WHC
WHC is an award-winning, Business Management and Technology Advisor to Government Agencies, Financial Institutions, Universities, Non-Profit Organizations and Growing Companies. WHC was established in 2006.
WHC is DBE, SBE, MBE certified and approved to take all forms of payment.
Our mission is to help leaders avoid costly mistakes, bypass the time involved with trial and error and quickly implement technical, management, marketing & training solutions that will enable you to better engage your customers and have the desired impact.
Specialties:
- Economic Development
- Artificial Intelligence Implementation and Integration
- Small Business Training & Development
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Website, App & Marketing Integration
- Marketing Strategy & Research, Target Customer Engagement & Digital Marketing
- Business Process Improvement, Business Plans & Preparation for Accessing Capital
- Customized Technical, Business & Leadership Training & Coaching Programs
- Capacity Building, Commercial Lending & Investor Matchmaking
- Data Transformation, Analysis & Reporting
WHC is DBE, SBE and MBE Certified
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE), pursuant to the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program, has determined that WHC meets the eligibility standards and is certified in the following capacity:
NAICS Code – NAICS Industry Title
- NAICS 541611 – DBE/MBE/SBE: ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
- NAICS 541612 – DBE/MBE/SBE: HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING SERVICES (SPECIFICALLY: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES)
- NAICS 541613 – DBE/MBE/SBE: MARKETING CONSULTING SERVICES
- NAICS 541614 – DBE/MBE/SBE: PROCESS, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES
- NAICS 541820 – DBE/MBE/SBE: PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCIES
- NAICS 541910 – DBE/MBE/SBE: MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING
- NAICS 561499 – DBE/MBE/SBE: ALL OTHER BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES (SPECIFICALLY: CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION SERVICES ON A CONTRACT OR FEE BASIS)
- NAICS 611420 – DBE/MBE/SBE: COMPUTER TRAINING (EXCEPT FOR: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SCHOOLS AND LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) MANAGEMENT TRAINING)
- NAICS 611430 – DBE/MBE/SBE: PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Government Contracts and Experience
Contracts
U.S. Department of Defense
As a subcontractor to Nymbus Federal, WHC supported the U.S. Department of Defense initiative called DoD Velociter. The Velociter program provided training and development to technology companies awarded SBIR grants from the U.S. Department of Defense. WHC provided management and technology consulting to program participants over a multi-year contract.
U.S. Small Business Administration/ National Disability Institute
WHC developed the curriculum and facilitates the National Disability Institute Entrepreneur Growth Accelerator. EGA is a free, 8 week, online program, that teaches core business and financial concepts and brings Subject Matter Experts to contribute as panelists. The purpose is to teach business owners how to scale and increase revenue so they can create jobs in in their communities. This is for business owners who identify as having a disability. This a national program.
Baltimore County Government
As a prime contractor, WCH developed and presented performance training to managers and top personnel through the Office of Human Resources.
Anne Arundel County Economic Development
Inclusive Ventures Program: As a prime contractor, WHC developed the curriculum and facilitates the Anne Arundel County Economic Development Inclusive Ventures Program. IVP is a free, 8-week, online program, that teaches core business and financial concepts and brings Subject Matter Experts to contribute as panelists. The purpose is to teach business owners how to scale and increase revenue so they can create jobs in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. This is for woman-owned and minority businesses located in Anne Arundel County. Graduates receive a $5k grant.
Charles County Economic Development
Business Growth Advantage Program: As a prime contractor, WHC developed the curriculum and facilitates the Charles County Economic Development Business Growth Advantage Program. BGAP is a free, 8-week, online program, that teaches core business and financial concepts and brings Subject Matter Experts to contribute as panelists. The purpose is to teach business owners how to scale and increase revenue so they can create jobs in Charles County, Maryland. This is for small and minority businesses located in Charles County. Graduates receive a $5k grant.
Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism
Talbot Works Business Academy: As a prime contractor, WHC developed the curriculum and facilitates the Talbot Works Business Academy. TWBA is a free, 8-week, online program, that teaches core business and financial concepts and brings Subject Matter Experts to contribute as panelists. The purpose is to teach business owners how to scale and increase revenue so they can create jobs in Talbot County, Maryland. This is for small businesses located in Talbot County. Graduates receive a $2k grant.
Caroline County Economic Development and Tourism
EDGE Program: As a prime contractor, WHC developed the curriculum and facilitates the Caroline County EEDGE Program. EDGE is a free, 8-week, online program, that teaches core business and financial concepts and brings Subject Matter Experts to contribute as panelists. The purpose is to teach business owners how to scale and increase revenue so they can create jobs in Caroline County, Maryland. This is for small and minority businesses located in Caroline County. Graduates receive a certificate from the county.
Dorchester County Economic Development
BEAMS Program: As a prime contractor, WHC developed the curriculum and facilitates the Dorchester County BEAMS Program. BEAMS is a free, 8-week, online program, that teaches core business and financial concepts and brings Subject Matter Experts to contribute as panelists. The purpose is to teach business owners how to scale and increase revenue so they can create jobs in Dorchester County, Maryland. This is for small and minority businesses located in Dorchester County. Graduates receive a certificate from the county.
Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development
Park Heights Visionaries Program: As a prime contractor, WHC developed the curriculum and facilitates the Baltimore City PHV Program. PHV is a free, 12-week, online program, that teaches core business and financial concepts and brings Subject Matter Experts to contribute as panelists. The purpose is to teach business owners how to scale and increase revenue so they can create jobs and sustainable businesses in Park Heights in Baltimore, Maryland. This is for small and minority businesses located in Park Heights in Baltimore City, Maryand. Graduates receive a certificate from the city and grant for completion.
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Experience
U.S. Department of Treasury
WHC partners with the U.S. Department of Treasury to develop strategy for the HBCU GSA schedule as outlined in the Presidential Executive Order and promote Treasury events to local business owners.
U.S. Small Business Administration
WHC partners with the U.S. Small Business Administration to develop training and development for local business owners and promote SBA events to local business owners.
U.S. Department of Commerce/ Minority Business Development Agency
WHC partners with the U.S. Department of Commerce to develop training and development for local business owners and promote MBDA events to local business owners.
Maryland Small Business Development Center
WHC partners with the Maryland Small Business Development Center to develop training and development for local business owners and promote SBDC events to local business owners.