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Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

The Maryland SBDC provides assistance to business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to start, grow or better manage their companies through no cost consulting, low cost training, market research, and support.

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The Maryland SBDC links private enterprise, government, higher education and local economic development organizations to provide high-quality training, confidential, individualized consulting and market and industry research to Maryland's small businesses. Many SBDC consultants are former business owners or have financial or economic development expertise. Specialty consulting services include retail, restaurant, technology business valuation, and executive training. Services are provided in 5 regional offices and 24 locations throughout the state.

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Flavor Restaurant
Flavor Restaurant, Baltimore
Flavor is an American bistro in Baltimore specializing in intimate portions and handcrafted cocktails. After receiving assistance from the SBDC, Vanna Belton received the 2017 SBA “Women-Owned Small Business of the Year" award.
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Lexi's Lil Bug Team
Lexi's Lil Bug
Lexi's Lil Bug, LLC is a transportation service for children that provides safe and flexible rides year-round. Erika Jernigan won first place in the MDSBDC's July 2019 Entrepreneurial Development pitch competition and was interviewed by FOX 45 BMORE Lifestyle.
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Jordan Research and Development, LLC Team
Jordan Research and Development
Jordan Research and Development, LLC is an innovation-based company with a primary goal of creating solutions to the world’s biggest problems. Co-Founder, Brian Jordan credits the SBDC for playing a key role in the development and success of his company.

Use Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to…

  • Find an entrepreneurship program

    The SBDC's offers a variety of workshops designed to provide detailed information on all facets of starting or growing a business venture. Sessions are taught by industry experts and facilitates by SBDC consultants who can provide relevant insight.

  • Find entrepreneurship events

    The Maryland SBDC hosts a variety of workshops, seminars, webinars and other events. Visit the training calendar on our website for details on training and other events designed to help you meet your entrepreneurial goals.

  • Get business advice for my venture

    A hallmark service of the SBDC is its excellent no-cost confidential consulting to prospective and existing small business owners interested in achieving growth and profitability. Whether you need help identifying local markets for your business, are developing a strategic business plan and want a second opinion, or have compliance issues you'd like to clarify, our consultants are ready to help you successfully grow your business.

  • Identify/apply for funding & grants

    Many SBDC consultants are former bankers with years of lending experience. They can assist with identification of appropriate loans, grants and other funding sources, guide you through the application process, and assist you with understanding and preparing financial documents.

  • Launch my venture

    The SBDC's trained counselors are able to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with an array of resources that guide them through the process of launching any kind of venture. Along with counseling, the SBDC provides access to legal, financial and other workshops

Contact Information

7761 Diamondback Drive
College Park, MD 20742