Free July Webinars Empower Aspiring and Established Entrepreneurs Through the MCE Women’s Business Center

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SALISBURY, MD — Whether you’re just getting started or ready to grow, the Maryland Capital
Enterprises (MCE) Women’s Business Center (WBC) is offering a full slate of free July webinars
to support entrepreneurs across the state. From securing federal contracts to building cash flow,
these expert-led sessions provide the tools, resources, and connections every small business owner
needs.

💻All sessions are virtual and free, but registration is required.
Sign up today at marylandcapital.org/education to reserve your seat!

🔹 SBA Q & A – July 3, 2025 | Noon – 1:00 PM

Got questions about SBA resources and don’t know where to start? Drop in for a relaxed, no-presentation online session and get real-time answers about loans, contracting, training, and more.
No cost, no pressure – just helpful guidance to keep your business moving forward.

🔹 First Steps to Starting Your Business – July 9, 2025 | Noon – 1:00 PM

Led by MCE Baltimore Regional Director Nick Rudolph, this empowering session covers:
• Pros and cons of business ownership
• Maryland’s startup requirements
• Credit and business plan basics
Ideal for dreamers ready to become doers.

🔹 SBA Ascent & Online Resources – July 9, 2025 | Noon – 1:00 PM
Explore the SBA’s free digital platform, Ascent, designed for entrepreneurs. Learn how to use
online tools for market research, business planning, and growth.
Get the knowledge you need to confidently run and scale your business.

🔹 SAM.gov Simplified – July 15, 2025 | Noon – 1:00 PM
Demystify the process of becoming eligible for federal contracts and grants.
Featured Speaker: Roslyn Davis, PMP, DASM, CEO of RoDa Business Solutions and U.S. Air
Force Chief Master Sergeant (Ret.).
You’ll learn:
• How to complete or update your SAM profile
• What it takes to win federal opportunities

🔹 Business Planning & Cash Flow – July 23, 2025 | Noon – 1:00 PM
Back by popular demand! This foundational session walks you through creating a business plan and
building cash flow projections to prepare for funding and long-term growth.
Presented by Nick Rudolph, MCE Baltimore Regional Director.

💻All sessions are virtual and free, but registration is required.
Sign up today at marylandcapital.org/education to reserve your seat!

About MCE and the Women’s Business Center:
Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals
through entrepreneurship. The WBC provides training, support, and resources to help entrepreneurs
start and grow small businesses throughout the state of Maryland.

The SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products, or services of any
co-sponsor, person, or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory
basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least
two weeks in advance. Contact Lisa Twilley at ltwilley@marylandcapital.org. Grant
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