Business and Industry
The benefits to establishing a business in the Eastern Montgomery County area are virtually endless. Its business community is comprised of operations of all sizes and types. Major corporations and innovative industries are fused with smaller firms in the area, with the manufacturing sector reigning supreme. The county’s location places it adjacent to the opportunities of the city of Philadelphia and within two hours of the vast New York City market — not to mention in the midst of an extensive highway network, rail lines and both general aviation and commercial airport terminals.
The region’s award-winning schools and number of local colleges and universities have produced a highly skilled and productive workforce in the county.
Even more than its diverse base of businesses, its strategic location and valuable employee base is the strong business support system that has been established in the county and its closely surrounding area. A multitude of business-focused organizations have been formed in the region with missions to encourage the retention, expansion and overall enhancement of the area’s economic environment.
The Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce works diligently to promote and champion its 700-plus member businesses and the overall communities served through a multitude of superior programs and services. The Chamber’s growing roster is composed of an assortment of small, medium and large operations — all of which take advantage of informational business resources, marketing and advertising tools, educational opportunities through lectures and workshops, a number of entertaining networking events and much more. In addition, the Chamber serves as a voice in governmental issues, ensuring its businesses’ issues are brought to attention.
Committed to strengthening and building the county’s economic vitality, and ultimately enhancing the overall quality of life, the Montgomery County Industrial Development Corporation (MCIDC) provides a number of financial assistance/funding and loan programs. Supplementing these programs are a range of professional support services, which includes aid in obtaining state grants, site and building property searches and more.
The substantial manufacturing community in the area is well served by the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC). DVIRC focuses on providing consulting, talent development and corporate finance/growth capital services, which help manufacturing businesses successfully compete and prosper in this ever-evolving economy.
Businesses planning to expand and/or relocate in the county, as well as employees desiring to enhance their knowledge and skills, regularly turn to Montgomery County’s Department of Economic and Workforce Development. The department provides a wealth of programs geared toward both youth and adults, along with unmatched resources designed for both businesses and job seekers. Additionally, the group oversees the Montgomery County Workforce Investment Board, the Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, the Montgomery County Development Corporation, PA CareerLink, the Office of Career Development, the Youth Council and the EARN program, a welfare to work initiative.
Business Resources for
Eastern Montgomery County
Delaware Valley Family Business Center – www.dvfambus.com
Delaware Valley Grantmakers – www.dvg.org
Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center – www.dvirc.org
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission – www.dvrpc.org
Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce – www.emccc.org
Health & Human Services – www.infolinkpa.org
Montgomery County – www.montcopa.org
Montgomery County Department of Economic and Workforce Development – www.montcoworks.montcopa.org
Montgomery County Industrial Development Corporation – www.mcidc.com
Pennsylvania Career Link – www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us
PA EnviroHelp – www.pa-envirohelp.org
PA Open for Business – www.paopen4business.state.pa.us
PA Small Business Development Centers – www.pasbdc.org
PA Treasury Department – www.patreasury.org
SCORE – www.score513.org
U.S. Small Business Administration – www.sba.gov
Women-21.gov – www.women-21.gov
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