Living here
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates92.9%
College graduates61.7%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Takoma Park Economic Development
The page is part of the City of Takoma Park’s staff directory and lists Economic Development as a category within the city’s government. It serves Takoma Park, Maryland, and provides contact information for city departments.
county
Montgomery County Economic Development
A 501(c)3 non-profit charity founded in 2004 with the mission to increase the economic standard of living and quality of life in Montgomery County by providing educational opportunities and additional support to the general public and businesses.
state
Maryland Department of Commerce
The Maryland Department of Commerce is the state's primary economic development agency that stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland companies. It also promotes Maryland’s commercial advantages and quality of life to spur economic development, international investment, trade and tourism.
state
Maryland Economic Development Association
The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members, encourages partnerships and networking among people committed to bringing jobs and capital to Maryland, and promotes economic development as an investment in Maryland. MEDA is a nonprofit organization of economic development professionals.
state
Maryland Technology Development Corporation
TEDCO provides funding, resources and connections that early-stage technology and life sciences companies need to thrive in Maryland. It identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology companies in Maryland.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo