Maryland Capital Enterprises’ Women’s Business Center (WBC) is pleased to announce its February 2026 lineup of no-charge business training webinars, designed to support emerging and expanding small businesses throughout Maryland and the surrounding region. All classes are free of charge, open to the public, and presented online. These expert-led sessions provide practical, actionable guidance on business planning, financing, certifications, marketing, and entrepreneurship fundamentals
Registration Information
All classes are free, but advance registration is required.
To register and view the full calendar of upcoming programs, visit:
https://marylandcapital.org/education/
February 2026 Webinar Schedule
MBE / DBE / SBE Certification – Part 2
Minority, Disadvantaged & Small Business Enterprise
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | Noon – 1:00 p.m.
This session is the second in a two-part series (participants must register for each class individually).
Instructor: Roslyn Davis, PMP, DASM, U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant (Ret.), President & CEO, RoDa Business Solutions
Participants will:
Learn about the certification application process
Learn the importance of submitting a complete and accurate application
Understand required documentation including ownership and control, financials, resumes, licenses, and insurance
Explore licenses and forms applicants need to know before applying
How to Write a Business Plan & Project Cash Flows
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Speaker: Nick Rudolph, Baltimore Regional Director, Maryland Capital Enterprises
This webinar will cover:
The basics of writing a business plan
How to develop cash flow projections
Why both are critical when applying for business funding
How business plans and cash flow projections work together
SBA Financing Options for Your Small Business
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Baltimore Metropolitan & Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Centers and presented by the SBA Baltimore District Office.
Topics include:
SBA-backed financing programs for startups and growing businesses
What lenders are looking for in an application
How to prepare before applying
Resources available to help determine funding needs and prepare business plans
Let’s Talk Funding with MCE
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Speakers: Nick Rudolph, Baltimore Regional Director, Maryland Capital Enterprises James W. Peterson, Jr., Vice President of Multicultural Banking, M&T Bank
This interactive session will discuss:
The business funding application process
Types of funding and eligibility requirements
Common mistakes to avoid
Live Q&A with lending and funding experts
Marketing on Instagram for Your Business
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Betsy Long, Owner, B. Long Socials
This beginner-friendly webinar will help participants:
Understand why Instagram is a powerful business tool
Create an effective bio and business profile
Learn the importance of consistency and content quality
Develop simple strategies to grow engagement and visibility
First Steps of Starting Your Own Business
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Speaker: Nick Rudolph, Baltimore Regional Director, Maryland Capital Enterprises This session will help participants:
Understand the pros and cons of business ownership
Identify skills and resources needed to get started
Learn Maryland requirements for starting a business
Understand why credit matters
Learn why a business plan is essential
Registration Information
All classes are free, but advance registration is required.
To register and view the full calendar of upcoming programs, visit:
https://marylandcapital.org/education/
For questions, please contact Lisa Twilley at ltwilley@marylandcapital.org.
About Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Center (MCE WBC): MCE WBC provides training, resources, and support for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
This program is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact rachel.skinner@sba.gov.
