March, 2026 - Maryland SBDC Statewide Training Events

All events are open to everyone interested in learning about entrepreneurship.

The 7 Numbers That Make You A Millionaire Business Owner 

Patrick Shurney, 3P Consulting

When: March 2, 2026

Time: 11am-12pm

How To Write A Capability Statement 

Monica Randall, The Randall Group, LLC 










When: March 3, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:15pm

Understanding Business Insurance

Orlando Dorsey, Valuation Coordinator; Business Valuation Service, LLC


When: March 4, 2026

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Building Capacity for Sustainable Leadership For Business Owners 

Cierra Smothers, Owner/CEO, The Capacity Consultant

When: March 4, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Cybersecurity 2026 – You Are the Last Line of Defense

Chris May, Advantage Technology




When: March 5, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

 Why Businesses Fail to Scale — And How to Build a Growth-Ready Foundation

Michael Watyoka; Business Consultant,


When: March 5, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

The Power of Presence: Professional Impact that Resonates For Business Owners

Barb LaClair; The ARK Impact Group



When: March 6, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

The Local Business AI Playbook: Stop Missing Leads 

Kofi Akyeampong; Founder, EnD Enfluence Digital





When: March 10, 2026

Time: 11am-12:00pm

How To Read Financial Statements For Business Owners 

Cindy Sentelle, CPA

President, Sentelle Corporate Solutions, LLC

When: March 10, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Developing A Business Plan

Brandon Mason, Maryland SBDC






When: March 11, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:30am

Unlock Hidden Profits: Business Models That Actually Work 

Diacre Bayishime; Public Speaking | AI Training | Strategic Growth | Certified GrowthWheel Advisor

When: March 11, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Hiring or Being an Independent Contractor 

Matt Johnston, Esquire; Johnston Law Group, LLC





When: March. 12, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am


The Teach-To-Sell Workshop: How Small Businesses Are Turning Webinars Into Predictable Revenue

Antonio Guerrero, Systematic Business Marketing



When: March 12, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Five Key Elements Of Your Business Marketing Plan 

Dave Barhnart, Manning Media





When: March 13, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

How to Build a Business Management Team That Sees the Vision For Your Business

Cassandra Ferguson, CEO; Elevation Global Media Group, LLC


When: March 16, 2026

Time: 11am-12:00pm

Planning For Business Ownership 

Richard Bock, FranNet



When: March 16, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:15pm

Feasibility Assessment - Turning Ideas into Impact For The Business Owner 

Steve Lucas, Looking Further LLC


When: March 17, 2026

Time: 11am-12:00pm

Marketing with Video: DIY Storytelling for Small Business 

Pieter Bickford, HighRock


When: March 17, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

The 7-Minute Conversation: Key Metrics That Reveal The Health of Your Business 

Bev Stitely, Saunders Tax & Accounting, LLC




When: March 18, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:15am

The Smart Owner’s Guide to Business Entities: From Sole Prop to Corporation 

Kelcie Longaker Aydin, Esquire

Gordon Feinblatt LLC



When: March 18, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Marketing 101-How It All Works Together

Kat Hozik; Business Development Associate

Devaney & Associates, Inc


When: March 19, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

Protect Your Brand With Trademarks

Chayla Jackson, Esquire; Legacy Legal & Consulting Firm






When: March 19, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:15pm

The Great Small Business Plateau: Why Growth Stalls After Early Success 

Patrick Lee, Chesapeake Think Tank | Spark Business Institute


When: March 23, 2026

Time: 11am-12:00pm

Understanding What’s Important: Financing Business Growth 

Thais Falavigna; Senior Vice President | M&T Bank

Chesapeake Business Banking | Senior Relationship Manager




When: March 23, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

The ABCs of Building Business Credit & Understanding Lender Criteria-Part II 

Geoff Suval; President & Managing Director

Xceleran Business Funding Solutions, Inc

When: March 25, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00pam

How to Read and Understand a Credit Report 

Brianna Wenrich; Kaydem Credit







When: March 25, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Eliminate Your Revenue Bottlenecks with Digital Employees 

Marvin Harris; Compound Leverage


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When: March 26, 2026

Time: 11am-12pm

Profitable & Prepared: The Small Business Resilience Series

Erin Pelicano Cauble; Founder | The Venture Project; Business Resilience Strategist

When: March 26, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Upcoming:

Amazon Web Services AI Pitch Compeition-In-Person

Corridor Region Hosts

Maryland Innovation Center, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive

Columbia, MD 21046

When: April 21, 2026

Time: 10:00am-2:00pm





Happy Spring!


Open Learning Online Library

*Open Learning Online Library"


Interested in opening a business and/or making sure you are on the right track? Access three online, on-demand trainings that will get you started:

-Ready, Set, Go! Are You Ready To Start A Business

-Developing A Business Plan

-Smart Start Your Business



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