Rockville Economic Development, Inc.

A Message From the Mayor

Dear Businessperson,

The City of Rockville is committed to promoting economic development and helping existing businesses and new companies start, grow, finance and manage their organizations. As you browse this website, you will discover the exciting things that are happening in our City, and the reasons why Rockville is such an excellent business location.

Rockville’s traditional economic pillars are the fields of science and technology, health care, government, law, and education. These areas are alive and well, even as the diversity and range of businesses in the City expand with significant emerging sectors in engineering, design, architecture, banking, finance and professional services. (more...)

Calendar of Events

Event Listing Current Through July 30, 2010

Tuesday, August 10, 2010   10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE Mtech Open Entrepreneur Office Hours
Aspiring and current entrepreneurs with tech-based startups or ideas get advice on building and financing a startup, developing and protecting intellectual property, navigating the tech transfer process, refining business strategy and more.
University of Maryland College Park, Technology Advancement Program Building, Room 1103
Learn more and register here.

Thursday, August 12, 2010 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
FREE Science Cafe: "Perseids Meteor Shower"
Speaker: Dr. Harold Williams, Montgomery College; followed by sky observation.
Redgate Golf Course Grille, 14500 Avery Road, Rockville
For more information, click here.

Friday, August 13, 2010   2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
FREE TEDCO Funding Briefing
Learn about TEDCO's funding programs for Maryland tech companies, including eligibility requirements, deadlines, reporting requirements and more.
5565 Sterret Place, Suite 214, Columbia, MD
Register here.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
FREE "The Original Third Tuesday" Networking Extravaganza
Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, 2 Preserve Parkway, Rockville
Register here.

Thursday, August 29, 2010   10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
FREE "Presentation Skills for Small Business Owners"
Learn to create and present messages effectively and convey a confident presence.
Presenter: Sylvia Henderson, CEO, Springboard Training
Montgomery County Department of Economic Development, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville
Register here.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010   1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Seminar: How to Write a Business Plan
NOTE NEW TIME!
This seminar will cover all sections of the business plan.
Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville
Register here.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010   5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Skynet: Speed Networking for Success for Young Professionals 35 and Under in the Legal, Accounting, Banking and Financial Services Sectors
Learn the art of turning a social encounter into a business development opportunity.
The Rooftop at Rockville's Town Center, 155 Gibbs St., 6th Floor, Rockville
$10; More information and registration here.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010   8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Power Conference: Women Doing Business!
Bethesda North Marriott, 5701 Marinelli Road, Rockville
Focus on business development, contracting, technology, marketing and personal development for business growth. Exhibit, sponsor and speaker opportunities available.
Learn more and register here.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010   10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE Mtech Open Entrepreneur Office Hours
Aspiring and current entrepreneurs with tech-based startups or ideas get advice on building and financing a startup, developing and protecting intellectual property, navigating the tech transfer process, refining business strategy and more.
University of Maryland College Park, Technology Advancement Program Building, Room 1103
Learn more and register here.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
FREE "The Original Third Tuesday" Networking Extravaganza
Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, 2 Preserve Parkway, Rockville
Register here.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010   5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Skynet: Speed Networking for Success for Young Professionals 35 and Under in the Legal, Accounting, Banking and Financial Services Sectors
Learn the art of turning a social encounter into a business development opportunity.
The Rooftop at Rockville's Town Center, 155 Gibbs St., 6th Floor, Rockville
$10; More information and registration here.

Friday, September 24, 2010 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
REDI Board Meeting
REDI Offices
RSVP to 301-315-8096

Tuesday, September 28, 2010   1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Seminar: How to Write a Business Plan
NOTE NEW TIME!
Instructor: Susan Price, President, Cadence Marketing
This seminar will focus on the market research and marketing plan sections of the business plan.
Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville
Register here.

Wednesday, October 27- Friday, October 29, 2010
Mid-Atlantic BIO
Explore the latest developments in the bioscience industry and meet professionals including scientists and investors.. Company presentation opportunities available: deadline is Sept. 20.
More information and registration here.

Rockville has been named one of the 10 best places in America to start a business by Bloomberg Business Week! It is the only mid-Atlantic city on the list, and one of only three on the east coast. Article here.

Recruit highly qualified science, technology, engineering and math talent at STEM Talent 2010.   Learn more and become a sponsor/recruiter here.

Congratulations to the semi-finalists in the 2010

Women's Business Plan Competition! They are:

     Christina Mendoza Bourelly & Kirsten Quigley, 3greenmoms
     Carol Espy-Wilson, Ph.D., OmniSpeech, LLC
     Barbara Haupt & Elissa Leif, MiniMatters, LLC
     Heather Huhman, Come Recommended
     Sylvie Kwedi & Cherise Scott, CLEAR, Inc.
     Laura Levengard & Beth Novick, Gold Star Bakers, LLC
     Gina M. Mathew, Couture Rani
     Nediana Pavlova, Global Music Academy
     Richelle Burnett, Madison Assessment

Thank you to our sponsors:

REDI Executive Director Sally Sternbach is a Woman Business Leader of Maryland. Click here to see her profile.

Funding is now available for new high tech development collaborations performed by Maryland and Israeli company teams. For more information, contact the Maryland/Israel Development Center at 410-767-0681 or click here.

Maryland startups that can improve air or water quality around the Chesapeake Bay area are eligible to apply for investment from the Chesapeake Bay Seed Capital Fund. Find out more here.

Are you running your business sustainably? Get certified as a Montgomery County Green Business! Click here for more information.

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

The main federal web site for information on Stimulus Funding is www.recovery.gov.

Montgomery County businesses can find current federal stimulus and other federal contract and grant opportunities at the Montgomery County Stimulus Opportunity System. Click here.

Maryland companies can connect with federal stimulus contracting opportunities at the ARRA Business Connection. Maryland business can access a comprehensive online resource guide to all of Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City, including information on how to access capital, do business with Maryland's federal facilities, market products/services and recruit and train employees at the Maryland Business Connection. __________________________________________________

Buy Rockville! A dollar spent locally
circulates locally between six and
eight times! Click here and here to
learn about the Buy Rockville campaign, and here to find local merchants.

Rockville Town Square has new paid parking hours. Click here for details. Download REDI's Parking Guide (keep in mind that hours on the guide have changed, but the locations and instructions for using the parking machines are correct.)_________________________________________________
Here are directions to the Rockville Innovation Center, located in the Arts & Innovation Center Building. Find out more about this small business incubator.

Directions to Rockville Economic Development, Inc.
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Rockville Town Square is now open. Click here for a merchant list. Plus there are 105 other great restaurants and shops in the rest of Town Center! Click here to download the guide to them.
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The Capital Region Small Business Development Center has satellite office hours in the Rockville Innovation Center, 155 Gibbs Street, on Mondays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Appointments are suggested; call 301-403-0501, ext. 11.

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REDI Inclement Weather Policy: REDI Business Plan Writing Seminars will only be cancelled if the Montgomery County Government closes. REDI is not tied to the public school system. If schools are delayed or closed but the County Government is open, our seminar will be held as scheduled.
Many events that are publicized on this website are given by REDI partners. Please check the individual event websites for partner inclement weather policies.