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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 Focus: - Support for minority entrepreneurs and small business owners in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland - Services include targeted business training, support, and micro-grants - Emphasis on addressing barriers such as access to capital, business knowledge, legal/regulatory compliance, and networking - Funding Source: - Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive delivery of business accelerator program services - Implementation of training, support, micro-grants, and ecosystem development - Unique Requirements: - Focus on minority business support and ecosystem development - Partner must demonstrate capability to foster business creation, equity, and economic growth among minority-owned businesses - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

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 support, training, and micro-grants. The initiative addresses barriers such as access to capital, business knowledge, legal and regulatory compliance, and networking. The program is funded through the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund and has demonstrated success in fostering business creation, equity, and economic growth.

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