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Driven by Purpose How one entrepreneur turned 30 years behind the wheel into a business built on family, faith, and opportunity. For Carlisa Smith, entrepreneurship has become more than owning a business—it’s about creating opportunity, serving her community, and building a legacy for future generations. When Carlisa launched Carlisa Smith & Daughters, LLC in 2022,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 17, 2026 Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Center Announces Free July 2026 Business Training Series SALISBURY, MD — The Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) Women’s Business Center (WBC) invites entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and aspiring business owners to participate in its July 2026 lineup of free educational programs designed to help individuals

  Cyber threats and technology issues aren’t just problems for large corporations anymore — they’re impacting small businesses across the Shore. In this month’s Community Spotlight, learn about an upcoming Building Momentum session featuring Allison Shellhamer of BDK, Inc., who will share practical, easy-to-understand strategies to help protect your business and your team’s bottom line.

The Driving Force Behind Your Business By Shawna Kearsley, Business Development Partner When your vehicle is down, your business is down. That’s why Pohanka Automotive Group of Salisbury created Pro+ Fleet Solutions —dedicated commercial fleet solutions for Eastern Shore entrepreneurs. Who We Are Pohanka is The Automotive Capital of the Eastern Shore. We heard you:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Dory Hayman Marketing & Communications Maryland Capital Enterprises / Women’s Business Center dhayman@marylandcapital.org Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Center Announces Free February 2026 Business Training Webinars Salisbury, MD — Maryland Capital Enterprises’ Women’s Business Center (WBC) is pleased to announce its February 2026 lineup of no-charge business training webinars, designed

Build Your Financial Confidence in the New Year Tools, Tips & Resources for Emerging Business Owners Financial literacy isn’t something most of us were taught in school — yet it’s one of the most important skills for anyone starting or growing a business. To help you begin 2026 with clarity and confidence, we’ve put together

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 MCE Pohanka Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Banquet Last week, Maryland Capital Enterprises proudly celebrated the incredible talent, creativity, and determination that drive entrepreneurship on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The 2025 MCE Pohanka Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Banquet, held at Salisbury University, was a night filled with inspiration, community spirit, and well-deserved

In the world of entrepreneurship, success is often framed as a solo climb. But there’s a powerful counter-narrative rising—one that says we go further, stronger, together. That’s the spirit behind the Business of WE movement, and nowhere is it more alive than at their annual WE Summit. What Is the Business of WE? The Business

When Business Meets Benevolence: Entrepreneurs and Charity September 5th is International Day of Charity, a global reminder that generosity and community spirit are at the heart of progress. At Maryland Capital Enterprises, we see this every day in the lives of the entrepreneurs we serve. Our local business owners are more than providers of products

Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) Women’s Business Center is excited to announce a series of no-charge webinars this August designed to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners across Maryland. Let’s Talk Funding with MCE Monday, August 4, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Monday, August 11, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM Led by Nick Rudolph,