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About The Maryland Small Business Examiner

The Maryland Small Business Examiner is an independent publication covering the people, businesses, and communities that make Maryland’s small business economy thrive. We believe local business news matters and that the businesses serving Maryland communities deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated.

Our Mission

Where Maryland Business Thrives

Maryland is home to hundreds of thousands of small businesses — from family-owned restaurants and neighborhood dental offices to independent contractors, artisans, and service providers who form the backbone of local communities across the state.

Yet these businesses rarely receive the coverage and recognition they deserve. The Maryland Small Business Examiner exists to change that. We cover Maryland small business news, celebrate community achievements, and shine a spotlight on the businesses that earn the trust of their customers every single day.

What We Do

Coverage, Community and Recognition

Editorial Coverage

Maryland Small Business News

We publish news, spotlights, and features covering Maryland’s small business community — from economic development and local business openings to community impact stories and industry trends across all 23 counties and Baltimore City.

Community Spotlight

Small Business Spotlight Series

Our Small Business Spotlight series features individual Maryland businesses and the people behind them. We tell the stories that matter — the passion, the challenges, and the achievements that define Maryland’s small business community.

Annual Recognition

Best of Maryland Small Business Awards

Each year our editorial team independently selects outstanding Maryland small businesses for the Best of Maryland Small Business Awards. Selection is merit-based, no application required, and entirely free to recipients.

Coverage Area

Serving All of Maryland

The Maryland Small Business Examiner covers small business news and recognizes outstanding businesses across all 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City.

Allegany

Anne Arundel

Baltimore City

Baltimore County

Calvert

Caroline

Carroll

Cecil

Charles

Dorchester

Frederick

Garrett

Harford

Howard

Kent

Montgomery

Prince George’s

Queen Anne’s

Somerset

St. Mary’s

Talbot

Washington

Wicomico

Worcester

Editorial Standards

Independent. Transparent. Merit-Based.

Editorial Independence

The Maryland Small Business Examiner operates with full editorial independence. Our news coverage and award selections are made by our editorial team without influence from advertisers, sponsors, or business relationships.

No Pay-to-Play

Coverage and recognition in The Maryland Small Business Examiner is never for sale. Editorial decisions are made on merit. Businesses cannot pay for news features, award consideration, or favorable coverage of any kind.

Research-Based Selection

Our editorial team uses publicly available information including customer reviews, business ratings, community feedback, and professional standing to research and select award recipients. We do not solicit or require applications.

Community-First Coverage

Our news coverage prioritizes stories that matter to Maryland’s small business community. We cover economic development, local business milestones, community impact, and the people behind Maryland’s small businesses.

Work With Us

Reach Maryland’s Small Business Community

The Maryland Small Business Examiner reaches business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders across Maryland. If your organization serves Maryland’s small business community we would love to connect.

Advertising and Partnership Inquiries

Interested in reaching Maryland’s small business audience? Contact our team to learn about advertising and partnership opportunities with The Maryland Small Business Examiner.

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