Training and Technical Assistance

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LEDC

LEDC is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to provide prospective and current business owners with various types of assistance in underserved communities.

The Hispanic Business and Training Institute

The Hispanic Business and Training Institute is a public/private partnership organization in Montgomery County providing classes related to business training and certification.

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Montgomery College Workforce Development and Continuing Education 

The Montgomery College Workforce Development and Continuing Education program offers classes relevant to those interested in running a small business or current business owners seeking to expand their skill set.

Business Entrepreneur Success Training (BEST) Program

The BEST Program, offered by Montgomery College, helps develop new entrepreneurial skills and develop existing ones. Participants can choose from a set of classes to develop or reinforce certain business skills.

University of Maryland University College

The University of Maryland University College is a continuing education school that offers a wide array of business and management training programs at their campus in nearby College Park.

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Governor's Office of Minority Affairs (OMA)

The Governor's Office of Minority Affairs (OMA) facilitates minority business enterprise activities through promoting government programs.

Maryland Small Business Development Council (SBDC)

The Maryland Small Business Development Council (SBDC) provides free consulting services and training to current and prospective small business owners.

MD Technology Extension Service (MTECH)

MTECH offers on-site technical assistance to MD companies.

MD Procurment Technical Assistance Program of the University of Maryland

The MD Procurment Technical Assistance Program assists Maryland business in learning how they can do business with local, state, and federal government.

MD Technology Enterprise Institute's Bioprocess Scale-up Facility (BSF)

The MD Technology Enterprise Institute's Bioprocess Scale-up Facility is dedicated to the development of biotech products and processes.

Microenterprise Council of Maryland

The Microenterprise Council of Maryland is a nonprofit Council that provides direct support to entrepreneurs involved in starting microenterprises.

Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE)

SCORE is a nonprofit group made up of working and retired executives donating their time and expertise.