Save the Date! 2023 National Minority Supplier Development
Council (NMSDC) Annual Conference & Exchange
Sunday, October 22 – Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Baltimore, MD
Conference Registration, click here: https://www.nmsdcconference.org/2023/register
Matchmaker Registration, click here: https://www.nmsdcconference.org/2023/matchmaker-register
Exhibitor Registration: https://www.nmsdcconference.org/2023/exhibit
To view sponsorship flier, click here
For sponsor opportunities, click here: https://www.nmsdcconference.org/2023/sponsor. Contact Sonya Bigelow-Smith at sonya.smith@crmsdc.org and Joan Hairston at joan.hairston@crmsdc.org to secure your sponsorship.
To view volunteer flier, click here
For volunteer opportunities, sign up by clicking here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/0XFcE6y/volunteer. If you have questions about volunteers opportunities, contact Renee Sandford at renee.sandford@crmsdc.org.
For more information, visit www.crmsdc.org
Women’s Leadership Summit hosted by The Daily Record
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore
621 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Join the Daily Record for their annual Women’s Leadership Summit convening Top 100 Women, Leading Women and women professionals from across the state to learn from each other and build a network to create change.
To purchase tickets, click here
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits please contact your account manager or email shuettner@bridgetowermedia.com.
If you have questions about this awards event, please email events@thedailyrecord.com
Women of Excellence Event hosted by Executive Alliance
Thursday, October 26, 2023
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD 21244
Women of Excellence brings together over 800 top women leaders and their supporters in a mix and mingle cocktail party with heavy appetizers anchored by an inspiring conversation with keynote speaker, Pinky Cole, the visionary, founder and CEO of fast-growing Slutty Vegan.
To register, click here
Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights
Monday, October 30, 2023
9:00 a.m.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Join Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights for a celebration of 30 years of community impact.
To purchase tickets, $65/single and $600/table of 10, click here
Civil Rights Week 2023, October 30th – November 3rd – a week of public events, panel discussions and thought leadership. The Equity and Civil Rights Breakfast kicks off the week.
For more information and schedule of events, click here
2023 Speaker Series: Candid Conversations for Entrepreneurs –
Session: How to Complete a City Government Bid Package
hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy &
Development 3000 Druid Park Drive
First Floor, Baltimore, MD 21215
Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development has launched a new speaker series to facilitate the growth and development of existing and emerging companies. We look forward to a robust series featuring industry experts providing advice on subjects in finance, accounting, bonding surety, procurement, legal, M/WBE certification, completing bid package and cost estimating.
To register, click here
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore’s Annual Meeting and 40th
Anniversary Celebration Presented by Baker Donelson
Thursday, November 9, 2023
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Baltimore Convention Center, Camden Lobby
1 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore‘s Annual Meeting will celebrate Downtown wins and highlight the Partnership‘s critical role as principal advocate and change-maker for Downtown-focused issues.
For more information to purchase tickets, click here
Save the Date! Equity In Action Conference
hosted by Associated Black Charities
Saturday, November 11, 2023
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Hall at Live! Casino
7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD 21076
Join Associated Black Charities for a transformative and groundbreaking event tailor-made for corporations, organizations, community leaders, advocates, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and workers dedicated to advancing equitable opportunities for Black people. Help ABC ignite change and be a part of the momentum at this inaugural event, where insightful workshops will empower you to drive real progress!
Throughout the conference, we will draw inspiration from historical achievements to fuel a commitment to sustaining the ongoing movement for racial equity and equip participants with the tools and knowledge needed to become champions for racial equity at work, in the community, and beyond!
To register, click here
For partnership opportunities, click here
Save the Date!
Women on the Move hosted by
Associated Black Charities
Thursday, December 7, 2023
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre
10101 Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, MD 21117
This event that facilitates impactful networking and high-value mentorship opportunities. One-on-one mentoring and speed networking.
Save the Date!
Live! Casino & Hotel’s Minority Outreach Fair
Wednesday, December 14, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Live! Casino & Hotel’s The Hall
7002 Arundel Mills Circle, #7777, Hanover, Maryland 21076
This event consistently attracts many small, minority, and women-owned firms, representing many industries, that seek information on how to do business with entities like yours. This event is a great way for you to identify minority- and women-owned firms you may want to do business with without any obligation and build a database of minority- and women-owned firms for future use.
To view flier, click here
To register, click here
2023 Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) Baltimore Cohort
Opening Seminar
Mayor Brandon M. Scott joined the Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development (SMBA&D) and the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) to welcome them during the opening seminar of the Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) Baltimore cohort. This program is designed to provide small business owners with resources like free training, education, and mentorship opportunities.
The cohort is a free, 40-hour mini-MBA program open to small and women-owned businesses in communities across the City of Baltimore that have been historically disinvested in. Through the program, small business owners develop strategies to build their capacity for sustainable growth and present opportunities to connect with capital sources to create local jobs. This year’s program has 100 participants.
Learn more at www.icic.org or @icicorg.
To view press release, click here
To view photos, click here
Save the Date!
Baltimore City Veterans Day Parade hosted by
Mayor Brandon M. Scott
Friday, November 10, 2023
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Kicks off at Washington Monument, Charles and Centre
Streets and ends at War Memorial Plaza
Grand Marshal:
Major General Janeen L. Birckhead, The Adjutant General, Maryland National Guard
The parade takes place, rain or shine!
To view flier, click here
Save the Date! Small Business Saturday 2023 hosted by
Baltimore Main Streets
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated o celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Small Business Saturday kicks off the holiday shopping season. Baltimore City residents are encouraged to shop small and support local businesses located in Baltimore’s eight Main Streets districts.
More details to follow!
