Maryland Small Business Development Center
Serving Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's Counties in Maryland
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The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, provides Training and Business Consultation for new and existing businesses. Designed for all stages of business development, themed workshops range from business planning, to how to comply with legal and tax issues.
Mission: To provide proven, expert advice and training to current and aspiring small businesses in Maryland. We do this with integrity, one business at a time, through a network of knowledgeable, professional staff and engaged stakeholders. We provide guidance in the areas of money, management, and marketing. Our efforts result in successful businesses that create economic impact and a better quality of life in our communities.
Our Vision:To
be the preferred resource partner for small business's success.
Regional Office in Charles County: 301-934-7583
Calvert County Office: 410-535-4583 Ext. 2726
St. Mary's County Office: 301-475-4200 Ext. (*)1687
SBDC SHA BDAP: 301-539-4687
PTAC: Counseling Services
You MUST be registered to attend. There will be 2 Rounds. Everyone should be in attendance, ready to pitch to lenders and talk with resource partners no later than 11:05 AM. You are welcome to arrive as early as 10:05 AM, the first pitches will be given at 10:20 AM. First to arrive - First to pitch!
Your confirmation email will provide links to help you prepare your brief 5 minute pitch.
The EFEA Investment Marketplace provides an arena of financial resources with financing options for businesses seeking to interact and engage with the investment and lending community.
Lenders, Angel-investors and investment resource partners will participate in our Funders Lounge, a simulated speed-dating type of event where initial conversations can help both the investors and the business owners determine if "a second date" is desired.
You will have 5 minutes to share your company's financial needs with each lender and get the financing you need! Lending Partner Commitments Include: Eric Franklin, Angel Investor; M&T Bank; Community Bank of the Chesapeake; FSC First; Meridian Management Group; PNC; Syndicate Group Funding; Maryland Partners Bank; SoNA Bank; Woodforest National Bank; TEDCO; Calvert County Economic Development; Charles County Economic Development; St. Mary's County Economic Development; Maryland Department of Commerce.
Thu, July 18, 2019
10:20 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
Waldorf Jaycees
3090 Crain Hwy
Waldorf, MD 20601
Regional Headquarters - Southern Region
College of Southern Maryland
8730 Mitchell Rd. CE Building; Suite 139
La Plata, MD 20646
Phone: 301-934-7583
Fax: 301-934-7681
E-mail Lisa Creason, Program Assistant: lcreason@csmd.edu
Area map: College of Southern Maryland La Plata campus map
Note: From Parking Lot 1 enter CE Building from the front / left entrance (under the canopy).
E-mail: djenkins@csmd.edu
Wynne Briscoe, Business Consultant
Hosted by: St. Mary's County Department of Economic Development
23115 Leonard Hall Dr.
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext. *1678
E-mail: wbriscoe@csmd.edu
If you are contemplating starting a business sign up for our FREE Seminar/Webinar Ready Set GO!
If you're already in business and need assistance please take the Consulting Assessment; and check out our training calendar!
SBDC provides training and development themed workshops including business planning, understanding and managing business finances, complying with legal and tax issues, human resources, various growth strategies - such as having the right mindset, knowing your competition, branding, marketing, advertising.
More Information about Upcoming Training, Workshops, Events in Southern Maryland
Questions Regarding Counseling, Trainings, Workshops, Events
Phone: 301-934-7583
Fax: 301-934-7681
E-mail: lcreason@csmd.edu
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