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SUMMARY:Access to CDFI Lending: What is a CDFI & Lender Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Accounting/Budget\, Business Financing\, Business Plan\, Cash Flow Management\, COVID-19 Financing Capital\, COVID-19 General Support\nDescription: \n\nThis free 2 day series webinar is provided by the MD Small Business Development Center in partnership with Maryland’s Department of Labor and Governor’s Office of Small\, Minority & Women Business AffairsUnderserved businesses with five or fewer employees and annual sales of less than $100\,000 have access to a unique microlending program offered through Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI). \n  \nJoin us for a 2-day series to learn about: \nLending options \nWhat lenders look for \nPreparing a successful loan package \nPreparing for your meeting with a lender \nBusiness finance consulting resources \nAt the end of the second session “Preparing Your Business Financing Package\,” you will be provided a “CDFI Lending Checklist” \n  \nTo register for Day 2 Preparing Your Business Financing Package of the Access to CDFI Lending Webinar Series please click here \n\nInstructions: Please email panel questions to rchavez@umd.edu Subject Line: CDFI Panelist Questions\n \n\n 
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/41483/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Your Business with Certifications
DESCRIPTION:Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: COVID-19 General Support\, Government Contracting\, Selling to Government\, Small Disadvantaged Businesses\, Subcontracting\, Woman-owned Businesses\nDescription: \nBusiness (Growth) Strategies: Start Small…..Think BIG – WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS – (A Four-Part Series)Enhancing Your Business with Certifications Business certifications are industry recognized credentials a company can acquire to demonstrate their abilities in specific work-related areas. Certifications can assist in progressing your business to the next level. These certifications are the most well-known throughout the small business community and the world of Federal and State procurement. \nSmall Business Reserve (SBR) Program\nVeteran-owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program\nMinority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program\nDisadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program\nAirport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Program\nSmall Business Enterprise (SBE) Program\n8a Business Development Program\nWomen Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program \nPart 1: Workforce Strategies to Grow Your Business 09/15/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 2: Preparing for Growth With or Without Lending 09/22/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 3: State Procurement Opportunities: $50K and Less 09/29/2021 10AM – 11AM \nPart 4: Enhancing Your Business with Certifications 10/06/2021 10AM – 11AM
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/enhancing-your-business-with-certifications/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Understanding FSC First Financing Options
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help small business owners understand financing options\, the role of the lender\, and eligibility to obtain loan funding from FSC First as an SBA lender. After completion of this workshop\, learners will have a better understanding of how their secured financing options and possible eligibility for loans from FSC First and the SBA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor all sessions in the Capital Matters Series\, there will be a 50% reduction on the loan application fee to anyone who submits a complete loan application (in accordance with our checklist) within 30 days of attending the FSC First-sponsored webinars. Contact us today for more information!
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/understanding-fsc-first-financing-options/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Access to CDFI Lending: Preparing Your Business Financing Package
DESCRIPTION:Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Accounting/Budget\, Business Financing\, Business Plan\, Cash Flow Management\, COVID-19 Financing Capital\nDescription: \nThis free 2 day series webinar is provided by the MD Small Business Development Center in partnership with Maryland’s Department of Labor and Governor’s Office of Small\, Minority & Women Business AffairsUnderserved businesses with five or fewer employees and annual sales of less than $100\,000 have access to a unique microlending program offered through Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI). \n  \nJoin us for a 2-day series to learn about: \nLending options \nWhat lenders look for \nPreparing a successful loan package \nPreparing for your meeting with a lender \nBusiness finance consulting resources \n  \n\nInstructions: Please email panel questions to rchavez@umd.edu Subject Line: CDFI Panelist Questions
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/access-to-cdfi-lending-preparing-your-business-financing-package/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:44th Annual J. Millard Tawes Crab & Clam Bake
DESCRIPTION:All-You-Can-Eat.. STEAMED BLUE CRABS  steamed clams\, steamed corn\, Suck’m down as they Shuck’m raw clam bar\, fried clam strips\, fried fish\, sweet potato fries\, French fries\, onion rings & watermelon! \nINCLUDES beverages with all-can-drink ice cold draft beer (with I.D.)\, Pepsi &  bottled water ! Drink responsibly & bring a designated driver! \nDONT WANT TO STAND IN LINE? Reserve your VIP ticket today! We only have a limited number of tickets so dont lose your chance! Included in the VIP tent: food runners\, private rest rooms\, DJ and dancing! \nNo coolers or bags allowed In the general admission area !! \nBring family\, friends & co-workers to join us for a beautiful day by the Bay with musical entertainment and enjoy the finest seafood our local waters & watermen have to offer. \n\nSOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT!\n\n\nALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL! No REFUNDS will be given for tickets unless the event is canceled.
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/44th-annual-j-millard-tawes-crab-clam-bake/
LOCATION:Somers Cove Marina\, Crisfield\, MD\, 715 Broadway\, Crisfield\, Maryland\, 21817
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Survival Tips For Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:You want your business to not only survive…but THRIVE!!! This presentation contains tips to help businesses thrive in today’s business world. Topics include disaster planning\, social media and online reputation\, financial management\, and others. \nPresenter\, Ali Paskun\, ABIL Solutions
URL:https://www.medamd.com/event/survival-tips-for-business-owners-2/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development Week,Networking
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