New TEDCO Programs Support Women Entrepreneurs | TEDCO

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced today the selection of 15 entrepreneurs to participate in two new 10-month pilot leadership development programs. In collaboration with local university and county partners, TEDCO created the Open Institute for Black Women Entrepreneur Excellence in Howard County and the Leading Women’s Program in Montgomery County to support entrepreneurs in building critical skills, expanding their networks, and successfully growing their businesses.

The two new pilot programs aim to build on a promising milestone: at 52%, Maryland has the highest rate per capita of women-business ownership in the United States. Nationally, 42% of all businesses are women-owned, employing 9.4 million workers and generating revenue of $1.9 trillion.

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