(Annapolis, MD — September 26, 2007) The Maryland Judiciary is partnering with Anne Arundel Community College to host a "Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Business Outreach" Friday, October 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Judiciary Education and Conference Center.

The outreach, which will feature seminars on creating, building and expanding business opportunities and relationships with the Maryland Judiciary and Anne Arundel Community College, is free to the public. The event also will offer the opportunity for small and local businesses to network with other businesses and government agencies.

The Maryland Judiciary is dedicated to partnering with diverse businesses to ensure equal access to contracting opportunities for certified minority businesses seeking to do business with the courts.

Members of the media are invited to attend. For more information, please contact the MBE program office at 410-260-3658, or log on to the MBE website at http://mdcourts.gov/fairpractices/index.html.