SALISBURY, MD – Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) is excited to announce a lineup of free educational webinars and training sessions for February 2024, offered through the MCE Women’s Business Center. These events are designed to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners with essential skills and knowledge. Open to everyone, these sessions are an excellent opportunity for new and established businesspeople alike.

Manage Your Business Cash Flow – In-person and Virtual
Date and time: Thursday, Feb. 15, noon-1 p.m.
Location: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, 1324 Belmont Ave, Ste. 401, Salisbury
Speaker: Lydia Faleye, Banking Officer & Financial Wellness Leader/Truist
Topics: Learn the intricacies of Business Banking and the importance of keeping your business and personal finances distinct. Learn about opening a business bank account, and gain practical tips for effectively using business debit and credit cards. The class also explores cash flow projections and how to read and optimize the cash flow statement for your business’s success.
Register at: https://marylandcapital.org/education/manage-your-business-cash-flow-in-person-and-virtual-class-register-here/

How to Write a Business Plan & Cash Flow Projections - Webinar
Date and Time: Wednesday, Feb. 21, , 6-7 p.m.
Speakers: Nick Rudolph, MCE Baltimore Regional Director; Donna Wynkoop, Baltimore WBC Coordinator Topics: Basics of writing a business plan, developing cash flow projections, their importance, and how to start creating them. Understand the role these elements play in securing funding for small businesses.
Register at: https://marylandcapital.org/education/2658/

Sam.gov Simplified - Webinar
Date and Time: Thursday, Feb. 22,  noon-1 p.m.
Speaker: Roslyn Davis PMP, DASM – U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (Ret.), President & CEO of RoDa Business Solutions Topics: Completing your SAM profile, strategies to earn federal contracts and grants, and qualifications for federal work.
Register at: https://marylandcapital.org/education/sam-gov-simplified-federal-work-grants-click-here-for-class-info-and-to-register/

Build and Expand Your Business – In-person and Virtual
Date and time: Tuesday, Feb. 27, noon-1 p.m.
Location: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, 1324 Belmont Ave, Ste. 401, Salisbury
Speaker: Lydia Faleye, Banking Officer & Financial Wellness Leader/Truist Topics: Discover the world of Merchant Services and understand their pivotal role in modern business operations. Gain clarity on why businesses choose to borrow. You’ll learn about borrowing solutions, helping you identify the right options for your business needs.
Register at: https://marylandcapital.org/education/build-and-expand-your-business-in-person-and-virtual-class-click-here-to-register/

A Fresh Twist on Marketing
Date and Time: Wednesday, Feb. 28,  noon-1 p.m.
Location: Eastern Shore Innovation Center, 104 Tech Park Drive, Cambridge
Speaker: Andrea Holly, Owner – Foto Berry
Topics: Innovative approaches to small business marketing, branding strategies, and creative social media usage.
Register at: https://marylandcapital.org/education/a-fresh-twist-on-marketing-free-in-person-training/

MCE Lunch & Learn: Let’s Talk Funding – In Person Training
Date and Time: Wednesday, Feb.  29,  noon-1 p.m.
Location: Queen Anne’ County Economic & Tourism Development, 425 Piney Narrows Road, Chester
Speakers: Lisa Twilley, Director – MCE Women’s Business Center; Bernard Carter, Loan Officer – Maryland Capital Enterprises Topics: Understanding the funding application process, exploring various types of funding and their requirements, and avoiding common mistakes. Special Q & A session on business funding.
Register at: https://marylandcapital.org/education/mce-lunch-learn-lets-talk-funding-in-person-training-click-here-for-class-info-and-to-register/

To see all of our upcoming classes: https://marylandcapital.org/education/
About Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) and the MCE Women’s Business Center: Maryland Capital Enterprises is committed to fostering the growth and development of small businesses on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, the city of Baltimore, and Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties. By providing these free educational resources hosted by the MCE Women’s Business Center, MCE demonstrates its dedication to supporting the entrepreneurial spirit and contributing to the economic prosperity of the community.