• Adopt-a-Road and  Adopt-a-Spot.
• Green Certified Businesses – Find resources to help increase the sustainability of your business and earn recognition for your efforts. Visit the directory of businesses that have acheived the Montgomery County Green Business Certification. 
• Made in Montgomery – a show that highlight interesting local businesses. County Cable Montgomery produces several shows of interest to the business community. 
• Success Stories – inspiring stores about local businesses that have found success in Montgomery County.

• Alcohol Law Education and Regulatory Training (ALERT) Classes – available to open to applicants, licensees and their staff at no charge. 
• Advertising Placement in County Parking Garages – unique marketing opportunity available in Bethesda and Silver Spring garages.
• Calendar of Business Events – events of interest to the business community.
• Consumer Protection Education – speakers from the Office of Consumer protection are available to speak about issues of interest to the business community. 
• Department of Liquor Control – the Community Outreach Office consults with and assesses licensed establishments, provides training programs and promotes responsible hospitality practices. 
• Emergency Preparedness for Businesses – brochure and  guide
• Montgomery County Social Media Hub – central location for Montgomery County social media sites.
• Scams targeting the business community.
• Small Business Continuity Planning Guide.

• Business Tax Credits – available for certain business activities or within certain areas to encourage economic development. 
• Commercial Energy Incentives and Resources – resources and incentives available for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
• Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Financing an innovative way to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades to commercial buildings.  
• Design for Life – tax incentives and recognition is available to building professionals that build to defined standards.
• Façade Easement Program – commercial revitalization or modernization of older commercial areas, specifically Burtonsville and Colesville.
• Business Funding & Incentives – The State of Maryland and Montgomery County offer a variety of programs designed to help businesses start and grow.
• Group Home Rehabilitation Loan Program – The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides for the rehabilitation of group homes owned by nonprofit organizations which are occupied by persons of low- and moderate-income who are disabled.
• Montgomery County Green Bank – a public financing authority that leverages private capital with limited public-purpose dollars to accelerate the growth of clean energy markets.
• Montgomery County Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) – assists certain small businesses located in the County that are adversely impacted by a County-funded redevelopment project or a redevelopment project located on County-owned property. Currently focused on the Wheaton Redevelopment Project. 
• Montgomery County Small Business Impact Assistance Fund (IAF) – provides financial assistance and/or technical assistance to certain financially healthy small businesses in designated areas of the County that are adversely impacted by a redevelopment project initiated by the County, a redevelopment project located on County-owned property, or a redevelopment project constructed by a private entity for use in whole or in part by the County as a public facility.  
• Multi-Family Housing Projects – funding for developers to produce and preserve affordable housing.
• Multi-family property owners may also be eligible for several different types of incentives.
• Property Tax Credits and Exemptions – available for certain business activities or within certain areas to encourage economic development.
• Senior Group Home Subsidy – pays a portion of the cost for clients to live in licensed senior group homes in Montgomery County. 
• Tree Montgomery – Tree Montgomery is a FREE program to plant shade trees across Montgomery County including single family homes, areas surrounding parking lots and multi-family communities. The program also targets areas where there is a lot of development, little tree canopy or a real need for shade.

• Agricultural businesses – The Montgomery County Office of Agriculture has a variety of initiatives and programs that benefit agriculture-focused businesses. 
• BioHealth Companies – Montgomery County is home to BioHealth Innovation, a public private partnership dedicated to creating and advancing the biohealth industry in the Capital Region. BHI sources and evaluates market-relevant bioheath intellectual properties, connects the IP with funding, and assists businesses in marketing and growth. It aims to:
  • Increase the flow of private and public early stage capital;
  • Develop an active commercialization talent network;
  • Facilitate accelerated tech transfer and commercialization of relevant innovations;
  • Market and brand the region as a global biohealth leader; and

  • Ensure an adequate supply of experienced biohealth entrepreneurs and workers.

Montgomery County also supports biotechnology companies through an investor incentive program. 

• Child Care Providers – the Montgomery County Child Care Resource & Referral Center offers a suite of services to child care providers including professional development, technical assistance, quality enhancement opportunities and health consultations. The Maryland Women's Business Center partners with the County to offer a busienss development program for family childcare providers and child care center directors . 

• ​Construction & Development – the Department of Permitting Services
  • eServices –  a suite of online tools that affords customers the opportunity to use some of our services and programs online. 
  • Records Request – request documents on file for a particular location. 
  • Preliminary Design Consultation – a free service from that allows customers to meet with relevant Permitting Services staff to review plans and flag issues.

• Cybersecurity – The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), a part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is a collaborative hub where industry organizations, government agencies and academic institutions work together to address businesses’ most pressing cybersecurity challenges. The NCCoE was established in 2012 by NIST in partnership with the State of Maryland and Montgomery County. 

Cybersecurity companies may be eligible for a  tax credit supplement program. 

• Government Contractors – information for businesses interested in becoming a vendor for Montgomery County Government:
  • County contracting opportunities and contracts.
  • Frequently asked Questions about contracting with Montgomery County.
  • How to become a contractor for the Recreation Department.​​
  • Doing business with the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Local Small Business Reserve Program – sets certain opportunities aside for local small businesses only.
  • Minority, Female & Disabled Owned Business Program – establishes goals for the utilization of minority, female and disabled-owned businesses.

Montgomery County believes deeply in supporting a sustainable community. To that end there are several programs that help businesses green their operations.

• Montgomery County Green Business Certification – set yourself apart with your committment to the environment by becoming green certified.
• Montgomery County Commuter Services works with employers in the County to implement and promote alternative commute programs and services.
• RainScapes program – property owners can get technical assistance and rebates for installing RainScapes
• Reduce parking demand and traffic congestion by leveraging car sharing with locations in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, North Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton
• Recycling bins – businesses may contact the Department of Environmental Protection to request recycling bins for the workplace.
• Recycling Information for the Workplace – guides, handbooks and more for workplace recycling. 
• SORRT (Smart Organizations Reduce and Recycle Tons) Program – commercial property owners, business owners, managers, employees and property managers can access outreach, education, technical assistance, training and hands-on guidance to set up, maintain and expand on-site waste reduction, reuse, recycling and buying recycled programs.    
• Water Quality Protection Charge Credit – for property owners who own and maintain on-site stormwater management practices, based on the volume of water captured.

• Business Liaison - works in the Office of Consumer Protection to help ensure integrity in the marketplace for businesses and consumers.
• Business-to-Business Mediation – mediation services are available to County businesses to help resolve a variety of disputes
• Child Care Programs in MCPS – opportunities to run before- and after-school child-care programs in Montgomery County Public Schools.
• Community Use of Public Facilities – several types of County facilities that can be used for business meetings or events.
• Contract Search – research what Montgomery County buys and vendors under contract with the County (select Contract Search tab).
• dataMontgomery – government datasets in a user-friendly format
• Development Database – information on development projects in Montgomery County that are proposed, approved, under construction or recently completed. 
• Estimated Property Tax Calculator
• Sample contract and disclosure statement for domestic employees
• C heck the status of a building permit
• Business Assistance Team – available to assist businesses interacting with Montgomery County Government. 

• Black Business Council – entrepreneurs working together towards a common goal, business growth.  
  • Black Business Database
• Independent economic development organizations providing assistance to Montgomery County businesses
  • BioHealth Innovation – supporting businesses in the biohealth and bioscience industries.
  • Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation – spurring business growth in Montgomery County. 
  • Visit Montgomery – promoting Montgomery Countyas a destination for meetings, conventions and travelers.
  • WorkSource Montgomery – filling the talent pipeline for employers and job seekers.
• Latino Economic Development Center – equips Latinos and other underserved communities with the skills and financial tools to create a better future for their families and communities.
  • LEDC Business Directory
• Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP) – provides seed money to businesses and apprenticeship providers committed to creating new apprenticeship opportunities to meet their workforce needs.
• Maryland Business Works – Maryland Department of Labor incumbent worker training program matches employer investments dollar-for-dollar to upgrade the skills of current employees and create opportunities for new hires in high-demand occupations.
• Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring Services Program – a team mentoring approach modeled after the highly-successful MIT Venture Mentoring Service
• Municipal Economic Development
  • City of Gaithersburg  Office of Economic Development – helping Gaithersburg companies with data, connections, progams and incentives.
  • City of Rockville Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) – proactively supporting existing businesses and attracting new companies to Rockville.
  • City of Takoma Park Housing & Community Development – responsible for economic development initiatives in Takoma Park.
    • Old Takoma Business Association – a designated Maryland Main Street.
    • Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority – business association for the Takoma/Langley Commercial Management District.