Where entrepreneurs, developers, and investors connect to build businesses and strengthen Southwest Baltimore.
Wells Fargo is a partner and lead sponsor for the Southwest Baltimore Entrepreneurship Conference 2026, which brings together the people shaping the future of business and commercial development in Southwest Baltimore.
Designed for entrepreneurs, developers, investors, lenders, property owners, public agencies, and community partners, the conference will explore how stronger businesses and thoughtful commercial investment can work together to create thriving neighborhood business districts.
Throughout the day, attendees will gain practical tools, make valuable connections, learn about financing and investment opportunities, and hear directly from professionals working across entrepreneurship, development, finance, and community revitalization.
This is more than a conversation about economic development. It is an opportunity to connect the people, capital, businesses, properties, and partnerships needed to move Southwest Baltimore forward.
This conference is made possible by Southwest Partnership. Your support helps advance our commercial revitalization efforts and strengthen the communities we serve. Consider donating to support our work.
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Highlights
- 4 hours
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 9 AM
Location
4MLK
4 North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21201
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Agenda
Breakfast and Check In
Get there early for breakfast provided by Cherry Street Cafe (@cherrystreetbaltimore)
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Welcome & Plenary Session: Building the Southwest Baltimore Business Ecosystem
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Entrepreneur and Development & Investment Sessions
Track A (Entrepreneurship): Opening Your Next Location / Financing Business Growth; Track B (Development): Why Invest in Southwest Baltimore?