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•  Montgomery County, Maryland, is a gateway to international business and an ideal location for international companies.  The County's strategic location next to Washington, DC, provides businesses with direct access to federal agencies, international organizations and embassies.
• The Department of Economic Development's international mission is to attract foreign direct investments, while assisting Montgomery County companies to increase exports.

Export Assistance to Montgomery County Companies

• Programs at the local, state and federal level encourage businesses to export abroad.

• Maryland Export:
  http://www.choosemaryland.org/businessinmd/internationaloperations/exportassistance.html
  
  
• Maryland International Operations:
  http://www.choosemaryland.org/businessinmd/internationaloperations/InternationalMainIndex.html
  

Assistance to International Companies Wanting to Locate in Montgomery County

• Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (DED) provides locational assistance to foreign enterprises wishing to establish or expand an operation in Montgomery County, Maryland. With over 100 foreign affiliates currently located in Montgomery County and 500 in the State of Maryland, we are confident the county has a great deal to offer in terms of a strong pro-business attitude and an excellent quality of life.
  
  
• Sites and Building Assistance: DED works directly with the company, real estate developers and agents to identify the best possible sites that meet the company's particular requirements.
  
  
• Incentives: DED works hand-in-hand with the company and outside bankers and our own internal finance professionals to coordinate and package the highest level of financial incentives. These incentives can include direct financing, training, tax credits and technical assistance.
  
  
• Fast track permitting assistance: DED assists companies by expediting the permit process.
  
  
• Referrals: DED identifies local attorneys, accountants and banks with expertise in areas such as immigration, incorporation or financial services that will team up with the company to expedite the establishment of the corporate office.
  
  
• Cultural: DED provides information about international schools, community and cultural organizations to help relocated employees enjoy their new home to the fullest. Link to International Community resources.
  
  
• On-Going Assistance: Once the foreign company has located in Montgomery County, DED maintains open communication to enhance the operation's competitiveness and growth. DED will coordinate programs available for resident businesses, such as additional training, financing, exporting, marketing and technical assistance.

International Community Resources: the World Lives in Montgomery County

• Montgomery County hosts a vibrant international community of international scientists working at federal laboratories, officials from international organizations and embassies and a diverse immigrant population.
  
  
• More than one hundred foreign owned businesses operate in Montgomery County.
  
  
• Some examples are BAE Systems, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, and Thales Communications.
  
  The county is proud of its schools and churches of many languages and religions. County public schools cater to students from 130 different language backgrounds.Some offer international baccalaureate programs. Read more about the county's school system.
  

For further information, please contact:

Adrienne Van Lare
Business Development Specialist
Tel: (240) 777-2036
Email: adrienne.vanlare@montgomerycountymd.gov

Bernadette G. Musselwhite
Business Development Specialist
Tel.: (240) 777-2045
Email: bernadette.musselwhite@montgomerycountymd.gov