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February 22, 2012 in Maryland, News
The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) recently announced the creation of the Maryland Entrepreneurs Resource List (MERL), a listing of Maryland entrepreneurs available to take on a management role with a start-up company within the next 18 months or those interested in mentoring start-up companies. Compiled with the goal of fostering entrepreneurial activity in the…Read More »
February 21, 2012 in News
Citi Community Development (CCD) and the Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) announced a $500,000 contribution to help small businesses in the District access microloans to support business expansion, income growth, and job creation. Citi’s major commitment will enable LEDC to expand its micro-lending program and increase lending to small businesses by nearly 50 percent over the…Read More »
February 21, 2012 in Maryland, News
Montgomery County is celebrating the two year anniversary of the Green Business Certification Program, launched through a partnership between the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) and Montgomery College. Thirty-five diverse organizations have been certified so far, including a bank, IT consultant, religious institution, beverage company, orthodontist, furniture…Read More »
February 13, 2012 in Events, News
The Washington Business Journal and Title Sponsor, Holland & Knight, has announced the Greater Washington region’s top minority business owners and leaders at the Fifth Annual Minority Business Leader Awards program on Friday, March 16, 2011 at The Capital Hilton Hotel. These awards will honor the entrepreneurial drive, creativity and success of the honorees. Learn…Read More »
February 10, 2012 in Events, News
The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) , a membership driven organization that supports the economic development of the Greater Washington metropolitan area by facilitating the success of Latino and other minority-owned businesses and the communities they serve through networking, advocacy, education, and access to capital, will host its third annual business expo on…Read More »
February 9, 2012 in News, Washington DC
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is a locally funded initiative administered by the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) that provides District youth ages 14 to 21 with enriching and constructive summer work experiences through subsidized placements in the private and government sectors. SYEP will begin on Monday, June 25, 2012 and will end…Read More »
February 8, 2012 in News, Washington DC
The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), in cooperation with the General Services Administration (GSA), is sponsoring a design competition for a new temporary outdoor commemorative installation in Washington, DC with the goal of enhancing a prominent but underutilized public space in the city’s monumental core while fostering a public dialogue regarding the nature of commemoration…Read More »
February 8, 2012 in News, Washington DC
The Department of Small and Local Business Development on behalf of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development will hold a public hearing to determine whether to approve the request by the Anacostia Business Improvement District Corporation (BIDC) to establish the term of the BIDC for the next 5 years. The hearing will be…Read More »
February 7, 2012 in Events, News, Washington DC
SCORE, America’s premier source of free and confidential small business advice, through its e-Business Now initiative, announces “Technology Support for Small Businesses,” a FREE one-day educational and networking event for small business leaders. The event, to be held Wednesday, February 15th at the Washington, DC Convention Center is filled with workshops, buzz sessions and meet-and-greet…Read More »
January 21, 2012 in Maryland, News
The Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) recently unveiled the first phase of Finance Tracker, a new on-line tool that allows people to look up what enterprises have received grants, tax credits, equity investments and loan enhancements from the Agency. Finance Tracker features a searchable database of DBED funding awards in 30 categories and…Read More »
January 20, 2012 in Contests, News
Intuit is awarding over $1 Million in Intuit Small Business Grants through the Love a Local Business Initiative. Intuit has been providing small business grants in amounts varying from $500 – $25,000 until March 2012. Small business owners can nominate themselves and then encourage customers, friends, and family to vote on them daily until the…Read More »
January 11, 2012 in News, Washington DC
Mayor Vincent C. Gray announced the first round of awards for the H Street NE Retail Priority Grant Program. The grants are meant to stimulate small-business development and expansion while also creating new job opportunities for District residents along the booming H Street NE retail-and-entertainment strip. “I congratulate all of today’s awardees,” said Mayor Gray….Read More »
January 10, 2012 in Events, News, Washington DC
The ExportDC program is a new initiative launched by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) designed to increase the number of DC small businesses that export, grow the dollar value of exports from District businesses, and coordinate trade missions for qualified District-based businesses. The ExportDC program is funded by the US Small…Read More »
January 4, 2012 in Events, News, Washington DC
TransportationCamp, a free unconference, is coming to Washington DC on January 21, 2012. TransportationCamp brings together transportation professionals, technologists, and others interested in the intersection of urban transportation and technology.
January 3, 2012 in News, Northern Virginia
Virginia businesses may be eligible for a tax credit to offset the cost of starting up or expanding a telework program. Starting Jan. 1., new legislation provides a tax credit of up to $1,200 per employee, up to $50,000 per organization, for eligible telework expenses incurred during taxable years 2012 and 2013. In 2011, Governor…Read More »