Montgomery County seeks more business-friendly reputation

Published January 3, 2012 5:00am ET



Often accused of being unfriendly to business, some Montgomery County lawmakers want to change the way the county woos tax dollars and jobs.

The county’s Department of Economic Development — charged with marketing the county and making it more accessible to businesses — should become more “entrepreneurial” and less of a government bureaucracy, said County Council President Roger Berliner, D-Bethesda, reflecting on discussions with business leaders.

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