Earlier this month, we saluted Maryland small business owners and advocates at the 32nd annual Maryland Small Business Week Awards lunch. Among this year’s winners was one of Maryland Commerce’s own team members Les Hall, who won Minority Small Business Champion of the Year.

The event underscores the importance of Maryland’s small business community and the tremendous impact they have on our economy. In fact, Maryland’s small businesses make up roughly 97 percent of all employers in the state and provide jobs for 1.1 million people.

Here at Commerce, we have a toolbox full of loan and financing options and other programs that can give businesses the boost they need.

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