About the Chapter
Meet the Greater Maryland Chapter
The Greater Maryland Chapter was founded in 2020 by a small team of long-term NBMBAA® members who recognized an untapped need for Black professionals and businesses in Maryland. COVID-19 and other events in 2020 underscored the absence of resources for this community.
Through programming and structured activities, the Greater Maryland Chapter supports the educational, economic, and career advancement opportunities for Black students, entrepreneurs, and professionals throughout Maryland.
Our Focus
Programs & Activities
Mid- to Late-Career Professionals
Programs and activities will primarily target mid- to late-career professionals, and complement the ongoing efforts of the NBMBAA® and local chapters nationwide.
Tomorrow’s Leaders
Our seasoned professionals will also help prepare tomorrow’s leaders through strategic programming aimed at undergraduate and graduate students in Maryland.
Black Entrepreneurs
Through collaboration and partnership, the Greater Maryland Chapter will also serve as a resource and connection hub for Black entrepreneurs.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
“Leading in the creation of educational, wealth-building, and growth opportunities for those historically underrepresented throughout their careers.”
This mission is the compass for every program we run, every partnership we forge, and every professional we serve. At the Greater Maryland Chapter, mission is not a statement on a wall — it is the standard we measure ourselves against every day.
Our Vision
A world where Black business professionals have equal access to the networks, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive — in Maryland and beyond.
We envision a Maryland where Black entrepreneurship, executive leadership, and academic achievement are not the exception — but the expectation. Where the next generation of Black business leaders finds a community already waiting to support them.
Ready to Join the Movement?
Membership in the Greater Maryland Chapter connects you to a national network of over 20,000 Black business professionals, exclusive programming, scholarships, and Fortune 500 partnerships.