2025 Shore and Soar Competition

Maryland Capital Enterprises and Somerville Consulting Group invite you to our open houses for our first-ever Shore and Soar Pitch Competition.

This exciting new initiative will award two full sets of cash prizes—one for each location—offering $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second, and $1,000 for third in both Baltimore and on the Eastern Shore. The competition is designed for entrepreneurs whose businesses are actively growing their customer base, increasing market share, scaling operations, and maintaining profitability.

To help interested business owners prepare, an informational open house will be held:

  • May 15, 2025 | 6:00–8:00 PM
    The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, 1324 Belmont Ave, Suite 401, Salisbury, MD 21804

Somerville Consulting Group specializes in helping entrepreneurs succeed, offering leadership and technical consulting services tailored to small business needs.

In the meantime, if you want to go ahead and fill out the interest application, please visit www.somervilleconsultinggroup.com.

Application Deadlines for finalist consideration:

Baltimore: May 8th, 2025

Eastern Shore of Maryland: May 20th, 2025

MCE gratefully acknowledges the support of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the State of Maryland, whose generous grants have made this competition possible.

Come find out more in a casual setting and enjoy complementary catering!