Will Holmes (seated) with recent WHC Curriculum Grads 

 

About our Founder, Will Holmes
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Meet Will Holmes, a driving force in the Maryland business community and beyond. He’s the Founder of Will Holmes Consulting (WHC), an award-winning advisory firm that has helped over 12,000 entrepreneurs since 2006 and developed technical solutions for government agencies, financial institutions, and universities across the globe. Will’s expertise has led him to be recognized as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Maryland Minority Business of the Year. He’s also the author of the acclaimed guide, “Find A Need. Fill A Need. Get Paid.”

Will’s commitment to economic growth extends to his role as Founder of the Baltimore Economic Leadership League, a non-profit expanding opportunity for minority and women-owned businesses. As Chairman Emeritus of the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneur in Residence at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, Will’s influence is widespread. Over 600 business owners have graduated from his 8-week entrepreneurship with over 80% increasing revenue and creating jobs in their communities.

His commitment and impact are undeniable. Will Holmes and the WHC team stand ready to serve organizations dedicated to strengthening communities and positively impacting the economy. 

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Will Holmes has trained over 12,000 small businesses in Maryland. Over 600 have received intense training through his 8-week WHC Entrepreneur Curriculum. Based on statistics from the participating counties, over 80% of graduates have created multiple new jobs and have dramatically increased revenue.

Recently, one of WHC’s clients, Anne Arundel County released statistics on the effectiveness of our curriculum. Watch this 1.5 minute video from the County Executive detailing our impact on the economy. 

 

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In 2021, Mr. Holmes was elected Chairman Emeritus of the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce for his outstanding work during his term, doubling membership and increasing value to members and partners.

WHC has received three citations from two U.S. Senators, two from the Governor of Maryland, one from the Comptroller of Maryland, two Certificates of Recognition from the Mayor’s Office of the City of Baltimore (three different administrations), and accolades from The Maryland General Assembly, The Baltimore City Council, The Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Baltimore Leadership Association, The Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, and various local and national organizations for its work with aspiring entrepreneurs and youth. Check out our awards.

In 2021, Will Holmes founded the Baltimore Economic Leadership League also known as BELL. Mr. Holmes used his personal funds to start BELL and cover expenses until it was self-sustaining. 

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 manages various funds and provides commercial loans to small, rural, woman-owned and minority businesses in the region.

Why is BELL important?

BELL provides the training, support and capital that small Maryland companies need to scale. Our programs help entrepreneurs understand credit, learn how to invest in their businesses, choose the right customer, determine pricing and hire the right people at the right time in their growth.

BELL partners with individuals and businesses who share the perspective that investment in small, rural, woman-owned and minority businesses is important to the local and national economy and helps create stronger, safer, and better communities.

Members and Sponsors help BELL remove the long-standing barriers to business capital so small companies can grow revenue and add jobs. Learn more about BELL. 

Prior to starting Will Holmes Consulting and the Baltimore Economic Leadership League, Will Holmes worked as a Director at SoundExchange (digital performance royalty distribution); Director of Operations for Debt Shield (debt settlement); General Manager for Amstar Mortgage (mortgage lending); Call Center Director for Residential Lending Corporation (mortgage lending); and Manager of the Outbound Call Center for Amerix (debt management). Connect with Will on LinkedIn. 

 

 

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