Queen Anne's County Civicplus #BPM057899

Queen Anne's County Seeks Partner for Minority Business Accelerator Program (CatalystQ)

Queen Anne's County Economic & Tourism Development is seeking a partner to deliver and expand the CatalystQ minority business accelerator program. - Government Buyer: - Queen Anne's County Economic & Tourism Development (QACETD) - Program Overview: - Minority business accelerator program (CatalystQ) to support 5-10 minority entrepreneurs and small business owners in Queen Anne's County, Maryland - Program duration: 3-6 months, primarily in-person, with potential for a 2-year extension - Total available funding: up to $45,000 - Services Requested: - Technical assistance: accounting, bookkeeping, legal, marketing, communications, branding, public relations, customer data analytics, strategic/business planning, HR/payroll, IT, website development, grant writing, supply chain, procurement, e-commerce, innovation, and technology adoption - Entrepreneur support: co-working space, business start-up training, mentorship, networking, workshops, business registration/licensing, access to capital education, government contracting readiness, translation services - Mini-grants for participants to access professional services - Requirements: - Proposals must demonstrate experience supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs - Detailed budget and work plan required - Preference for cost-effective, high-impact models - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development (QACETD) invites proposals from qualified entities to deliver innovative and impactful services for the continuation and expansion of its minority business training accelerator program CatalystQ. The program aims to build and strengthen the ecosystem for minority entrepreneurs and small business owners in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. Services include technical assistance in areas such as accounting, legal advice, marketing, strategic planning, and entrepreneurship training, among others. The program is expected to serve 5-10 participants over 3-6 months, with a focus on in-person delivery and addressing barriers like access to capital and networking.

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