Reach New Markets from Montgomery County, Md.
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation welcomes international companies looking to establish a presence in the U.S. With 4 out of 10 of the most ethnically diverse cities in the nation, Montgomery County, Md. offers a vibrant community for expatriates, where 162 languages are spoken in our schools. That is one of the reasons internationally owned companies are thriving and growing here.
Located minutes from the nation’s capital, embassies, government agencies, and three international airports that are easily accessible. Montgomery County, Md. is geographically so well-positioned that an entire one-third of the country’s population is only within an overnight drive from here.
Benefits
Allow foreign companies to:
- Physically locate up to two staff at a time for six months, at a
business facility where they are able to “plug and play” and have
access to the facility amenities, such as internet and conference
space. All official soft landing programs are able to assist with
these costs for up to six months. - Access, during the six month soft landing period, all relevant learning, networking, and mentoring services offered by the partner organization. All soft landing programs provide at least two of the following services:
- Educational programs/training on various business topics
- Networking events
- Funding for participants
- Strategic partnerships or other special programs
- Access to mentors, advisors, or entrepreneurs-in-residence
- Participate in at least five targeted matchmaking meetings with
companies, industries, and other organizations in Maryland. - Receive assistance with business registration and navigating state regulations.
Eligibility
- Companies must be legally registered as a business in their
home country for at least 1 year - Companies must have at least 5 full-time, equivalent employees
- Companies must have had at least $500,000 USD in sales revenue and/or external investment in a single year, 2023 or 2024
- Must be able to land physically in Maryland within 6 months of the application round.
To receive funds, companies must ultimately sign an agreement with a Global Gateway partner organization. It is not required to have a partner already in place for the initial application. If you are not already in contact with a partner organization, please complete the application and Commerce will work with you to identify one.
Global Companies in Montgomery County, Md.
As an international company with operations in Europe, Brazil, and India, being able to get anywhere in the world quickly is essential — and the three international airports within 45 minutes’ drive allow that.
Pradman Kaul, President, Hughes Network Systems, LLC