Small Businesses
Investing In Our Local Economy

90% of Montgomery County businesses are small businesses—the restaurants, shops, and services that make our neighborhoods thrive. But too often, government overlooks them while opportunities go to big corporations and out-of-county firms. Growing up with parents who are both small business owners here in Montgomery County, I know firsthand the long hours, the sacrifice, and the barriers entrepreneurs face. My mom runs a catering business; my stepdad runs a senior transportation service. I helped them both get started. I know firsthand that small businesses aren't just an economic engine, they're families betting on themselves.

What I Will Do As County Executive:

What I Have Done:

  • Put small and local businesses first in county priorities

  • Expand access to county contracts for local entrepreneurs

  • Increase hands-on technical assistance to help businesses navigate county programs

  • Strengthen programs for minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses

  • Secure access to local capital for businesses ready to grow

  • Cut red tape and reduce duplicative fees and regulations

  • Expanded county contracts through the Local Small Business Reserve Program (LSBRP) for local small businesses

  • Championed the Minority, Female, and Disabled-Owned Business Program, substantially increasing opportunities for disadvantaged businesses

  • Secured major funding to create the Black Collective, providing leadership, training, and resources to support Black-owned businesses and build generational wealth

  • Started #MoCoMeansBusiness, a regular series highlighting the amazing local businesses that make our county thrive