License & Permits Extensions end June 30, 2021

The Governor has ordered that the extensions for certain professional licenses, permits, registrations authorized by the State of Maryland, any agency of the State of Maryland, or any political subdivision of the State of Maryland will expire on June 30, 2021. 

Please renew any licenses or permits that have been extended due the Governor's order before June 30 to ensure proper processing.

Please check with the Maryland State website for more information or contact MC 311 or 240-777-0311.

Montgomery County Public Libraries to Host Class for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

In partnership with the Maryland Women’s Business Center, Montgomery County Public Libraries is hosting Introducción al espíritu empresaria, a virtual training on June 9 from 10 – 11:30 am. Learn more and register for this informative seminar. Introduction to Entrepreneurship Series (in Spanish) - Maryland Women Business Center (marylandwbc.org)

Small Business Plus! Program

Launched in 2012, through the Small Business Plus! program Montgomery County places deposits with local community banks. Participating banks commit to an equal amount of lending, doubling the impact on the local economy. In Fiscal Year 2020, the County had deposits of about $50 million in community banks, making $100 million available to be loaned to local businesses. Over the life of the program, almost 3,000 jobs have been created. Learn more about Small Business Plus!

Small Business Summer!

Montgomery County encourages residents to support local small businesses this summer to help the economy recover. We will be sharing information about new businesses and recognizing legacy businesses. Please be sure to follow @MOCOBizSolutions on Twitter and help spread the word. The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and Visit Montgomery will be partnering to celebrate local businesses and activities this summer. Be sure to visit MoCo Eats for a directory of local restaurants to visit. 

Reopening

Montgomery County now follows State of Maryland and Maryland Department of Health COVID-19 requirements.

Businesses and workplaces may set their own additional requirements.

• Face Covering requirements

Submit a Request for Clarification to ask questions about how regulations and guidelines for an activity or event are interpreted.

All Montgomery County pre-pandemic business and activity requirements apply. Visit the Montgomery County Business Portal for information on licenses, permits, regulations, and more.

Vendor Innovation Portal

Businesses interested in providing goods or services to the County can now use the Vendor Innovation Portal to share their business information with the most appropriate contacts in County government. The Montgomery County Office of Procurement launched this innovative tool to find best-value solutions to the challenges facing government buyers.