Mayor's Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy and Development

Mayor's Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy and Development Our mission is to ensure equitable rights and opportunities for small and minority businesses in Baltimore City and its market area.

Want to learn how to apply for an upcoming snow removal contract?We're having 2 Snow Removal Trainings on Tuesday, June ...
06/10/2026

Want to learn how to apply for an upcoming snow removal contract?

We're having 2 Snow Removal Trainings on Tuesday, June 23rd and Tuesday July 14 from 10a-1p at the War Memorial Building.

Learn About

❄ Snow removal contract scope

❄ M/WBE Certification

❄ Required Equipment

❄ Expansion of Services

❄ Pre-qualification Process

❄ Mock Bid (please bring a laptop)

🚚 Don't miss out on this opportunity! Sign up for the trainings at the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/snow-removal-vendor-training-and-mock-bid-tickets-1990519665904

What. A. TIME! 🔥🔥🔥👏 Thank you to everyone who made it to our Small Business Advancement Conference! 🔥 The energy was up ...
06/09/2026

What. A. TIME! 🔥🔥🔥

👏 Thank you to everyone who made it to our Small Business Advancement Conference!

🔥 The energy was up from the opening ceremony all the way through the sessions and exhibit hall.

👏 Thank you to all of our attendees, partners, and sponsors for helping make this event a success. Teamwork makes the dream work - we couldn’t do it without you 🫶

🎉 Thanks again to everyone, and we’ll see you at the next Small Business Advancement Conference!

Visit https://smbadoffice.smugmug.com/2026/Small-Business-Advancement-Conference-2026 to see all our event photos.

The Baltimore City Small Business Advancement Conference is TOMORROW! Come and join the many entrepreneurs that are look...
06/03/2026

The Baltimore City Small Business Advancement Conference is TOMORROW! Come and join the many entrepreneurs that are looking to position their business for growth. AND, we've partnered with the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council - don't miss out on their Elevator Pitch Mania, MBE marketplace, and other activations!

Thursday, June 4th at the Baltimore Convention Center
9a-3p

You won't want to miss the workshops, labs, presentations, tradeshow, marketplace, and more that this event is offering.

It's not too late. Get your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-small-business-advancement-conference-attendee-registration-tickets-1984078793080

Our 8th and final Speaker Series session on "Bringing it All Together" was indeed a blast!Attendees from all professiona...
05/29/2026

Our 8th and final Speaker Series session on "Bringing it All Together" was indeed a blast!
Attendees from all professional walks of life-attended and left motivated, confident, and enlightened with their next entrepreneurial steps.

Special thanks to our Director, Christopher R. Lundy for delivering direct guidance and helping entrepreneurs close the knowledge gap on scaling their businesses!

We are happy to be apart of our local communities's economic growth, and we look forward with continuing to provide a seat at the table for all small & minority owned businesses in the city of Baltimore!

Recently, we had our 2nd screening of Baltimore Main Streets' mini-documentary, "Small Shops, Big Solutions, at Harbor E...
05/22/2026

Recently, we had our 2nd screening of Baltimore Main Streets' mini-documentary, "Small Shops, Big Solutions, at Harbor East Cinemas!

We were so excited to celebrate the 9 featured businesses and the ways that small businesses can support each other and the community.

Thank you to all of the small businesses owners and community public servants who came out to support this wonderful occasion.

Last week, our agency hosted Speaker Series Session 7: the Small Business Town Hall Fireside Chat focused on financial l...
05/22/2026

Last week, our agency hosted Speaker Series Session 7: the Small Business Town Hall Fireside Chat focused on financial literacy at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.

The event brought together small business owners from across the Baltimore City market area for an engaging and informative discussion on strengthening financial foundations for long-term business success.

Our distinguished panel included;

• Christopher R. Lundy Esq., Director of Mayor's Office of SMBA&D
• Sharif Small, Real Estate Tax Accountant, S.J.S. Financial Firm
• Tim Smoot, President of MMG Capital Group
• Ulric Donawa, Loan Officer, Baltimore

Community Lending
who shared valuable industry insights and practical guidance on financial literacy, access to capital, and sustainable business growth.

We extend our appreciation to the panelists, exhibitors, and the many small business owners whose participation helped make the evening both impactful and informative.

Featured exhibitors included:
• Atlantic Union Bank
• Baltimore Community Lending
• First National Bank
• KIVA Baltimore
• Maryland Capital Enterprises
• Mayor's Office of SMBA&D
• MMG Capital Group
• TEDCO
• The Reginald F. Lewis Museum

Last week, we joined community leaders, residents, and partners in celebrating the official ribbon cutting and grand ope...
05/22/2026

Last week, we joined community leaders, residents, and partners in celebrating the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the new Park Heights Main Street Office!

This was such a meaningful investment in the future of Park Heights Renaissance and the continued growth of Baltimore's neighborhoods.

Christopher R. Lundy, Executive Director of SMBA&D, was honored to speak on the importance of economic opportunity, neighborhood revitalization, and creating pathways for local businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive.

This milestone reflects the power of collaboration, vision, and community-driven progress. We look forward to continuing the work alongside our partners to help strengthen and uplift the Park Heights community.

📸 by: Xavier Plater Multimedia Comms Officer, Mayor's Office of Small & Minority Business Advocacy and Development.

We are 2 WEEKS away from the biggest business event of the year on June 4th!🎯Needing more direction in marketing your bu...
05/21/2026

We are 2 WEEKS away from the biggest business event of the year on June 4th!

🎯Needing more direction in marketing your business?

🎯Looking to do business with Baltimore City?

🎯Want to expand your list of business contacts?

Then this event is for you! Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council will also be in the building with a host of business development activities so make sure you're there to benefit!

💎Thursday, June 4th, 2026 at the Baltimore Convention from 9a-3p

Get your tickets on Eventbrite or at the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-small-business-advancement-conference-attendee-registration-tickets-1984078793080?gclsrc=aw.ds&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ebps&utm_campaign=PSNB_CUAL_PMK_PDO_0_US_0_BAU_0_GA01-DSA-Page-Feed&utm_term=&aff=ebmkmxperformance&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23289302302&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItr6Bt9bKlAMVLDIIBR3PpxKXEAAYASAAEgKiCfD_BwE

Come to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum on Tuesday, May 12th from 4:30p-7:30p for a special edition of our Speaker Series -...
05/11/2026

Come to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum on Tuesday, May 12th from 4:30p-7:30p for a special edition of our Speaker Series - a panel discussion on Financial Literacy!

Join SMBA&D Director Christopher R. Lundy, Esq., Sharif Small (Real Estate Tax Accountant for SJS Financial Firm), Ulric Donawa (Loan Officer for Baltimore Community Lending) and Timothy Smoot (Executive Vice President and CFO of MMG Capital Group) as they talk about

✅️ MBE Certification
✅️ Defining Capital Resources
✅️ Credit Education & Resources
✅️ Financial Management Basics

Scan the QR code or click the link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-speaker-series-candid-conversations-for-entrepreneurs-tickets-1984491201605

🎉Happy National Business Week🎉To celebrate, we’re giving everyone a 20% discount off tickets to the 2026 Small Business ...
05/06/2026

🎉Happy National Business Week🎉

To celebrate, we’re giving everyone a 20% discount off tickets to the 2026 Small Business Advancement Conference - June 4th at the Baltimore Convention Center from 9a-3p

Come through and network with other entrepreneurs, federal, state, and city officials. Over 100 exhibitors will be present.

Other features include a wellness room and marketplace from Baltimore Main Streets.

So bring a pen, business cards, an open mind, and learn how to do business with the city of Baltimore.

Click the link below to get the discount:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-small-business-advancement-conference-attendee-registration-tickets-1984078793080

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