Guide to Small Business Resources

G R E A T E R W A S H I N G T O N Guide to Small Business Resources Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources Index Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1 Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Inc. ........................................... 2 Alexandria Small Business Development Center.................................................. 3 American University .............................................................................................. 4 Anacostia Economic Development Corporation.................................................... 5 Arlington Chamber of Commerce.......................................................................... 6 Arlington Economic Development ......................................................................... 7 Arlington Small Business Development Center .................................................... 8 Baltimore/Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce....................................... 9 Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) .............................................................. 10 Community Business Partnership ....................................................................... 11 D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program, Community Economic Development Pro Bono Project................................................................................................................. 12 DC Chamber of Commerce Foundation & Business Resource Center............... 13 Development Corporation of Columbia Heights.................................................. 14 District of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities & Access to Capital, Department of Small and Local Business Development ..................................... 15 East of the River Community Development Corporation..................................... 16 Enhanced Business Information Center (E-bic), Washington, DC ...................... 17 Fairfax County Economic Development Authority............................................... 18 George Mason University, Procurement Technical Assistance Program............ 19 Georgetown University........................................................................................ 20 The George Washington University, School of Business and Entrepreneurship ................................................................................................ 21 The George Washington Universtiy Small Business Clinic, National Law Center ................................................................................................................. 22 Georgia Avenue/ Gateway Revitaliziation Corporation ...................................... 23 Greater Baltimore Committee ............................................................................. 24 Greater Bethesda/Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce ................................... 25 Greater Washington Board of Trade, Small Business Network .......................... 26 Greater Washington Ibero American Chamber of Commerce ............................ 27 Greater Washington Initiative.............................................................................. 28 Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources Index H Street Community Development Corporation .................................................. 29 Latino Economic Development Corporation........................................................ 30 Marshall Heights Community Development Corporation .................................... 31 Maryland Chamber of Commerce ....................................................................... 32 Maryland Office of Economic Development, Governor's Office of Business Advocacy & Small Business Assistance ............................................................. 33 Maryland Small Business Development Center, Capital Region ........................ 34 Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) ................................ 35 MD/DC Minority Supplier Development Council ................................................. 36 Montgomery County Department of Economic Development ............................. 37 National Women's Business Center.................................................................... 38 Northern Virginia Technology Council, The Entrepreneur Center ....................... 39 Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation............................ 40 Rockville Economic Development, Inc. .............................................................. 41 Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) .................................................. 42 Small Business Administration, Metropolitian Washington Area District Office... 43 Southeastern University & Center for Entrepreneurship .................................... 44 SunTrust Small Business Resource Center........................................................ 45 Tech Council of Maryland/ MdBio ....................................................................... 46 United States Chamber of Commerce ................................................................ 47 University of Maryland, Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship........................... 48 University of the District of Columbia, Community Development Law Clinic & Small Business Law Center ................................................................................ 49 Virginia Chamber of Commerce.......................................................................... 50 Virginia Governors Office, Department of Business Assistance ......................... 51 Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council ................................................. 52 Virginia Small Business Development Center, Mason Enterprise Center ........... 53 Washington Area Community Investment Fund.................................................. 54 Washington, DC Economic Partnership.............................................................. 55 Washington, DC Minority Business Enterprise Center........................................ 56 Washington, DC Small Business Development Center....................................... 57 Washington, DC Technology Council ................................................................. 58 Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources Introduction The Greater Washington Board of Trade’s Small Business Network held a Small Business Symposium in August 2006. This symposium provided an opportunity for more than 60 regional small business experts to gather, share information, and identify how to best leverage resources to serve entrepreneurs. The Greater Washington Board of Trade asked these regional organizations to complete a detailed survey that provided the content for this Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources. The importance of small businesses to our region’s economy underscores the necessity to efficiently and effectively meet the needs of small businesses in Greater Washington. Small businesses employ 49.6% of the area’s private-sector workforce and Maryland and the District of Columbia are two of only nine states in the United States in which the percentage of minority-owned businesses exceeds 20%. Findings of the Small Business Resource Questionnaire While the contributions of small businesses to the economy are clear, their challenges are not well documented. To better understand small business needs and challenges, the Board of Trade asked regional small business experts to identify the “hot topics” encountered by small companies. They include: • Financing (accessing greater working capital, expanded credit lines and lending limits, understanding cash flow) • Cost of doing business in Greater Washington (rising costs of real estate, energy, health care, transportation) • Government over-regulation at the District, State and National levels • Strategic planning (entrepreneur’s management capacity and understanding how to build internal infrastructure necessary to successfully compete for and complete large projects) • Staffing (lack of qualified technical talent) • Government contracting (lack of federal government contracts actually being awarded to small businesses & how to break into government contracting if you do not qualify for the 8A program) • BRAC implications The Board of Trade also asked regional small business experts about the challenges they encounter. They include: • Marketing/outreach of services to small businesses (how to broadcast their services to the populations of small businesses who need them) • Coordination of efforts (better leveraging of resources through awareness of other small business organizations and their services) • Limited resources (how to expand their capacity and obtain funding for additional services and staff) The Small Business Network thanks the regional organizations that contributed to this resource guide. We look forward to making it available to small companies in need of programming and support. The Board of Trade will strive to continue our support to regional organizations and to enhance communications and cross-marketing of services among the organizations listed in this guide. Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Inc. 1729 King Street, Suite 410 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 (703) 739-3820 www.alexecon.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Small Women/minority-owned business enterprises; Business community of Alexandria; High tech businesses; Trade and professional associations of Alexandria; International businesses Membership: Not required Organizational Description: The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Inc. (AEDP), a public/private partnership between the City of Alexandria and the business community, serves as a focal point for economic development in Alexandria. The organization works to facilitate the establishment of Alexandria as a nationally recognized community and business center. AEDP markets the City as a location for domestic and international business by providing attraction and retention solutions. The organization assists businesses and targeted industries with information regarding the availability of sites and facilities, office and retail space, access to business resources, and economic and demographic data. AEDP works closely with local, state and regional organizations to promote economic development options and programs. Programs: Enterprise establishment and business locaton Business start-up and exsiting business expansion Existing business retention and outreach Alexandria State Enterprise Zone program CEO: Stephanie Landrum (Acting) CEO Phone: 703-739-3820 CEO Email: landrum@alexecon.org Small Business Specialist: George N. Williams Title: Manager Small Business Development Phone: 703-739-3820 Email: willliams@alexecon.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 2 Alexandria Small Business Development Center 801 N. Fairfax St., # 402 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 778-1292 www.alexandriasbdc.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Small businesses and entrepreneurs in the City of Alexandria Partners: Alexandria Chamber, City, Economic Development Partnership, SBA, various banks Membership: Not required Organizational Description: Alexandria SBDC is a community resource that provides individual guidance to existing or emerging businesses without cost. Alexandria SBDC is a great first point of contact to solve problems, answer questions and link owners to resources and business opportunities. Programs: Services offered by the Alexandria SBDC include: Cash flow assessment and management Managing accounts receivable & inventory Strategic planning / business planning Expansion feasibility/advice Financial analysis and access to capital sources Business best practices Operations management Marketing strategies Market research resources Links to other businesses or business groups Referrals to attorneys, accountants and other business professionals Tax / regulatory compliance guidelines Trade and professional association referral Federal contracting assistance CEO: Bill Reagan CEO Phone: 703-778-1292 x 219 CEO Email: billr@alexandriasbdc.org Small Business Specialist: Gloria Flanagan Title: Small Business Counselor Phone: 703-778-1292 x 222 Email: gflanagan@alexandriasbdc.org Small Business Specialist: Pat Melton Title: Counselor / Researcher Phone: 703-778-1292 x 206 Email: pmelton@alexandriasbdc.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 3 American University 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20016 (202) 885-1924 Kogod School of Business Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: students, potential students and alumni Membership: Not required Organizational Description: Offer gradutate concentration in entrepreneurship and offer undergraduate class in entrepreneurship. Programs: Entrepreneurship Concentration (MBA) Entrepreneurship class (BSBA) Entrepreneurship Club Internships to new and small busiensses CEO: Dean Richard Durand CEO Phone: 202-8851985 CEO Email: durand@american.edu Specialist: Dr. Barbara Bird Title: Associate Professor, Small Business Ciriculum Phone: 202-8851924 Email: bbird@american.edu Community and Economic Development Law Clinic Webpage: http://www.wcl.american.edu/clinical/community.cfm Specialist: Susan Bennett Title: Professor of Law, Washington College of Law, Office of Clinical Programs; Director, Community and Economic Development Clinic Phone: 202-274-4149 Email: sbennet@wcl.american.edu Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 4 Anacostia Economic Development Corporation 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave S.E., Washington, DC 20020 (202) 889-5100 http://www.anacostiacdc.com CEO: Albert “Butch” Hopkins, Jr. CEO Phone: (202) 889-5100 CEO Email: butch@aedc.net Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 5 Arlington Chamber of Commerce 2009 14th Street N Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 525-2400 www.arlingtonchamber.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Businesses serving Arlington County, VA Membership: Yes Organizational Description: The Arlington Chamber is a business association focusing on a broad range of activities and support for both businesses and the community. A small staff supports hundreds of volunteers in establishing opportunities for marketing and interaction with government, schools, and the non-profit sector. The Chamber serves as the county’s only active advocate for businesses and is a source of information for business referrals and community information. Programs: 20+ networking events three major awards programs advocacy (lobbying)on behalf of Arlington's business community promotional opportunities business referrals CEO: Rich Doud CEO Phone: (703) 525-2400 CEO Email: president@arlingtonchamber.org Business Specialist: Brian Hefner Title: Director of Membership Phone: (703) 525-2400 Email: membership@arlingtonchamber.org Business Specialist: Cate Reich Title: Member Services Manager Phone: (703) 525-2400 Email: events@arlingtonchamber.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 6 Arlington Economic Development BizLaunch, Arlington’s Small Business Assistance Network 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1500 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 228-0808 www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com/bizlaunch Event Webpage: http://www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com/index.cfm/7004 Audience: BizLaunch provides information, counseling, research and education to members of the community who are starting or locating their business in Arlington. BizLaunch also brings together numerous other local, regional and national resources to create a ‘one-stop-shop’ of information on running and growing a business. Partners: Comprised of leading area government and non-profit small business service providers, the Small Business Coordinating Council coordinates events and other activities to improve the quality and scope of services available to small business owners and entrepreneurs: Arlington Adult Education, Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Arlington County Public Library, Arlington County Purchasing Office, Arlington Employment Center, Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership, Board of Trade, Business Development Assistance Group, Clarendon Alliance, Commissioner of Revenue, CPRO, ECDC – Enterprise Development Group, Greater Ibero American Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Committee of Northern Virginia, Internal Revenue Service, Northern Virginia Community College Arlington Campus, Rosslyn Renaissance, SCORE, U.S. Small Business Administration, Virginia Department of Business Assistance, Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Business Center of NOVA. Membership: None Organizational Description: BizLaunch is Arlington’s Business Assistance Network, created to encourage entrepreneurs to build jobs and wealth in the community through the development of new small businesses. BizLaunch services are intended to increase both the survival rates of new businesses, and the continued growth and success of existing businesses. Programs: BizLaunch programs are conducted in both English and Spanish. Here is a highlight of some of the activities sponsored each year: • Annual Small Business Multicultural Conference • Annual BizLaunch Bootcamp – 1 ½ days of intense training on entrepreneurship. Sessions are taught by professors from the Northern Virginia Community College & local experts. • Starting a Business Successfully – monthly workshop focuses on how to get started in business. Representatives from the SBA, Library and Commissioner’s Office ensure entrepreneurs have the right tools to launch their business. • Financing • Site Selection • Business Continuity • Retail • Networking • Government Contracting • Import/Export Director: Charlotte Franklin Director Email: cfranklin@arlingtonva.us Small Business Specialist: Tara Miles Title: Manager, Business Development Phone: (703) 228-0853 Email: trmiles@arlingtonva.us BizLaunch Event Specialist: Darnell Roseboro Phone: (703) 228-0833 Email: droseboro@arlingtonva.us BizLaunch Business Intern: Ella Nkanagu Phone: (703) 228-0899 Email: enkanagu@arlingtonva.us Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 7 Arlington Small Business Development Center 3401 N Fairfax Dr. Arlington,VA 22201 (703) 992-8128 www.arlingtonsbdc.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Small Businesses Partners: George Mason University Membership: Not required Organizational Description: The Arlington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was established in 1989 at the Arlington Campus of School of Public Policy, George Mason University. The center provides business information, technical assistance, management counseling and training to existing small businesses and new entrepreneurs. Any small business owner or person interested in starting a business may request assistance from the SBDC. Programs: The center provides: o business information, o technical assistance, o management counseling, o training. CEO: Nalin Jain CEO Phone: (703) 993-8132 CEO Email: njain@gmu.edu Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 2 Baltimore/Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 104 Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 725-4000 http://www.baltwashchamber.org/home.cfm Business Specialist: Nancy LaJoice Title: Director of Membership Services Phone: (301) 725-4000 Email: nancy@baltwashchamber.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 3 Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) 2214 Rock Hill Road, Suite 600 Herndon, VA20170-4228 (703) 689-3000 www.cit.org/ Small Business Specialist: Tom Weithman Title: Vice President, Entrepreneurship Phone: (703) 683-3000 Email: tweithman@cit.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 4 Community Business Partnership 7001 Loisdale Road, Suite C Springfield, VA 22150 (703) 768-1440 www.cbponline.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Small business start-ups and those in early stages of growth; particularly businesses owned by women, minorities, veterans and the disabled. Partners: SBA, George Mason University, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and others Membership: Not required Organizational Description: The Community Business Partnership, founded in 1995, is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to be a complete resource center providing training and support to those seeking to build successful small business in Fairfax County and beyond. CBP has five programs under one roof: • South Fairfax Small Business Development Center; • Business Finance Center which makes micro loans; • Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia; • Business Incubation Center; and, • Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs. Programs: We offer free one on one technical assistance counseling, a resource library, internet access, networking opportunities and classes. Workshop topics include: Getting Started, Business Plans, Loans, Legal Issues, Accounting, Marketing, Managing Risk, Financial Planning, Customer Service and Sales, Taxation, Non-Profit Start-up. Teleclasses are offered on various topics, an annual Women Entrepreneurs' Expo is held every October and an annual Business Plan Contest is offered every April. CEO: Kathy Wheeler, CEO CEO Phone: (703)768-1440 CEO Email: kathy@cbponline.org Business Specialist: Barbara Wrigley Title: Executive Director, Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia; Vice President, Public Relations, Community Business Partnership Phone: (703)778-9922 or (703) 768-1440 Email: bwrigley@wbcnova.org; bwrigley@cbponline.org Business Specialist: Dr. Patricia Peacock Title: Director, South Fairfax Small Business Development Center Phone: (703)768-1440 Email: ppeacock@gmu.edu Business Specialist: Pauline Leitch Title: Director, Business Finance Center Phone: (703)768-1440 Email: pleitch@gmu.edu Business Specialist: Brenda Quiroz-Maday Title: Director, Women’s Business Center of Northern Virgina Phone: (703)778-9922 Email: brenda@wbcnova.org Business Specialist: B.P. Walker Title: Director, Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs Phone: (703)768-1440 Email: bp@cbponline.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 5 D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program, Community Economic Development Pro Bono Project 1250 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 737-4700 www.dcbar.org Event Webpage: www.dcbar.org/for_the_public/programs_and_services/ced_project/small_business.cfm Audience: low-income and distressed communities in the District of Columbia in need of legal services Membership: Not required Email: cedinfo@dcbar.org The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program established the Community Economic Development (CED) Pro Bono Project in 1998 to provide a vehicle for corporate, transactional, and business lawyers seeking nonlitigation pro bono assignments. The project is designed to deliver critically needed legal services to organizations operating in and serving low-income and distressed communities in the District of Columbia. Business Specialist: Regina Hopkins Title: Community Economic Development Project Supervising Attorney Phone: 202-737-4700, ext. 376 Email: rhopkins@dcbar.org Business Specialist: Maureen Syracuse Title: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program Director Phone: 202-737-4700, ext. 290 Email: msyracuse@dcbar.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 12 DC Chamber of Commerce Foundation, DC Chamber of Commerce Business Resource Center 7408 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC 20012-1722 (202) 545-0220 www.dcchamber.org Event Webpage: www.brc.dc.gov/gabrc Audience: Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners Partners: DC DHCD, DC Chamber of Commerce, banks and equity investment firms Membership: Not Required Organizational Description: The DC Chamber of Commerce Business Resource Center [BRC] uses a unique partnership with the DC Chamber of Commerce, the District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development, and Verizon to lend a hand in keeping the District’s economic environment vibrant and robust. The BRC serves entrepreneurs and small business owners by offering access to relevant educational resources, counseling, and a secure, hi-speed wireless Internet connection. Programs: One-on-One Counseling: One-on-one counseling lies at the core of the BRC’s services and becomes the anchor which all BRC programs compliment. During scheduled sessions, counselors concentrate on the fundamentals of business planning, market research and analysis, financial record keeping, capitalization, legal structures, business licensing, proposal writing, certifications and other capacity building issues. Access to Capital Program: This program puts entrepreneurs and small business owners face-to-face with decision-makers from traditional lending institutions, MicroLoan lenders and venture capitalists. The BRC hosts various forums throughout the year in order to facilitate the all-important funding process. Additionally, the BRC staff not only pre-selects the participants but also assists them prepare their financing request presentation(s) as well as assess their credit worthiness. Seminars Series: Coordinated by the BRC Office Manager, these workshops cover a broad range of capacity building topics, essential to operating a small business in today’s global marketplace. Each seminar is presented by an experienced professional representing the fields of banking and finance, law, marketing, and information technology. Verizon Small Business Technology Learning Center: The Verizon Small Business Technology Learning Center [VTLC] is more than just a computer lab. The VTLC unfolds into an entire reference library complete with entrepreneurial start-up guides, hi-speed wireless Internet access, business planning and accounting software, and other materials. CEO: Barbara B. Lang, Executive Director CEO Phone: (202) 638-7339 CEO Email: blang@dcchamber.org Business Specialist: Margaret Singleton Title: Vice President for Economic and Workforce Development Phone: (202) 738-7336 Email: msingleton@dcchamber.org Business Specialist: Amir Clayton Powell Title: Director, Business Resource Center Phone: (202) 545-0220 Email: acpowell@dcchamber.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 13 Development Corporation of Columbia Heights 3419 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20010 (202) 483-4986 www.dcch.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Columbia Heights residents and future and existing small business owners Membership: Not required Organizational Description: The Development Corporation of Columbia Heights (DCCH) leads, plans, coordinates and executes neighborhood revitalization activities that benefit low and moderate-income households and the broader Columbia Heights community. DCCH accomplishes this by pro Programs: Provide technical assistance and guidance to current and future entrepreneurs. • Provide training to entrepreneurs to prepare their businesses for the new business environment in Washington, DC. • Prepare individuals for the workforce, through The Jobs Club, by developing skills and strategies that will assist them in securing and maintaining employment. • Partner with community based organizations, public agencies and businesses to support local residents in their efforts to enter the workforce and advance in a career. • Preservation and development of low and moderate-income housing. CEO: Robert Moore CEO Phone: (202) 483-4986 CEO Email: rmoore@dcch.org Business Specialist: Lisa LeVert Title: Director of Business Development Phone: (202) 483-4986 Email: llevert@dcch.org Business Specialist: Nzinga Hyman Title: Business Development Specialist Phone: (202) 483-4986 Email: nhyman@dcch.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 14 District of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities & Access to Capital, Department of Small and Local Business Development 441 4th St., NW, Suite 970 North Washington, DC 20001 (202) 727-3900 http://dslbd.dc.gov Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: DC based businesses (i.e.,local, small and disadvantaged businesses) Partners: DC government agencies; MOU partners Membership: Not required Organizational Description: The mission of the Department of Small and Local Business Development (the “Department”) is to foster economic growth and the development of local, small, and disadvantaged business enterprises through supportive legislation, business development programs, advocacy within the public and private sectors, and tracking, monitoring and enforcement of agency and public/private contract compliance. Programs: • Office of Certification, Compliance and Enforcement - The Office of Certification, Compliance and Enforcement is responsible for all functions related to the Department’s certification process, agency/government corporation and private party compliance with the LSDBE Development and Assistance Act of 2005, the rules of the Department and/or the applicable Memorandum of Understanding or other binding obligations as applicable, and enforcement of the law with respect to all parties (public and private) that are bound by the LSDBE process. • Office of Business Opportunities and Access to Capital - The Office of Business Opportunities & Access to Capital is the operational link between LSDBEs and opportunities within the District agencies/government corporations, the local development community and the federal and private sector. • Office of Training and Education - The Office of Training and Education is responsible for providing training and technical assistance to LSDBEs and training District agency/government corporation staff on the requirements of all applicable laws, rules and regulations. CEO: Ronnie L. Edwards, Director CEO Phone: (202) 727-3900 CEO Email: RonnieL.Edwards@dc.gov Small Business Specialist: Erik A. Moses Title: Deputy Director Phone: (202) 727-3900 Email: Erik.Moses@dc.gov Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 15 East of the River Community Development Corporation 3029 Martin Luther Ling Jr., Ave., SE Washington, DC 20032 (202) 561-4974 www.ercdc.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Moderate income residents - Ward 7 & 8 looking to become homeowners Membership: Not required Organizational Description: Since its founding in 1988, East of the River Community Development Corporation has worked to provide affordable housing, promote economic development, and develop human capital in the Ward 8 community. ERCDC recognizes that each neighborhood is unique and implements its business, economic development and community building initiatives in a customized manner. Our mission is to be change agents and leaders in the revitalization and transformation of Ward 8 by initiating dialogue, facilitating progress and working as partners with others to meet the changing needs of the community. Since ERCDC’s inception, that vision has guided our successes in the following projects: 21 single family homes currently under construction with completion scheduled for July 18 condominiums under construction completion scheduled for July 40 condominiums scheduled for begin construction Fall 2006 Renovated/sponsored 194 units of multi-family housing Completed new construction/renovation and sale of 7 single family homes Completed Phase 1 and II of a three phase 65-unit town home project Facilitated the development of a 77-unit condominium project Acquired land for a 21 to 23 unit single family subdivision Completed construction of a 9,400 square foot office building which serves as ERCDC’s new headquarters and a Children’s Hospital Pediatric Clinic. The above achievements notwithstanding, ERCDC firmly holds as a core value the importance of developing human capital in any of its efforts to revitalize a community. Accordingly, ERCDC has focused on training and youth programs, provided more than onehalf million dollars in micro loans to small businesses and provided training to more than 1500 business owners at workshops and seminars. Additionally, more than 1000 youth have been involved in ERCDC’s programs, including entrepreneurship, computer, chess, literacy, and sports programs. CEO: Linda V. Jackson CEO Phone: 202-561-4974 CEO Email: jackson@ercdc.org Business Specialist: Matthew Sislen Title: Manager, Acquisition & Finance Phone: 202-561-4974 Email: sislen@ercdc.org Business Specialist: Yolanda Randolph Title: Fiscal Officer Phone: 202-561-4974 Email: randolph@ercdc.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 16 Enhanced Business Information Center (E-Bic) 901 G Street NW Washington, DC 20001 (202) 727-2241 http://restoredc.dc.gov/ebic Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Start-ups, LSDBEs, Retail Partners: OCP, DSLBD, SBA, SCORE, SBDC, WACIF, DCRA, OTR, OPGD, etc. Membership: Not required Organizational Description: The Enhanced Business Information Center (e-BIC) provides DC small businesses and entrepreneurs with training, consulting, and cutting-edge computer software that help their businesses become successful. In one central location and through business-related agency and organizational partners in DC, the e-BIC provides access to the following small business resources: Ten training course a month in starting a business, selling to the DC Government and business credit and loans Counseling Office resources: Office space for client meetings, networking room, computers, graphic design software, photocopying, printing, etc. Monthly updates on opportunities for small businesses through the BRC Newsletter Hundreds of sample business plans and Entrepreneur Magazine's Start-Up Guides Referrals to other small business resource providers in Washington DC Programs: Start a Business in DC: DC SBDC Write a Business Plan: DC SBDC Get Licensed and Legal: DCRA and OTR Start a Home Based Business: WACIF All About LLC's: DC Entrepreneur, Gregg Mauro LSDBE Office Hours: DSLBD Building Business Credit: DC Entrepreneur, Karen Alston How to Find and Finance Commercial Property: SBA and Long and Foster 7(a) Loan Program: SBA Series of Non-Profit Courses: SEU Center for Entrepreneurship Business Speacilist: Barry Margeson Title: Director Phone: 202-727-2323 Email: barry.margeson@dc.gov Small Business Specialist: Joyce Howard Title: Small Business Specialist Phone: 202-727-2242 Email: joyce.howard@sba.gov Business Specialist: Katina Bolden Title: Office Manager Phone: 202-727-2241 Email: katina.bolden@dc.gov Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 17 Fairfax County Economic Development Authority 8300 Boone Blvd., Suite 450 Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 790-0600 www.fairfaxcountyeda.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: B2B and B2G type businesses, non-profits Membership: Not required Organizational Description: Promotes Fairfax County, Virginia, as a world-class center of commerce and trade and the technology hub of the east coast. Programs: Provides a wide array of information and free services designed to help American and international businesses locate or expand commercial operations in Fairfax County. CEO: Gerald Gordon, President & CEO Small Business Specialist: Karen Smaw Title: Director, Small and Minority Business Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 18 George Mason University, Procurement Technical Assistance Program 4031 University Drive Suite 200 Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 277-7757 www.gmu.edu/gmu/PTAP Small Business Specialist: Mary McGuire Phone: 703-277-7757 Email: ptap@gmu.edu Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 19 Georgetown University 111 F Street, NW, Suite 102 Washington, DC 20001-2075 (202) 662-9600 The Harrison Institute, Georgetown University Law Center Website: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/clinics/hi/ The Harrison Institute, one of eleven different institutes or clinical programs at the Georgetown University Law Center, provides legal services that strengthen political and economic democracy. Since 1972, the Institute's clinical program has represented citizen coalitions, housing cooperatives, community development corporations, government agencies, state and local legislatures and nonprofit organizations. Several components of the Institute work together to achieve the Institute's mission. Business Specialist: Michael Diamond Title: Professor of Law; Senior Academic and Policy Fellow and Associate Director of the Harrison Institute for Public Law McDonough School of Business Business Specialist: Dr. Richard America Title: Professor of the Practice, McDonough School of Business Email: americar@georgetown.edu Phone: (202) 687-2658 Address: G-01H Old North Washington, DC 20057 Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 20 The George Washington University, School of Business and Entrepreneurship 710 21 Street Northwest, Suite 301 Washington, DC 20052 (202) 994-5536 www.gwu.edu/~business/casb/ Small Business Specialist: Dr. Charles Toftoy Title: Executive Director Phone: (202) 994-5536 Email: cash@gwu.edu Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 21 The George Washington Univeristy, Small Business Clinic, National Law Center 2000 G St., NW Washington, DC 20052 (202) 994-7463 www.law.gwu.edu/sbclinic Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: non profit organizations, microbusinesses, small businesses and arts organizations Partners: we work with many area technical assistance providers Membership: Not required Organizational Description: The Small Business Clinic of The George Washington University Law School provides free legal representation to sselected small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Programs: Second and third year law students provide free legal representation to selected businesses and work under the supervision of a clinical professor/supervising attorney. CEO: Susan R. Jones, Director CEO Phone: (202) 994-7463 CEO Email: susanjones@law.gwu.edu Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 22 Georgia Avenue/Gateway Revitalization Corporation 7826 Eastern Ave., Suite 300 Washington, DC 20012 (202) 291-2400 www.gatewaycdc.com/ Business Specialist: Mark Loud Title: Executive Director Email: gatewaycdc@aol.com Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 23 Greater Baltimore Committee 111 South Calvert Street Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 727-2820 www.gbc.org Business Specialist: Jay Stewart Title: Director of Development Email: jays@gbc.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 24 The Greater Bethesda/Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1204 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 652-4900 http://www.bccchamber.org Small Business Specialist: Gloria Arnold Title: Director of Operations Phone: (301) 652-4900 Email: garnold@bccchamber.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 25 Greater Washington Board of Trade, Small Business Network (SBN) 1725 I Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 857-5900 www.bot.org Event Webpage: http://www.bot.org/news/events/ Can Outside Organizations Post Events?: No Audience: Emerging small businesses Partners: Greater Washington Board of Trade; Greater Washington Initiative Membership: Not required for all SBN programs Organizational Description: With 1100 member firms, the Greater Washington Board of Trade is the largest regional network of business and non-profit leaders and the only group representing all industry sectors. Organizations join the Board of Trade to grow their business and help build a better community. The Small Business Network connects small business owners with each other during a critical stage in the development of their company while providing them with a network of experts from larger firms to aide in their growth. Programs: • Professional Development: o Workshops that Work series addresses the needs of small businesses after the initial start-up stage. These workshops help build the capacity of small companies while improving the talent of the owners and their staff. o Small Business Academy is a six-month program that provides classroom training and group exchange to a class of 20 small business owners who have been in operation for at least one year. Board of Trade member firms with expertise in business operations serve as faculty. • Contracting: o Contracting Connections series allows small businesses the opportunity to hear first-hand from directors of small business and procurement divisions in large corporations. This provides small businesses with a unique opportunity and helps large companies improve their local supplier base. • Networking: o Small Business Network Dinner o Small Business Symposium o Academy alumni receptions o Informal mentoring program CEO: Jim Dinegar, President Phone: 202-857-5900 E-mail: jimdinegar@bot.org Small Business Specialist: Lindsay Godwin Title: Manager, Small Business Network Phone: 202-857-5934 Email: lindsaygodwin@bot.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 26 Greater Washington Ibero American Chamber of Commerce 910 17th Street, NW, Suite 1170 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 728-0352 www.iberochamber.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Entrepreneurs, small and medium size business owners, individulas, non-profits, government and corporations Partners: WCCA, WCTC, Arlington AED, Mayor's Office on Latno Affairs Membership: Not required Organizational Description: Established in 1976, the Ibero Chamber sought to unite and represent a business aimed constituency integrated by the Iberian Peninsula(Spain and Portugal) and Latin America. The Chamber's mission is to assist, advocate and develop Hispanic businesses as well as promote them internationally. As the oldest and perhaps the largest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in the Metropolitan Area, we continue to strive to be the premier Hispanic Chamber in the area. Programs: Arlington Economic Development - BizLaunch/to implement programs that strives to overcome barriers faced by minority business *Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs/To provide technical, forums and one-on-one assistance to Latino business community. Washington Convention Center/To promote DC as a tourism and business destination. CEO: Daniel Flores CEO Phone: 202-728-0352 CEO Email: dflores@iberochamber.org Small Business Specialist: (In the process of hiring) Title: Business Development Specialist Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 27 Greater Washington Initiative 1725 I Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 857-5982 www.greaterwashington.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Companies looking to expand/locate into the Greater Washington Region Membership: Not required Organizational Description: The Initiative serves as a one-stop shop for corporate clients and site selection consultants by providing complimentary and confidential client services and research. A non-profit affiliate of The Greater Washington Board of Trade, GWI works in conjunction with all area economic development organizations. The Initiative's services help companies around the globe to: • • • • • identify strategic partners and venture capital contacts; meet public and private sector leaders; arrange site tours; and, obtain demographic and real estate information about Greater Washington and its partner jurisdictions. GWI is financially supported by all local public jurisdictions and more than 70 area companies. Programs: GWI Helps companies: 1. Understand the Industry Clusters in the region 2. Compare the Greater Washington Region to other US and International Regions 3. Locate-We help companies locate into the Greater Washington Region, i.e. Referrals to Commercial/Residential Real Estate Services etc. 4. Integrate- We help plug companies into the most appropriate organizations for networking/business development. CEO: Tim Priest, Executive Director CEO Phone: (202) 857-5999 CEO Email: kmcKorkle@bot.org Business Specialist: Michael Baughman Title: Director, National Business Development Phone: (202) 857-5982 Email: michaelbaughman@bot.org Business Specialist: April DuBois Title: Director, International Business Development Phone: (202) 857-5986 Email: aprildubois@bot.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 28 H Street Community Development Corporation 501 H Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 544-8353 www.hstreetcdc.org CEO: William Barrow, Executive Director CEO Phone: 202-544-8353 CEO Email: william.barrow@hstreetcdc.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 29 Latino Economic Development Corp. 2316 18th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 588-5102 www.ledcdc.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Latino and minority business owners Membership: Not required 11319 Elkin Street Wheaton, MD (240) 777-4956 Organizational Description: The Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation founded in 1991. LEDC’s mission is to improve the wealth-building capacity of low- and moderate-income Latinos and other underserved communities in the Washington area. In its 15 years of service, LEDC has developed the organizational infrastructure and the unique capabilities that make it the premier community development corporation serving the District’s Latino population. LEDC is certified as a housing counseling agency by both HUD and Freddie Mac and is a US Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Programs: LEDC pursues four objectives, which are to: 1. Increase the number and strength of small businesses; 2. Increase homeownership; 3. Preserve affordable housing and prevent tenant displacement; and 4. Strategically target all of LEDC’s services to revitalize the economies and appearance of the neighborhoods where our target population lives and works. LEDC will achieve these objectives through the following types of activities: -education -technical assistance -advocacy -community organizing -storefront improvement -microloans and other access to capital -financial literacy training, including credit counseling and repair. CEO: Manuel Hidalgo CEO Phone: (202) 588-5102 CEO Email: mhidalgo@ledcdc.org Small Business Specialist: Emily Adelman Title: Business Outreach Manager Phone: (202) 588-5102 Email: eadelman@ledcdc.org Small Business Specialist: Rob Vickers Title: Senior Loan Manager Phone: (202) 588-5102 Email: rvickers@ledcdc.org Small Business Specialist: Daniel Parra Title: Director of Wheaton Business Program Phone: (240) 777-4956 Email: dparra@ledcdc.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 30 Marshall Heights Community Development Corporation 3939 Benning Road NE Washington, DC 20019 (202) 396-1201, Ext. 162 www.mhcdo.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Ward 7 residents,low income DC Wide Partners: Fannie Mae, LISC, Annie E. Casey, Neighborworks Membership: Not required Organizational Description: MHCDO is a not for profit 501(c)3 organization that recently became a NeighborWorks America charter organization. Our mission is to grow Ward 7 into the District's most welcoming, prosperous livable neighborhood for everyone. We provide community services for District residents in the areas of Housing and Economic Development, which includes housing development, rehabilitation and preservation; Workforce Development, which includes job training, GED education and training, Human Services, such as emergency housing and utility assistance, food and clothing banks and senior services. Programs: Housing Development Homeownership Education Workforce Development Business Development CEO: Carrie Thornhill CEO Phone: (202) 396-1201 Ext 111 CEO Email: cthornhill@mhcdo.org Business Specialist: Linda Hembry Title: Business Development Manager Phone: (202) 396-1201 Ext 162 Email: lhembry@mhcdo.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 31 Maryland Chamber of Commerce 60 West Street, Suite 100 Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 269-0642 http://www.mdchamber.org/ Business Specialist: Matthew Riggs Title: Vice-President, Membership Phone: (410) 269-0642 Email: mriggs@mdchamber.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 32 Maryland Office of Economic Development, Governor's Office of Business Advocacy and Small Business Assistance 217 East Redwood St. Baltimore, MD 21202 - 3316 (410) 767-6300 http://www.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/mdmanual/12dbed/html/dbed.html CEO: James McLean, Director, Small & Minority Business Initiatives Phone: (410) 767-6300 Email: jaustrich@choosemaryland.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 33 Maryland Small Business Development Center, Capital Region 7100 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 400 College Park, MD 20740 (301) 403-0504 www.capitalsbdc.umd.edu Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Small Businesses; Historically Disadvantaged Small Businesses; Emerging Small Businesses Partners: US Small Business Administration; Maryland Department of Busines and Economic Development; Montgomery County Department of Economic Development; Montgomery College; and the University of Maryland Membership: Not required Organizational Description: Providing management training and technical assistance to Maryland's small businesses, as part of a national SBDC network. Programs: Designing small business educational programs; Identifying weakness/problem areas within a small business and providing counseling that addresses such items; Developing diversified outrach assistance programs to small businesses; Directing, managing and marketing a small business development program to a geographically dispersed and diverse small business community in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. CEO: Regional Director, Jose Hernandez CEO Phone: 301-403-0504 CEO Email: jhernandez@mdsbdc.umd.edu Small Business Specialist: Damon Penn Title: Business Development Counselor Phone: 301-403-0503, ext. 20 Email: dpenn@mdsbdc.umd.edu Small Business Specialist: Jeffrey Stanko Title: Business Development Counselor Phone: 301-403-0503, ext. 18 Email: jstanko@mdsbdc.umd.edu Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 34 Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) 5575 Sterrett Place, Suite 240 Columbia, MD 21044 (410) 715-4164 www.marylandtedco.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: early stage technology companies Membership: Not required Organizational Description: TEDCO has been the most active seed stage investor in the country since 2003. We invest in Maryland companies transferring technology to the private sector in collaboration with universities and federal laboratories. Our portfolio includes companies with technologies in six focus areas: biotherapeutics, medical/biological instrumentation/devices, software, networking/wireless, engineering and nanotechnology. Programs: Maryland Technology Transfer Fund provides early stage technology companies up to $75,000 in funding for product development. o The company must be located in Maryland and have a research collaboration with a Maryland university or federal laboratory. CEO: Renee Winsky CEO Phone: 410-740-9442 Small Business Specialist: Robbie Melton Title: Sr. Program Manager: Entrepreneurial Development Phone: 410-715-4164 Email: rmelton@marylandtedco.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 35 MD/DC Minority Supplier Development Council 10770 Columbia Pike, L 100 SIlver Spring, MD 20901 (301) 592-6700 www.mddccouncil.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: major corporations and minority businesses Membership: Yest required Organizational Description: Mission: To provide a direct link between corporate America and minority-owned businesses for the purpose of increasing procurement opportunities. Vision: To be the leader in meeting member organizations' commitment to their customers, employees and stakeholders to provide procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes in the State of Maryland and District of Columbia. This will be accomplished through certification and matching minorityowned businesses (African American, Asian, Hispanic and Native American) with those member corporations which want to purchase goods and services." Programs: Business Procurement Conference with seminars and procurement match-maker event. Gold & Tennis Match-maker Event - corporate and MBE business leaders play golf or tennis and discuss potential business opportunities. - Annual Leadership Awards Gala to recognize excellence in supplier diversity - Monthly training, procurement, or networking events CEO: Kenneth Clark, Presdient & CEO CEO Phone: 301-592-6706 CEO Email: kenneth.clark@mddccouncil.org Small Business Specialist: Jamaine Taylor Title: Vice President - Operations & Certification Phone: 301-592-6702 Email: jamaine.taylor@mddccouncil.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 36 Montgomery County Department of Economic Development 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 800 Rockville, MD 20850 (240) 777-2032 www.montgomerycountymd.gov Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Small businesses Partners: SAB, SBDC, SCORE, Chambers of Commerce Membership: Not require Organizational Description: This organization is responsible for economic and business development in Montgomery County. Programs: Marketing and Business Development to attract and retain businesses. Workforce Services to ensure the private sector has the best qualified employees. Small Business Services to improve the success rate of entrepreneurs. Business Empowerment – to create the climate for business leaders use all available resources. Incubator Network – to create and maintain incubators for housing new businesses. CEO: David Edgerley, Director CEO Phone: 240-777-2000 CEO Email: david.edgerley@montgomerycountymd.gov Small Business Services: DeVance Walker, Jr., Ph.D. Title: Manager Phone: 240-777-2032 Email: deviance.walker@montgomerycountymd.gov Business Empowerment: Katie Knowlin Title: Manager Phone: 240-777-2054 Email: katie.knowlin@montgomerycountymd.gov Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 37 National Women's Business Center 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, #919 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 785-4922 www.wbiznet.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Entrepreneurs Partners: SBA, U of MD, George Mason Membership: Not required Organizational Description: We train and counsel entrepreneurs to start or grow their own businesses. Programs: Start-Up training, 13 weeks (39 classroom hours) Emerging Business workshops, various subjects generally 3 hours in length CEO Council for businesses exceeding $1 mil in annual revenue, specialized programming to meet their needs. CEO: Penny Pompei CEO Phone: (202) 464-1401 CEO Email: penny@wbiznet.org Small Business Specialist: Crystal Lucky Title: Training Director Phone: (202) 785-4922 Email: crystal@wbiznet.org Small Business Specialist: Traci Copeland Title: Office Manager Phone: (202) 785-4922 Email: traci@wbiznet.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 38 Northern Virginia Technology Council, The Entrepreneur Center 2215 Rock Hill Road, Suite 300, CIT Tower Herndon, VA 20170 (202) 441-0442 www.tec.nvtc.org/ CEO: Steve Boyd, Director Phone: (202) 441-0442 Email: sboyd@nvtc.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 39 Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation 1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 115 A Largo, MD 20774 (301) 583-4610 Small Business Specialist: Charlotte Ducksworth Title: Director, Small & Minority Business Initiatives Phone: (301) 583-4610 Email: CHDucksworth@co.pg.md.us Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 40 Rockville Economic Development, Inc. 95 Monroe Street Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 315-8096 Small Business Specialist: Mr. Glucksman Phone: (301) 315-8096 Email: glucksman@rockvilleredi.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 41 Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St., NW, 3rd Floor Washington DC 20005 (202) 272-0390 www.scoredc.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Small Business Entrepreneurs Partners: Small Business Administration Membership: Not required Organizational Description: SCORE provides business counseling to start up and small businesses, as well as workshops covering a range of business and government relations subjects. "A regional cooperative marketing organization, The Greater Washington Initiative (GWI) promotes the Greater Washington region—encompassing the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland—as an ideal location for locating or expanding a business. Programs: Business Planning for startup businesses Marketing support for new and startup businesses Counseling for government contracting Workshops on various business related subjects CEO: Hal Shelton CEO Phone: 202-272-0390 Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 42 Small Business Administration, Metropolitian Washington Area District Office 740 15th Street NW, 3rd Floor Washington DC 20005 (202) 272-0341 www.sba.gov/dc Event Webpage: Same as above Can Outside Organizations Post Events:? Audience: local small business Partners: See website Membership: Not required Organizational Description: The SBA advocates on behalf of, and provide technical training and facilitates financial resources for, small business. Programs: Loans; capital infusions; techinical assistance; business development. CEO: Joseph P. Loddo, District Director CEO Email: joseph.loddo@sba.gov Small Business Specialist: Seth Jones Title: Lead Business Development Specialist Phone: 202-272-0361 Email: seth.jones@sba.gov Small Business Specialist: Davey Wiggs Title: Lead Lender Relations Specialist Phone: 202-272-0353 Email: Davey.wiggs@sba.gov Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 43 Southeastern University, Center for Entrepreneurship 501 I Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 (202) 478-8248 www.seu.edu Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: undergraduate and graduate students Membership: Not required Organizational Description: Southeastern University is a private 501(c)(3) institution of higher education. We offer degrees in management, computer science and information systems, liberal studies, and public administration. Programs: Business Management Marketing Entrepreneurship Finance and Banking Accounting Child Development Liberal Studies Government Management Nonprofit Management Health Services Administration Criminal Justice Legal studies Human Resource Management Computer Science Information Systems Management CEO: Charlene Drew Jarvis, PhD CEO Phone: (202) 646-0151 CEO Email: cdjarvis@admin.seu.edu Business Specialist: Telaekah Brooks, JD Title: Chair, Business Management and Public Administration Phone: (202) 478-8248 Email: tbrooks@admin.seu.edu Small Business Specialist: Catalina Ford Title: Director, Center for Entrepreneurship Phone: (202) 478-8248 Email: entrepreneur@admin.seu.edu Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 44 SunTrust Small Business Resource Center 1445 New York Ave, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 879-6346 www.suntrust.com Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: small businesses located in the Greater Washington/Baltimore region Membership: Not required Organizational Description: SunTrust operates the only bank-sponsored, on-site resource center for small businesses in the greater Washington area. The Center provides financial services, educational opportunities, resource materials, advice, support and networking – all under one roof. We provide a broad array of services to individuals looking for advice on starting their own business or taking their existing company to the next level. Programs: Counseling: Counselors are available to assist business owners with: • Growing and managing their business • Borrowing options • Improving cash flow • Designing a business plan • Analyzing your company’s financial condition and more. Information is also available pertaining credit and deposit products, trust and investment strategies, and insurance and retirement services. Extensive Resource Materials: Our business library will keep you up to date on current industry trends as well as provide “how-to” manuals and training books. Computer workstations and video center are available to help you write business plans, develop marketing materials, prepare financial projections, access the Internet and learn how to improve customer service. Educational Programs: The Center offers seminars and workshops on various aspects of small business ownership including; Developing a Successful Business Plan Learn everything you need to construct a logically arranged business plan and financing proposal. A business plan review service is offered at the end of the course. Financing Your Small Business: This program is targeted toward aspiring entrepreneurs, new business owners and existing firms. Here you will learn about: • Requirements for bank financing • Important steps to take before approaching a bank • What to know about the underwriting criteria of banks • Discovering sources for alternative funding. Entrepreneurial Development Program: This long-term course is designed for businesses three years old or younger that have not developed full-scale operating plans. It will prepare you for the realities of business ownership by using examples of actual companies – showing both successes and failures. Free Financial Analysis through the SunTrust Small Business Resource Center you can receive a free comprehensive analysis of your company’s financial condition. This analysis will let you see your company’s future potential, as well as compare your company’s performance with similar businesses in your industry. Everything from ratio and trend analysis to cash flow and break-even analysis will be performed at no charge. With a better understanding of your company’s financial strengths, you may uncover areas that need improvement. CEO: Deric A. Mims, Senior Vice Pres. Small Business Specialist: Norene Elverrillo CEO Phone: (202) 879-6349 Title: Business Resource Officer CEO Email: deric.mims@suntrust.com Email: norene.elverrillo@suntrust.com Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 45 Tech Council of Maryland/ Md Bio 9700 Great Seneca Highway Rockville, MD 20850 (240) 453-6222 www.techcouncilmd.com Event Webpage: Same as above Can Outside Organizations Post Events:? Audience: We are an IT/Bio membership association. Target audience is companies, educational institutions, federal agencies that are doing business in the MD, No. VA & DC region. Membership: Not required Organizational Description: The Tech Council of Maryland's mission is to serve as the preeminent technology think-tank where executives discuss ideas, innovate, and solve technology issues that lead to bigger business. We have more than 600 member companies representing more than 200,000 forward thinkers. Tech Council of Maryland members are from biotechnology, advanced technology, government, academia and the service provider industry. It is our goal to create an environment where technology companies meet, learn and collaborate and to be Maryland's best technology networking organization. Programs: TCM/MdBio's primary programing is to educate and to promote IT & Bio Life Sciences in the state of Maryland by hosting 60 - 80 events, working committeess and boards throughout Maryland. CEO: Julie Coons CEO Phone: (240) 453-6200 CEO Email: jcoons@techcouncilmd.com Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 46 United States Chamber of Commerce 616 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20063 (202) 659-6000 www.uschamber.com/default Business Specialist: Diana Ordes Title: Manager, Marketing Communications dordes@uschamber.com Small Business Specialist: Samantha Roe Title: Director of Small Business Outreach sroe@uschamber.com Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 47 University of Maryland, Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship 3570 Van Munching Hall College Park, MD 20742 (301) 405-9545 http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/dingman Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Start-up businesses, local entrepreneurs and small business owners Membership: Not required Organizational Description: Founded in 1986, the nationally acclaimed Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at the Robert H. Smith School of Business has been dedicated to facilitating, supporting, and encouraging entrepreneurial growth in the Mid-Atlantic region. Offer graduate concentration in entrepreneurship and offer undergraduate class in entrepreneurship Programs: Actively supports a portfolio of companies - Manages an angel investor network providing seed and early stage funding to local start-ups - Offers mentoring services to early stage companies - Runs programs for the students, faculty and staff of the University, such as the Cupid’s Cup business competition held annually in May. CEO: Asher Epstein Small Business Specialist: Melissa Carrier Title: Associate Director Small Business Specialist: Andrea Galati Title: Marketing and Operations Manager Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 48 University of the District of Columbia, Community Development Law Clinic & Small Business Law Center David Clarke School of Law 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW Building 38, 2nd floor Washington, D.C. 20008 Phone: (202) 274-7341 http://www.law.udc.edu/programs/clinics.html Organizational Description: The David A. Clarke School of Law’s legislative mandate requires that the School of Law train law students through faculty-supervised representation of low-income District residents. Consistent with its mandate, the School of Law strongly emphasizes clinical education and pro bono legal services. Business Specialist: Louise A. Howells Title: Director, Clinical Programs, Clarke School of Law Phone: (202) 274-7325 E-mail: lhowells@udc.edu Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 49 Virginia Chamber of Commerce 9 South Fifth Street Richmond, VA23219 (804) 644-1607 http://www.vachamber.com Business Specialist: Sandy Harrell Title: Vice President of Membership Operations Email: s.harrell@vachamber.com Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 50 Virginia Governors Office, Department of Business Assistance 707 East Main Street, Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23218- 0446 Small Business Specialist: Louise Strayhorn Title: Director Email: lousie.strayhorn@dba.virginia.gov Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 51 Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council 8200 Jones Branch Drive McLean, VA 22102 (703) 903-3431 www.vmsdc.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Minority Business Enterprises Membership: Yes required Organizational Description: The VMSDC was founded in 1977 to promote and facilitate the development of business relationships between its corporate members and certified minority-owned businesses. Programs: Provide MBEs & Corporate members with strategic match-making services; Assist MBEs with developing & marketing their capabilities; Help corporate members to develop, maintain and expand minority supplier programs; CEO: Tracey Jeter, President CEO Phone: (804) 320-2100 CEO Email: tracey.jeter@vmsdc.org Small Business Specialist: Tarenda K. Jerman Title: Northern Virginia Director Phone: (703) 903-3431 Email: tarenda.jerman@vmsdc.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 52 Virginia Small Business Development Center, Mason Enterprise Center 4031 University Drive, Suite 200 Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 277-7700 Small Business Specialist: John Casey Title: Director Phone: (703) 277-7700 Email: jcasey1@gmu.edu Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 53 Washington Area Community Investment Fund 3624 12th Street NE Washington, DC 20017 (202) 529-5505 www.wacif.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Small Businesses, Childcare Providers, Community-Based Organizations, NonProfits, Affordable Housing Developers Membership: Not required Organizational Description: WACIF is a 19 year old community development financial institution (CDFI), certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, whose mission is to provide below market-rate financing and development services, and technical assistance to preserve and develop affordable housing, community-based facilities, and small businesses in the Washington metropolitan area. Programs: • Micro-loans to small business owners and individuals seeking self-employment opportunities in the Washington metropolitan area. • Small business loans to business owners in the Washington metropolitan area. • Technical assistance to small businesses with a focus on HUB Zones, Empowerment Zones/Enterprise Communities. • Technical assistance to build organizational capacity of non-profit housing development organizations and community-based organizations, including facility expansion and organization development for childcare centers and faith based organizations. • Below-market rate loans to finance a wide range of affordable housing, including tenant cooperatives, single-family housing, multi-family housing, special needs housing and rehabilitation of vacant properties. • Below-market rate loans to finance the rehabilitation and/or development of facilities for community based service providers. CEO: Donna F. Grigsby CEO Phone: (202) 529 - 5505 ext. 11 CEO Email: donnagrigsby@wacif.org Business Specialist: William Bush, III Title: Business Loan Officer Phone: (202) 529 - 5505 ext. 12 Email: wbush@wacif.org Business Specialist: Timothy A. Flanagan Title: Program and Technical Assistance Officer Phone: (202) 529 - 5505 ext. 19 Email: tflanagan@wacif.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 54 Washington, DC Economic Partnership 1495 F St., NW Washington, DC 20004 (202) 661-8675 www.wdcep.com Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Businesses, Real Estate, Retailers Membership: Not required Organizational Description: The Washington, DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) is a public/ private partnership dedicated to promoting economic development in the District of Columbia. WDCEP works to attract businesses and retailers to the District. Programs: Retail Development Spring & Fall Neighborhood Retail Summit, provides information on site location, financial services and networking information to small and local businesses in DC Marketing retail opportunities to retailers and commercial developers Coordinating the District's retail initiative and opportunities at ICSC conventions in New York, Washington, and Las Vegas Maintaining an inventory of retail opportunity spaces and sites Partnerships with retail brokers and developers Research into the retail potential of the District Research & Information Research into the District's core economies and market segments Tracking District development and employment trends Creation and maintenance of District development projects database Database of DC development opportunities – leases, buildings, opportunity sites and vision plans Renovation and maintenance of the Washington, DC Economic Partnership's website Communications & PR Develop quarterly breakfast meetings that address the concerns of the business community -Press releases on "good news" stories, events and trends Story placements in regional and national publications and the local print media Publishing of the Washington, DC Economic Partnership's newsletter Production and placement of ads on the District’s economic development opportunities Assistance in marketing major DC Government development initiatives Branding the Washington, DC Economic Partnership as a community resource and first point of contact in economic development initiatives CEO: Steve Moore CEO Phone: (202) 661-8683 CEO Email: smoore@wdcep.com Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 55 Washington, DC Minority Business Enterprise Center 64 New York Ave, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 671-2181 www.dcmbdc.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: Minority Businesses Partners: Dept of Commerce, MBDA/NCRC/DOES Membership: Not required Organizational Description: The DC Minority Business Enterprise Center is operated by the national Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC. Funded by the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) through a grant awarded to NCRC. We are partnered with DC's Department of Employment Services (DOES), who has provided an in-kind contribution. DCMBEC provides services throughout the Washington Metro region-DC, Maryland Virginia, and parts of West Virginia. Programs: • Increasing Market share • Accessing Capital • Improving Business Processes CEO: Owen Jackson CEO Phone: (202) 671-2181 CEO Email: ojackson@dcmbdc.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 56 Washington, DC Small Business Development Center 2600 6th Street, NW, Suite 128 Washington, DC 20059 (202) 806-1550 www.dcsbdc.org Event Webpage: Same as above Audience: existing small business owners and startup nascent entrepreneurs Partners: US SBA and Howard University School of Business Membership: Not required Organizational Description: To strengthen the District of Columbia economy by measurably enhancing entrepreneurial approach and capacity among District of Columbia based small and micro businesses. Our purpose is to give these entrepreneurs a sense of accomplishment through an on going experience with our counseling and training staff. Programs: Free business counseling in business management strategies and organizational growth. Training workshops on business management, business creation and business growth. CEO: Henry J. Turner, Director CEO Phone: (202) 806-1550 CEO Email: hturner@howard.edu Business Specialist: Carmen Long Title: Associate Director for Programs Phone: (202) 806-1550 Email: c_long@howard.edu Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 57 Washington DC Technology Council 1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 637-9333 www.dctechcouncil.org Event Webpage: Same as above Partners: Numerous and expanding by event and time of the year Membership: Not required Organizational Description: The Washington DC Technology Council (DC Tech) is the leading voice of technology in the Nation’s Capital. Founded in 1999, DC Tech is a membership organization of technology-driven companies, professional services providers, technology and entrepreneurial related associations, educational institutions, embassy representatives, and governmental organizations. Together, the member organizations work to create and advance a thriving business and technology hub in the Nation’s Capital. The DC Technology Council is a local organization that acts globally. Members make up and support the local technology community while keeping up with the regional, national and global affairs that impact business growth and development. DC Tech is a force for positive change that reaches beyond the region to the rest of the world through its commitment to Washington’s national and international innovative companies. From early stage companies and established global leaders to associations, institutions of higher learning, and nationally recognized professional services providers, the DC Tech Council serves all facets of technology business. DC Tech provides an energetic forum that delivers information and resources to enhance sustained growth of members and participants. The Council is the catalyst that helps member organizations to cultivate business relationships with each other as well as state, local and federal governmental entities. Our goal is to expand technology and improve the business environment in the nation’s capital in the following ways: By providing networking opportunities for building relationships with other companies, organizations and government entities. By offering quality programs focused on professional development and training. By advocating on behalf of the D.C. technology and business communities. By engaging colleges, universities and research labs that are training the region’s future business leaders and developing the new technologies that fuel the newest emerging companies Programs: Programs and events cover a range of topics throughout the year. The website is the best source of coming events at any given time. Content of programs include: • Access to capital - from the signature event, Early Stage Capital Forum for companies raising equity capital to periodic programs on other funding sources - M & A, IPOs, CAPCO, strategic partnerships, factoring, and others. • Technology - a full range of topics including IPv6 to nanotechnology to healthcare IT to wireless communications, emergency response and security technologies, and every sector of interest. • Business and infrastructure building such as Sarbnes Oxley for non-public companies, access to strategic partners, building a diverse workforce and topics to improve business compliance and functioning. • Regulatory topics and issues of some highly regulated and emerging technologies. * Contracting opportunities and training for those companies involved in federal, state, and local procurement. • Networking through a series of Connect events at special venues to meet and expand and build a robust network of contacts. CEO: Penny K. Pickett, President CEO Phone: 202-637-9333 CEO Email: President@dctechcouncil.org Greater Washington Guide to Small Business Resources 58