Women's Business Center

The Maryland Capital Enterprises’(MCE) Women’s Business Center proudly announces its recent recognition at the Maryland Women’s Small Business Celebration 2023, hosted by the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women’s Business Affairs on October 10, 2023, in Crownsville, Maryland. The event marked the official commencement of Maryland Women’s Small Business Month and celebrated the crucial contributions of women-owned businesses across the state. The celebration was graced by Special Secretary Maria Martinez, representing Governor Wes Moore, who proclaimed October as Maryland Women’s Small Business Month. In addition to this, the event witnessed the launch of program seals for the Minority Business… Learn More

Hello from the Maryland Comptroller’s Office and welcome to the Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Center’s new website! As Maryland’s chief fiscal officer since 2007, I know the importance of successful small businesses. Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE), a nonprofit, community development financing institution has always been a strong resource for new businesses. MCE offers access to capital and free technical assistance to both new and existing small businesses across the state – specifically, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Baltimore City, and Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties. Let’s do a bit of alphabet soup. MCE is the only Community Development Financial Institutions… Learn More