Small Businesses: Investing In Our Local Economy
Put local businesses first with expanded contracts, lower barriers, and real support for minority-, women-, and disabled-owned enterprises.
My Approach
90% of Montgomery County businesses are small businesses — the restaurants, shops, and services that make our neighborhoods thrive. I saw this firsthand growing up: my parents operated small businesses, including catering and senior transportation services. I know the hustle, the risk, and the pride that comes with building something from the ground up.
What I Will Do As County Executive
- Put small and local businesses first in county priorities
- Expand access to county contracts for local entrepreneurs
- Increase hands-on technical assistance for business programs
- Strengthen programs for minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses
- Secure access to local capital for growing businesses
- Cut red tape and reduce duplicative fees and regulations
What I Have Done
- Expanded county contracts through the Local Small Business Reserve Program (LSBRP)
- Championed the Minority, Female, and Disabled-Owned Business Program
- Secured funding for the "Black Collective" — leadership training and resources for Black entrepreneurs
- Created the "#MoCoMeansBusiness" campaign highlighting local businesses
Small Businesses: Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Will Jawando stand on small businesses?
Will Jawando notes that 90% of Montgomery County businesses are small businesses and would put local businesses first in county priorities. As County Executive he would expand access to county contracts for local entrepreneurs, increase hands-on technical assistance for business programs, strengthen programs for minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses, secure access to local capital, and cut red tape and reduce duplicative fees and regulations.
What has Will Jawando done for small businesses on the County Council?
Will Jawando expanded county contracts through the Local Small Business Reserve Program (LSBRP), championed the Minority, Female, and Disabled-Owned Business Program, secured funding for the "Black Collective" leadership training and resources for Black entrepreneurs, and created the "#MoCoMeansBusiness" campaign highlighting local businesses.
How would Will Jawando help local entrepreneurs win county contracts?
Will Jawando would expand access to county contracts for local entrepreneurs and strengthen programs for minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses. He expanded county contracts through the Local Small Business Reserve Program (LSBRP) on the Council.