ACCESS OVER 100 GRANTS

 

The LSC Business Center, a project of L. S. Caldwell & Associates, Inc. (LSC), cordially invites you to the 2nd Annual Virtual Grant Symposium!

Offering more than 100 grants and building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the theme for this year’s Grant Symposium is “Your Bridge to Grant Funding”. Our goal is to serve as a critical link between a diverse pool of Small, Socially, Economically and/or Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (S/EDBEs) seeking capital to fuel their growth and a wealth of untapped grant dollars.

Event Details

• What: 2nd Annual Virtual Grant Symposium

                    OVER 100 GRANTS – CONNECT DIRECTLY WITH GRANTORS

• Hosted by: LSC Business Center (A Project of L. S. Caldwell & Associates, Inc.)
• Theme: “Your Bridge to Grant Funding”
• Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
• Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Location: Virtual (Platform utilization training is available upon request)

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

This groundbreaking annual event is designed to connect S/EDBEs directly with vital grant dollars. We will provide access to over one hundred grants, offering businesses unprecedented opportunities to secure crucial capital, tap into diverse resources, and gain financial insights essential for their growth and success. The Grant Symposium allows you to directly connect with Grantors and hear about their opportunities.

Your participation in the Grant Symposium will provide you with the following benefits:

• ACTUAL Access to Capital: Connects YOU with over 100 actual grant opportunities across industries from federal, state, local and private sectors.
• Foster Networking and Collaboration: Connects YOU with professional services and business development strategies that provide specific, invaluable information on:
  • Grant/Proposal Writing
  • Utilizing AI for Grant and Proposal Writing
  • Accessibility Advantage: Securing and Sustaining Federal Grants
  • Small Business Administration SBIR Grant Program
• Access to dozens of actual Grantors: Attend your choice of grant workshops where you can actually speak with a Grantor in person.
• Obtain copies of all Grant materials: Applications and informational materials provided by Grantor Presenters will be made available to all registered participants.
• Participation in our FREE Raffle: All participants will be included in the Raffle. Five businesses will be selected throughout the day to receive additional valuable business resources.

About LSC Business Center

The LSC Business Center is a project of L. S. Caldwell & Associates, Inc (LSC). LSC is dedicated to assisting business enterprises and disadvantaged businesses in accessing capital, contracts, and business services. Through its programs and initiatives, the Center promotes business growth and prosperity specifically throughout the greater metropolitan Washington, D.C. area including Maryland and Virginia along with other areas across the United States.

1. S. Caldwell & Associates, Inc. has been in business for thirty-four (34) years and boasts a staff of business professionals. LSC has successfully created and operated numerous Business Centers and dozens of business development programs for private corporations, federal, state and local agencies. LSC has been responsible for facilitating billions of dollars in contract opportunities for local, small, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses through its business development services.

In addition, The LSC Business Center operates the Entrepreneurship Incubator Program which offers ancillary services that include:

• Bi-monthly one-on-one, in-person, services with a Business Consultant
• Access to Capital
• Access to Procurement and Contracts
• Strategic Business Development Consulting
• Professional service webinars and government contracting, training and various business curriculum

The Entrepreneurship Incubator Program is currently accepting new clients. Additionally, flexible office space is available to rent!

Registration and Contact

• CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for our virtual event

• Please confirm your attendance no later than close of business Friday, October 24, 2025, to secure your spot.
• Contact Information:
  • Phone: 667.303.3530
  • Gary Moore, Director, LSC Business Center: GMoore@lscaldwell.com
  • Sidney Carter, Office Manager: SCarter@lscaldwell.com

We look forward to partnering with you to create a more equitable and inclusive business landscape. We believe this Grant Symposium will have a meaningful impact on the success and growth of your business.

 

Sincerely,

Gary Moore, Director

LSC Business Center

A Project of L. S. Caldwell & Associates, Inc.

cc: Loretta S. Caldwell, President/CEO

     LS. Caldwell & Associates, Inc,