of the next application round of the Business Boost microgrant program. Microgrants range from $20,000 to $50,000 to support small businesses who need capital for growth and/or expansion opportunities. “A... see more

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced on Wednesday that farmers whose crops are experiencing drought conditions in central and western Maryland may be able to receive low-interest federal financial loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Farmers in affected areas can apply for emergency loans... see more

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened two business recovery centers to support small businesses amid the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse. Customer Service Representatives at the SBA’s two BRCs will assist business owners in completing their disaster loan applications, accept... see more

Governor Wes Moore has launched the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Response Website, which serves as a central hub for Marylanders in search of federal, state, and local resources and programs related to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The website includes information on relief... see more

The Maryland Chamber of Commerce understands that the catastrophic Key Bridge collapse has created significant disruptions and challenges for Maryland's small business community. The bridge loss cuts off major transportation routes and severs critical supply chains. It strains communities, making it... see more

Multiple agencies and organizations have been working overtime to create webpages to house information about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore and the resources that may be available to businesses affected by the collapse. In the meantime, we have been advised of three... see more

Throughout March and April, the Maryland Comptroller's Office is offering bi-weekly, expert-led webinars designed to guide Maryland Business Taxpayers through the new Maryland Tax Connect Portal’s key features. During these sessions, practical tips will be provided, and live Q&A sessions will be... see more