Maryland MBDA Business Center
The Maryland MBDA Business Center, Owned & Operated by L.S. Caldwell & Associates Inc. under the U. S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), in partnership with the Maryland Business Clergy Partnership proudly announces the opening of its new Maryland Rural MBDA Business Center located in Southern Maryland.
204 Washington Avenue
LaPlata, Maryland 20646
Phone: 202.880.3560
Services
The U. S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency has awarded twenty-one (21) Rural Supplements to implement programming specifically to support Rural Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (S/EDBE) across the country. This program aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s priority of providing technical assistance to Rural S/EDBE with particular emphasis on strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem and support for these businesses. The Rural Supplement program period is September 1, 2023 –August 31, 2024. If you are starting a new business in a rural Maryland County or are an existing rural S/EDBE seeking to grow or expand your company, connect with expert Business Development Specialists, industry leaders and Strategic Resource Partners.
Rural Business Center Services include but are not limited to:
- Technical Assistance
- One-on-one Consulting
- Government Contracting Training & Education Maryland Business Clergy
- Contract & Procurement Opportunities
- Access to Capital & Bonding
- Minority Business Certification Assistance
- B2B & B2G Networking
Maryland Rural MBDA Center County Service Areas:
Allegany, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil Charles, Calvert, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, St. Mary’s Talbot, Washington, Wicomico and Worcester.
Team
Lisa Ellis
Rural MBE Outreach Coordinator
David Neal
Business Development Specialist
