About Us




Mission: 
As a coordinating office within the Executive Department, the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs​ connects the small business community to greater economic opportunities in both the public and private sectors, while implementing and monitoring small, minority, women, and veteran preference procurement programs across 70 state agencies.
  
Vision:  Create an open and accessible culture where Maryland is open for all small businesses, including those owned by minorities, women and veterans.


 
 
 
The State of Maryland pledges to provide constituents, businesses, customers, and stakeholders with services in the following manner:
  • Friendly and Courteous: We will be helpful and supportive and have a positive attitude and passion for what we do.
  • Timely and Responsive: We will be proactive, take initiative, and anticipate your needs.
  • Accurate and Consistent: We will always aim for 100% accuracy, and be consistent in how we interpret and implement state policies and procedures.
  • Accessible and Convenient: We will continue to simplify and improve access to information and resources.
  • Truthful and Transparent: We will advance a culture of honesty, clarity and trust.

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