July, 2026 - Maryland SBDC Statewide Training Events

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

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

Barb LaClair; The ARK Impact Group

When: July 1, 2026

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Your Outreach Isn’t Working Because You Don’t Know Your Ideal Customer Opportunity Owners 

Marvin Harris; Compound Leverage


When: July 7, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Video OTT – Going Over the Top with Video 

Dave Barnhart; Manning Media




When: July 8, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

What to Expect from a Compliant Credit Restoration Service

Joe Llames; Citrus & Gold, LLC


When: July 8, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Employment Law 101 For Small Business Owners

Matt Johnston, Esquire; Johnston Law Group


July 9, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

Sell the Way You're Wired: How to Bring in More Deals

Antonio Guerrero; Systematic Business Marketing

When: July 9, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

How Smart Business Owners Actually Use Retirement Plans

Rob Roberts; Relationship Manager

Scarborough Capital Management






When: July 13, 2026

Time: 10:30-11:30am

From Government Worker To Entrepreneur Through Franchising

Richard Bock; FranNet




When: July 13, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm



Federal Procurement Changes and Opportunities for Small Businesses: 2026 and Beyond

Shirley Collier; President, Scale2Market, LLC

When: July 14, 2026

Time: 10:30-11:30am

AI Tools for Small Business Marketing

Pieter Bickford; HighRock





When: July 14, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Developing An Effective Value Proposition

Shannon Collins;

Co-Founder & Director of Entrepreneurial Learning | Lightwork Enterprise



When: July 15, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

Beyond the P&L: Practical Budgets & Models for Growing Businesses

 Anthony Darand; AD Bookkeeping Solutions LLC




When: July 15, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Turn Buyers Into Raving Fans To Boost Profits

 Diacre Bayishime; Co-Founder - COO | kaiyakreatives.com

When: July 16, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

Your Business Blueprint For Financial Success 

 Melissa Wilson & Mark Fisher

Financial Services Professional

New York Life Insurance Company


When: July 16, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

More Leads → Less Effort → Business Growth 

Qumar Zaman; Founder, DC Clicks





When: July 27, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Propel Your Sales Using LinkedIn 30 Minutes Per Day 

Thomas Ellis; Chief Sales Coach, EWC Consultants



When: July 28, 2026

Time: 11am-12pm

From Invisible to Influential: Building a Brand That Gets Seen

Cassandra Ferguson, CEO; Elevation Global Media Group, LLC


When: July 28, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Are You Capital Ready? Preparing Your Business for Funding 

Sharif J. Small, AFC®; S.J.S. Financial Firm, LLC

Real Estate Tax Accountant


When: July 29, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

Is AI Safe for My Business? A Guide to Using AI Without the Risk 

Greg Chait; SkyeStaq Managing Partner, Strategy & Technology

When: July 29, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Cybersecurity Strategic Defenses for Contractors 2026 

Chris May; Advantage Technology


When: July 30, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

WOSB/EDWOSB Certification & Doing Business With The Federal Government 2026 

Monica Randall; The Randall Group, LLC

When: July 30, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:30pm

Happy 250th Birthday, United States of America!

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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Time: 24/7
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