The benefits we provide

Businesses helping business is what we’re about!

Networking

We hold networking events on a quarterly basis, held on the first Thursday of January, April, June, and September. These meetings feature guest speakers, a rundown of upcoming events and opportunities, and a casual environment to meet and get to know the local business owners in the area. Prospective members are welcome to attend!

 

Mentorship

Becoming a successful business owner doesn’t happen overnight. Many of our members have been successfully in business for decades. These business owners not only understand the basics of business, but also understand local and regional policies, politics and business dynamics. Tap into this wisdom through our mentorship program and learn from your neighbors about how to be successful in La Plata and southern Maryland!

Promotions

The La Plata Business Association hosts several events throughout the year to create enhanced opportunities to drive foot traffic and showcase your business to the local community. Read about these annual events below!

Annual Activities

Shop Small La Plata is an annual event that highlights the many excellent businesses in La Plata, Maryland. This event happens in late Spring every year, and features many promotional opportunities for small businesses to showcase themselves.

Do you like bingo? Do you like shopping? Stroll through the town combines the two! This annual shopping festival takes place in late August of every year, and features significantly increased foot traffic to the many businesses in the La Plata area. Sponsorship and marketing opportunities abound!

Rocktoberfest is an annual outdoor family fun live music event that takes place in early October every year. Live performances, street & food vendors, a kids zone, a beer truck, raffles, and day-long music. The La Plata Business Association supports and helps promote this annual festival.

Just like the spring event, Shop Small La Plata highlights the many excellent businesses in La Plata, Maryland. This event happens in late Autumn every year, and features many promotional opportunities for small businesses to showcase themselves.

Interested in Joining?

If you are a small business owner in the town of La Plata, Maryland, check us out by clicking the link below!

The La Plata Business Association meets the first Thursday of every quarter (January, April, June, September) at 8:30am at the La Plata Green Turtle Restaurant and Bar.

6 Saint Mary’s Avenue, Suite 104, La Plata, Maryland.