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Maryland Business Works - Division of Workforce Development 
Maryland Business Works - Fact Sheet
Program Highlights
State program to support existing Maryland businesses in the retention and growth of their workforce.
$1 million of federal grant funds awarded to Maryland under the Workforce Investment Act earmarked for training incumbent workers.
Responsive to business needs and targeted at businesses invested in Maryland.
Encourages job promotion, creates additional job opportunities and improves worker retention by increasing the skill level of the existing workforce.
Employer-based training projects targeted for small businesses, the healthcare industry and specific demand industries requiring a $1 for $1 match from the employer.
Eligibility Criteria
Maryland companies that operate under the provision of Maryland law.
For-profit and non-profit private sector employers.
Priority Focus Areas
Businesses with 50 employees or less.
Healthcare, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Bioscience, Construction, Education, Retail, Finance/Insurance, Hospitality/Tourism, Information Technology, Professional/Business Services, Transportation/Warehousing industries.
Any Green Industry/Occupation.
Training Requirements
Increase the occupational skills level of existing workers.
Specific to the job of the worker.
Relate to the strategic goals and objectives of the company.
Needs and costs must be reasonable and clearly related to the project as described in the training plan.
Benefits of the Program
Employment stability for workers with upgraded skills.
Career growth and increased wages for workers through training in transferable skills or an industry-recognized certification or credential program.
Development of promotional tracks and workforce growth within existing businesses.
MBW Grant Award Process
DLLR provides funding to the 12 local Maryland Workforce Investment Areas.
Maryland Workforce Investment Areas develop training projects with businesses located in their local jurisdictions.
Project applications forwarded by local areas to state review team for approval.
Project applications must be submitted to state review team prior to start of training.
Local Workforce Investment Areas responsible for executing contracts with successful applicants and overseeing the training projects.
Businesses take necessary steps to provide for the training of incumbent workers in specific skills that result in the workers' acquisition of transferable skills or an industry recognized certification or credential program.
http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/mbw.shtml
Date:2009-07-22, Google PR:0 |
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Maryland Directory of Economic Development Organizations
The Maryland economic development directory links to the websites and contacts for many economic development organizations in Maryland and related content such as Area Profiles and Area Surveys as executive summaries about business locations.
http://www.gdi-solutions.com/directory/edo/maryland.htm
Date:2009-07-22, Google PR:0 |
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Maryland Small Business Developent Center -
Maryland Small Business Development Centers offers sound advice and counselling for small businesses in Maryland.
The Maryland SBDC Program is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any of the cosponsor’s or participants’ opinions, products, or services. All of SBA’s programs and services are extended to the public on a non discriminatory basis.
http://www.mdsbdc.umd.edu
Date:2009-07-21, Google PR:0 |
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Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Southern Region | 8730 Mitchell Rd., P.O. Box 910, La Plata, MD 20646-0910 | Tel: 301-934-7583
Welcome to the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Southern Region
301-934-7583
Offering sound advice for Maryland's Small Businesses.
We are located in Charles County at the College of Southern Maryland -
8730 Mitchell Rd., P.O. Box 910, La Plata, MD 20646-0910
We also serve Calvert and St. Mary's Counties, and are part of the Maryland SBDC Network.
Through the Network we connect clients with others who share professional interests and concerns, and bring organizations together too - educational institutions, economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and federal or state agencies.
http://www.sbdchelp.com
Date:2009-07-22, Google PR:0 |
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MARYLAND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY (MSBDFA)
The Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority (MSBDFA) was created by the Maryland General Assembly in 1978 to assist in the development of socially or economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in the creation of Maryland businesses. MSBDFA’s financing activity is supported through the repayment of loans, generation of interest income and the collection of fees
http://www.mmggroup.com/interior.cfm?page=funds_msbdfa
Date:2009-07-22, Google PR:0 |
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Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTECH)
A University of Maryland initiative to grow technology in Maryland through research funding, a business incubator, biotechnology services, entrepreneurship programs, and manufacturing consulting.
http://www.mtech.umd.edu/
Date:2009-12-14, Google PR:0 |
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Maryland Technology Extension Service (MTES)
Offers consulting in the latest business, engineering and manufacturing technologies. Find details on available services, staff and locations.
http://www.mtech.umd.edu/mtes/
Date:2009-12-14, Google PR:0 |
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McBee Financial Solutions | Business Advocate | 1458 DeCatur Street Ste B | Baltimore MD 21230 | Tel 443-744-0001
We take great pride in our no upfront cost, contingency based service model. Our goal is to assist businesses and business owners by identifying different local, state and federal programs that they can utilize to reduce on-going expenditures and generate cash flow.
Service Breakdown: The Three Main Categories of review
Local, State and Federal Programs
McBee Financial Solutions will look into all government programs available to businesses. This review includes a review of the government bailout bills and economic stimulus package. The goal is to identify monies available and unclaimed for each specific business and industry sector. This review is done at no up front cost to prospective clients.
Engineering Based Tax Credits
http://www.lmcbee.com
Date:2009-08-21, Google PR:0 |
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