About this Event
Join the Greater Baltimore Urban League for the 2026 GBUL Business Summit, a free gathering of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers at the Rita Rossi Colwell Center in Baltimore, hosted by Marc Clarke.
This year’s summit features a Pitch Competition, where Maryland-based businesses will compete for transformational awards. This competition is designed to attract serious entrepreneurs and provide them with capital, visibility, and resources to scale their businesses.
In addition to the competition, attendees will enjoy:
- Workforce development panels
- Tech, trades, and entrepreneurship sessions
- Community Row, showcasing nonprofits and government partners ($25 nonprofit tables)
- Exhibitor marketplace with vendors selling products & services ($100 exhibitor tables)
- High-value networking opportunities across Baltimore’s public, private, and nonprofit sectors
- Hospitality, tech, and nonprofit panels highlighting the power of public-private partnerships
- Food provided by GBUL’s Restaurant Accelerator Program participants, showcasing culinary entrepreneurship in action
✨ Admission to the Summit is FREE & open to the public. Sponsorship opportunities are available to support this important event and ensure Baltimore’s entrepreneurs have access to the resources they need to thrive.
📍 Date/Location: Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Rita Rossi Colwell Center, 701 E Pratt St., Baltimore, MD
🌐 Learn more: www.gbul.org | #GBULSummit2026
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rita Rossi Colwell Center, 701 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, United States
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