Virtual Workshops

Contracting with the State of Maryland

May - Two-Part Procurement Workshop Series

Learn how to position your business to compete for Maryland state contracts. This two-part session will guide businesses through the certification process and the practical steps needed to pursue procurement opportunities.

State Procurement I: Certification pathways (MBE, SBR, VSBE & DBE). 90 minutes – May 11, 2026, 10:00 -11:30 am

Learn about the MBE, DBE, SBR, and VSBE certification programs and how certification can open the door to new contracting opportunities in partnership with the Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs.

Contracting with the State of Maryland

State Procurement II: A walk-through of the E Maryland Marketplace Advantage(eMMA), the anatomy of a solicitation, and proposals. 90 minutes – May 18, 2026, 10:00-11:30 am

Learn how to navigate eMMA, locate state contracting opportunities, and strengthen your bid and proposal process in partnership with the Office of State Procurement/Maryland Department of General Services.

Workshop partners: Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs & Office of State Procurement/Maryland Department of General Services

Access to Capital: Financing Options to Grow Your Business

June (TBD)

Access to funding can be the key to scaling your business. This workshop connects entrepreneurs with state, local, and alternative financing programs designed to support business growth, expansion, and stability.

Hear directly from program administrators and financial institutions about grants, loans, credit enhancements, and investment programs available to Maryland businesses.

Workshop partners: Maryland Department of Commerce, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, community development financial institutions, and others

Unlocking Tax Credits & Incentives for Business Growth

July (TBD) 

Maryland offers a wide range of tax credits and incentives designed to help businesses invest, hire, and grow. This workshop will help you understand which credits your business may qualify for and the process for applying.

Experts will walk through key tax incentives, eligibility requirements, and strategies for maximizing these benefits.

Workshop partners: Maryland Department of Commerce, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, and others

Business Compliance & Employee Benefits Programs: Navigating State Resources

September (TBD)

This workshop connects businesses with state programs supporting growth, workforce development, and compliance.  

Topics include employee benefit programs, retirement savings options, and business development resources and employee health insurance.

Workshop partners: MarylandSaves, Maryland Department of Commerce/Governor's Office of Business Advancement (GOBA) (permit and site selection), Maryland Department of Labor (FAMLI), and Maryland Health Connection

Nonprofit Compliance Town Hall: Navigating State Registration & Reporting

October (TBD)

This town hall will provide nonprofits with a deeper understanding of compliance requirements across Maryland state agencies. Representatives from the Secretary of State and SDAT will walk through key registration, reporting, and filing requirements to help nonprofits remain compliant and operate effectively.

Workshop partners: SDAT, Secretary of State