The Montgomery County Business Center team is part of the Office of the County Executive and is focused on helping businesses start and grow in Montgomery County, Maryland. Our website is filled with information on starting, growing, and managing a business in Montgomery County including comprehensive, step-by-step guides with links to helpful resources.
The Business Center team also manages certain funding programs, incubator facilities, and partnerships with other organizations providing resources to businesses in the County. To learn more, please review our website and our 2022 Annual Report (PDF). You are welcome to request a meeting with one of our Business Center team members if you need additional assistance.
Starting a business can be challenging. Being prepared and well-informed will help. Learn what it takes to move your idea from dream to reality and the requirements to launch your business in Montgomery County.
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about Starting a Business
Business is good, and you’re looking to expand, or maybe you’re looking to Montgomery County as the next location for your business. Discover the information and resources you need to grow your business and thrive.
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about Expanding or Moving Your Business
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Are you a business conducting research in biotechnology, medicine, or life sciences in Montgomery County and thinking of applying for an SBIR/STTR award? Have you recently received an SBIR/STTR Phase 1 or Phase 2 award for biotechnology, medical or life sciences research taking place in Montgomery County? If your answer is “yes” to either one of these questions, you may be eligible for non-dilutive funding through Montgomery County’s SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program—the only County SBIR/STTR match program of its kind in the country!
Learn more and apply for a SBIR/STTR Matching Grant
Montgomery County has grants for local businesses directly impacted by the construction of the Purple Line Rail Project and that have suffered revenue losses during the construction period.
Learn more and apply for a Purple Line Grant
Find the licenses, permits and registrations you need to run a business in Montgomery County.
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about Licenses, Permits, & Registrations
Find financial support from the County and other organization to help your business start, grow, and thrive in Montgomery County.
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about Business Funding & Incentives
Learn about the laws and regulations that your business must adhere to for operating in Montgomery County.
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about Business Laws & Regulations
Find resources specifically for supporting small businesses and minority, woman, or veteran-owned businesses.
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about Resources for Small, Minority, Women, and Veteran-owned Businesses