June, 2026 - Maryland SBDC Statewide Training Events

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

Navigating Prevailing Wage Projects

Joe LLames, Citrus & Gold, LLC

Heather Hun, Citrus & Gold, LLC





When: June 2, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Capital Readiness in Today’s Economy: What Lenders Really Look For 

J Rashard Todd, Vice President | Business Community Manager;

City National Bank






When: June 3, 2026

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Understanding Your Rollover Opportunities For Your Business Retirement Plan

Melissa Wilson & Mark Fisher

Financial Services Professional

New York Life Insurance Company

When: June 3, 2026

Time: 1:30-2:30pm

Buyer Readiness Reset: Turning Interest Into Action 

Angelissa McArthur; Founder, Summit AI Consulting


When: June 4, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

When to Seek Professional Credit Restoration Support 

Joe Llames; Citrus & Gold, LLC






June 4, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

The True Cost of Commercial Real Estate Leasing: Beyond the Base Rent; Brandon Howard; Senior Vice President

Lee & Associates

When: June 5, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

The Vendor Blueprint. How to Find and Work with Reliable Suppliers

Cynthia “Gee” Gee, Owner, GeeLuv’s Palace




When: June 8, 2026

Time: 11am-12:00pm



The $10,000 in Your Phone: How to Turn Your Existing Customers into Your Biggest Revenue Score 

Kofi Akyeampong; END | Enfluence

When: June 8, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm



CEO Accelerator – 5-Day Cohort Program by Montgomery County Business Center

Russell Teter; Maryland SBDC

FEE: Full Fee Amount: $995;

**Montgomery Business/Resident: $95**

When: June 8,11,15,17 (9:30-12:15; 1:45-4:30); July 16 (9-12)

Practical AI Solutions for Cybersecurity 

Chris May; Advantage Technology






When: June 9, 2026

Time: 11am-12:00pm

Tax Planning & Wealth-Building Strategies for Small Business Owners 

Sharif J. Small, AFC®

S.J.S. Financial Firm, LLC

Real Estate Tax Accountant


When: June 9, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Business Risk Management

Orlando Dorsey; Business Valuation Services; Connie Phillips Insurance

When: June 10, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

AI Advantage For Business Owners

Diacre Bayishime

Co-Founder - COO | kaiyakreatives.com | diacreb.com


When: June 10, 2026

Time: 11:30am-12:30pm

Intellectual Property for Businesses 

Matt Johnston, Johnston Law Group, LLC


When: June 11, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

Empowering Local Businesses-The Financial Overview-**In-Person 

Maryland SBDC, Western Region Host



When: June 11, 2026

Time: 11:30am-1:00pm

How to Identify and Eliminate the Business Owner's Repetitive Tasks Draining Your Day 

Antonio Guerrera, Systematic Business Marketing



When: June 11, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:15pm

How Do I Get Leads?

AsrorJon Shukurov | Entrepreneur | Author | Speaker


When: June 12, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

Systems, Teams & Execution — Turning Vision into a Scalable Machine

Michael Watyoka; Business Consultant, Executive VP/ Board Member, Maryland Writers Association; Author of Builders Who Scale


When: June 15, 2026

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Success Strategies For Choosing A Franchise Business

Richard Bock; FranNet



When: June 15, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:15pm

The Legal Blueprint: Safeguarding Women-Owned Businesses **In-Person Event

Maryland SBDC; Baltimore Region Host



When: June 16, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

Standing Out In A Crowded Marketplace

Pieter Bickford; HighRock



When: June 16, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Build a Smarter Financial System: The Foundation Every Successful Business Needs 

Bev Stitely; Saunders Tax & Accounting, LLC


When: June 17, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:15am

Fingernails, Shoestrings and Marketing: How To Do Marketing for Your Business On A Small Budget 

Dave Barnhart; Manning Media



When: June 17, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Organizational Gravity: Why Businesses Resist Change as They Grow (Diagnosis & Explanation) 

Patrick Lee; Chesapeake Think Tank | Spark Business Institute



When: June 18, 2026

Time: 10:00-11:00am

Maryland Saves-A Retirement Savings Program For Business Owners 

Glenn Simmons ; Executive Director, Maryland Saves


When: June 29, 2026

Time: 11am-12:00pm

Your First Digital Employee

Marvin Harris; Compound Leverage





When: June 29, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

The Book Of Business: How To Gain Financial Clarity As A Business Owner

Anthony Darand; AD Bookkeeping Solutions LLC



When: June 30, 2026

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Building a LinkedIn Profile that Attracts New Customers 

Thomas Ellis; EWC Consultants








When: June 30, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Optimizing Your Marketing For Major Local Events

Optimiza tu Marketing para Grandes Eventos Locales

Luis Diaz-Colorado; Maryland SBDC

When: June 1, 2026

Time: 5:00-6:30pm

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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