BDC staff was invited to tour Early Charm Ventures, a venture studio that specializes in turning brilliant scientific discoveries into companies focused on growth and creating sustainable value. Thank you Ken Malone and Early Charm for a tour of your facility!

Earn a living wage, pursue your passion, and serve your community? It’s possible through our #MarylandServes programs. Sign up at before September 1st and discover how you can find success through service. @GovWesMoore

MD Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for its Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant program, which provides grants to small and mid-sized manufacturers to invest in new technologies. Deadline is 10/18, at 5 pm. Visit for more information.

AFROTHREADS is an African Textile Design Studio, which uses authentic African fabrics to create timeless products, including clothing, accessories, and home decor. Shop online at #NationalBlackBusinessMonth

Congratulations to BDC's Luis Cardona, who was sworn in this week to the #Baltimore City Hispanic Commission, which serves as a liaison between city’s Hispanic community and #Baltimore City government entities.

It's #Baltimore Restaurant Week with prix fixe brunch, lunch and dinner menus through July 30! There are also carry-out options under menu type. Visit www.BaltimoreRestaurantWeek for a list of participating restaurants and support a local restaurant.

The BGE Energizing Small Business grant program is offering $20,000 in funding to help central Maryland businesses. The deadline to apply is August 18th at 6 PM ET. For eligibility info and terms & conditions visit

Treehouse Juicery is a Black Owned, Baltimore based company, which crafts fresh and cold-pressed juices. Their products are available online and at their location at 1821 N Charles Street. Stop by or order at

BDC was excited to be part of @RealHomeChef ribbon cutting event at their new facility at Harbor Logistics Center. Thank you for investing in Baltimore and creating job opportunities for city residents. Thanks to all our partners who made this possible.

BDC has several career opportunities posted on our Website. If you are passionate about Baltimore City and its future, please visit to determine if there is job opportunity for you.

Only 3 days left for #BaltimoreCity small businesses to apply for a #ComcastRISE grant package – which includes $5,000, a 30-sec TV commercial and more! Apply now at Find out how this grant helped K.E.Y.S. Enterprises at

Congratulations to #Baltimore's MFG Toffee & Bark Company for their two gold medals for their Breton Salted Caramel Latte Toffee at the International Chocolate Salon Awards. BDC is proud to have supported this woman-owned business. Order online at

Attention #BaltimoreCity businesses! #ComcastRISE is still taking applications for a grant package that includes$5,000 monetary grant, production of a 30-second TV commercial, a technology makeover & more. Apply by June 30. Visit for more information.

BDC has several career opportunities posted on our Website. If you are passionate about Baltimore City and its future, please visit to determine if there is job opportunity for you.

Attention @SmallBusinesses! @ComcastRISE is providing a grant package including $5,000 to 100 #Baltimore small businesses, as well as technology + marketing resources. Application period is now open until June 30. Learn more at

BDC was excited to participate in the Baltimore BASE Network Spring Retreat to share ideas, discuss ways to improve support to small businesses, and plan for the future. Thank you to all the participants and the staff at @ImpactHubBalt for organizing the retreat.