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Start and Grow Your Business in Montgomery County, Maryland
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Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
The Small Business & Self-Employed Tax Center is a resource guide provided by the IRS to help small business owners learn all they need to know about the Federal tax implications of running a small business.
Maryland – Financial Incentives
Database of funding programs for small businesses and companies in specific industries.
Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority (MSBDFA)
Loans for economically and socially disadvantaged entrepreneurs for working capital, obtaining bid and performance bonds for contracts, equipment, real estate, and more.
Small, Minority And Women-Owned Business Account–Video Lottery Terminal Fund (VLT)
Four administrators accept applications from Montgomery County businesses.
Rockville Chamber of Commerce
Works side by side with local businesses and organizations to collaborate with you for the betterment of the Rockville area region.
FSC First, “Small Business Flex Fund”
FSC First provides small and minority businesses access to financing through 13 distinct loan products. The loans are a product of public-private partnerships between a consortium of participating banks, Prince George’s County, the State of Maryland and FSC First.
Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AADC), “The Volt Fund”
Small and minority-owned, woman-owned, and Veteran-owned businesses in Maryland may be eligible for a loan through the VOLT Fund. Loans ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 may be used for purposes such as business and commercial real estate acquisition and expansion, lease-hold improvements, equipment,…
Potomac Chamber of Commerce
Encourages the growth of existing industries and businesses while giving proper assistance to new firms or individuals seeking to locate in the Potomac Area. Provides community service and encourage cooperation and goodwill among Chamber members and the public.
Howard County Economic Development Corporation (HCEDA), “The Catalyst Fund”
The Catalyst Fund, powered by the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA), is part of Maryland’s Video Lottery Terminal Small, Minority and Woman-Owned Business Account initiative.
Meridian Management Group (MMG), “Maryland Casino Business Investment Fund”
These funds offer affordable flexible financing products including lines of credit, term loans, surety bonding, contract financing, and equity financing on reasonable terms to Maryland based businesses, in particular businesses who may have credit challenges, collateral gaps, and limited financial resources…
Poolesville Chamber of Commerce
Dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the general welfare and prosperity of the Poolesville Area, its citizens, and its business community.