BGA DMV Business Growth Meetup: Customers, Capital & Connections
About this Event
Come for answers. Leave with a plan and new relationships.
WASHINGTON, D.C. + GREATER BALTIMORE
This is a regional DMV business event for owners, entrepreneurs and professionals from Washington, D.C., Prince George's County, Montgomery County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County and the Greater Baltimore area.
We are meeting in the BWI and Arundel Mills corridor, a convenient middle point between Washington and Baltimore.
The Bizness Growth Association is bringing business owners, lenders, consultants and growth-minded professionals together for an evening built around the things that actually move a business forward: more customers, better systems, access to capital and the right connections.
This is not another room full of empty motivation, nonstop pitching or people collecting business cards they will never use. Bring a real business question, learn something practical, meet people who understand what you are building and leave with clear next steps.
WHAT YOU WILL GET
• Practical customer-growth and follow-up strategies
• Funding-readiness guidance and a clearer understanding of what capital providers look for
• Simple systems that reduce owner dependence and help businesses run better
• Useful ways to apply AI without making your business feel robotic
• Intentional networking with potential customers, partners, vendors, lenders and resources
• Real conversation about the problems business owners usually have to figure out alone
WHO SHOULD COME
Established business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, independent professionals, consultants, service providers, lenders and anyone serious about building something sustainable. Whether you are growing, rebuilding or preparing to launch, come ready to introduce yourself, share what you are working on and help somebody else in the room.
This is BGA's first meetup since 2022. Bring business cards, bring one real question and come prepared to make connections that continue after the event.
COMING FROM D.C. OR PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY?
You are part of this event. The MARC Penn Line connects Washington Union Station, New Carrollton, Bowie State University and Odenton with BWI Rail Station. From BWI Rail Station, attendees can use a short rideshare to the hotel.
Check-in and networking begin at 5:30 PM. The main program begins at 6:00 PM, giving D.C. and PG County attendees additional travel time.
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, October 15, 2026
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Hyatt House BWI Airport / Baltimore
857 Elkridge Landing Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Near BWI Airport and Arundel Mills
OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER
Hyatt House BWI Airport / Baltimore is the official hotel partner for this BGA meetup. The discounted BGA attendee room block is confirmed. Reserve online at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/BWIXA/G-GBAO by October 2, 2026. Hotel reservations are separate from Eventbrite registration. Hyatt requires cancellations at least 48 hours before arrival to avoid a one-night cancellation fee.
Complimentary parking is available. The H Bar will be open for guests who want to purchase their own food or drinks.
Admission is free, but registration is required. The event is limited to 65 people.
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