Institute for Women Entrepreneur Excellence, Inc.

TEDCO is leveraging the unique expertise of Maryland’s four Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore – as well as other colleges, universities, economic development centers, and counties to build an alliance of founders and CEOs. This alliance will be utilized to enable promising women business leaders,  focus on navigating unique challenges, and traverse Maryland’s entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem, raising the economic standards for all. As we work with our collaborators, we are creating a business multiplier for all women entrepreneurs to create sustainable and repeatable growth for Maryland.

About

TEDCO’s Institute for Women Entrepreneur Excellence was created to address barriers to success. According to the most recent U.S. Census, 63.2% of Maryland’s civilian labor force is female.  

Research from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research from 2018 shows Maryland ranks first as the best state for women based on employment and earnings. The 2021 Maryland Small Business Economic Profile found that a total of 237,668 businesses in Maryland are owned by women, yet women continue to lag behind men in the accessibility of leadership roles throughout the country.

Our program builds on promising statistics for Maryland’s inclusive economy: at 52%, Maryland has the highest rate per capita of women business ownership in the United States. 

The condensed program is a week-long in-person workshop designed to provide women entrepreneurs with the information and tools to arm themselves for success. These sessions will take place in different locations—see below for more information on exact dates and locations.

Program Dates and Location

• Dates and Locations coming soon