Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM057899

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

Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development (QACETD) is seeking proposals to continue and expand its CatalystQ minority business training accelerator program. - Government Buyer: - Queen Anne’s County Government, Economic & Tourism Development - Products/Services Requested: - Minority Business Training Services (1 unit) - Includes targeted training, micro-grants, and support services for minority entrepreneurs and small business owners - Focus on addressing barriers such as access to capital, business knowledge, legal/regulatory compliance, and networking - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on supporting minority business development and strengthening the local entrepreneurial ecosystem - Program is funded by the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund - Proven track record of fostering business creation and economic growth is highlighted as a program goal

Description

Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development (QACETD) is seeking proposals from qualified entities to continue and expand its minority business training accelerator program, CatalystQ. The program aims to support minority entrepreneurs and small business owners in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, by providing targeted training, micro-grants, and services addressing barriers such as access to capital, business knowledge, legal compliance, and networking. The initiative is funded through the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund and has demonstrated success in fostering business creation and economic growth. The solicitation invites partners to implement a dynamic suite of services to strengthen the minority business ecosystem.

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