Business Resource Expo 2026

Showcase Your Business and Build Connections

Howard County businesses, don’t miss your chance to be part of the Business Resource Expo.

We’re making a final call for vendors to connect directly with entrepreneurs and growing companies looking for resources, partnerships, and support to scale. We are especially encouraging Howard County-based businesses to apply as we finalize our exhibitor lineup.

Preferred industries include manufacturing, engineering, IT and cybersecurity, logistics, construction and trades, professional services, government contracting, technology, and business-focused nonprofits.

Showcase your organization, build connections, and support local business growth all in one place. Applications due Friday, March 6.

Attend the Business Resource Expo to connect with local companies, discover valuable resources, and build new partnerships across Howard County’s business community.

Smart Financing. Faster Expansion. Real Growth in Howard County.

Metro Commercial Laundry Corporation is a strong example of that impact in action. As a leading outsourced laundry provider serving more than 50 hotels across the Mid-Atlantic, the company expanded into Howard County with a new 72,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility designed to increase capacity, invest in automation, and support future growth in healthcare and institutional markets. The facility is expected to support up to 200 jobs across operations, engineering, logistics, and administrative roles.

Our Catalyst VLT financing helped accelerate the company’s transition from its previous facility, allowing specialized equipment, operations, and employees to move efficiently without disrupting production. That support enabled Commercial Laundry to activate the new facility faster and maintain momentum during a critical phase of growth.

Located within Howard County’s Enterprise Zone, the expansion also benefits from incentives that support capital investment and long-term job creation. 

Turn Your Business Idea Into Real Growth With HoCo Higher

Our HoCo Higher Accelerator programs are thoughtfully planned to help founders develop the foundation of their business idea and design infrastructure for it to scale.  
 
For those early in their business' journey, this program will kickstart your company's growth. Sign up for our 10 week Fast Track program beginning on April 7th.  

Generating over $150,000 in revenue and ready to position your company to scale further, and faster? Join our CEO Accelerator session with established business owners starting on March 18th.  

Learn directly from experts and business owners who actively apply the methods and strategies taught in these programs. Register today. 

Where Maryland’s Fastest-Growing Startups Take the Spotlight

The Pitch and Mingle Series: Investor Showcase brings founders to the stage to showcase their startups and connect directly with angel investors and ecosystem leaders. The evening blends high-energy product demos with authentic networking and peer learning.

This event also marks the first incubator collaboration between the Maryland Innovation Center, BWTech, and FITCI, bringing three leading innovation communities together to strengthen the regional startup ecosystem and expand access to capital, mentorship, and opportunity.

For founders, this is an opportunity to learn what investors value, strengthen your pitch, and expand your investor network. For investors, it’s a chance to discover emerging startups, exchange insights with fellow investors, and build a strong deal pipeline.

Stop Chasing Deals. Start Building a Sales System That Works.

Sales isn’t just about closing deals — it’s about building a repeatable system that turns leads into loyal customers.

The BRITE: Sales 101 Series helps founders and small business owners master the fundamentals of sales through three interactive workshops focused on pipeline building, positioning, and closing.

You’ll walk away with practical tools, templates, and confidence to grow your revenue — even if you’re a team of one.

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