Archives by: Chris Plater

Immerse yourself in a morning of exhibits and dialogue with minority manufacturers; national, state, and local leaders and industry experts. This dynamic group will engage symposium attendees on topics including technology and innovation, domestic and international trade, capital for business and workforce development, contract sourcing and procurement, and more. | Hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Region Minority Business Development Agency Advanced Manufacturing Center - Baltimore in collaboration with the Mayor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business and the Manufacturing Innovation Hub ... Read more

Come join Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Alicia Wilson, Vice President of Economic Development, Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System as they kick off Small Business Saturday.  Small Business Saturday is a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Small businesses need our support now more than ever as they navigate, retool and pivot from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Founded by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by the ... Read more

Event: Virtual 2021 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week – Reimagining Opportunities: Building Back Better, Together! hosted by Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Dates: Sunday, September 19 – Saturday, September 25, 2021 Event: Inaugural Buy MBE Day hosted by MBDA Date: Saturday September 25, 2021 The conference celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of minority-owned companies and presents informational sessions and programming; offering interactive networking sessions to generate new connections and fresh perspectives. For more information, visit https://www.mbda.gov/medweek-2021 Read more

The Mid-Atlantic MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center – Baltimore has an exciting opportunity for an entry level position to be a part of a dynamic team that supports growing businesses in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Our center is affiliated with a national network of business centers funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency. We are looking for someone with strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to multi-task, manage contacts and databases, and manage social media content. Must ... Read more

For over two decades, the Maryland World Class Consortia (MWCC) has been teaching manufacturers how to apply lean business practices within their facilities. The application of lean tools and methodologies helps manufacturers reach their performance goals. The not-for-profit MWCC has programs in place which help member companies create internal change agents that will plan, execute, and sustain operational excellence using lean tools and principles. By transferring the skills and knowledge needed to affect these changes, it fosters a culture of and ... Read more

Since 96% of the world’s consumers are outside the United States, boosting your international sales could be one of the best ways to grow your company’s revenues this year. Whether you had a chance to stop by the EXIM Exhibit booth at National MBDA MEDWeek, you can connect with EXIM to discuss how their Minority & Women OwnedBusiness (MWOB) Outreach Group can assist you in exceeding your 2021 revenue targets through expansion into global markets.The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is ... Read more

Are you a Maryland-based small business in need of support? This new grant from BGE may be for you!BGE is pledging $15 million to assist Maryland’s small businesses with COVID-19 relief and recovery. Eligible businesses located in BGE’s service area can apply for a $20,000 BGE Energizing Small Business Grant. This grant program is part of BGE's comprehensive Customer Relief and Energy Infrastructure Investment Plan, designed to help the state’s economic recovery from the pandemic.BGE Energizing Small Business Grants will prioritize companies ... Read more

Siemens USA today announced it will provide a total of $140,000 in grants to Black-owned businesses to support diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship and business development. Siemens and its partner, the Atlanta MBDA Business & Advanced Manufacturing Centers at Georgia Tech, will select businesses to receive the grants across seven U.S. cities including Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Orlando, and Pasadena. In partnership with the U.S Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Centers, the grants will support diversity ... Read more

2020 has been a year of transition, leaving us at the Mid-Atlantic Region Minority Business Development Agency Advanced Manufacturing Center - Baltimore with many lessons to share. Our MiHUB Monday webinar series convened business owners and subject matter experts to share knowledge and wisdom pertinent to the shifts we are all facing. Join us in a year-end review of MiHUB Monday webinar replays on www.mihubcoop.com/webinars. Make sure you’re equipped for 2021! Read more

Baltimore MEDWeek featured remarks from 37 national, state, and local public officials and subject matter experts from government, corporate, and trade organizations. Themed, "Succeeding Together:Through Collaborative and Cooperative Thought and Action. This years event, held virtually November 9-12, engaged more than 150 attendees virtually in:-Sessions for manufacturers on dealing with peak performance goals during the pandemic, building a capital network, and higher education services and resources-The Manufacturing Innovation Hub Cooperative (MiHUB CoOp) ribbon cutting and launch-Procurement practice pitch sessions-A Veterans Day ... Read more