October 2025 T.I.P.S. Webinar Series
MBE Compliance Considerations for Prime Contractors
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
10 a.m. - 12 noon
What rules govern the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program? Competition is tough
in the State contracting arena. Your chances of success are much greater when you understand the rules. This is particularly important when performing as an MBE. Join us for an in-depth look at the statutes and regulations in place today, as well as your rights and responsibilities as an MBE prime contractor or subcontractor.
Who should attend? Small businesses and certified MBEs who are ready and able to perform as a prime contractor or a subcontractor on state-funded procurements.
Your instructor(s) MBE Ombudsman Team, Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs.
Using AI in Operations, Marketing, Sales & Services
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Are you ready to unlock the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence across your entire organization? This intensive 90-minute webinar is designed to move beyond the hype and provide a practical roadmap for integrating AI into your most critical business functions. We will explore real-world applications and actionable strategies that leverage AI to gain a decisive competitive advantage. Whether you're looking to streamline complex processes or create hyper-personalized customer journeys, this session will equip you with the foundational knowledge to harness AI for tangible business growth and innovation in Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Service. Your facilitator Will Holmes will show you how AI can drive your key metrics forward. You will learn how to implement AI-powered automation in your operations to drastically cut costs and boost overall efficiency. We'll demonstrate how to utilize AI in marketing and sales to generate higher-quality leads, predict customer behavior, and shorten the sales cycle, directly contributing to a stronger top line. Finally, we'll cover how AI can revolutionize your customer service to increase satisfaction and retention. You will leave with a clear understanding of specific AI tools and tactics that you can apply immediately to increase sales, enhance efficiency, and ultimately, drive greater profitability.
Who should attend? Small, minority, women, and veteran business owners and entrepreneurs who want to better understand how to apply AI tools into their business to compete with greater confidence.
Your instructor - Will Holmes, Founder of WHC, a business management and AI technology consulting firm in Maryland.
What you need to know:
- There is no cost to attend.
- Advance registration is required. Attendees receive a unique link to join the event.
- This session will be recorded; by registering, you are consenting to be recorded.
- All attendees will be in listen only mode (your camera will be off and your mic is muted).
- A Q&A session will be conducted following the presentation.
- Special Accommodation requests should be made 14 days in advance to eduardo.hayden@maryland.gov.
