Capital Perspectives: How Local Businesses & Investors Are Approaching Growth, Risk, and Opportunity
Gain Insights on Local Investment Opportunities and Strategies to Scale in Today’s Environment
Access to capital remains one of the most critical drivers of business growth and long-term sustainability. As market conditions evolve, local businesses must navigate shifting investor expectations, financing strategies, and economic uncertainty while identifying new opportunities for expansion.
On March 19, join our panel of key Montgomery County leaders and investors to discuss how companies across industries are approaching growth, managing risk, and positioning themselves for future investment. Attendees will gain insights into the current capital landscape, learn how investors evaluate opportunities, and hear practical strategies businesses are using to successfully scale in today’s environment.Participants will also learn more about our ecosystem, have the chance to engage with experts, ask questions, and identify potential avenues for collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships.
Event Details
Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Woodmont Country Club, 1201 Rockville Pike, Rockville MD 20852 – Main Club House
Agenda
- 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Networking with light refreshments
- 9:30 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. Welcome Remarks, Jared Smith, President & CEO, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation
- 9:35 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Moderated panel discussion
- Panelists:
- Lowell Yoder, Executive Vice President Commercial Banking, M&T Bank
- Kavita Verma, Director of Domestic Investment, Maryland Department of Commerce
- Bright Djampa, Founder and CEO, Omega 3 Nutrition
- Sam Kamali, Co-Founder and CEO, Caleo Biotechnologies
- Frank Yang, President and CEO, Liatris
- Deborah Hemingway, PhD, Managing Partner, Ecphora Capital
- Moderator: Tien Wong, CEO, Opus8, Inc.
- Panelists:
- 10:25 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Q& A
- 11:00 a.m. Closing
This event is at full capacity and registration will not be available on-site. Please contact connect@thinkmoco.com if you have any questions.