1. Washington County Department of Business Development wants to know how we can help grow your business
idea? With more than 28 million small businesses in America accounting for 54 percent of all U.S. sales, we
want your business idea to get in on the action.
If you’re in the pre-start-up phase or tinkering with a business idea, visit
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MyBizIdea. Here, you’ll take a quick survey to let the Department of Business
Development know what resources you need to take your idea from your garage or basement to a real-life
store front or office space.
The two-minute survey determines which free and confidential counseling sessions and small business
resources will help you meet your goals to launch a business. Once you’ve completed the survey, a business
support specialist will be in touch to schedule a consultation to review your idea and resource needs.
Maybe you have questions about where to begin? We’ve got you covered and can help you find answers to:
 How do I move my business idea to the marketplace?
 Will my idea sell?
 Who is my competition?
 How much money do I need to get a business off the ground?
 How do I write a business plan?
To learn more about this program and how our Local Business Resource Network can support your idea,
contact the Washington County Department of Business Development
at edcinfo@hagerstownedc.org or 240-313-2280.
LindaSpence
240-313-2286
BusinessSupportSpecialist
WashingtonCounty,MarylandDepartmentof BusinessDevelopment