Women's Business Center

Tell Us About Your Business HEARD for Life is an independent patient advocacy business that helps individuals and families navigate the complexities of the healthcare system. Our top service is one-on-one advocacy, where we help clients achieve better health outcomes by ensuring they receive the right diagnosis and treatment, coordinating care, assisting with insurance challenges, and even navigating end-of-life decisions when necessary. Our target market includes working professionals managing their aging parents’ healthcare and individuals who are overwhelmed by the healthcare system and need expert guidance. While the business is still young—it began in May 2023—the impact on those I’ve… Learn More

Tell Us About Your Business B&J’s Soulful Creations is named after Bateman and Johnson family names, and we specialize in offering a unique mobile food truck, catering, and private chef experience. Our top-selling dishes include Tuscan Cream sauce meals served with chicken, salmon, or shrimp, as well as our house-made jerk seasoning, which is a key ingredient in our honey jerk turkey wings and jerk chicken. Our target market includes individuals who are busy but want something delicious and different. Since starting in 2019, we’ve grown steadily. My favorite aspect of the business is seeing an idea turn into reality—creating… Learn More

Join Us for a Spook-tacular Night at Cash Bingo – October 30, 2024! Get ready for a fun evening of bingo fun, food, and prizes at our Halloween-themed Cash Bingo fundraiser on October 30th, 2024! Hosted at the Salisbury Elks Lodge #817, this event promises to be a night full of excitement and spooky surprises, all in support of the MCE Women’s Business Center. Event Details: • Date: October 30th, 2024 • Location: Salisbury Elks Lodge #817 • Doors Open: 4:30 PM (Come early for food, drinks, and our cash bar!) • Games Start: 6:00 PM sharp Why You Should… Learn More

Tell me about your business. What is your top-selling product or service, who is your target market, how long have you been in business, and what’s your favorite thing about your business or clients? Broughton Food Safety offers food safety training courses and consulting services to businesses of all sizes involved in the manufacturing, processing, packaging, holding, and distribution of food for human consumption. We also cater to restaurants, retail establishments, and food entrepreneurs. Our goal is to ensure that these businesses comply with federal and state regulations. Our top-selling service is the Food Safety Preventive Control Alliance (FSPCA) Preventive… Learn More

Tell us about your business MaQlar Hair Care is an early-stage startup with both US and international customers on a mission to transform hair care by providing affordable, natural products that empower individuals to be their best selves.  The company was born out of personal hair growth struggles and a vision to address hair loss issues holistically, connecting individuals back to Mother Earth. The best-selling products are the MaQlar moringa, MaQlar butter (adult and kids), and MaQlar hibiscus mask.  We aim to reconnect humans with Mother Earth and their natural roots at MaQlar. We accomplish this through our internationally sourced,… Learn More

  Tell Us About Your Business My work is all about improving the quality of life and care for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. I provide services in three areas: individual and group art therapy, coaching and development of personalized care strategies for dementia caregivers, and consultation and training to organizations and facilities about dementia and sexual health. I have been working with older adults for over 15 years, but I have focused my business and clinical practice on supporting individuals living with dementia for the last four years. I am passionate about advocating for the importance of… Learn More

Sarah Guy, The SG Insights Story: Paving the Way for Smarter Decisions Tell me in your own words a little about your business.. What is your top selling product/service, target market, how many years in business, and your favorite thing about your business or clients. My business is about helping other organizations make better informed decision and to more effectively produce results. This comes in many forms such as research, strategic planning, program management services, grant writing and management, data analytics, and so on. One of the most in demand services my portfolio offers is strategic planning. In order to… Learn More

Embracing Your Potential: How Overcoming Self-Doubt and Fostering Positive Intentions Can Craft Your Dream Career In today’s fast-paced world, where success stories are often projections of relentless hustle and unfaltering confidence, it’s easy to find ourselves caught in the riptide of self-doubt and limiting beliefs. Yet, what if the secret to a thriving, fulfilling career lies not in the external noise, but within our inner voice? The journey toward not just a successful career, but one that feels right, makes us happy and allows us the freedom to control our own time, begins with releasing those limiting self-beliefs and cultivating… Learn More

  Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Trailblazing Black Women in History   As we welcome February, the Women’s Business Center joins in commemorating Black History Month. This month is not only a time to reflect on the significant contributions and achievements of the Black community but also an opportunity to honor the remarkable Black women who have paved the way for future generations with their resilience, intelligence, and courage.   In the spirit of this celebration, we spotlight a few of these extraordinary women, whose lives and legacies continue to inspire and empower.   Madam C.J. Walker (1867-1919) Born Sarah… Learn More