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Montgomery County Business Center: staff say 2,100 businesses reached in 2024; leaders seek funding for deeper legal, marketing support
Summary
County business center managers told the Economic Development Committee they assisted or engaged more than 2,100 businesses in 2024, highlighted new programming and a client-relationship system, and flagged needs for more legal, marketing and public-safety support ahead of FY26 budget decisions.
Gene Smith, manager of the Montgomery County Business Center, told the county’s Economic Development Committee that the center directly assisted or engaged more than 2,100 businesses in 2024 and has expanded programming to reach entrepreneurs across the county.
The update, presented to Chair Natalie Fanny Gonzales and committee members ahead of FY26 budget discussions, outlined the center’s staffing, services and areas where additional resources could expand impact. "In 2024, we were able to assist, engage, or directly assist and engage more than 2,100 businesses," Smith said, adding that "direct assistance isn't a mere forward email" but typically includes follow-up, client services and hands‑on help.
Why it matters: committee members said the business center’s work informs budget…
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