Amanda Bosland, Author at Rockville Economic Development, Inc

Comstock announces affordable housing project for Rockville development site

The property, located adjacent to Metro’s Rockville Station on the Red Line, will be branded as Momentum @ Rockville Station and is slated to deliver well over 100 affordable housing units to the community.

Reston, Va., Nov. 20, 2024 – Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (“Comstock” or the “Company”), a leading asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. region, announced today that it is partnering with SCG Development Holdings, LLC (“SCG”) to form a joint venture that will develop an affordable housing project located on land currently owned by Comstock at 41 Maryland Avenue in Rockville, Md. (“Comstock 41”). The property, located adjacent to Metro’s Rockville Station on the Red Line, will be branded as Momentum @ Rockville Station and is slated to deliver well over 100 affordable housing units to the community.

“The City of Rockville is working to expand housing options to help support the everyday heroes of our community, including teachers, firefighters, police offices, health professional staff, and other people who help our city, county, and state run,” said Monique Ashton, Mayor of Rockville. “We look forward to working with this joint venture [Comstock and SCG] to create more high-quality, transit-oriented, affordable housing that provides a safe place for residents to thrive.”

SCG is a respected leader in affordable housing development that specializes in community-centered housing solutions. They have been involved in the successful development of more than 100 properties across the United States, including Momentum @ Shady Grove, a similar affordable housing project developed by SCG and Comstock that sits adjacent to the Shady Grove Metro station and was delivered in 2020.

Comstock and SCG entered into a definitive purchase agreement for Comstock 41, which was acquired by a subsidiary of Comstock in late 2023 for approximately $1.5 million. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, Comstock and SCG will enter into an operating agreement and a development agreement, under which Comstock will provide development management services to the joint venture. The Company will also be entitled to provide property management services once the development is ready for occupancy. The Comstock 41 transaction is expected to close upon approval of the construction plans by the City of Rockville. Financing will be arranged by SCG once the plans are approved.

“SCG is excited to announce the launch of Momentum at Rockville Station, which is currently in the planning and entitlement stages,” said Steven P. Wilson, President, SCG Development. “The development will provide much-needed affordable housing that is close to retail and office space and walkable to the Rockville Metro Station. As we navigate the planning and approval process, we are fully committed to collaborating with Comstock and local government officials to ensure the project’s success.”

Comstock and SCG will work closely together with the City of Rockville to secure approvals needed to maximize the number of affordable units the joint venture will deliver to the heart of Rockville Town Center. This adheres to the project’s vision to meet the City of Rockville’s growing housing needs and underscores the ongoing commitment of Comstock and SCG to provide accessibility to affordable, transit-oriented housing options that help foster community growth.

“We are thrilled to once again partner with SCG to deliver more high-quality, transit-oriented, affordable housing to Montgomery County’s fast-growing population,” said Christopher Clemente, Comstock’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Set alongside BLVD Forty Four and BLVD Ansel, Momentum @ Rockville Station will further expand Comstock’s footprint in the vibrant Rockville Town Center neighborhood. We’re helping to address the need for affordable transit-oriented housing.”

About Comstock

Founded in 1985, Comstock is a leading asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. region. With a managed portfolio comprising approximately 10 million square feet at full build-out and including stabilized and development assets strategically located at key Metro stations, Comstock is at the forefront of the urban transformation taking place in the fastest-growing segments of one of the nation’s best real estate markets. Comstock’s developments include some of the largest and most prominent mixed-use and transit-oriented projects in the mid-Atlantic region, as well as multiple large-scale public-private partnership developments. For more information visit https://comstock.com/

View original press release: https://ir.comstockcompanies.com/news/news-details/2024/Comstock-Announces-Affordable-Housing-Project-for-Rockville-Development-Site/default.aspx

Rockville Economic Development, Inc. seeks Managing Director for Maryland Women’s Business Director

The Maryland Women's Business Center hosts more than 120 workshops a year, interacting with more than 1,600 clients through its various services and programs.

Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) is seeking a qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Managing Director for the Maryland Women’s Business Center (MWBC).

The Managing Director for the Maryland Women’s Business Center reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer for the Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI). The MWBC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, as well as other Federal and local funding sources, including hosting more than 120 workshops a year, interacting with more than 1,600 clients through its various services and programs. The Managing Director, responsible for overseeing an annual budget of $1M and leading a staff of seven, plus other contractors and volunteers, will facilitate the daily operations of the Maryland Women’s Business Center (MWBC) in Rockville, Bowie, and a satellite location in Frederick.

Details of the position responsibilities and job requirements are included in the job description (PDF) posted here: Managing Director – Maryland Women’s Business Center job description.

To apply, qualified candidates should submit their résumé with cover letter indicating interest via email to HR@rockvilleredi.org. Application review begins on December 20, 2024.

AstraZeneca invests $3.5 billion in R&D and manufacturing in the United States

Investment includes $300 million manufacturing facility in Rockville set to open in 2026

Article originally published by CoStar on November 12, 2024

AstraZeneca plans to invest $3.5 billion by the end of 2026 to expand its research and manufacturing operations across the United States.

The United Kingdom-based pharmaceutical giant said Tuesday its capital commitment to the expansion includes $2 billion in new investment.

“By expanding our R&D and manufacturing footprint, we aim to enhance the development of cutting-edge therapies and support the United States leadership in healthcare innovation,” AstraZeneca’s CEO Pascal Soriot said in a statement.

The company’s plan to expand comes as demand in the U.S. for life science space, including lab, research and development, and other biotech facilities, shows signs of increasing. The sector had surged early in the pandemic then slowed dramatically as capital markets tightened and venture capitalists looked elsewhere to make investments.

With the recent addition of 3 million square feet of life science space to the sublease market, the sector’s overall availability is 30% and rents are down 9%, according to JLL’s recently released 2024 Life Sciences Real Estate Perspective and Cluster Analysis.

The company said its expansion plans include an R&D facility at Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts; a biologics manufacturing facility in Maryland; and properties involved in cell therapy manufacturing on the West and East coasts and specialty manufacturing in Texas.

AstraZeneca’s exact plans, including how much commercial property it would add, have not been disclosed in detail. In February, the company said it would invest $300 million in a manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland. It is expected to be operating by 2026.

AstraZeneca has said there is increased demand for its medicines across its work in oncology, biopharmaceuticals and rare diseases, driving a financial growth trajectory.

The move is the first step to achieving $80 billion in total revenue by 2030, it added. The company’s global media relations team did not immediately respond to CoStar News’ email request for comment.

The investment would add more than 1,000 jobs to the roughly 17,800 employees currently working across 17 research and development, manufacturing and commercial sites in 12 states, according to the firm.

Details on the healthcare property investment came the same day the company said its third-quarter total revenue grew 21% and core earnings per share were up 27% from the prior-year period.

“Growth looks set to continue through 2025,” the company said.

Link to article: https://www.costar.com/article/10531341/astrazeneca-plans-35-billion-expansion-of-research-manufacturing-operations-across-us

BioHub Maryland opens new biopharma Workforce Training Center in Rockville

The new 8,200 SF skills training center equips workers to accelerate Maryland's Life Sciences industry

BioHub Maryland, an initiative to accelerate life sciences in the state, today officially opened a new state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical workforce training center at 9808 Medical Center Drive in Rockville. Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined life sciences industry leaders to open the training center on October 24.

Located in one of the nation’s top life sciences hubs, the 8,200-square-foot BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center at Montgomery County unlocks career opportunities for Marylanders and builds the diverse and skilled workforce needed to advance Maryland’s global life sciences leadership.

The BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center at Montgomery County provides hands-on technical training to current life sciences workers, military Veterans and Marylanders who may not have college degrees in a multifunctional facility designed to simulate a real-world biopharma manufacturing setting.

Trainees gain skills such as aseptic techniques and manufacturing recombinant proteins, vaccines, and cell and gene therapies, and essential practices like Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).

The BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center at Montgomery County is made possible through a $3 million investment by Montgomery County. Additionally, the Moore-Miller Administration has provided $1.25 million in operational and capital support to BioHub Maryland since taking office.

The BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center is the only training center in the National Capital Region to feature globally trusted curricula from the National Institute of Bioprocessing Training and Research (NIBRT), an international leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing training and research.

BioHub Maryland is a skills-first workforce development initiative of the Maryland Tech Council (MTC), the state’s largest life sciences and technology trade association. Its mission is to accelerate the growth of the life sciences industry by expanding the state’s biopharma manufacturing talent pipeline.

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich stated, “The BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center at Montgomery County is an exciting opportunity to create local jobs and expand our county’s life sciences leadership. Our investment enables job seekers of all educational backgrounds to gain in-demand biopharma skills in a cutting-edge training environment while providing employers the skilled workforce they need to advance the medical innovations that patients around the world depend on.”

Maryland Tech Council Chief Executive Officer Kelly Schulz stated, “The BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center at Montgomery County will set the standard for excellence in life science talent development. We are building the biopharma workforce of the future in Rockville and our doors are open to Marylanders of all educational backgrounds. We are grateful to Montgomery County for their leadership in making this training center possible, and to the Moore-Miller Administration for their critical operations support since taking office.”

Life sciences is a high-paying career option for job seekers who may not have college degrees. One out of every three life sciences job openings in Maryland does not require a Bachelor’s degree, and average annual life sciences incomes are 87% higher than those of other industries in Maryland.

Maryland hosts 2,700 life sciences companies and 54,000 industry workers and, as part of the BioHealth Capital Region, is ranked the nation’s #3 biopharma cluster. Montgomery County is a life sciences leader, hosting a dense concentration of companies, research institutions, and federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration.

About BioHub Maryland

BioHub Maryland is accelerating the life sciences industry for companies and career seekers to expand the state’s global innovation advantage. An award-winning initiative of the Maryland Tech Council, the largest technology and life sciences trade association in the state, BioHub Maryland helps residents of all backgrounds pursue rewarding careers in life sciences by offering skills training, career resources, and access to 1,200+ job openings in life sciences. BioHub Maryland also helps life sciences companies at every stage grow by showcasing their career opportunities, training the next generation of life sciences talent, and providing strategic resources for raising capital. Learn more at biohubmaryland.com

New Biohealth Hub set to advance biotechnology innovation and drive economic growth

Biohealth Hub will offer access to essential resources such as funding, talent, and state-of-the-art laboratory space.

Montgomery County, Md., Oct. 18 2024 – The opening of the Biohealth Hub @ Greencourt Innovation Center (“Biohealth Hub”) was celebrated with a special ceremony that brought together public officials, a diverse group of innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders, and stakeholders from Maryland’s life sciences and biotechnologies community. The event marked a significant milestone with the Biohealth Hub set to play a central role in advancing biotechnology innovation, and breakthroughs and driving economic growth.

Co-founder Bei Ma delivered the opening remarks, expressing her excitement about the hub’s launch and its mission to transform the life sciences landscape in the region. “It’s an honor to welcome you all to the opening of the Biohealth Hub,” said Ma. “Today’s opening is a significant step in powering the next generation of entrepreneurs who will shape the future of medicine. At Biohealth Hub, our mission is clear: to provide unparalleled access to the key resources that drive success—capital, talent, and state-of-the-art lab space.” She outlined the vision for the hub as the “easy button” for life sciences companies, facilitating seamless connections to funding, expertise, talent, and facilities to accelerate innovation.

Following Bei Ma’s remarks, Secretary of State, Susan Lee, congratulated the Biohealth Hub in its launching at Greencourt Innovation Center, where co-founders Stephany Yu and Bei Ma hosted an inspiring evening of innovation, collaboration, and celebration in the life sciences community.

Secretary Lee highlighted the crucial role that life sciences and biotechnologies play in Maryland’s economy and its growing reputation as a hub for scientific excellence. “Maryland’s biohealth industry is not just a vital part of our economy, but also a source of breakthroughs that will improve lives around the world. This new Hub will create an ecosystem where startups, researchers, and established companies can work side by side to tackle some of the most pressing health challenges of our time,” she continued. Secretary Lee concluded by expressing optimism about the future impact of the Biohealth Hub. “The journey of transforming ideas into life-changing solutions requires not only expertise but also an ecosystem that nurtures creativity and accelerates growth. With the launch of the Biohealth Hub, we are taking a significant step towards cultivating the next wave of biotech innovations, right here in Maryland.”

Maryland Montgomery County Executive, Marc Elrich, in his remarks, emphasized the strategic significance of the Biohealth Hub for the region’s economic development and the advancement of public health. “Montgomery County has long been a leader in life sciences, and today, with the opening of the Biohealth Hub, we’re adding another important piece to our ecosystem,” said Elrich, “with the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and numerous biotech companies headquartered here, Montgomery County is already at the forefront of biomedical research and innovation. The Biohealth Hub will enhance our ability to attract and retain top talent and investment, further solidifying our place as a global leader in this sector.”

The event included a roundtable introduction session with representatives from government agencies, investors, life sciences companies, and professional service providers discussed the industry’s future, including:

Bill Tompkins, President and CEO – Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC)
Jean-luc Park, Senior Director of Social Impact Funds – Maryland TEDCO
Cindy Rivarde, CEO – Rockville Econiomic Development Inc. (REDI)
Richelle Wilson, Deputy Director – REDI
Marji Graf, President & CEO – Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce
John Mumm, President & CEO – Deka Biosciences
Pavel Khrimian, Co-founder & CBO – Deka Biosciences
Roger Nakazawa, Olympia Holdings
Vijay Lakshman, Brilliant Inc.
Daozhan Yu, President and CEO – AAVnerGene
Anthony Millin, Next Chair, Partner – Shulman Rogers
Jimmy Lu, Founder – Neomics
Randy Xu, Co-founder and CSO – ARV Technologies

Biohealth Hub is now positioned as a central hub for Maryland’s biotechnology ecosystem, catalyzing collaboration, research, and commercialization efforts. With its unique approach and strategic location at the Greencourt Innovation Center, the hub is set to attract top talent, investment, and cutting-edge research to the region.

About Biohealth Hub

The Biohealth Hub @ Greencourt Innovation Center is a premier innovation space dedicated to advancing life sciences and biotechnology in Maryland. The hub offers a collaborative environment where startups, researchers, and investors come together to foster growth in life sciences, biotechnologies, medical devices, and digital health. Learn more at https://biohealthhub.net/

Visit Montgomery announces launch of MoCo Eats Food & Beverage Showcase

The new initiative will bring the food & beverage industry and its suppliers together, and includes opportunities for both businesses and consumers to connect

Rockville, MD, Oct. 9, 2024 – Visit Montgomery is pleased to announce the launch of the MoCo Eats Food & Beverage Showcase scheduled for March 30 & 31, 2025, at the Hilton Rockville, Maryland.

Montgomery County, Maryland, is home to a robust hospitality and tourism sector, serving as a major workforce hub and think tank for the industry. Global leaders such as Marriott International, Ritz Carlton, Choice Hotels International, Inc., and Sodexo all have their headquarters in the county. Montgomery County has over 900 restaurants, 30,000 small businesses, and over one million residents of culturally diverse backgrounds.

“Montgomery County has always been a place where innovation and culture come together, and the MoCo Eats Food & Beverage Showcase is a perfect example of that,” said County Executive Marc Elrich “This event not only celebrates our diverse food scene, but it will also support the local businesses that make our community thrive. I’m excited to see how this showcase will help drive our economy forward by spotlighting the talent and creativity that Montgomery County is known for.”

Visit Montgomery through this new initiative; MoCo Eats Food & Beverage Showcase will provide an opportunity for business and consumer connections. The event will bring the food & beverage industry and its suppliers together to learn more about new products, and participate in panel discussions and other educational breakout sessions. The conference agenda will include breakout sessions on topics relative to the needs of the industry, student-to-business open forums, and exchanges and opportunities for peer-to-peer discussions. Attendees will be invited to enjoy food and beverage tastings, learn more about local and regional products, and purchase items.

“The MoCo Eats Food & Beverage Showcase not only celebrates our county’s cultural diversity through food but also strengthens our commitment to education and workforce development,” said Andrew Friedson, Montgomery County Council President. “By partnering with Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery College’s hospitality programs, this event provides students with hands-on experience and direct exposure to industry leaders. It’s an exciting opportunity to foster the next generation of culinary talent.”

Montgomery College and Montgomery County Public Schools hospitality program students will have a chance to help as volunteers, and participate in breakout sessions and cooking demonstrations. Visit Montgomery is also collaborating with the MoCo Food Council and the Restaurant Association of Maryland for the Showcase.

Invited vendors include food trucks, caterers, breweries, wineries, distilleries, locally made artisans and food products, event venues, and any suppliers to the hospitality industry businesses in Montgomery County, MD. The goal of the showcase is to:

Engage the hospitality industry suppliers in a business expo format with the local entertainment venues, event venues, hotels, retailers, breweries and wineries, and restaurant operators/owners to connect their business and workforce needs with solutions in a trade show and educational format.
Promote the county’s social economy by introducing and showcasing local flavor and entrepreneurial spirit in a consumer-attended expo that celebrates Montgomery County’s diversity through cuisine and beverage tastings (food trucks, restaurants, wineries, and breweries).

“By bringing together industry leaders, local businesses, and our community, this showcase highlights the exceptional talent in our region and reinforces Montgomery County’s position as a premier destination for culinary innovation. We are proud to lead this initiative that will shape the future of our hospitality sector,” said Kelly Groff, President & CEO of Visit Montgomery.

Join this exciting celebration of Montgomery County’s hospitality industry. Keep up to date for more information at MoCoEats.com.

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For more information about the event and to RSVP, please email Joe Doran, Community Engagement and Partnership Manager, jdoran@visitmontgomery.com.

About Visit Montgomery

Visit Montgomery’s mission is to market and develop the county and its communities as a preferred destination for group and individual travel, thereby fostering economic growth and quality of place through tourism. Visit Montgomery is a 501 (c) 6 non-profit organization with an oversight by a volunteer board of directors. Learn more at visitmontgomery.com

MilliporeSigma opens new €290 million biosafety testing facility in Rockville

The new €290 million ($317 million) 23,000 SF facility streamlines MilliporeSigma's operations and is expected to bring new jobs to Rockville

Burlington, MA, Oct. 9, 2024 – MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has opened its new €290 million biosafety testing facility in Rockville, Maryland, USA. Biosafety testing and analytical development are fundamental components of drug development and commercialization for traditional and novel modalities. Global demand for these services is growing at a double-digit rate¹.

“This expansion is the largest investment in contract testing in the company’s history and will allow us to drive automation and technology development in one integrated hub,” said Benjamin Hein, Head of Life Science Services, Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. “It reflects our commitment to providing our clients with disruptive platforms that shorten biosafety testing timelines, meet the growing global demand, and ensure the safety of the world’s medicines for patients.”

The 23,000-square-meter facility will house biosafety testing, analytical development, and cell banking manufacturing services. It consolidates labs currently spread across four buildings into a single facility. This will increase collaboration between scientists and enable a higher level of automation and digitalization to increase Right First Time (RFT).

The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has made significant investments over the last five years to expand its biosafety testing capabilities for clients across the globe. The company’s global biosafety testing network includes sites in Shanghai, China; Singapore; Stirling and Glasgow, UK; and Rockville, MD, USA.

The new site will feature advanced testing capabilities, including a rapid methods package, designed to accelerate virus testing of bulk harvest material. This package is the first to include the Blazar^® CHO Animal Origin Free (AOF) panel, a targeted molecular method for detecting virus families. By combining the Blazar^® CHO AOF panel with assays for mycoplasma, sterility, and retrovirus-like particle detection, test results can be obtained in just 14 days, compared to 35 days with traditional assay methods.

The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, offers a broad multi-modality testing portfolio, which features disruptive platforms that reduce biosafety testing timelines and deliver the highest quality standards. The portfolio includes a rapid methods package with the Blazar^® CHO AOF panel, and the recently launched Aptegra™ platform, the first all-in-one, validated genetic stability assay of its kind. These innovations will enable the company to continue delivering high-quality testing services and regulatory expertise to bring life-changing medicines to patients more quickly and safely.

About the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada, has more than 27,000 employees and more than 55 total manufacturing and testing sites worldwide, with a portfolio of more than 300,000 products focused on scientific discovery, biomanufacturing and testing services. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science and electronics.

Around 63,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – the company is everywhere. In 2023, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, generated sales of € 21 billion in 65 countries. Learn more at https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en

¹ https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/biological-safety-testing-market

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Link to press release: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/collections/press/new-biosafety-facility-rockville-md

Rockville named No. 1 Small City in Maryland

WalletHub's 2024 study compared more than 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000

Article originally published by Rockville Reports on October 2, 2024

Rockville has been named the best small city for livability in Maryland, according to WalletHub rankings released this week.

WalletHub compared 1,318 cities in the U.S. across five key dimensions: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and safety. Those five dimensions were further evaluated through 45 relevant metrics, each on a 100-point scale, such as median household income, home ownership, school system quality, health, crime rates and quality of life.

In all, 37 towns and cities in Maryland were ranked, of which the top five by percentile score were Rockville, Annapolis, Frederick, Bethesda and Ellicott City.

Cities were selected with population sizes between 25,000 and 100,000 that are considered the “city proper” in each case, excluding cities in the surrounding metro area.

Rockville has ranked highly in previous WalletHub and other studies for its ethnic diversity and livability, as well as by its own residents in biennial community surveys the city conducts.

Read about the study on WalletHub’s website.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Rockville’s Hispanic and Latino-owned businesses

September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month – a time to honor and celebrate the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans. In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, REDI is highlighting Latino and Hispanic-owned businesses in our local economy while also connecting them to resources that support growth:

Workshops, seminars and one-on-one business counseling through the Maryland Women’s Business Center
Business incentives and grants like the Rockville Small Business Impact Fund, Rockville MOVE Program and the Business Expansion Fund
Updates with industry-specific resources, funding, networking events and more through REDI’s newsletters

Business Name	Category	Address	Website
MasPanadas/Latin Goodness	Food Manufacturing	14672 Southlawn Ln Suite B, Rockville, MD 20850	https://maspanadas.com
M Luis Construction	Construction	14811 Southlawn Lane, Rockville, MD 20850	https://www.mluisconstruction.com
Nature by Trejok	Retail - Clothing	130 Gibbs St UNIT B, Rockville, MD 20850	https://naturebytrejok.com
Plaza Oaxaca	Restaurant	41 Gibbs St #305, Rockville, MD 20850	https://www.plazaoaxacamd.com/
Kumbia Restaurant	Restaurant	100 B Gibbs St, Rockville, MD 20850	https://kumbiarestaurant.com
La Canela	Restaurant	141 Gibbs St D, Rockville, MD 20850	https://lacanelaperu.com/
El Mercat Bar de Tapas	Restaurant	101 Gibbs St, Rockville, MD 20850	https://www.elmercatbardetapas.com
Twin Valley Distillers	Distillery	1029 E Gude Dr Suite 105 & 105B, Rockville, MD 20850	https://twinvalleyd.com
Mayorga Organics	Food Manufacturing	1029 E Gude Dr, Rockville, MD 20850	https://mayorgacoffee.com
Dowtown Brew's	Restaurant	5751 Fishers Ln, Rockville, MD 20852	https://dtbrews.com
Dini's Divine Pies	Bakery	11612 Boiling Brook Pl, Rockville, MD 20852	https://dinisdivinepies.com
Hammer & Stain - Rockville	Art Studio	107B Gibbs St, Rockville, MD 20850	https://www.hammerandstainrockville.com
Al Carbon	Restaurant	200 Park Rd, Rockville, MD 20850	https://alcarbonrockville.com
El Mariachi Restaurant	Restaurant	765 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852	https://elmariachirockville.com
La Limena Restaurant	Restaurant	1093 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852	https://www.facebook.com/lalimenagrill

We encourage and appreciate the submission of additional Hispanic and Latino-owned businesses in Rockville!

REDI in partnership with 37 Oaks pilots a Small Scale Manufacturing Cohort

The cohort program curriculum includes 37 Oaks University courses, hands-on exercises, workshops, 1:1 coaching, and the 37 Oaks' Growth Lab

Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI), in partnership with 37 Oaks, is hosting a Small Scale Manufacturing Cohort, for a comprehensive, four-month course designed to help owners scale their product-based business. The program is design for early stage businesses that have operated for at least 3 years in the State of Maryland. By partnering with 37 Oaks, the pilot program is designed help small businesses enhance operational efficiency for upcoming holiday sales and strategic planning for 2025.

Participants will engage in weekly live virtual webinars, 1:1 coaching sessions with experts in retail, commerce, and distribution, and access to the Growth Lab Membership which offers continued support through additional courses, coaching and community engagement. The program’s pilot cohort will be limited to ten (10) small businesses.

The Small Scale Manufacturing Cohort curriculum includes:

Assortment Planning
Retail Math
E-Commerce Marketing Strategy
Turning Social Media into a Money-Making Machine
Annual Planning Workshop

The four-month program begins with an orientation October 2, 2024. Applications for participation in the programs are accepted until September 16, 2024.

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Author: Amanda Bosland