Rock East District is a collaborative initiative that showcases businesses, services, and recreational offerings along East Gude Drive in Rockville.
Rockville, Md., Apr. 4, 2024 – Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI), is pleased to announce the launch event for the Rock East District Boost report, scheduled for Thursday, April 18 at the Rev Room at 660 Lofstrand Lane in Rock East District. This event marks a significant milestone in REDI’s ongoing efforts to promote economic growth and community vibrancy through placemaking.
Since its inception in 2021, Rock East District has been a collaborative initiative that showcases businesses, services, and recreational offerings along East Gude Drive in Rockville. As Rockville’s pilot placemaking project, it has highlighted the community’s unique assets and potential.
The Rock East District Boost report is the result of meetings, interviews and focus groups with Rock East District businesses, City and County stakeholders, and community organizations, including the Montgomery County Black Collective, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Montgomery County, and the Asian American Chamber of Commerce. Supported by a place-based grant awarded by Montgomery County in 2023, the report outlines actionable recommendations to harness the area’s potential, including bolstering Rock East District as a small-scale manufacturing hub.
The launch event will present key findings and recommendations to drive economic development in Rock East District. Attendees will learn more about the initiative, discover resources and key contacts, and provide feedback to guide the development of Rock East District.
REDI invites Rock East District businesses, community business groups, and media to attend the launch event and encourage them to RSVP by visiting bit.ly/RockEastDistrict by Monday, April 15th.
For more information about Rock East District and REDI’s economic development work in Rockville, visit www.rockvilleredi.org.
About REDI
Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) is a public-private partnership that helps businesses launch, locate, and expand in the City of Rockville, Maryland. Committed to economic development, REDI is proactive in its efforts to support existing industry and attract new businesses with the tools to get started in Rockville, and resources and guidance to existing businesses in the city. To learn more, visit: https://rockvilleredi.org/