The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program offers an exciting opportunity for York Road small businesses to grow their operations by learning from industry experts and peers. Participants recieve expert training and coaching with a curriculum designed by Babson College, the nation’s top-ranked school for entrepreneurship, and gain an extensive support network that continues after graduation.

Why apply? Within 6 months of graduting, 67% of alumn businesses reported increasing revenues and 44% reported adding new jobs.

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Getting funding doesn’t have to mean jumping through hoops with banks. The Maryland Neighborhood Exchange (MNE) offers a community investment crowdfunding platform that connects business owners like you with local residents who want to invest in businesses they believe in. Set your own investment terms, raise the capital you need, and grow with the support of your community.

Join the movement of small businesses transforming community support into business capital!

Learn how to raise funds for your business today! Visit MNE’s website or email Stephanie Geller at sgeller@communitywealthbuilders.org

Baltimore City Community College’s (BCCC) Business Concentration

Baltimore City Community College’s Business Program prepares students who are first-time managers and others for entry-level trainee positions in business, industry, government, and non-profit organizations. Students have the opportunity to concentrate in Business Management or Business Marketing.

Apply for Business Concentrations Here

Morgan State—Baltimore Means Business

Baltimore Means Business is a program for small business owners that links learning to action. Through the program, you will receive the tools and support to develop a customized growth plan that will take your business to the next level. You will also gain practical skills in topics such as identifying growth opportunities, accessing government procurement opportunities, building capacity for larger contracts, negotiation, and financial literacy that you can immediately put into action. This program may be variable at no cost to selected applicants.

Apply for Baltimore Means Business Here

Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)

Build your knowledge, skills, and confidence to plan and manage your business and be competitive in a complex marketplace. Classes are led by experienced instructors with real-world business expertise. In addition to entrepreneurship training, CCBC can help prepare you to take the Project Management exam or sharpen your supervisory skills with our Business Management classes.

Apply for CCBC’s Entrepreneurship and Small Business Courses

Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

The Maryland SBDC Network provides Maryland small business owners with access to trusted business advisors who have experience in starting and growing businesses. Maryland SBDC also offers comprehensive training programs, from those just thinking about starting a business to executive training, with most classes at low to no cost.

See what the Maryland Small Business Development Center has to offer

Maryland Entrepreneur Hub

The Maryland Entrepreneur Hub aims to connect all parts of the entrepreneurial community, working together to create a robust ecosystem of healthy, successful businesses. The Maryland Entrepreneur Hub enables innovators, startup founders, and small business owners to find and connect with the right resources for their business, including investors, universities, mentoring programs, networking groups, training programs, and more.

Find Resources. Connect with Businesses. Navigate the Ecosystem

Maryland Business Express

Guiding new and existing Maryland business owners through the process of planning, starting, managing, and growing a business.

Gain the Ability, Knowledge, Resources, and Connections to Thrive

Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development

The Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development has many resources for small businesses, helping with certifications and chambers of commerce, along with a list of partnerships.

Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development’s Resources are available here

Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce

The Maryland Black Chmaber of Commerce’s aim is to connect, educate and advocate change for black businesses in Maryland. Our members benefit from networking opportunities, capital access, professional training, business mentorship, and the advocacy of our board members. By becoming a member with us, you get the opportunity to learn from the best in the business community of Maryland.

Join the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce