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To view the most recent recordings of our virtual courses please visit our

T.I.P.S. YOUTUBE PLAYLIST​​

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​​NEW in 2025!

Maryland VSBE/SBR Certification Workshop Series

Friday, May 16, 2025
9:30 - 12:30 p.m.
City of Baltimore

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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Each class & registration will be posted approximately 3 weeks in advance!

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This will be a monthly, in-person workshop for the Certification or
Re-certification in both or either the VSBE/SBR socio-economic programs!
To learn more about each of these programs please visit the following:

VSBE
(Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise) Program

​SBR
(Small Business Reserve) Program

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VSBE/SBR SLIDE DECKS BELOW

(slides are posted after each class)

January 10, 2025 - Charles County
CLICK HERE

February 14, 2025 - Montgomery County
CLICK HERE

March 14, 2025 - Anne Arundel County
CLICK HERE

April 11, 2025 - Frederick County
CLICK HERE

​May 16, 2025 - Baltimore City
CLICK HERE

June 6, 2025 - Prince George's Co. ED/ISBI
CLICK HERE​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​


   T.I.P.S. 
WEBINAR SLIDE DECKS​


 (Slides are posted after each class)

Maryland
MBE Rights & Responsibilities

06.17.2025


CLICK HERE​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Strategies for Digital
Marketing
06.24.2025


CLICK HERE​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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SMALL BIZ RESOURCE CONNECTIONS__________________________________________

UPCOMINGWEBINAR

Registration will open 3 weeks in advance.

Small Biz Resource Topic:
Maryland Labor Standards:
Misclassification &
Compliance

6.06.2025

CLICK HERE​​​​​​​​​​​​​


WEBINAR SLIDE DECKS​

​Slides will be posted after 
the webinar has ended

2025

Small Biz Resource Topic:

Building Performance Experience in the Private Sector

Review Slide Presentation


2024 TOPICS BELOW

Business Lending Resources:
Maryland Department of Housing
& Community Development

CLICK HERE


Federal Contracting Resources: Maryland Department of Commerce

08.09.2024

CLICK HERE

Small Business Resources: Maryland Department of Labor

06.14.2024

CLICK HERE


​Small Business Resources: Comptrollers Office
04.05.2024


​CLICK HERE


Small Business Banking
Resources

02.02.2024


CLICK HERE​






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​2025 T.I.P.S. Small Business Webinar​​s Series
Training & Insights for Procurement Success

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Join us each month for free webinars curated to help small, minority, women, and veteran business owners improve core competencies and gain an insightful understanding​ of the State's procurement processes.
All sessions are free and require advance registration.​

Registration opens approximately 3 weeks in advance.

Visit the Home page and sign up in the STAY CONNECTED
box at the bottom of the page to receive an email notice when registration opens.



June 2025 - REGISTRATION is now open!


  • June 24, 2025
  • Strategies for Digital Marketing
    Would you like to boost your business through digital media? Join us for a robust overview of the essential aspects of marketing in today's digital environment. By learning how to engage customers in a digital landscape, you can build brand awareness, set yourself as an industry thought leader, and place your business at the forefront when the customer is ready to buy. This presentation includes online research tools and tips on how to use them effectively. You will walk away with the essential steps to develop a personalized marketing strategy and an integrated marketing communication plan.​
  • July 8, 2025
  • Prime Contracting in the Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program
    Approximately 30% of all open state-funded solicitations are designated to the Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program. This race and gender neutral program provides prime contracting opportunities in an exclusive environment for qualifying Certified Small Businesses. Every small, minority, women and veteran business owner that is ready to preform as a prime contactor should join this program. This class covers the program's eligibility standards, the online self-certification process, and the pipeline for identifying SBR opportunities.
  • July​​ 22, 2025
  • Crafting a Compelling Capability Statement
    How would you rate your current capability statement? You have one, right? It is the leading marketing tool used in the government contracting arena. Join us for a lively and information packed session that will define what must be included and what to avoid. Attendees will draft their own content using strategies to make your capability statement stand out from the crowd.​
  • August 12, 2025
  • Subcontracting in the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program
  • August 26, 2025
  • Cash Flow Management & Projections


Visit us often as we continue to post the rest of our 2025 T.I.P.S. Small Business Webinar Series classes and topics.


Registration opens approximately 3 weeks in advance of each webinar.

​Thank You!




What you need to know:

  • There is no cost to attend the T.I.P.S. Webinar Series.
  • Advance registration is required.
  • Most sessions will be recorded; by registering, you are consenting to be recorded. 
  • Upon receiving a registration confirmation, participants are given a unique link to join the event.
  • All attendees will be in listen mode only (your camera will be off and your mic is muted).
  • Most classes include interactive polls and Q&A sessions.
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To view the most recent recordings of our courses please visit our 
YOUTUBE PLAYLIST

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