Will Holmes (center) leading an event for FSC First, a CDFI in Maryland
INTERVIEW: Who is Will Holmes?
Will Holmes is:
- Founder of Will Holmes Consulting (WHC)
- Founder of WHC Lending
- Chairman Emeritus of the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce
- Entrepreneur in Residence at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
- Recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration 2024 Maryland Minority Business of the Year: mdsbwawards.org
- Author of the award-winning guide for entrepreneurs, “Find A Need. Fill A Need. Get Paid.“
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 firm that has guided over 12,000 entrepreneurs since 2006. WHC’s 8-week entrepreneurship curriculum has developed over 700 graduates across 11 programs, including 200 graduates from the Anne Arundel IVP program, with over 80% increasing revenue and creating jobs in their communities.
WHC has developed technical and economic development solutions for federal, state and local government agencies, financial institutions, and universities across the globe. WHC’s economic impact led to its recognition as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Maryland Minority Business of the Year.
Will is founder of WHC Lending, a commercial loan brokerage and mergers and acquisitions advisory, and the author of the acclaimed guide, “Find A Need. Fill A Need. Get Paid.” 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.
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.
TESTIMONIALS
Will Holmes has trained over 12,000 small businesses in Maryland. Over 650 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, at one of our Owner’s Community events, 3 of WHC’s clients, shared their experience working with Will Holmes.
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.
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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