Upcoming Baltimore & Regional Small & Minority Business Events, Resources, Contracting Outreach & Summits (Fall 2026)
The Baltimore Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development has announced several upcoming networking, contracting, and capital access opportunities across the region:
* Host: The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
* Date & Time: Wed, Sept. 16th (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
* Location: UVA Fairfax Campus, Falls Church, VA
* Details: Connect with project leads on active/upcoming work; includes a 9:00 AM session outlining the company's subcontractor prequalification process.
* Host: U.S. Small Business Administration (Baltimore District Office)
* Date & Time: Tues, Sept. 22nd (10:30 AM – 1:00 PM)
* Location: Randallstown Library, Randallstown, MD
* Details: Connect with local business support services and participate in a dedicated lender matchmaking session for entrepreneurs across Baltimore City and County.
* Host: Maryland Judiciary
* Date & Time: Thurs, Sept. 24th (8:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
* Location: Maryland Judicial Center, Annapolis, MD
* Details: Annual networking event geared toward Minority Business Enterprises and Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises to connect with representatives from over 30 state agencies and prime contractors.
* Host: S.J.S. Financial Firm, LLC
* Date & Time: Sat, Sept. 26th (9:30 AM – 2:00 PM)
* Location: Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Baltimore, MD
* Details: Free summit (registration required) focused on business acquisitions, franchise ownership, capital access, and commercial real estate development.
* Host: Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development
* Date & Time: Thurs, Nov. 5th (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
* Details: Collaborative networking and partnership-building event designed for local entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community partners. Additional event details are available on the Cohort Connect Flier.
For further opportunities and bulletin announcements, explore the full City of Baltimore Events Directory.