Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund
Governor Larry Hogan announced the launch of the $248 million Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund, which will be administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to support mortgage relief, home repairs, housing counseling, and legal services. Visit here to check eligibility, access the application portal, and more.
Electric Car Charger Grant
The Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) is offering funding under the EVSE Program of the VW Settlement. The total available is $3.7 million. Two programs: 1) Electric Corridors Grant Program (ECGP) that funds public Level 3 fast chargers along corridors and in city HUB areas. 2) Charge Ahead Grant Program (CAGP) that funds Level 2 chargers at workplaces and some government-owned properties. MDE is accepting proposals through April 15th. See program detail here.
Business District Improvement and Facility Improvement Grants
$10 Million in community safety funding is available to Maryland's local Business districts and nonprofit organizations from Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). There are two separate grant opportunities: One is for community-wide business district improvements and the other is for facility improvements. Funding will encourage the implementation of crime prevention strategies through physical design improvements, operational activities, and community vigilance and maintenance. Details here.
Upper Shore Micro Agricultural Grant
Cecil County Office of Economic Development is now accepting applications for the Upper Shore Micro Agricultural Grant Program! For more info and to apply visit www.usrcmd.org/agmicrogrant Cecil County businesses can go directly to our website, www.cecilcountyag.org to apply.
Additional Grant Opportunities
Looking for additional funding opportunities? Visit onestop.md.gov to browse by state agency.
Susquehanna Workforce Network Virtual Job Fair
Tuesday, January 18th from 10am-12noon. Multiple employers with hundreds of job opportunities! Meet recruiters and get your questions answered! Visit www.swnetwork.org/JOB-FAIR for more information and to view a list of open positions.
10 Employee Benefits That Matter Most in 2022
Benefits are unique to each company. Plus, now that COVID-19 has overhauled the world for a second year in a row, benefits are looking different as we progress into 2022. Read the Zenefits article here.
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SBA Access to Capital Webinar
Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 10:00 am. FREE.
This webinar focuses on helping small businesses understand how lending institutions evaluate small business loan requests. Specific topics include how the SBA helps when lenders say no and information on SBA financial programs. Register here.
SBDC Webinar: Attract and Retain The Best Employees During The Great Resignation
Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 10:30 AM. FREE.
It is never easy to find and keep great talent, but it has become particularly difficult of late. Join this webinar to learn how to plan, manage and communicate your employee benefits in a way that attracts and retains the best talent. Register here by 1/11/22 at 4PM.
NFIB – Federal Update: From Congress to the Courts
Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 12:00 PM ET.
While it is a new year, Congress is still considering last year’s substantial tax and spending package, the Build Back Better Act. Join the webinar on Wednesday to learn the latest on the Build Back Better Act proposal and NFIB’s efforts to restore the Employee Retention Tax Credit for the fourth quarter in 2021. This webinar will also feature a special report from NFIB Small Business Legal Center’s Executive Director Karen Harned on the vaccine mandate lawsuit, NFIB v. OSHA. Register here.
SCORE Webinars
Register for any of the following webinars for FREE, here.
- Business Bookkeeping Basics: Tue, Jan 18, 2022 1:00 PM EST
- Ask the CPA 2022 - Tax Advice for Your Small Business: Thu, Feb 3, 2022 1:00 PM EST
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Rising Sun Chamber Events
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Rising Sun is a participating town in the Winter Lights Cecil Nights festival! Visit our Decorated Downtown and then warm up by stopping in at one of the participating Rising Sun businesses and enjoying their incredible winter specials. Find the full list here!
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Cecil Leadership Institute 2022
Enhance your career by developing leadership skills, building your network meeting key leaders in your community and more at the Cecil Leadership Institute. Learn more here. Applications are due January 18, 2022.
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