The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network provides consulting services and training programs to current and prospective small business owners in Maryland.

SBDC services include individual counseling (at no cost to the client) to assist in developing and refining business plans, solving specific problems, locating capital and brainstorming innovative strategies to support growth and profitability. SBDC also offers training programs for all stages of small business development. 

Most of the more than 20 SBDC locations throughout Maryland have a resource library with information on starting, operating and growing a small business. Six regional offices throughout the state provide resources and referral services to help Maryland businesses expand and grow in Maryland and compete globally.  

Contact the Small Business Development Center nearest you:  

Western Region  
Serving Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and Frederick counties
301-687-1080
www.sbdc-wmd.com

Central Region    
Serving Baltimore, Baltimore City, Howard and Anne Arundel counties    
1-877-421-0830
www.towson.edu/sbdc

Northern Region
Serving Carroll, Harford and Cecil counties
410-836-4237
www.harford.edu/sbdc

Capital Region    
Serving Montgomery and Prince George's counties
301-403-0501
www.capitalregionsbdc.umd.edu

Southern Region    
Serving Charles, Calvert and St. Mary's counties   
301-934-7583 
www.sbdchelp.com 

Eastern Region    
Serving Kent, Queen Anne's, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset and Worchester counties
800-999-7232 
www.salisbury.edu/community/sbdc