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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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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Find the licenses, permits, and registrations you need to run a business in Montgomery County.
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Find financial support from the County and other organizations to help your business start, grow, and thrive in Montgomery County.
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Learn about the laws and regulations your business must adhere to for operating in Montgomery County.
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Find resources specifically for supporting small businesses and minority, woman, or veteran-owned businesses.
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Are you an employer planning to expand with new, high-paying jobs in Montgomery County?
If your business is a company headquarters or a national nonprofit organization or if it is in one of the eligible industries listed below and creates at least five new jobs within a six-month period each paying $100,000, your business may be eligible for up to $500,000 in grant funding to support your firm's growth.
Eligible Industries:
- Advanced Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Hospitality
- Life Sciences
- Quantum Computing Technology
The MOVE Grant Program helps businesses offset some of the expenses related to the business’s first commercial lease in the County.
Learn more and apply for a MOVE Grant
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 2023 Annual Report (PDF). You are welcome to request a meeting with one of our Business Center team members if you need additional assistance.