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Our leaders cross industries and boundaries, showcasing the business breakthroughs that are happening every day in Montgomery County. Explore our videos on YouTube and at the links below.
International Economic Development Week
During the week of May 6 - 10, MCEDC is joining the celebrations for the International Economic Development Council’s Economic Development Week. Be sure to read our business spotlights and video interviews with diverse companies in Montgomery County.
Women’s HerStory Month
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation salutes and supports our women business owners. Did you know that across the country, 42% of all U.S. businesses are owned by women which employ over 9.4 million workers? Shout out to the energetic entrepreneurs and innovators across Montgomery County in fields from IT and life sciences to hospitality, retail and nonprofits.
Meet Sherry Dadgar, Ph.D., CEO and laboratory technical director for PMCDx. Dr. Dadgar discusses how her company helps improve health care for each individual based on their cellular and molecular fingerprints and why PMCDx chose to locate in MoCo.
Each of our Business Development specialists goes the extra mile every day with resources, knowledge and encouragement for businesses. Connect with Laurie, Narbeli and Lynne today!
Meet Katarina (Kat) Burns, General Manager of the downtown Bethesda Marriott Hotel, a premiere gem in the extensive Marriott portfolio. Kat loves the Bethesda urban location positioned next to the 785,000 SF headquarters and how the company puts its employees first.
Black-Owned Business Success
MCEDC celebrates Black History Month in February and all year long. Meet some of the business owners and resources available in Montgomery County to help start or grow your business. Our diversity is our strength. #BeNext
Have you tried a brew from Black Viking Brewing? Join our chat with Co-founder & CEO Shaun Taylor as he gives MCEDC the background on building a brand as diverse as the population of Montgomery County.
The Procurement office spent $212 Million with minority owned businesses – opportunities abound for minority owned companies which can add tremendous value to our economy. Learn more from Chief Procurement Officer Ash Shetty.
Join Deborah Emmanuel, President & CEO of Davmos Healthcare Services LLC, as she shares her Montgomery County, MD story and what has helped make her business successful, including the MOVE grant.
Think Success
Meet some of our impressive CEOs and company heads that give a firsthand account of what makes Montgomery County special. And most importantly, what makes them a success here in the County.
Agentis Air is a collaboration of research scientists, engineers, and air quality experts on a mission to improve human health and longevity through better indoor air purification technology.
Rodgers Consulting provides creative yet practical land planning and design solutions—including for great communities like Crown and Kentlands in Gaithersburg.
CAPREIT owns and manages multifamily apartment communities across the country, offering services from acquisitions to property and asset management.
BlackRock Center for the Arts provides cultural, visual and performing arts in Upper Montgomery County—a diverse arts community that connects people of all ages and backgrounds.
Since 1820, Montgomery County’s U.S. Pharmacopeia has set critical standards that ensure the quality of medicines around the world—standards that are now used in 150 countries.
Kendall Capital is a local investment advisory firm that serves middle class millionaires and is consistently ranked among the INC 5000 fastest-growing, independent firms in the country.
Ruppert Landscape, a longtime Montgomery County company specializes in landscape construction on complex commercial projects and landscape management.
An innovative learning space for kids ages 4–14 to explore the world and invent the future—KID Museum engages kids to make a positive difference.
Think of Mytonomy as Netflix meets YouTube for healthcare: a new model transforming health care by delivering microlearning content.
Health Solutions Research works with health providers to improve the quality of care and reduce costs, using data analytics.