Mission Statement

We empower businesses to grow, create jobs, and generate wealth on Maryland's Eastern Shore and across the state.

Vision Statement

Be the catalyst for small business success on Maryland's Eastern Shore and across the state.

What We Do

• EMPOWER individuals to succeed in business
• CREATE job opportunities and spread prosperity for Maryland residents
• PROVIDE entrepreneurs with intelligence about best-in-class ideas and practices
• INVEST in community change by providing capital where funding gaps exist
• PROMOTE entrepreneurship as a means of employment and wealth-building
• TRANSFORM lives and build futures

Our Values

Be Entrepreneural: We act like our customers - entrepreneurs! We must set the example and practice what we preach. We must be innovative and opportunistic.

Embrace Opportunity: We must provide equal opportunity to all for MCE services - especially those who lack access to needed tools and resources for success.

Build Community: We seek to build stronger and mote resilient communities across the Eastern Shore and the State of Maryland through strong businesses and meaningful jobs.

Value Partnerships: We cannot do it alone. We value partnerships as a way to operate more efficiently and to maximize impact.

Deliver Quality Service: We value our customers and seek to provide them with a high quality experience in all of our programs and services.