Minority business enterprises (MBEs) in Maryland miss out on billions of dollars in contracts because of* systemic barriers. The Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce is bringing together MBEs, corporate procurement leaders, prime contractors, policymakers, and economic development stakeholders on May 15 to discuss ways to address disparities in contracting and reshape the procurement process in Baltimore and the state.
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Maryland Statewide Digital Equity Summit explores broadband expansion, solutions to equity gap
Marylanders Online hosted the second annual Maryland Statewide Digital Equity Summit to examine challenges and solutions to gaps in digital literacy and connectivity, with Governor Wes Moore expressing his belief that Maryland has the potential to become a national model for digital inclusion and equity.
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A Prosperous Tomorrow empowers Baltimore residents with tech skills
Devin Jackson founded A Prosperous Tomorrow, an organization that provides digital literacy and technology career training to Baltimore residents, in order to combat the digital divide in the city and prepare young people for technology certifications.