Maryland’s Catalyst for Small Business Success - One Entrepreneur at a Time

- January 2026 -

Maryland SBDC: 2025 Highlights

Turn your business goals into real results with expert assistance from the Maryland SBDC!

In 2025, we've helped 284 new businesses get started, supported the creation of 903 jobs, and trained almost 8,000 entrepreneurs across the state.

Whether you’re interested in starting a new venture, growing an existing business, or planning your next move, we're here to support you every step of the way with no-cost, one-on-one consulting and low-cost training in topics like business financing, marketing, artificial intelligence, small business certification, and more.

Start smarter. Grow stronger. Build with confidence.

284

New Business Starts

3135

Total Clients Counseled

903

Jobs Created

7,970

Training Attendees

Ready to take your venture to the next level?
Go to www.marylandsbdc.org to see how we can help you!

SBDC Client Spotlight

Coleman-Anderson – SBA Success Story Spotlight

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) have been instrumental in shaping the success of Coleman-Anderson, LLC, a certified woman- and minority-owned management consulting firm headquartered in Hanover, Maryland.

My SBDC journey began in 2017 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where I met counselor Necola Shaw. At that time, I was still working for the U.S. House of Representatives and had not yet launched my business. Meeting Ms. Shaw introduced me to the SBA’s mission of equipping and empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, and it gave me my first real insight into how the SBDC helps people navigate the complexities of starting and growing a business.

That early exposure helped me see entrepreneurship as an attainable path and provided the foundation of knowledge and confidence I needed to eventually launch Coleman-Anderson in 2019 and formally establish operations in Maryland in 2021.

Manufacturing 4.0 fuels innovation in Maryland

A new impact report shows that the Maryland Manufacturing (M4) Grant Program is playing a central role in the state's booming manufacturing industry. Designed to help small and mid-sized manufacturers modernize operations, the M4 program has...

No Matter Where You Are on Your Business Journey, Maryland SBDC Is Here to Help You Succeed

Confidential, No-Cost Consulting

Whether you're just starting out, growing your small business, or looking to sell, our expert consultants are here to provide practical solutions and real-world knowledge.

Consulting

Business Training

Gain valuable insights, connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, and build valuable skills. Sign up today and take the next step toward business success.

SBDC Training

Resources for Your Venture

Discover free resources in Maryland, including snapshot reports for numerous popular industries, competitor research, market research, and more.

Resources

Resources for SBDC Clients

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Cybersecurity Guidance For Small Businesses

ASBDC and North Star have developed resources for small businesses that cover a variety of topics and can help your small business navigate the sometimes overly complicated subject matter of cyber and data protection. Click here to learn more.

SBDC Training Programs

"Designed with You in Mind"

The SBDC offers a comprehensive range of training courses and programs to help you develop the planning, management, and financial skills necessary to make your business thrive.

Events Calendar

University of Maryland Small Business Programs

The University of Maryland directs several federally funded programs that provide personalized guidance, resources, and expertise to help small business owners succeed to start and grow sustainable businesses statewide by providing assistance in accessing capital, marketing, and strategic planning. These programs include Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), as well as Apex Accelerator, Maryland Business Opportunity Center (MBOC), and the Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC).

No-Cost Confidential Consulting

"Practical Solutions for Your Business Needs"

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.

Specialty Programs