Empowering Maryland Business Owners: WHC Business Accelerators Launching This September 2026
At WHC, our core mission is simple: provide small business owners with the actionable strategies, financial literacy, operational frameworks, and access to capital needed to scale sustainably and create lasting jobs.
This September, we are taking our proven economic development curriculum across Maryland with four distinct accelerator cohorts running Monday through Thursday evenings. While each program is customized and branded specifically for the partner organizations and counties we serve, every cohort is powered by WHC’s rigorous, practical growth framework.
Monday Nights: The SBOSS Program in Baltimore City
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Kickoff: September 21st
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Partner: Impact Hub Baltimore
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Focus: The Shared Back Office Support Services (SBOSS) accelerator equips Baltimore entrepreneurs with essential operational infrastructure, financial modeling, technology integration, and lender-readiness frameworks to build generational wealth.
Tuesday Nights: The Level Up Series Program in Prince George’s County with FSC First
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Kickoff: September 22nd
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Partner: FSC First
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Focus: Delivered in partnership with FSC First, the Level Up Series curriculum guides established business owners through sustainable revenue expansion, capacity building, and capital access strategies tailored to Prince George’s County enterprises.
Wednesday Nights: Inclusive Ventures Program (Spanish Cohort) in Anne Arundel County
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Kickoff: September 9, 2026
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Partner: Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC)
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Focus: Through AAEDC’s award-winning Inclusive Ventures Program (IVP), we are facilitating our complete curriculum in Spanish. This cohort provides Spanish-speaking business owners with tailored instruction in pricing models, cash flow forecasting, legal compliance, and microloan access.
Thursday Nights: Small Business Growth in Charles County
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Kickoff: September 2026
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Focus: Continuing our long-term economic development initiatives in Southern Maryland, Thursday evenings are dedicated to Charles County business owners focused on scaling operations, winning contracts, expanding capacity, and driving local job growth.
Why WHC Accelerators Deliver Results
Over hundreds of graduates across Maryland, our cohorts consistently see measurable results:
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Clear Financial Visibility: Building reliable budgets, cash flow projections, and unit economics.
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Operational Readiness: Establishing SOPs, internal controls, and workforce management processes.
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Market Expansion: Developing targeted B2B, B2C, and B2G business development pipelines.
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Access to Capital: Preparing loan-ready packages to secure commercial lending, grants, and growth capital.
If you are an established business owner in Baltimore City, Prince George’s County, Anne Arundel County, or Charles County looking to scale, we invite you to connect with us.
Contact the WHC team directly to learn more about eligibility criteria, upcoming cohort dates, and application details.