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MISSION: BELL educates, advocates for and funds small, minority, rural and woman-owned businesses in Maryland that have been denied capital. BELL ensures the continued hiring of local workers and the development of stronger, safer, thriving communities. What is BELL? BELL is a non-profit (501c3) organization that is committed to providing business owners the training and support they need to access capital, increase revenue, add jobs and have a positive impact on the Maryland economy. BELL serves the entire Maryland business community, not just Baltimore. BELL raises money for our Small Business Fund through event ticket sales, sponsorships and donations. Click here to apply for a micro loan from our Small Business Fund. Click here to become a Member. Click here to become a Sponsor. |
Why Join THE BELL COMMUNITY?Your participation as a Member or Sponsor grows the BELL Small Business Fund that supports small, woman-owned and minority businesses. Additionally, your support creates training programs that guide the smart growth of local companies. BELL serves all of the state of Maryland. Learn more about Membership and Sponsorship. |
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| TRUIST AWARDS BELL $50,000!!! We are thankful to the TRUIST Foundation for their financial support of BELL and growing companies in Maryland! If you would like to support small, minority, rural and woman-owed businesses in Maryland, click here to learn more about Sponsorship. |
| The Money Maryland (TM) series was developed by Will Holmes Consulting (WHC) and is produced in partnership with Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corporation, the Charles County Economic Development Department, Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism and the Baltimore Economic Leadership League (BELL). Click here to register for free!
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| BELL AWARDS $10,000 to INNERLIGHT HOLISTIC HEALING Congratulations to Dr. Haneefa of Innerlight Holistic Healing for winning our 2022 BELL REVIVAL BALTIMORE Pitch Competition. We are so proud of Dr. Haneefa and her commitment to wellness. Click here to learn more about her and her mission. |
BELL FUNDS DEEPLY ROOTED DINING BELL is proud to support Amanda and Chef Joe as they open their new restaurant, Rooted Rotisserie in Hollins Market in Baltimore, Maryland. Click here to learn more about Rooted Rotisserie in Baltimore, MD. |
WHC GRADS ARE INVITED TO JOIN BELL! |
ALL 550+ GRADS of our WHC Entrepreneurship Curriculum are invited to join BELL! If you completed one of the following programs, you are invited to join BELL:
Are you looking for structure, accountability, 1-on-1s, networking, discounts on other member's services and products? Would you like free promotion of your business to members and to our network? Would you like to attend exclusive business networking events with other businesses who understand cash flow projections and how to scale their companies? Would you like preferred status for funding opportunities? |
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| BELL RECOGNIZED BY BALTIMORE MAYOR
| Congratulations to WHC Grad, Karen Selby!
BELL partners with Johns Hopkins Carey Business School to provide resources to small businesses through the Community Consulting Lab. We presented Karen Selby of Selby's Grab and Go with $5,000 for winning our 5k Pitch Competition! |
BELL Founder, Will Holmes and the BELL organization was recognized by the Mayor's Office of Baltimore for our impact on thousands of business owners across Baltimore and the State of Maryland. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve! 
BELL SOCIAL EVENTS  From business networking events to elegant galas, BELL provides our members and the community the opportunity to party with a purpose! Funding from ticket sales and membership grows our BELL Small Business Fund which supports small, minority, woman-owned, and rural businesses in Maryland. Join BELL today! | BELL LEARNING SESSIONS
You are invited to join BELL and attend the next learning session if you are serious about growing your business and creating jobs in your community. Join BELL today! |
BELL's partnership with WHC, the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, and various federal, state and local agencies gives BELL the unique opportunity to provide free or discounted pricing on high quality learning opportunities to aspiring and growing companies in Maryland.