Programs & Initiatives
What We Do
Our programming spans the full arc of a professional career — from scholarship support for students to executive development for senior leaders. Every program is designed around one goal: creating sustainable economic opportunity for Black professionals in Maryland.
Program 01 — Flagship
Scholar Program
Scholarships, mentoring, and direct support for Maryland students at HBCUs and state universities pursuing business and professional degrees.
- →Merit-based and need-based scholarship awards
- →Academic mentoring from chapter professionals
- →Internship placement and career pipeline to chapter
Program 03 — Flagship
Entrepreneurship
Connecting Black founders, small business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs with capital networks, coaching, and a peer community built for growth.
- →Annual pitch competition with investor panel
- →Access to capital networks and funding resources
- →Business development workshops and peer community
Program 02
Career Advancement
Resume workshops, interview prep, salary negotiation coaching, and direct connections to employers actively recruiting Black talent.
Program 04
Mentorship
Structured pairing of emerging leaders with seasoned executives for career strategy, leadership development, and professional navigation.
Program 05
Executive Leadership
Leadership development, C-suite roundtables, and curated access to executive communities for mid-to-senior professionals ready to lead.
Program 06
Community Impact
Financial literacy events, outreach programming, and economic development reinvesting the chapter’s expertise directly into Black communities statewide.