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Current News, Events, and Press Releases

Second Round of Funding Announced for Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Program
The program provides grants to small- and mid-sized Maryland manufacturers who invest in Industry 4.0 technologies. A webinar on how to apply for the program will be held August 24, 2023.
Western Maryland American Job Centers Offering Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in August
Registration is required in advance. Participants have several options to log in via computer, with or without a camera/microphone, as well as tune in via smartphone.
MD Commerce Announces New Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund
This loan fund provides no-interest loans for capital expenses to childcare providers who participate in the Maryland State Department of Education's Child Care Scholarship Program.
New Maryland Business Opportunity Center
The MBOC works to connect public and private organizations to work with socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and business owners.
2023 Small Business Maryland State Procurement Opportunities of $50,000 or Less Webinar
The webinar will be held June 14th from 10 AM to 12 PM. Advance registration is required. Eleven state procurement agencies will participate in the webinar.
Chick-fil-A Nonprofit True Inspiration Award Grant Applications Open
The Awards support nonprofit organizations making an impact in their local communities in the following areas: caring for people, caring through food, community, and caring for our planet.
American Job Centers Offering Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in May
Registration is required in advance. Participants have several options to log in via computer, with or without a camera/microphone, as well as tune in via smartphone.
National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Set for May 2nd & 3rd
Hosted by the SBA and SCORE, this free, annual online summit is offered to small business owners, entrepreneurs and those aspiring to start their own businesses.
MSAC Now Accepting 2023-2024 Folklife Apprenticeship Applications
Folklife Apprenticeships are $5,000 each and support traditional arts education through the teaching of skills from one master artist to one apprentice artist.
American Job Centers Offering Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in March
Registration is required in advance. Participants have several options to log in via computer, with or without a camera/microphone, as well as tune in via smartphone.
Jobs That Build Employer Fund
The Fund prioritizes two sets of initiatives that employers can consider implementing in their workplace: Employee Support Programs and Payroll Incentives.
Maryland Launches Telework Assistance Program for Small Businesses 
The Business Telework Assistance Grant Program will provide grants of up to $25,000 to help businesses expand telework capabilities for their employees.
Garrett College Launches Electrical Apprenticeship Program
Beitzel Corporation and Rush Services are the College’s partners in the program, which includes paid, on-the-job training with the employers.
Garrett College Hosts CEWD Workforce Summit
More than 50 human resources and management professionals from around the County came together last Tuesday at Garrett College for a Continuing Education and Workforce Development Workforce Summit.
SBA Announces Path Forward for Veteran Small Business Certification Program
The Veteran Small Business Certification Program will be the Agency’s primary vehicle for handling certification for veteran-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.