The primary goal of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act program is to foster the stabilization and growth of minority and women-owned business enterprises in the City of Baltimore and the surrounding areas in Maryland that have been affected by COVID-19, through technical assistance, business development, and training. This program is presented by the City of Baltimore, Mayor's office of Small, Minority and Women Business The specific training seeks to increase expertise in areas such as: accounting, marketing, cash flow management, human resource management, technology development, research & development, and government procurement.

Recognizing the need for new methods of conducting business, particularly now, given the ongoing pandemic, we have introduced this Program to help meet the needs of these companies, many of which are now trying to adjust to new business models and the use of technology. Over the next six months, the Program will seek to provide immediate relief, utilizing specialized consulting services from local resource providers who can be retained to work with qualified small and minority businesses to assist in their recovery from the effects of COVID-19. The focus will be on those businesses that are vital for growing and diversifying our local economy. The ultimate goal is to help companies return to profitability by re-starting, expanding or pivoting to new business models.

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