State offering Minority Business Enterprise program, certification

Minority and Disadvantage Business Enterprise Certification — Learn about the State's Minority Business Enterprise program and the certification process from an MDOT specialist. Attendees will be introduced to the application process and obtain answers to questions about how to navigate through the certification process. Program requirements and qualification criteria will be explained. Mon., Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-noon, 11 W. Mt. Royal Ave., Baltimore. $35. 410-837-4928.

LeTip of Howard County: Business Networking and Tips — LeTip of Howard County: Business Networking and Tips invites attendees to bring business cards for networking opportunities. Wed., Sept. 21, 7:15 a.m., Historic Oakland Manor, 5430 Vantage Point Road, Columbia.

Job Club — First Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Open to all adults. Free. Designed to motivate job seekers and connect them with needed resources to expand their network to land their ideal job. Space is limited, register by the Friday prior to meeting. Pinnacle Empowerment Center, 8180 Lark Brown Road, Suite 301, Elkridge. Cindy, 410-799-1097, ext. 300, or [e-mail]. http://www.EmpowerCtr.org.

Business Women's Network of Howard County — Third Wednesdays, luncheon meetings. Promotes and supports a network of professional women in their careers as executives, business owners and leaders. Homewood Suites, 8320 Benson Drive, Columbia. $45 per guest. 410-740-0126. http://www.bwn-hoco.orghttp://www.bwn-hoco.org or [e-mail].

Sistahs' Business Network — Fourth Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. http://www.sistahsbusinessnetwork.com or [e-mail] for meeting location.