CHECK OUT THE BUSINESS RESOURCE GUIDE
Use this Business Resource Guide to search for resources to start and grow your business in Montgomery County. Search by category and subject to find what you need. For more information, reach out to Narbeli Galindo.
U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce - UMCC offers a series of programs that aim to accelerate the creation and growth of businesses for its target population, as well as promote entrepreneurship and employability of its members through different services and training.
Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce - The Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce promotes and facilitates black business owners with the aim of strengthening black businesses in Maryland. The chamber is led by veteran business professionals, former government officials, expert trainers, and thought leaders.
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce- Montgomery County - HCCMC provides a forum for matters affecting Hispanics in business. They advocate on behalf of the organization’s membership to achieve economic, educational, and social equality under the law.
National Black Chamber of Commerce - The National Black Chamber of Commerce® is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within the United States and via interaction with the Black Diaspora.
MBE Certification Program, National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) - Founded in 1972, the National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American).
Office of Minority Business Enterprise, State of Maryland - The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is Maryland's official certification agency for the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Program, and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program.
SBA - A guide for hiring and managing employees including federal and state labor laws.
