Making Connections
REDI works to create partnerships throughout the community to expand our network of services. Below are some additional resources to help you and your business.
Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development and Business Resources
- Rockville Chamber of Commerce
- Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
- Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce
- Maryland Chamber of Commerce
- Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation
- Montgomery County Business Portal
- Maryland Business Express
- State of Maryland Commerce Department
- State of Maryland Labor Department
- State of Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation
Small Business Resources
Maryland Small Business Development Center (Corridor Region)
- Provides training, confidential consulting, and research to aspiring and existing small businesses.
Maryland Women’s Business Center
- Provides counseling, seminars, workshops, and more to help start, sustain, and grow women-owned enterprises.
Montgomery County Small Business Programs
- A wealth of information on resources available throughout the County, including the Small Business Navigator that helps businesses access the answers they need (included as part of the County’s Business Portal).
Montgomery County Local Small Business Reserve Program (LSBRP)
- The program assists County departments in identifying solicitations appropriate for LSBRP competition and allows local, small vendors an opportunity to compete with businesses of similar size and resources for County contracts.
Montgomery County Minority, Female and Disabled (MFD) Owned Business Program
- The program encourages MFD participation by conducting outreach activities and workshops and providing a forum for businesses to explore individual and joint contracting opportunities.
- Offers free mentoring, workshops, and a resource library.
U.S. Small Business Administration (District Office)
- Conduit for SBA loan programs, exporting assistance, and a variety of resources.
Advocacy & Networking Organizations
- African American Chamber of Commerce (Montgomery County)
- BioBuzz
- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Montgomery County)
- Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
- Rockville Chamber of Commerce
- Tech Council of Maryland
Government Contracting & Purchasing Resources
- City of Rockville Purchasing Division
- Montgomery County Office of Procurement
- State of Maryland Department of Budget and Management
- Maryland’s Government Contracting Guide
International Trade Resources
- Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of International Investment & Trade
- U.S. Department of Commerce’s Basic Guide to Exporting
- U.S. Export Assistance Center
- U.S. Export-Import Bank
Public Works & Utility Companies in Rockville
- City of Rockville Public Works Department (including snow removal and water/sewer information)
- PEPCO
- Washington Gas