We are hosting this Watch Party on Beneficial Ownership to help your prepare for changing requirements.
This recent bipartisan law requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) about who ultimately owns or controls them.
Join a FinCEN representative April 30 at 2 p.m. ET at www.youtube.com/@fincentreasury for a virtual information session on beneficial ownership information reporting requirements and how to comply with the law.
Learn more about beneficial ownership information reporting at fincen.gov/boi.
The session will also highlight the minimal impact on illicit financial activity and the ongoing constitutional challenges to the Corporate Transparency Act.
Register today to participate in this interactive series led by industry experts championing ways to protect business owners, like you, who may be affected by the coming changes.
Tickets Now Available! USBC National Conference 15th Anniversary
The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) is thrilled to announce its National Conference and 15th Anniversary Celebration at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria, DC, from July 17th to July 19th, 2024. This event is a landmark occasion, marking 15 years of unparalleled commitment to fostering the growth and success of Black businesses. It represents a celebration of achievements and a strategic initiative designed to propel Black entrepreneurship to new heights of success and influence.
Don't miss this pivotal event in the world of Black entrepreneurship. Please celebrate with us, learn from the best, and connect with those who share your vision for success. With the insights and inspiration from the USBC National Conference & 15th Anniversary Celebration, take your business and community to the next level.
Request for Qualifications, Affirmations and Bids for Janitorial Services
The Parking Authority of Baltimore City (PABC) is issuing this request for qualifications, affirmations, and bids (“RFB”) seeking competitive bids from interested parties their administrative office located at 211 N. Paca Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
Bids must be received at the PABC offices no later than 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024.
All responses must be sealed and have “PABC Janitorial Services” clearly marked on the outside of the package.
Mail or Hand Deliver To:
Parking Authority of Baltimore City
Attn: Contract Administrator – RFB No: HR-03-2024
211 N. Paca Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Governor Wes Moore Announces $10 Million for Small Business Grants
Governor Wes Moore announced $10 million for small business and community development grants through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Project Restore 2.0 and Business Boost grant programs.
The funding will activate vacant spaces in business corridors, support small businesses with start-up or expansion funds, create jobs, and increase local economic activity.
Project Restore 2.0 will provide $8 million to designated Main Streets, Arts and Entertainment Districts, and other economic development organizations in a designated Sustainable Community.
Grants of up to $300,000 per applicant will go to organizations that have identified priority vacant storefronts or buildings in local business districts. Those organizations would then sub-grant the funding to businesses for rental assistance, renovation and equipment to activate those vacant spaces.
Business Boost’s first round of grant funding will be $2 million directly awarded to eligible small business owners in amounts between $20,000 and $50,000. The businesses have to be new or expanding and located in designated Sustainable Communities.
Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, April 24th.
Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce (GBBCC) Gets New Resource to Boost Opportunities for Local Underserved Entrepreneurs
Lendistry, in partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at leveling the financial playing field for black, women, and veteran-owned small businesses. This venture marks a significant stride in equipping these enterprises with much-needed access to capital, specially crafted to meet their distinct needs and goals. As part of the national network of local black community serving chambers, the Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce (GBBCC) will gain access to this new resource to assist the local underserved entrepreneurs that they serve.
This new USBC Lending Portal, powered by Lendistry, will emerge as a crucial resource for underserved small businesses in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan area. Key advantages of the USBC Lending Portal Powered by Lendistry include:
Rapid financing availability, with funds accessible in as little as five days
Extended loan terms of up to 10 years
Competitive, market-friendly interest rates
Loan amounts ranging from $25,000 to $5 million.
For further details and to access the USBC Lending Portal Powered by Lendistry, visit https://usblackchambers.org/lendistry/. Use the Chambers Lending Portal to Select GBBCC.
Free Staff Training Opportunity from Credit Builders Alliance
Credit Builders Alliance has a limited, free opportunity to take their “Credit as an Asset” and “Credit as an Asset: Small Business” training courses online and on-demand. That means you take the take course online at your own pace and on your own schedule. This is a training for non-profit organizations that are seeking to work with clients on credit buildings, with a particular focus on credit building for diverse entrepreneurs.
With the support of Kaiser Permanente, this is a first come, first serve opportunity offered at no cost (up to a $525 value) to you. There are a limited number of spots so register today and use code kp25-vpcod
Join fellow coaches, counselors, and lenders in building your credit knowledge from one of these on-demand trainings options:
Deadline for nominations: Friday, May 24th. The event will be held on Thursday, August 1st.
Meet the Primes – Connecting Small Business to Opportunities In Person Event hosted by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Tuesday, April 30, 2024 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Metro Building at New Carrollton, Lobby Conference Room
4100 Garden City Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20785
Connect with WMATA’s prime contractors for networking and collaboration. Explore opportunities, share insights, and be a part of the synergy driving innovation within the small business community.
2024 City of Baltimore Procurement Conference Thursday, June 13, 2024 Baltimore Convention Center, Hall D – Sharp Street Lobby Entrance
1 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 Note: Sharp Street Lobby Entrance is located between Pratt and Conway Streets
This procurement conference will feature exhibitors from city, state, county and federal government agencies, universities, institutions, corporations and resource partners. Attendees will hear directly from procurement officials about opportunities for small, minority and women-owned businesses.
The following workshops will be offered:
Workshop I – City of Baltimore Information & Technology Contracts (Current and Future) Presenter: Baltimore City Information and Technology
Workshop II – How to Do Business with the City of Baltimore Presenter: City of Baltimore Bureau of Procurement
Workshop III – City of Baltimore MBE/WBE Certification Presenter: Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development
Workshop IV – City of Baltimore Design and Construction Presentation Presenters: Departments of General Services, Public Works, Recreation and Parks, Transportation, Housing and Community Development & Housing Authority of Baltimore City
Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c) 6 and 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. 1325 Bedford Avenue, Suite 5941; Pikesville, MD 21282-7510
