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Black Inclusive Wall Street – Chicagoland DPOCC
Chicagoland DPOCC launched the Black Inclusive Wall Street Project to promote the work of Black disabled/Deaf/neurodivergent/autistic entrepreneurs, artists, freelancers, social media influencers, and independent contractors.
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Made in NYC offers free learning opportunities designed for the marketing, design and production needs of small makers and manufacturers.
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A business incubator which provides mentorship and general support to emerging companies. Is affiliated with William and Mary University.
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The most important step to starting a business is good planning. Fairfax County and its partners offer free support and resources to assist you.
Read More: Starting a Business: Plan & ResearchMaryland Entrepreneur Hub
Find Resources. Connect with Businesses. Navigate the Ecosystem. From funding to talent sources and everything in between, explore over 2,000 resources to build your business in Maryland.
Read More: Maryland Entrepreneur HubResource Guide for Montgomery County, MD
Resources for businesses in Montgomery County, MD including financing sources, partnership opportunities, and more.
Read More: Resource Guide for Montgomery County, MDOffice of Veterans Business Development (OVBD)
The OVBD facilitates the use of all U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) programs by veterans, service-disabled veterans, reservists, active-duty service members, transitioning service members, and their dependents or survivors. OVBD oversees Veteran Business Outreach Centers (VBOC), which are designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and resource partner referrals. The SBA has 22 organizations participating in this cooperative agreement and serving as Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC).
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SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. Since 1964, SCORE has provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs. SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Read More: SCORESmall Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs are America’s nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers. A partner program of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SBDCs are hosted by universities, colleges, state economic development agencies and private sector organizations. Their mission is to help start and grow small businesses.
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