The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development will hold a free webinar on state supported finance programs on December 6, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
We are teaming up with our friends at the Maryland Association of CPAs to help spread the word. Attendees will learn what financial products are available and the application process for each. Programs include:
The Maryland Chamber Small Business Development Council hosted a Small Business Lending Fair this morning, during which small business owners met with potential lenders, and representatives of various state and federal agencies.
The meetings, which were held in a speed dating style format, were meant to build relationships between the small business owners and the lenders, and help small business learn more about accessing capital.
Fourteen community, regional, and national banks were present as well as representatives from the Small Business Administration, the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Maryland Small Business Development Center Network.
“When you open the newspaper you cannot help hearing a of report about credit or bank lending. Providing access to credit and loans to today’s small minority and start-up businesses are keys to job growth and economic recovery and business success,” Deborah Stallings, Chairperson of the Maryland Chamber’s Small Business Development Council said. “We hope today’s lending fair will open up a dialogue and create relationships between community, regional, and national banks, and the small business community.” Stallings is also President and CEO of Columbia-based HR Anew.
The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development will hold a free webinar on state supported finance programs on December 6, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 
