| Take the first step toward transforming your business! Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development is excited to announce the development of a Minority Entrepreneurship Training Accelerator (META). This pilot program, developed and delivered by Upper Shore Community Development Partners and Rivers and Roads Consulting, is now accepting applications.
META is designed to provide five minority-owned businesses in Queen Anne’s County with the tools, resources, and foundation needed to scale small sole proprietorships into thriving and growing business operations. The program will provide a hands-on business coach and mentor that will work closely with each participating small business to guide them through the drafting of a business plan, the creation of marketing collateral, and establishing relationships with local banks, bookkeepers, insurance providers, and attorneys as needed. Additionally, each of the selected businesses will receive a microgrant for strategic growth initiatives that align with their mission. The goal of the program is to place our minority-owned businesses on a path toward realizing increased revenues, improving resilience to economic shocks, and becoming job creators. Please feel free to share and help us spread the word! Deadlines and Program Dates:Friday, February 2: Last day to apply, with applications due by 5pm. Friday, February 16: Applicants will be notified. Thursday, February 22, 6pm: META begins, with monthly meetings thereafter on the 3rd Thursday of each month (3/21, 4/25, 5/23, 6/20, and 7/18). Applicant Requirements:Participating businesses must be minority-owned with annual business revenues no higher than $22,000, interested in seeing their ventures grow, and in being part of a network of minority entrepreneurs. Applicants will be asked to provide information on their business, including financials as well as commit their time and efforts to complete the program. |
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| For more information, please contact Rebecca Clark, Economic Development Coordinator, at [email protected], 410.924.6009 (m), or 410-604-2100 (o). |
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