Welcome Small Business Owners!

Congratulations on your decision to start or expand your business. Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. (MCE) is a private nonprofit that works to build communities by supporting micro businesses. We offer the smallest community-based businesses access to the resources they need to start or grow their business:

• Counseling
• Small Business Training
• Networking Opportunities and
• Loans/Micro Finance

The majority of businesses in America are small with less than 30 employees. Small business is also the fastest growing segment of our economy. And small businesses sometimes grow into BIG businesses.

Regardless of your education, sex or race, you can start your own business and succeed. It will take hard work, time and effort on your part, but MCE is here to help you along the way. Our program will train you to understand business management, marketing and your financial needs.

To find out more information about MCE and how we can help your business succeed visit our Programs and Services . To apply for a small business loan review our Loan Application Checklist .

Quick Facts! •   There are over 450,000 micro enterprises in Maryland. •   Over 32,000 of them are located on the Maryland's Eastern Shore. •   Approximately 18% of employees in Maryland are employed by micro enterprises. •   About 53% of new small businesses begin in the home with less than $10,000 in start up capital. •   Women & minorities are starting small businesses in record numbers.