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State Hosts 2017 Business Opportunities & Entrepreneurial Training Summit for Small, Minority, Women, & Veteran-Owned Businesses

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS), the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), and the University System of Maryland (USM) today hosted the 3rd annual Business Opportunities and Entrepreneurial Training Summit. The summit, which was held in Ellicott City at the Turf Valley Conference Center, attracted over 500 businesses from across the state.

“Small businesses are truly the backbone of our economy,” said Governor Hogan. “Our administration is committed to connecting our small, local, minority, women, and veteran-owned business to resources that will help them grow, succeed, and create even more jobs for Marylanders.”

The “Business Opportunities and Entrepreneurial Training Summit” is a premier event for small, local, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses. Maryland is committed to expanding opportunities for businesses to learn about and compete for the billions of dollars in available state contracts. Together MDOT, DGS, and USM offer over $4 billion in contracting opportunities. Maryland is committed to creating jobs and economic prosperity for all Marylanders.

“This summit is a valuable resource to address the needs of Maryland’s business community by identifying available opportunities,” said Secretary of General Services Ellington Churchill. “Our department is committed to building on the success of past summits and further proving that Maryland is Open for Business.”

The primary goal of the summit is to connect business owners with Maryland’s decision-makers, project managers, and procurement officials in an effort to provide them with valuable and transparent information on current and upcoming contracting opportunities with MDOT, DGS, and USM. The summit also offered a variety of training workshops and panel discussions for registered attendees.

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About DGS: The Department of General Services is responsible for essential services and programs administered on behalf of the state, including procuring goods and services; designing, building, leasing, managing and maintaining facilities; leading energy conservation efforts; and providing essential services such as fuel management, disposition of surplus property and records management. The Department of General Services Maryland Capitol Police maintains safety and security at state buildings.


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