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.
Resource Page for Federal Contracting Assistance Programs - Learn about how your business can compete for federal contracts, the programs designed to assist you, and where to get help if you need it. Many programs are targeted to Women and Minority Entrepreneurs.
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.
U.S. Guatemala Chamber of Commerce - To strengthen businesses, help them grow and excel through strategic alliances within and outside the United States of America.
Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program - Federal contracting certification program for companies operating in designating HUBZones.
8(a) Business Development Program - The federal government's goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to small disadvantaged businesses each year. Certified businesses can compete for set-aside and sole-source government contracts.
Small Business Hub - National Disability Institute’s Small Business Hub is an exciting new collaboration with over 40 organizations working together to help entrepreneurs and business owners with disabilities. The Small Business Hub is a Community Navigator Pilot Program powered by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
DOC - Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) - Counseling and procedures for contracting with federal government agencies. Each agency has their own procedures, and their own OSDBU. Search “OSDBU” and the name of the agency that you wish to work with (i.e., HHS, Veteran’s Affairs, DOT, USDA, EPA, etc.).
