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Empowering Small Businesses in Maryland

Maryland Capital Enterprises empowers businesses to grow, create jobs, and generate wealth on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and across the state. With a vision to catalyze small business success, MCE has financed 142 businesses, providing $3.2 million in loans to owners and serving 2,820 individuals. They emphasize planning for success as key based on statistics showing high business failure rates. Loans range from $5000, with a 1-10 year term and interest rates of 5%-12%. Funding comes from various sources like CDFI, SBA, USDA, DHCD, and VLT. For those looking to start or expand a business in Maryland, MCE offers valuable resources and support.

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Empowering Small Businesses in Maryland

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  1. Fund Your Business Through Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc.

  2. MCE’s Mission Statement “We empower businesses to grow, create jobs, and generate wealth on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and across the state. Our vision is to be the catalyst for small business success across the Eastern Shore and throughout Maryland.”

  3. MCE’s Achievements Over the Past 12 Years: • 142 businesses directly financed • $3.2 million loaned to small business owners • 2,820 individuals served • 2,321 individuals received business training • 81 jobs created and 31 jobs retained just in 2012 • 65% of clients are start-up businesses, 35% are existing • 34% of clients are female, 76% are male

  4. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration: • 50% of all new businesses fail within 5 years • 80% within 10 years The key to success is PLANNING!

  5. About MCE’s Loans • Amounts – Loans are made from $5000 • Approval – Loan applications are reviewed by local volunteers – bankers and community leaders • Term/Interest – 1-10 years (depending on loan size). Rates are currently set at 5%-12% (depending on the loan fund). • Sample loan use – Equipment, operations, business supplies

  6. Funds for Small Businesses • CDFI • SBA • USDA • DHCD • VLT • SBA (CA)

  7. QUESTIONS ???

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