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Maryland Community Enterprises
At Maryland Capital Enterprises, we strive to be a catalyst for small business success on Maryland’s Eastern Shore & across the state.
Read More: Maryland Community EnterprisesWashington DC Women’s Business Center
They also provide ShopHer, a pop-up incubator for 15 female entrepreneurs who own businesses in fields such as the arts, clothing and jewelry inspired by products from the USA, Uzbekistan, Africa, Mexico, and other global areas.
Read More: Washington DC Women’s Business Center1863 Venture Fund
The goal of this organization is to provide support to minority entrepreneurs in the form of business education and mentoring in areas including marketing, sales, and financial management.
Read More: 1863 Venture FundWashington Area Community Investment Fund
Established in 1987, the Washington Area Community Investment Fund’s mission is to increase equity and economic opportunity in underserved communities in the Washington, DC area by investing knowledge, social, and financial capital in low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs.
Read More: Washington Area Community Investment FundCommunity Investment Collaborative (CIC)
Will provide loans and microgrants for small businesses to help start and grow emerging enterprises
Read More: Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)Launchpad
A business incubator which provides mentorship and general support to emerging companies. Is affiliated with William and Mary University.
Read More: LaunchpadCatalyst
Catalyst is a long-format accelerator, providing select central Virginia-based, early-stage startups with nine months of program support.
Read More: CatalystPeople Incorporated
A community action agency which provides business loans to entrepreneurs in the context of broader economic development and low-income housing programs.
Read More: People IncorporatedVirginia Highlands Small Business Incubator
The primary purpose of VHSBI is to encourage, enthuse and empower new and small businesses as tenants and non-tenants of the VHSBI facility and to ensure successful start-up and continued growth.
Read More: Virginia Highlands Small Business IncubatorVirginia Startup
The mission of our team and partners is to connect you to entrepreneurial resources. Our team and partners are anxious to help you be successful.
Read More: Virginia Startup