Community Partners

Montgomery County Department of Economic Development

The Department of Economic Development is a Montgomery County government agency offering a broad spectrum of services to the business community, including business support through workforce development, small business assistance, relocation assistance, financing, networking, international business development and incubator programs.

Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development

Maryland's one-stop economic development shop strives to attract new businesses, stimulate private investment, encourage the expansion and retention of existing companies and provide Maryland business with workforce training and financial assistance. The Department markets local products and services at home and abroad.

Corporate Partners

BDO

BDO's DC Metro office is staffed by experienced and multi-disciplined professionals who are well versed in servicing biotech, software, life science and government contracting clients as well as access to a cohesive and collaborative global network. BDO provides assurance, tax, financial advisory and consulting services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. We offer a sophisticated array of services and the global capabilities of the world's fifth largest accounting and consulting network, combined with the personal attention of experienced professionals.

CDW

CDW is a leading provider of technology solutions for business, government, education and healthcare. Ranked No. 38 on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies, CDW features dedicated account managers who help customers choose the right technology products and services to best meet their unique needs. The company’s solution architects offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its advanced technology engineers assist customers with the implementation and long-term management of those solutions. Areas of focus include software, network communications, notebooks/mobile devices, data storage, video monitors, desktops, and printers and solutions such as virtualization, collaboration, security, mobility, data center optimization and cloud computing. A just-in-time inventory model and two state-of-the-art distribution centers allows CDW to provide the latest technology with fast and accurate delivery. Approximately 2,000 custom-configured systems are shipped daily. CDW holds ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications. CDW was founded in 1984 and employs more than 6,300 coworkers

Comcast

Comcast was founded in 1963 as a single-system cable operation. Today, we're the country's largest provider of cable services - and one of the world's leading communications companies. We're focused on broadband cable, commerce, and content. We deliver digital services, provide faster Internet and clearer broadband phone service, and develop and deliver innovative programming.

Convergence Technology Consulting

Convergence Technology Consulting is one of the premier network engineering and integration firms on the East Coast. Convergence counts network infrastructure, server-based computing, remote access, storage virtualization, and server virtualization among our core competencies.

GlobalNet Services, Inc. (GNSI)

Founded in 1995, GlobalNet Services, Inc. (GNSI) is a fast-growing, award-winning information technology firm. GNSI has made a name for itself as a premier provider of Web-Application Development, Systems Integration, Enterprise Search, and Business Intelligence solutions. GNSI is a Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®) Maturity Level 3 company for Software and Systems Engineering. The prestigious CMMI® designation validates GNSI's commitment to establishing and implementing effective processes that enable the development and delivery of quality software and systems products on time and within budget.

Human Genome Sciences, Inc.

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. is a pioneer in the use of genomics, the study of all human genes, and the development of new pharmaceutical products. Our goal is to become a global biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells our own gene-based drugs.

Iron Bow Technologies

Iron Bow Technologies forwards a history of over 20 years as a leading provider of intelligent full-lifecycle IT solutions for government and industry. The company leverages strong technology and business resources through a flexible, collaborative engagement model to design and build solutions that are precisely on-target with each customer mission. Implementing $750 million in solutions annually, Iron Bow possesses long-standing and strategic partnerships with key top-tier information security, data center, collaboration, network and client computing manufacturers. The company's technology experts consult with customers from pre-sales through implementation, ensuring that solutions leverage innovation, optimize current investments, and reach targeted objectives. Driven by a service-oriented culture and supported by mature global logistics, customers can count on reliable service worldwide.

Kenyon & Kenyon LLP

Kenyon & Kenyon LLP is one of the largest and most diversified law firms in the country concentrating on the practice of intellectual property.

MedImmune, Inc.

MedImmune, Inc. is dedicated to advancing science and medicine to help people live better lives. The company is focused on the areas of infectious diseases, cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Morrison & Foerster

With more than a thousand lawyers in eighteen offices around the world, Morrison & Foerster offers clients comprehensive, global legal services in business and litigation.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Pillsbury is a full-service law firm with market-leading strengths in the energy, financial services, real estate, private equity, life sciences, government contracts and technology sectors. With a presence in the world's major financial and technology centers, we counsel clients on all aspects of global business and litigation. We work in multidisciplinary teams that allow us to anticipate trends and bring a 360-degree perspective to complex business and legal issues--helping clients to take greater advantage of new opportunities and better mitigate risk. This collaborative work style helps produce the results our clients seek.The 2008 Corporate Counsel survey of in-house counsel at Fortune 500 companies named Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman a "Go-To Firm" in six practice areas.

Watkins | Meegan

Watkins | Meegan is among the 100 largest accounting firms in the nation with 225 employees. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and has offices in Tysons Corner, Herndon and Annapolis. The firm offers professional services in: accounting, mergers & acquisitions, tax compliance, auditing, litigation support, etc.

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