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| JAN 8 Business Financial Basics (20260108) In this course, led by Lydia Faleye, Banking Officer and Financial Inclusion Leader at Truist Bank, you’ll learn key elements of business finance basics to manage your cash flow, explore ways to expand your business, and understand insurance... | |||||
| JAN 20 Scaling Your Service Based Business (20260120) Scaling a service-based business requires more than great delivery—it demands strategy, systems, and smart growth planning. Join AsrorJon Shukurov, founder and SBA’s 2023 Maryland Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year, as he shares proven... | |||||
| JAN 22 Doing Business with GSA (20260122) Learn how to position your small business for success with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). This session, hosted by GSA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), will cover the agency’s mission,... | |||||
| JAN 27 Access to Capital (20260127) Growth starts with a plan—and that plan begins with your budget. Join Ryan Reeves from M&T Bank for an insightful session on how to create a strategic budget that positions your business for success in 2026 and beyond. In this workshop,... | |||||
| JAN 29 Building Your Digital Home: Website Basics for Beginners (20260129) Your website is often the first impression customers have of your business—make it count! In this hands-on session, Margaret Doan of PIXLink Studios will guide you through the fundamentals of building a professional, user-friendly website.... | |||||
| FEB 2 The Role of a 3-Statement Financial Model in Clear Forecasting and Growth (20260202) This presentation explores how small businesses and startups can leverage a 3-statement financial model—integrating the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement—to gain a clear, interconnected view of their financial health.... | |||||
MWBC Training and Events / Bowie State University WBC Join us at MWBC Shop Local for Connect & Cultivate, a monthly networking experience designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and creatives in Prince George’s County. Each session features a short, high-impact learning... | |||||
| FEB 5 Rule Ready: What’s New for Small Biz in 2026 (20260205) Join Ginny Bonifacino, founder of Maryland’s first Certified B Corporation™ law firm, for a focused webinar on upcoming 2026 regulations, compliance updates, and policy changes impacting small businesses. Ginny will break down what’s new... | |||||
| FEB 9 Separating Business and Personal Finances (20260209) In this course, led by Lydia Faleye, Banking Officer and Financial Inclusion Leader at Truist Bank, you’ll learn the whys and hows of separating your business and personal finances that can set you and your business up for success. | |||||
| MAR 16 Borrowing for Small Businesses (20260316) In this course, led by Lydia Faleye, Banking Officer and Financial Inclusion Leader at Truist Bank, you’ll learn why businesses borrow, where to turn for funding, and how the lending process works to get you to a smoother, smarter, and often... |